Dr. Teri Odom

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Biography

Teri W. Odom is a prominent faculty member at Northwestern University, serving as the Joan Husting Madden and William H. Madden, Jr. Professor in the Chemistry Department and a Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering. As the Associate Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, she has made significant contributions in the areas of nanofabrication, nanophotonics, and nanomedicine. Her work involves designing and controlling structured nanoscale materials that exhibit extraordinary size- and shape-dependent properties. Odom is particularly focused on developing optical nanoprobes for applications in bio-imaging and cancer therapeutics, as well as on the design of metamaterials for innovative applications such as nano-lasing and light trapping. She is recognized for her expertise in optical materials science, where she seeks to advance the field through interdisciplinary research. Her academic contributions are well-respected in both the scientific and academic communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professorship in Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering, conducting advanced research in nanotechnology.

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.