Dr. Marija Drndic

Professor

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Biography

Marija Drndic is the Fay R. Eugene L. Langberg Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University in 2000 and has had a distinguished career in the study of experimental condensed matter physics and nanoscience. Drndic has held several prestigious positions, including Pappalardo Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Research Associate at Harvard University. She has received multiple awards for her teaching and research, including the DARPA Young Faculty Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Her research focuses on the physical properties of nanoscale structures, including nanocrystals and biomaterials, with applications in electronics and photonics. She employs various experimental techniques such as electrical measurements, microscopy, and nanofabrication to further her studies. Drndic is deeply engaged in teaching and has developed a range of courses in physics that cover topics from mechanics to quantum mechanics. Her contributions to the field are recognized through numerous accolades, and she continues to mentor students and lead innovative research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Fay R. Eugene L. Langberg Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Current position as a standing faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Held position while developing her research focus in experimental condensed matter physics.

Pappalardo Fellow

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted advanced research in physics during this fellowship.

Research Associate

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research in the Department of Physics.

Awards

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Edmund J. Louise W. Kahn Award

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DARPA Young Faculty Award

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PECASE Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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Career Award

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Robbins Prize

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Harold T. White Prize

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Clare Booth Luce Fellow

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Herchel Smith Harvard Fellow

Courses

Phys 016: Energy, Oil Global Warming Phys 080: Physics Consciousness Phys 101: General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound Phys 150: Principles Physics Mechanics Wave Motion Phys 151: Principles Physics II: Electromagnetism Radiation Phys 411: Introduction Quantum Mechanics Phys 412: Introduction Quantum Mechanics II Phys 433: Order Magnitude Physics Phys 501: Introduction Research

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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