Dr. Frederick Chester

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Biography

Frederick Chester is a Professor and Co-Manager of the John W. Handin Laboratory for Experimental Rock Deformation at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on various aspects of earthquake physics, including fracture, faulting, and the physics of the earthquake source. He has a strong interest in experimental rock deformation and utilizes high-pressure rock deformation instruments in his laboratory work. Chester also enjoys fieldwork in structural geology and has been actively involved in studying the mechanics of porous granular materials and semibrittle flow. He completed his Ph.D. in Geophysics at Texas A&M University in 1988.

Research Interests

Earthquake Physics Experimental Rock Deformation Structural Geology Tectonophysics

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.