Dr. David Vasseur

Professor

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Biography

David Vasseur is a renowned theoretical ecologist focused on fundamental questions within community ecology. He develops new mathematical theories and conducts laboratory-based experiments while analyzing long-term ecological data. His research seeks to mechanistically define the processes that underlie population and community dynamics in aquatic systems. Vasseur's work is organized into three primary threads: the impact and maintenance of biodiversity in aquatic communities, the causes and consequences of spatial population synchrony, and the exploration of eco-evolutionary dynamics in competitive communities. By addressing these questions, he contributes significantly to our understanding of ecological interactions and the stability of ecosystems.

Research Interests

Courses

Community Ecology

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.