Dr. Timothy Grotjohn

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Biography

Grotjohn’s research interests include modeling, design, diagnostics, and applications of plasma-assisted materials processing. His work focuses on the use of electromagnetic models, plasma dynamics, and plasma chemistry models, along with the design and control of microwave plasma reactors used in materials processing. Specific processes studied include diamond chemical vapor deposition (CVD), amorphous carbon deposition, semiconductor etching, and microwave-generated plasma discharges operated with ion radical sources. Coordination modeling studies are complemented by plasma diagnostic studies, with recent work looking at mini- and micro-scale plasma discharges and their applications.

Research Interests

Awards

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Withrow Exceptional Service Award

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Withrow Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology