Dr. Max Shtein

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Biography

Max Shtein is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where his research focuses on organic semiconductors and hybrid materials for efficient energy conversion. His expertise encompasses the physical properties of materials and the design of solid-state device fabrication. Shtein's group investigates a variety of devices, including transistors, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and memory components. The work involves developing innovative techniques for organic semiconductor processing and large-area vapor-phase deposition, alongside addressing key challenges such as maintaining molecular-level order in the fabrication process. This research integrates knowledge across several disciplines, including chemistry, materials characterization, and semiconductor device physics, and aims to impact fields like alternative energy technologies and quantum computing. Shtein has received several accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2007 and the Newport Award for Excellence in Leadership in Photonics and Optoelectronics in 2004.

Research Interests

Awards

#2007

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

#2004

Newport Award for Excellence in Leadership in Photonics and Optoelectronics

#2001

Materials Research Society Graduate Student Gold Medal Award

Courses

MSE 489: Materials Processing (Senior Design) MSE 493: Light, Energy, Visualization Science MSE 500: Solid State Physics MSE 693: Organic Electronics

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