Dr. Malika Jeffries El

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Biography

Malika Jeffries-EL is a Professor at Boston University in the Department of Chemistry. She received her PhD, MA, and MPhil from George Washington University and a BA from Wellesley College. Dr. Jeffries-EL's research focuses on developing organic semiconductors that combine processing properties of polymers with the electronic properties of semiconductors. Her work includes the synthesis of novel heterocycles and conjugated polymers (CPs) and the investigation of structure-property relationships of these systems. Jeffries-EL's research significantly impacts the fields of energy (solar cells), displays (light-emitting diodes), electronics (field effect transistors), and life sciences (sensors). Additionally, she is involved in multiple research grants, including programs from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education. Her leadership roles include serving as the Graduate Studies Director and being a member of the Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research at Boston Medical Center.

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Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

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