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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.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaching and research in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry.
University of Rochester • Rochester, NY
Conducted research and taught courses in Chemical Engineering.
University of Rochester • Rochester, NY
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical Engineering.
Honeywell Inc. • Minneapolis, MN
Conducted research in physical sciences.
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