Dr. Robert Sinclair

Professor

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Biography

Robert Sinclair is the Charles M. Pigott Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He utilizes high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to conduct studies on the microelectronic and magnetic thin film microstructure of nanomaterials. His academic achievements include receiving multiple prestigious awards such as the Robert Lansing Hardy Gold Medal from the Metallurgical Society of AIME in 1976 and the Eli Franklin Burton Award from the Electron Microscopy Society America in 1977. Sinclair has also been recognized with fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Microscopy Society of America. He has contributed to the education of many undergraduates, receiving accolades for excellence in teaching from various student societies at Stanford. Sinclair completed his BA, MA, and PhD in Materials Science at Cambridge University between 1968 and 1972.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1972-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.

Awards

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Robert Lansing Hardy Gold Medal

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Eli Franklin Burton Award

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Fellowship

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Marcus E. Grossman Award

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Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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Fellow

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Distinguished Scientist

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David Turnbull Lectureship

Courses

ENGR 50 MATSCI 50 ENGR 159Q MATSCI 159Q MATSCI 320 MATSCI 399 MATSCI 200 MATSCI 400 MATSCI 300 MATSCI 299 MATSCI 100 MATSCI 150 MATSCI 321

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.