Dr. Sean Roberts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. He serves as the Faculty Director of the Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, which is part of the National Science Foundation's Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC). Roberts' research focuses on the interaction of light with materials, particularly in the context of energy transmissibility and conversion. His group develops new materials that can efficiently transduce light into usable energy forms, utilizing photonic energy transformations that are crucial for advanced technologies such as high-efficiency solar cells and photocatalysts. Through employing ultrafast spectroscopy techniques, his research facilitates the tracking of photoexcited electrons with remarkable temporal and spatial precision. His contributions to the fields of energy materials, physical chemistry, and nanoscience are recognized both in academia and industry, promoting innovation in light-driven technologies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sloan Research Fellowship

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Cottrell Scholars Award

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NSF CAREER Award

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ACS Partners Progress Prosperity Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.