Dr. Sarah Keller

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Biography

Sarah L. Keller is a biophysicist and Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University in 1995. Her research primarily focuses on self-assembling soft condensed matter systems, particularly lipid mixtures and bilayer membranes, exploring complex phase behaviors relevant to biological membranes. She has a distinguished academic career, having joined the University of Washington after completing postdoctoral research at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Stanford University. Over the years, Professor Keller has garnered numerous accolades for her research, teaching, and mentoring, including recognition from the Biophysical Society with multiple awards, as well as being elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the Washington State Academy of Sciences. Her commitment to mentoring has also been acknowledged through various awards, reflecting her dedication to fostering early-career researchers. Professor Keller continues to engage in teaching and leads a research group devoted to advancing knowledge in biophysics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor in the Department of Chemistry with research focusing on biophysics and soft matter systems.

Awards

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AWIS Award for Science Advancement Leadership

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Fellow

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Honorable Mention

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Cottrell STAR Award

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Avanti Award

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Thomas E. Thompson Award

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Fellow

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Distinguished Teaching Award

Courses

CHEM 461 Physical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 595 Seminar in Physical Chemistry

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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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.