Dr. Sossina Haile

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Biography

Sossina M. Haile is the Walter P. Murphy Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. She also holds an appointment in the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on understanding the relationships among the structure, chemistry, and properties of electrochemically functional solids, particularly oxides that are relevant to sustainable energy technologies. Throughout her career, she has received several prestigious awards, including the International Ceramics Prize and the Chemical Pioneer Award. She has been recognized for her significant contributions to the field, particularly in establishing new classes of fuel cells and mentoring in the energy research field. With a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, her educational background lays a strong foundation for her teaching and research in materials science. Her work is characterized by its innovative approach to solid state ionic materials and electroceramics, leading projects that have a substantial impact on energy performance of materials.

Research Interests

Courses

Fundamentals of Materials Science Application of Diffraction Techniques Structure and Bonding in Materials States of Matter Solid State Electrochemistry Sustainable Energy 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.