Dr. Kerri Pratt

Professor

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Biography

Kerri Pratt is a Professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in Chemistry and Earth & Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding chemical interactions in the atmospheric sciences, primarily through the study of trace gases and particles, cloud chemistry, and the environmental implications of her findings. Dr. Pratt's lab utilizes a range of advanced techniques, including field-portable mass spectrometry, to analyze atmospheric conditions in real-time, particularly in the Arctic where climate change is significantly impacting the environment. She has authored several influential publications in leading journals, contributing vital insights into atmospheric processes and their implications for climate and air quality. Her work is recognized internationally, evidenced by multiple prestigious awards, including the Fulbright Scholar Award and the American Geophysical Union's Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fulbright Scholar Award

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National Brown Investigator Award

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Blavatnik National Awards Young Scientists - Chemistry Finalist

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University of Michigan Faculty Recognition Award

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American Geophysical Union Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award

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American Meteorological Society Henry G. Houghton Award

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College of Literature, Science, Arts Class 1923 Memorial Teaching Award

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American Chemical Society James J. Morgan ES&T Early Career Award

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Department of Energy Early Career Award

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Eastern Analytical Symposium Young Investigator Award

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Analytical Scientist Top 40 40 Power List

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Sloan Research Fellowship Chemistry

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College of Literature, Science, Arts Individual Award Outstanding Contributions Undergraduate Education

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National Academy Sciences Gulf Research Program Early Career Fellowship

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Department of Chemistry Seyhan N. Ege Junior Faculty Award

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American Society Mass Spectrometry Research Award

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Society Analytical Chemists Pittsburgh Starter Grant Award

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NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship Polar Regions Research

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NOAA Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

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EPA STAR Graduate Fellowship

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science