Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski

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Biography

Krzysztof Matyjaszewski is a University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of the Center for Macromolecular Engineering at the Mellon Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on polymer synthesis, particularly controlled and living polymerization, macromolecular engineering, and green chemistry. He has made significant contributions to the synthesis of defined macromolecules and the correlation of macromolecular structure with macroscopic properties, employing various polymerization techniques, including radical, cationic, and anionic methods. His work has advanced the understanding of functional polymers, including bio-related polymers, organic/inorganic hybrids, and catalysis in polymer chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

University Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Position held since 2004.

Adjunct Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.

Director

2004-01-01 — Present

Center Macromolecular Engineering • Carnegie Mellon University

Director of the Center.

J.C. Warner Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

J.C. Warner Professor of Natural Sciences.

Director

1996-01-01 — 2000-12-31

ATRP Consortium • Carnegie Mellon University

Directed the ATRP Consortium.

Head

1994-01-01 — 1998-12-31

Chemistry Department • Carnegie Mellon University

Head of the Chemistry Department.

Professor

1985-01-01 — 1998-12-31

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.

Research Associate

1984-01-01 — 1985-12-31

CNRS • France

Invited Professor at the University of Paris.

Post-doctoral Fellow

1977-01-01 — 1978-12-31

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

Post-doctoral research.

Awards

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Honorary Fellow

2024-01-01
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Honorary Degree

2023-01-01
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National Academy of Sciences Award

2023-01-01
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Member

2022-01-01
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Grand Prix de la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie

2021-01-01
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European Academy of Sciences

2020-01-01
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Paul Flory Polymer Educational Award

2020-01-01
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William H. Nichols Medal

2020-01-01
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Chemistry Materials Award

2019-01-01
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Honorary Degree

2018-01-01

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.