Dr. Scott Cushing

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott K. Cushing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from West Virginia University in 2011, followed by a Ph.D. in 2015. After his doctoral studies, he worked as a Visiting Associate at Caltech in 2018 before taking on his current role as Assistant Professor later that same year. His research interests encompass a range of topics including nanoscale materials and their applications in chemistry. He is dedicated to expanding the frontiers of nanoscience and developing innovative approaches to enhance the understanding of chemical processes at the nanoscale level.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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