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Dennis Baldocchi is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on experimental and theoretical approaches to studying biosphere-atmosphere interactions through long-term trace gas flux measurements. His work involves utilizing the eddy covariance technique to measure carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane exchanges in natural ecosystems. Baldocchi's research is pivotal in understanding the physiological status of vegetation, biological activity in soil, and the physical-chemical properties of environmental factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions. He has pioneered methods using micrometeorology and remote sensing for detailed ecological assessments, along with establishing nine field study sites which contribute significantly to the AmeriFlux and global FLUXNET projects. His research interests encapsulate biometeorology, climate change, ecosystem ecology, and agricultural meteorology, emphasizing the interplay of these factors within ecosystems and their responses to environmental variations.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of environmental science, focusing on biosphere-atmosphere interactions.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.