Dr. Robert Kennedy

Professor

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Biography

Robert Kennedy is the Hobart H Willard Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan, where he specializes in Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology. His research primarily focuses on developing nanoscale analytical techniques for measuring neurotransmitters and hormones in vivo and at single-cell levels. His work includes significant advances in capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) and liquid chromatography, enabling high-resolution monitoring of neurotransmitter activity and the discovery of novel neurotransmitters. Kennedy's laboratory has been instrumental in pioneering microsensors and fluorescence microscopy to assess the dynamics of endogenous signals like insulin secretion at a millisecond resolution. His extensive contributions to the field encompass directed proteomics, micro-total analytical systems (mu TAS), and multiple collaborative projects aimed at understanding the complex chemical interactions in cellular functions. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Eastern Analytical Symposium Award for Outstanding Achievements in Separations and the Marcel Golay Award. Kennedy holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and has served in esteemed positions such as the Beckman Foundation Young Investigator and the NSF National Young Investigator.

Research Interests

Experience

Hobart H Willard Distinguished University Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading research in analytical chemistry and pharmacology with a focus on neurotransmitter measurement techniques.

Awards

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Eastern Analytical Symposium Award

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Marcel Golay Award

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NIBB Merit Award

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NIDDK Merit Award

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ACS Findeis Award

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Benedetti-Pichler Award

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