Dr. Catherine Peters

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Biography

Catherine Peters is the George J. Magee Professor of Geological Engineering at Princeton University and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is also the Director of the Program in Geological Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry, particularly the assessment of environmental risks and the kinetics of various reactions in different environmental systems, including geochemical reactions that are critical for carbon dioxide storage in deep saline aquifers. Additionally, she investigates the time-scales involved in operational CO2 storage and the contamination of groundwater and soils by organic pollutants and non-aqueous phase liquids, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

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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.