Dr. Doug Hammond

Professor

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Biography

Professor Doug Hammond specializes in biogeochemical cycles related to carbon, nutrients, and aqueous systems. His research focuses on the transport of solutes, particles, and pollutants within aquatic environments. He has conducted extensive field studies in notable locations such as the Equatorial Pacific, California Borderland, and San Francisco Bay. Professor Hammond's work contributes to the understanding of diagenesis in sediments and has implications for climate science and geobiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1991-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching in Earth Sciences.

Director

1996-09-01 — 2023-01-01

Graduate Program Ocean Sciences • University of Southern California

Oversaw the Graduate Program in Ocean Sciences.

Chair

1991-03-01 — 1994-06-01

Department Earth Sciences • University of Southern California

Led the Department of Earth Sciences.

Awards

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USC General Education Teaching Award

2005-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.