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Frederik Simons is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University and serves as the Associate Chair of the department. His research focuses primarily on Earth history and paleoclimate, employing a range of methodologies to understand complex geological processes. His areas of expertise include seismic analysis, mechanical and thermal properties of the Earth's lithosphere, and the impacts of polar ice melting on sea-level variations. Simons utilizes advance techniques such as wavelet analysis in seismology and develops oceanic instrumentation for better data collection and theoretical signal analysis. His work also encompasses the study of gravity topography associated with large earthquakes and the magnetic field properties of planetary lithospheres, contributing to a deeper understanding of geophysical phenomena.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Professor in the Department of Geosciences, focusing on Earth history and paleoclimate.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.