Dr. Natalia Litchinitser

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Biography

Natalia Litchinitser is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her primary research focus is on metamaterials and their ability to manipulate the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Litchinitser began her career working as a research scientist in metamaterials at the University of Michigan before joining the faculty at the University of Buffalo in 2008. Over the past decade, she has become one of the leading experts in optical metamaterials. Currently, she is involved in researching topics such as near-infrared and ultraviolet frequency conversion with chalcogenide metasurfaces, and the topologically protected transport in photonic crystals for telecommunications. Litchinitser has received multiple grants and awards for her innovative work in the field.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on metamaterials and optical communication systems.

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Physics.

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)