Dr. William Tarpeh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Abraham Tarpeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University and a Center Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. He also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on innovative technologies for water treatment and energy recovery, with a strong emphasis on circular economies related to water and energy. Tarpeh earned his PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2017, following his Master's degree in the same field from the same institution in 2013. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University in 2012. Tarpeh is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, guiding both Master's and Doctoral candidates through their research projects.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEMENG 180 CHEMENG 299 CHEMENG 20 ENGR 20 CEE 399 ENVRES 398 CEE 198 ENVRES 399 CHEMENG 600 CEE 199L CEE 299L MATSCI 300 CHEM 200 CHEM 301 CHEMENG 190H CEE 199H CHEMENG 190 CEE 199 CHEMENG 699 CEE 271C CHEMENG 175X CHEMENG 475 CHEMENG 524

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.