Dr. Eric Larson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Larson is a senior research engineer leading the Energy Systems Analysis Group at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. His research interests intersect technology, environmental science, economics, and public policy. Currently, he spearheads Princeton’s Net-Zero America project, which quantifies the local geographic specificity, amount, cost, and pace of energy technology infrastructure deployments needed in the United States to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. He is also a senior scientist at Climate Central, a nonprofit and non-partisan science media organization that aims to provide trusted information regarding climate-related issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Engineer

2018-09-01 — Present

Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment • Princeton, NJ

Leads the Energy Systems Analysis Group and focuses on energy technology infrastructure deployments for net-zero emissions.

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.