Dr. Norbert Scherer

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Biography

Norbert Scherer is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago. His research encompasses the fields of Biophysics, Materials Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. Professor Scherer is renowned for his pioneering work in self-organizing optical matter, characterized by combining ultrafast spectroscopy and advanced microscopy techniques. His projects explore the formation, structure, and dynamics of optical materials, particularly those driven by nonequilibrium states. Scherer’s innovative explorations into plasmonic nanoparticles and their interaction with light aim to develop novel nanoscale machines, paving the way for advancements in both theoretical and practical applications of optical materials. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Peter Debye Prize and the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship, highlighting his impact in his field. In addition to his academic contributions, he is actively involved in the development of microscopy imaging methods to study intracellular transport processes, aiming to understand the mechanisms behind cellular functions related to diabetes.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

— Present

Institute Biophysical Dynamics • University of Chicago

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania •

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

National Science Foundation •

Awards

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Peter Debye Prize

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship

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Fellow, American Physical Society

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

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Camille Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

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David Lucile Packard Fellow

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Reading
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Overall
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Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy