Dr. Gabriel Katul

Professor

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Biography

Gaby Katul is a George Pearsall Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, he has extensively researched in the fields of hydrology, ecology, and atmospheric sciences, focusing on the interactions between water, carbon, and energy exchanges in forest ecosystems. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Hydrological Sciences Medal from the American Meteorological Society and has been recognized as a Fellow of both the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union. His research also delves into the impacts of climate change on ecosystem processes, demonstrating how variations in climate influence forest dynamics and hydrological cycles. Additionally, he has contributed to the academic community through teaching, mentoring students, and publishing a significant number of scientific articles in high-impact journals. His interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical modeling with field data observations, aiming to enhance understanding of complex environmental interactions, particularly under changing global conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

1993-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

Awards

#2025

Hydrological Sciences Medal

2025-01-01
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Fellow

2002-01-01
#1994

Inspirational Teaching

1994-01-01

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)