APAM Doctoral Open House
Welcome to a virtual Doctoral Open House in the APAM Department at Columbia Engineering.
This page will give you an overview of the PhD and the MS-PhD track programs in Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Materials Science & Engineering.
Introduction
Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) Department at Columbia Engineering
Essential Information
Overview Presentations
Video from March 26, 2021 Open House
Please find overview presentations of our doctoral programs.
- 2021 Doctoral Overview Presentation - Prof. Michael Tippett (pdf)
- 2021 Applied Mathematics - Prof. Marc Spiegelman (pdf)
- 2021 Applied Physics (Plasma Physics) - Prof. Michael Mauel (pdf)
- 2021 Applied Physics (Solide State Physics) - Prof. Alexander Gaeta (pdf)
- 2021 Materials Science and Engineering - Prof. William Bailey (pdf)
Programs & Faculty
Research & Labs
The APAM Department offers cross-cutting research in the fields of applied physics, applied mathematics, and materials science and engineering. The graduate program includes research in plasma physics and controlled fusion; solid-state physics; optical and laser physics; medical physics; atmospheric, oceanic, and earth physics; and applied mathematics.
Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics Research Groups & Centers
- NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)
- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
Applied Physics
- Applied Physics Research Groups
- Tour of the Plasma Physics Lab
- Tour of Prof. Alex Gaeta's Lab
- Tour of Prof. Latha Venkataraman's Lab
Materials Science and Engineering
Resources
- 2021 APAM Doctoral Career Placement Statistics
- Resources for Prospective Doctoral Students
- Resources for Current Doctoral Students
- Ph.D. Requirements for Current Students
- 2020-2021 APAM Qualifying Exam Information (pdf)
- APAM Career Resources
- APAM Newsletters
- Columbia University (Morningside Heights Campus) Virtual Tour
- Columbia Engineering Wellness Resources
Student Life
Student Profiles
- Alex Battey, Plasma Physics
- Jyotirmoy Mandal, Materials Science & Engineering / Solid State Physics
- Zane Martin, Applied Mathematics
Contact a Student
Please feel free to contact our current or former graduate students with any questions you may have about the programs, research, faculty, or life at Columbia University. In addition, please visit Graduate Student Life for more information.
Applied Mathematics
- Edith Zhang (Applied Analysis and Computational Mathematics), [email protected]
- Zirui Xu (Applied Analysis and Computational Mathematics)), [email protected]
- Jessie Oeherlin (Atmospheric Science), [email protected]
Applied Physics
- Boting Li (Plasma Physics), [email protected]
- Alex Saperstein (Plasma Physics), [email protected]
- Andrew Bishop (Solid State Physics), [email protected]
Materials Science and Engineering
- Hazar Seren, [email protected]
- Megan Eisele, [email protected]
APAM Graduate Student Events
- APAM Research Conference (Friday mornings)
In the spring semester, graduate students are invited to present their research to the faculty and their peers - APAM Friday (Once a month, on Friday evenings)
Our Department’s monthly social hour with free appetizers and refreshments for grad students, postdocs, faculty, and staff
Housing
Columbia University offers affordable graduate student housing arrangements near campus. Graduate students are eligible for couple or family housing, but must certify their couple or family status prior to move-in.
Examples of Graduate Student Housing
Graduate Student Housing: 500 W. 122nd Street (Seminary Row)
Exterior of the building (rental price depends on number of bedrooms per unit)
Graduate Student Housing: 500 W. 122nd Street (Seminary Row)
Example of an average-size living room in a shared apartment
Graduate Student Housing: 500 W. 122nd Street (Seminary Row)
Example of a full kitchen in a shared apartment
Graduate Student Housing: 500 W. 122nd Street (Seminary Row)
Example of a private bedroom in a shared apartment
Graduate Student Housing: 547 Riverside Drive
Example of a two-person apartment that rented for $1287.44 per month / per person (2019-2020)
Graduate Student Housing: 547 Riverside Drive
Example of a living room in a shared apartment
Graduate Student Housing: 547 Riverside Drive
Example of a full kitchen in a shared apartment
Graduate Student Housing: 547 Riverside Drive
Example of a private bedroom in a shared apartment
Examples of Graduate Student Offices
Graduate students have office space in the department or in their advisor's lab/office
Graduate Student Offices
