Dr. Muzhou Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Muzhou Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. His research interests primarily focus on polymers and their applications ranging from everyday household items to organic electronic devices and functional biomaterials. His group is particularly focused on understanding fundamental processes that govern the self-assembly of nanostructured polymers and soft materials. They utilize advanced optical microscopy techniques to observe materials at optical resolution limits, allowing real-time monitoring of polymer morphology dynamics. The research also emphasizes the development of new polymeric materials, with a specific interest in biomaterials and biohybrid molecules.

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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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