Dr. Renkun Chen

Professor

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Biography

Renkun Chen's current research focuses on thermal transport, which plays a significant role in energy production and consumption. He is interested in exploiting the fundamental principles of heat transfer science and engineering at the micro and nanoscale, developing materials and devices for thermal energy conversion, storage, and management. Chen's prior work on nanoscale thermal energy transport and conversion has received wide acclaim. Furthermore, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on energy technologies and nanoscale heat transfer. Chen is actively engaged in outreach projects at the University of California, San Diego, promoting education in energy technologies.

Research Interests

Thermal Transport Heat Transfer Energy Production Energy Consumption Nanoscale Heat Transfer

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Researches thermal transport and teaches courses on energy technologies and nanoscale heat transfer.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).