Dr. Stephen Chou

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Biography

Stephen Y. Chou is the Joseph C. Elgin Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University. He acquired his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986. His academic background includes a Master of Arts in Physics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research interests span several interdisciplinary domains, including Biological Materials, Biomedical Devices, Nanotechnologies, and Photonics. He focuses on Optical Materials and the interactions of light with matter, contributing significantly to advancements in these fields through both fundamental research and practical applications.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.