Schools Which US universities do I stand a chance to pursue a PhD?

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The discussion centers on an individual from India who has completed a BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems Engineering at Lancaster University, achieving a 2:1 average, and is currently finishing an MSc in Engineering with a research focus on Photonics, specifically slow-light applications of photonic crystals. The individual seeks advice on which US universities would be suitable for pursuing a PhD in photonics or electromagnetics. There is a query about whether the individual has taken the physics GRE, to which they respond that they have not yet done so.
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Hi

I am originally from India and finished my BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering at Lancaster University, United Kingdom. My degree average was 60% , 2:1 (Upper second). My final year project was on mm-wave waveguides.

Currently, I am on way to finish my MSc Engineering (by research) at the same university. My research concentration is in Photonics with focus on slow-light applications of photonic crystals.

Could someone please advise, which US universities do I stand a chance to pursue a PhD in photonics/electromagnetics?

Thank you
 
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Did you take the physics GRE yet?
 
Catria said:
Did you take the physics GRE yet?

Not yet.
 

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