Dr. Rebecca Lindsey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebecca K. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on multiscale simulations and advanced methodologies in the design and synthesis of nanomaterials. Her work leverages machine learning and computational modeling to explore complex chemical phenomena occurring under extreme conditions. She aims to establish design principles for tunable nanocarbon materials that have significant implications for fields such as energy storage, catalysis, and national security. Dr. Lindsey has extensive experience from her tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she served as a Staff Research Scientist and Post-doctoral Associate. Her contributions to the scientific community are highlighted by her role as a guest editor and committee member, where she actively participates in promoting advancements in chemical physics and materials science. Lindsey's academic path includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Physics from the University of Minnesota, where she developed her foundational skills in research and innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in chemical engineering.

Staff Research Scientist

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

Led research projects and developed simulation methodologies.

Post-doctoral Associate

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

Conducted research on computational materials science.

Awards

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LLNL Physical Life Sciences Directorate Research Award

2019-01-01
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Springer Poster Prize; Foundations Molecular Modeling Simulations Mtg.

2018-01-01
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Colloids Division Poster Prize; American Chemical Society (ACS) National Mtg.

2016-01-01
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J. Mater. Chem. Poster Prize; Foundations Molecular Modeling & Simulations Mtg.

2015-01-01
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National Science Foundation Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute Award

2012-01-01
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Student Poster Prize; AIChE National Mtg.

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science