Dr. Miguel Modestino

Associate Professor

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Biography

Miguel Modestino is the Director of the Sustainable Engineering Initiative at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has a strong background in electrochemical engineering and multifunctional material development. His research interests focus on decarbonization in chemical manufacturing, energy storage and conversion, electrochemistry, reaction engineering, and polymers, with a commitment to sustainability. Modestino's group specializes in developing and characterizing composite materials aimed at improving the performance of electrochemical devices and reactors for industrial applications. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the MIT Technology Review Innovators 35 Award and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, underscoring his contributions to the field and dedication to advancing energy technologies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Goddard Junior Faculty Fellowship Award

2020-01-01
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MIT Technology Review Innovators 35 Award

2020-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2019-01-01
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Doctoral New Investigator Award

2018-01-01
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MIT Technology Review Innovators 35 Award

2017-01-01
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Global Change Award

2017-01-01
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Energy Environmental Science Readers’ Choice Lectureship award

2015-01-01

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.