Dr. Rama Bansil

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Biography

Rama Bansil is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University in the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Physics. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the University of Delhi, followed by a PhD from the University of Rochester. Throughout her career, Bansil has made significant contributions to the fields of physics, biopolymer engineering, polymer engineering, photonics, and nanobiotechnology. She has successfully acquired over three million dollars in funding for her research projects. Bansil's main research interests focus on gels, particularly exploring their fascinating visco-elastic properties and their applications in daily products. Her laboratory engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Polymer Physics and Biophysics, employing various experimental methods such as light scattering and X-ray scattering. She collaborates with researchers at Harvard Medical School to investigate the role of gelation in mucin, a glycoprotein crucial for the protection of the stomach from its own acidic environment. Bansil’s ongoing projects include studying the phase behavior of multiblock copolymer gels and their applications in developing nanoscale devices.

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
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Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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