Dr. Andrew Ingersoll

Professor

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Biography

Professor Andrew P. Ingersoll has made significant contributions to the fields of dynamic meteorology and climatology. He has conducted spacecraft studies of Earth and other planets, investigating phenomena such as chaotic dust storms and polar caps on Mars. His research also encompasses moist convection and long-lived atmospheric vortices on Jupiter, as well as oceanography and the unifying atmospheric circulations across the solar system. Ingersoll earned his B.A. from Amherst College in 1960, an A.M. from Harvard University in 1961, and a Ph.D. in 1966. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Caltech, where he advanced to Professor from 1976 until his emeritus status in 2022. He was also the Executive Officer of Planetary Science from 1987 to 1994.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Taught and mentored students in the field of Planetary Science, conducted advanced research.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Initiated academic career in Planetary Science.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Advanced research and teaching roles in Planetary Science.

Executive Officer

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Oversaw the Planetary Science department.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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