Dr. Kc Huang

Professor

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Biography

KC Huang is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. His research employs interdisciplinary methods to understand the relationships between cell shape and the physiological functions of bacteria. His laboratory focuses on the mechanisms of cell shape determination and the roles of cell wall biosynthesis, mechanics of cell division, membrane organization, and protein interactions. The group applies analytical, computational, and experimental approaches to explore these areas, with the ultimate goal of manipulating cell shape to engineer complex cellular behaviors. Huang's academic credentials include a Ph.D. from MIT and a B.S. from Caltech, and he has received several prestigious awards such as the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the NIH Director's New Innovator Award. He teaches multiple courses related to biophysics and bioengineering, guiding students through the intricate world of microbiology and cellular mechanics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research on microbial cell shape and development.

Awards

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CAREER Award

2012-01-01
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NIH Director's New Innovator Award

2009-01-01
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Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship

2005-01-01

Courses

BIOE 42 BIOPHYS 250 BIOE 191 BIOE 392 BIOPHYS 399 MI 299 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 MI 399 MI 370 BIO 199X BIOE 399 MI 199 ENGR 199W

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.