Dr. Robert Cava

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Biography

Robert J. Cava is the Russell Wellman Moore Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, where he is affiliated with the Princeton Materials Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Ceramics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978, following his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Science Engineering from the same institution in 1974. Cava's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including Inorganic Chemistry, Materials, Spectroscopy, and Physical Chemistry. His work focuses on advanced manufacturing, the integration of scalable structures, and quantum materials science. With a career dedicated to the exploration of material properties and applications, he is recognized for his significant contributions to the field and his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in materials engineering and chemistry.

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