Dr. Randy Vander Wal

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Biography

Randy L. Vander Wal is a Professor in the John Willie Leone Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State University. His research primarily focuses on nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes, onions, capsules, metal oxide semiconductors, and noble transition metal catalysts nitrides. These materials have various applications in composites, tribology, and sensors, specifically for lithium-ion batteries as well as catalysis and optical pressure and temperature sensing. Vander Wal's current research interests extend to energy utilization, storage, conversion, conservation, carbon construction, microplasmas, and atmospheric research.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and research in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.