Dr. Thomas Jaramillo

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Jaramillo is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University. His work is focused on the development of new energy technologies and catalysis for energy conversion. His laboratory specializes in fundamental catalytic processes on solid-state surfaces that are essential for the production and consumption of energy, aiming to improve the efficiency and cleanliness of energy production from renewable resources. Jaramillo's research involves the use of various materials, including nanoparticles, metals, alloys, and organo-metallic complexes, to tailor catalyst surfaces for specific chemical reactions. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and holds the position of Director at the SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis. Jaramillo has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, contributing to various courses related to chemical engineering and energy science.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEMENG 432 ENERGY 432 CHEMENG 345 CHEMENG 600 MATSCI 200 MATSCI 300 CHEMENG 190H CHEMENG 190 CHEMENG 100 CHEMENG 516

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.