Dr. Keji Lai

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Biography

Keji Lai is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University in 2006. His research focuses on advanced areas including energy-harvesting materials, experimental condensed matter physics, nanoscale electromagnetic imaging, complex oxides, nano-materials, and transport in low-dimensional systems. Lai's expertise in these fields positions him at the forefront of cutting-edge research in physics, contributing significantly to the understanding and innovation within materials science and condensed matter physics. He was awarded the Global Research Partnership (GRP) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) from 2008 to 2011, further enhancing his research credentials and global collaboration in academic research. In his role at the University of Texas at Austin, Professor Lai is committed to educating the next generation of physicists and driving forward research in novel material applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.