Dr. Paul Van Tassel

Professor

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Biography

Paul Van Tassel is a Professor in the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale University, where he also holds an appointment in Biomedical Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and has a diverse range of research interests focusing on biomolecules at interfaces, including nanofilm biomaterials and macromolecular adsorption. His work explores the effects of electric potential on adsorption processes, templated porous materials, and optical waveguide lightmode spectroscopy, contributing significantly to the field through over a decade of published research. He has received multiple awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the J. William Fulbright Scholarship in France. Van Tassel has also been recognized by the Connecticut Academy of Science Engineering and has held positions as an invited professor in various institutions worldwide. His extensive publication record showcases his research on diverse topics, including carbon nanotube interactions and the assembly of antimicrobial biomaterials, emphasizing his commitment to advancing knowledge in chemical engineering and related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Chemical & Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Connecticut Academy Science Engineering

2011-01-01
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Invited Professor

2009-01-01
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J. William Fulbright Scholarship

2006-01-01
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John J. Lee Associate Professorship

2005-01-01
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Invited Feature Article

2003-01-01
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National Academy Engineering: Frontiers Engineering

1999-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

1998-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.