Dr. Ryan Kingsbury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ryan Kingsbury is an Assistant Professor at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Princeton University. His research focuses on accelerating the development of electrochemical technologies for clean water and clean energy production. He is particularly interested in advancing the fundamental understanding of ion-selective materials, membranes, and electrodes that preferentially absorb and transport charged particles such as Lithium and Sodium ions. These ions are crucial for numerous environmental technologies, including water desalination systems, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and flow batteries. Dr. Kingsbury employs a multi-scale research approach that integrates electrochemical and thermodynamic materials characterization methods, simulation principles, and device testing to understand how materials behave under a wide variety of conditions. His work aims to develop a molecular-level understanding of the factors that make materials selective for ions, thus enabling the engineering of higher-performing materials for various applications in the energy and environmental sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and research in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, focusing on electrochemical technologies.

Awards

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Outstanding Teaching

2023-12-01
#2021

People's Choice Award

2021-09-01
#2017

North American Membrane Society (NAMS) Student Fellowship Award

2017-01-01
#2016

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

2016-01-01

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.