Dr. Mingjiang Zhong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mingjiang Zhong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Yale University, specializing in Chemical Environmental Engineering and Chemistry. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of polymer science and engineering, particularly in synthetic and physical chemistry, catalysis, and materials characterization. He addresses global health and sustainability challenges through his research, with interests in metabolically engineered polymer-derived carbon materials for energy and environmental applications. His current projects include developing scalable methods for preparing functional organic hybrid materials, molecular design techniques, and understanding complex behaviors in soft matter. Dr. Zhong has received several prestigious awards, including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award in 2022 and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2019, recognizing his contributions to research and education in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

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3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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ACS PMSE Young Investigator

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ACS Petroleum Research Fund Doctoral New Investigator

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Guy C. Berry Graduate Research Award

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Chinese Government Award Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad

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ACS POLY Award Excellence Graduate Polymer Research

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Astrid Bruce McWilliams Fellowship

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.