Dr. Nagma Zerin

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Biography

Nagma Zerin is a dedicated Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her passion for teaching is matched by her commitment to enhancing the learning experiences of her students. Zerin’s research primarily focuses on educational methodologies, exploring how to foster inclusive classrooms and understand student mindsets. She obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2021, where her doctoral work centered on designing composite polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion battery applications. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior R&D Scientist at a biotech start-up and was also a lecturer at Stamford University in Bangladesh, where she engaged in collaborative research on antibacterial activity in medicinal plants and the microbial contamination of consumer products. Recently, she was awarded the William R. Kenan, Jr. Scholar/Teacher honor for her excellence in teaching and commitment to academic pedagogy, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.