Dr. Nicholas Kotov

Professor

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Biography

Engineering professor Nicholas Kotov has significant interdisciplinary expertise, drawing from biology, chemistry, and materials science. He employs nanoscale fibers and particles to design materials that address challenges in biology, medicine, and environmental science. His research interests include biomimetic nanostructures and energy materials. Kotov's lab is focused on the application of nanomaterials in medical diagnostics and treatments. He emphasizes the idea that all fields can benefit from new materials, which he believes are vital to overcoming the bottlenecks faced in technology and engineering. His journey in science began at a young age, which was influenced by his family's background in chemistry. At the University of Michigan, he has held several prestigious titles and has made substantial contributions in nanotechnology and material engineering, believing that the field of nanoscience is still in its infancy with many discoveries yet to be revealed.

Research Interests

Experience

Joseph B. Florence V. Cejka Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professorship focused on Chemical Engineering.

Irving Langmuir Distinguished University Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Distinguished position in Chemical Sciences.

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — 2008-12-31

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2003-12-31

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Visiting Professor

1997-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Hamburg University • Hamburg, Germany

Postdoctoral Associate

1992-01-01 — 1996-12-31

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

Research Associate

1990-01-01 — 1992-12-31

Moscow State University • Moscow, Russia

Worked in the Laboratory of Photochemistry.

Awards

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Member

2025-01-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Alpha Chi Sigma Award in Chemical Engineering Research

2020-01-01
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Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Research Award

2017-01-01
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Citizenship Award

2016-01-01
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ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry

2017-01-01
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Stephanie L. Kwolek Award

2016-01-01
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UNESCO Medal

2016-01-01
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Rexford E. Hall Innovation Excellence Award

2016-01-01
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MRS Medal

2014-01-01
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Top 25 Materials Scientists 2000-2010

2011-01-01
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Top 100 Chemists 2000-2010

2011-01-01
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Small Business R&D Magazine Top 100 R&D Award

2009-01-01
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NASA Nanotech Briefs Top 10 Discoveries of the Year

2008-01-01
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College of Engineering Research Excellence Award

2007-01-01
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Caddell Award

2007-01-01
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Chair Gordon Research Conference on Supramolecular Chemistry

2007-01-01
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Chair Gordon Research Conference on Thin Organic Films

2003-01-01
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Junior Faculty Award for Scholarly Excellence

2001-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

1998-01-01
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Humboldt Fellow

1997-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science