Dr. Ted Sargent

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Biography

Ted Sargent is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His research encompasses materials chemistry, particularly focused on developing technologies for efficient CO2 utilization and high-performance solar cells. Sargent's work has led to advancements in CO2-recycling fuels and CO2-sequestering materials, enhancing the performance of perovskite tandem solar cells. He also investigates novel sensors and devices that operate in infrared wavelengths, utilizing computational materials science and computational chemistry. His contributions significantly impact the fields of materials science and energy sustainability, employing interdisciplinary approaches involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducts research and teaches in the fields of chemistry and electrical 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.