Dr. Amilcare Porporato

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Biography

Amilcare Porporato is the Thomas J. Wu '94 Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University, affiliated with the High Meadows Environmental Institute. His work focuses on ecohydrology and examines the interactions between water and ecosystems. He is a co-author of the field's foundational text, 'Ecohydrology of Water-Controlled Ecosystems.' Porporato's expertise includes soil water sustainability, soil-atmosphere interaction, soil moisture plant dynamics, and soil biogeochemistry, reflecting a commitment to addressing significant global environmental challenges.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.