Dr. Anne Dekas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anne Dekas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University. She is a geomicrobiologist whose research focuses on how microbial life affects the chemistry and climate of the planet over time. Dekas obtained her PhD in Geobiology from the California Institute of Technology in 2013 and an AB in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University in 2004. Her academic career includes joining the Earth System Science Department at Stanford as an assistant professor in September 2015. She has held several prestigious positions including Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and is recognized for her contributions through various awards such as the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation and the Early Career Investigator Award from the Simons Foundation. Dekas is dedicated to advancing knowledge in environmental microbiology, deep-sea microbial ecology, and marine biogeochemistry, while also mentoring students in their doctoral and master's programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Earth System Science.

Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

Conducted postdoctoral research in the area of geobiology.

Awards

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CAREER Award

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Early Career Investigator Marine Microbial Ecology Evolution Award

Courses

EARTHSYS 205A EPS 205 ESS 205 EARTHSYS 36N ESS 292 ESS 400 BIO 201 ESS 210 BIO 105 BIO 205 ESS 122 ESS 222

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.