Dr. Eliot Atekwana

Professor

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Biography

Eliot Atekwana is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He specializes in geochemistry and cosmochemistry, with a focus on stable isotope geochemistry. His research addresses fundamental questions related to hydrology, carbon cycling, and environmental change. Additionally, Dr. Atekwana is dedicated to education, with teaching interests in environmental geochemistry and incorporating experiential learning into his courses. He holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University, obtained in 1996, and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America in 2012. His ongoing research not only contributes to academic knowledge but also enhances understanding of environmental processes which are crucial in today’s context of climate change.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.