Dr. William Ristenpart

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Biography

William Ristenpart is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on complex transport phenomena, particularly utilizing advanced experimental techniques to extract quantitative measurements of complicated phenomena. The Ristenpart Research Group aims to address fundamental scientific questions regarding a variety of systems, emphasizing transport behavior that is paramount in several applications. Recent research topics have included the study of electrocoalescence in charged droplets, the shear-induced deformation of red blood cells, electrically-induced aggregation of colloids near electrodes, and the turbulent dispersion of airborne pathogens. Ristenpart's work significantly contributes to understanding transport processes in fields such as biotechnology and human health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-08-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Chemical Engineering.

Awards

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Fellowship

2024-10-10

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.