Dr. David Freyberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Freyberg is an Emeritus Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. He specializes in hydrology and water resources. His research interests include reservoir sedimentation, surface water-groundwater interactions, and collaborative governance in transnational water resources. Freyberg's work encompasses the design and scaling of recycled water systems and understanding hydrologic ecosystem services in urban areas. His academic journey includes a PhD from Stanford University in 1981. Freyberg has received several honors throughout his career, such as the Community Service Award from the Consortium Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc., and the Eugene Grant Award for Excellence in Teaching. He played a significant role in academic governance and was involved in various committees and programs focused on hydrology and environmental engineering. His teaching has included a range of courses at Stanford, promoting the understanding of water resource management and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Courses

AMSTUD 124A ARTHIST 152 ENGLISH 124 HISTORY 151 POLISCI 124A CEE 166A CEE 266A CEE 381 CEE 399 CEE 365B EARTHSYS 297 ENVRES 398 CEE 198 EARTHSYS 250 ENVRES 399 CEE 370B CEE 370C EARTHSYS 199 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 377 CEE 199H CEE 199 CEE 166B CEE 266B CEE 266C CEE 269C CEE 17SC EARTHSYS 16SC HISTORY 29SC POLISCI 14SC

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.