Dr. Sonbinh Nguyen

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Biography

SonBinh T. Nguyen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Pennsylvania State University in 1990 under the guidance of Professor Gregory L. Geoffroy, followed by a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in 1995, where he conducted research with Professors Robert H. Grubbs and Nathan S. Lewis. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of inorganic and organometallic chemistry, organic synthesis, and polymer science, with a keen focus on environmentally friendly catalysis and biomaterials. His notable work includes efficient catalyst systems for selective synthesis and studies on the properties of novel polymers. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and research excellence, including the McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Nguyen’s commitment to mentorship and undergraduate research has also been recognized through various accolades.

Research Interests

Awards

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McCormick Professor Teaching Excellence

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CAURS Award Outstanding Support Undergraduate Research

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ASG Faculty/Administrator Honor Roll

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Dow Research Professor

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Weinberg Award Distinguished Teaching

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Presidential Early Career Award Scientists Engineers

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Union Carbide Innovation Recognition Award

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David Lucille Packard Fellowship Science Engineering

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.