Dr. Samson Jenekhe

Professor

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Biography

Samson Jenekhe is a leading professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington, where he has served since 2000. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and holds several prestigious positions, including the Frank Julie Jungers Endowed Chair Engineering. Jenekhe has an extensive research background, previously serving as a Principal Research Scientist at Honeywell Inc. and as a faculty member at the University of Rochester from 1988 to 2000. His research focuses on organic and polymer electronics, including organic photovoltaics, organic light-emitting diodes, and energy conversion and storage systems. His work has led to over 300 published research articles and 28 patents. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Physical Society and the American Chemical Society. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to materials science and engineering, including the Polymer Physics Prize from the American Physical Society in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and research in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry.

Professor

1994-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Conducted research and taught courses in Chemical Engineering.

Assistant/Associate Professor

1988-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical Engineering.

Principal Research Scientist

1984-01-01 — 1987-01-01

Honeywell Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

Conducted research in physical sciences.

Awards

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Polymer Physics Prize

2021-01-01
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Charles M. Stine Award for Excellence in Materials Science Engineering

2014-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher in Materials Science

2017-01-01
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Elected Fellow

2015-01-01
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Elected Member

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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