Dr. Dennis Baldocchi

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-09-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of environmental science, focusing on biosphere-atmosphere interactions.

Awards

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AGU Ambassador Award

2020-01-01
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AMS Suomi Medal

2019-01-01
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Prince Sultan Abdulaziz International Prize for Surface Water

2018-01-01
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Doctor Honoris Causa

2021-01-01

Courses

Individual Research Advanced Topics Biometeorology Biometeorology

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.