Dr. Richard Register

Professor

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Biography

Richard Register is the Eugene Higgins Professor and Director of the Princeton Materials Institute at Princeton University, specializing in Chemical Biological Engineering. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin (1989) and multiple degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has a well-rounded background in advanced material design and processing. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials, exploring their applications in technology, medicine, and energy production. He is particularly interested in understanding the relationships between material synthesis, processing methods, and their resultant physical properties. His work aims to provide innovative design strategies for materials tailored to meet specific application requirements. Register has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Teacher Award and the Inaugural Distinguished Faculty Service Award at Princeton University. He has also been recognized as a Fellow by various professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2000-01-01 — Present

Princeton Materials Institute • Princeton, NJ

Leads research initiatives and oversees academic programs related to materials science.

Awards

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Inaugural Distinguished Faculty Service Award

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Inaugural Distinguished Service Award

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Distinguished Teacher Award

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Fellow

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Graduate Mentoring Award

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Charles M.A. Stine Award

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Fellow

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Young Investigator Award

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Unilever Award

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.