Dr. Monica Olvera De La Cruz

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Biography

Monica Olvera de la Cruz is the Lawyer Taylor Professor at Northwestern University, associated with the Department of Chemistry. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Cambridge University. Her research interests focus on theoretical models that determine the conformation and dynamics of macromolecules in complex environments and solutions, which can include heterogeneous synthetic and biological molecules, as well as molecular electrolytes. Olvera de la Cruz's group designs functional nano-structured materials while developing algorithms to describe the organization of amphiphiles, copolymers, polyelectrolytes, and more. She analyzes interfaces in complex fluids to ascertain their biological relevance and potential biomimetic functions. Throughout her distinguished career, she has published numerous impactful papers and contributed significantly to the fields of materials science and chemistry. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and the Polymer Physics Prize from the American Physical Society. She serves in various editorial and advisory capacities across multiple prestigious scientific boards, reflecting her significant involvement and influence in the scientific community.

Research Interests

Awards

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David Lucille Packard Fellowship

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship

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NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award

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Fellow, American Physical Society

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Cozzarelli Prize

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American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow

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National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship

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Elected Member, National Academy of Sciences

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Distinguished Lecturer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate, National Science Foundation

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Miller Institute Visiting Professor

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Polymer Physics Prize

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Mulliken Medal

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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