Dr. Paul Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Paul S. Weiss is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UCLA. He holds the position of UC Presidential Chair and is recognized for his contributions to the field of scanning probe microscopy. His research focuses on the development of new techniques to expand the applicability of chemical specificity in scanning probe microscopies, which allow for the measurement of spatiotemporal distributions of signaling molecules, ultimately enabling high-throughput transformation of stem cells. Weiss also applies these tools to study neurodegenerative disorders, microbiome interactions, blood diseases, and cancer. He has published numerous papers in leading scientific journals, contributing significantly to advancements in nanomedicine and the translation of micro- and nanoscale technologies into medicine.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.