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.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Conducted research in chemical engineering focusing on colloidal materials and their properties.

Awards

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Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship

2020-01-01
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MIT School of Engineering Graduate Student Award for Extraordinary Teaching and Mentoring

2016-01-01
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MIT Department of Chemical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

2016-01-01
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Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholarship

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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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.