Dr. Daniel Tartakovsky

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Tartakovsky is a Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Energy Resources Engineering. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, applying computational mathematics to complex systems such as electrochemistry for energy storage and designing nano-porous materials. He also investigates subsurface flow, including contaminant transport, multiphase flow, and groundwater hydrology. Tartakovsky earned his Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Arizona and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Kazan State University. He has held several prestigious positions, including roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Tartakovsky is an Associate Editor for multiple scientific journals and has received numerous awards, including membership in the Accademia delle Scienze in Bologna and the Chutian Scholar Chair Professor title in China. His courses cover various aspects of energy systems and computational methods, and he supervises a number of doctoral and master's students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in Energy Resources Engineering.

Professor

2008-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California

Research and teaching in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California

Research and teaching in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Technical Staff Member Team Leader

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Los Alamos, New Mexico

Leading the Multiscale Analysis Team and involved in Mathematical Modeling.

Adjunct Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Arizona • Tucson, Arizona

Provided expertise in Hydrology and Water Resources.

Staff Scientist

1990-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, Kazan State University • Kazan, Russia

Conducted research in mathematics and mechanics.

Courses

ENERGY 281 ENERGY 160 ENERGY 260 ENERGY 360 CME 390 APPPHYS 290 ENERGY 363 ENERGY 358 ENERGY 355 ENERGY 362 ENERGY 361 CME 400 CME 391 PHYSICS 190 ENERGY 273 ENERGY 155 ENERGY 193 ENERGY 192

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.