Professor Dr. Zachary Sherman
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Zachary Sherman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2019 and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University in 2013. His postdoctoral research was at the University of Texas at Austin from 2019 to 2023. His research group, the Z Lab, focuses on advancing computational methods for investigating self-assembly and transport phenomena in colloidal materials, particularly under electromagnetic fields. His work aims to develop new technologies in areas such as optical metamaterials for optoelectronic devices, magnetic colloid applications in biomedical settings, and improving charge transport in soft material electrolytes.
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Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow
2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Conducted research in chemical engineering focusing on colloidal materials and their properties.
Awards
Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship
MIT School of Engineering Graduate Student Award for Extraordinary Teaching and Mentoring
MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholarship
Requirements for University of Washington
Master Program
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Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes
Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.