Dr. Michael Jewett

Professor

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Biography

Michael Jewett is a Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Chemical Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University. His research focuses on advancing synthetic biology to support global societal health and its applications in medicine, manufacturing, and sustainability. Jewett has completed postdoctoral studies at the Center for Microbial Biotechnology in Denmark and Harvard Medical School and has served as a guest professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He has received numerous awards including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Division 15C Plenary Award, the Blavatnik National Awards finalist, and multiple Young Investigator Awards from prestigious organizations. His extensive contributions to the field highlight his commitment to education and innovation in bioengineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor of Bioengineering with a focus on synthetic biology and its applications.

Awards

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Plenary Award

2021-01-01
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Finalist

2019-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2018-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2017-01-01
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Teacher-Scholar Award

2015-01-01

Courses

BIOE 150 BIOE 250 CHEMENG 150 CHEMENG 250 BIOE 240 BIOE 392 BIOE 391 BIOE 399

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.