Dr. Geoffrey Blake

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Biography

Geoffrey Blake is a Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology with a focus on cosmochemistry and planetary sciences. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Duke University in 1981 and obtained his Ph.D. from Caltech in 1986. His academic career at Caltech began as an Assistant Professor in Cosmochemistry from 1987 to 1993, followed by an Associate Professorship in the same field until 1997. Since then, he has held the position of Professor, where he continues to advance research in the application of innovative spectroscopic tools and remote sensing to investigate chemical and physical processes in natural environments. Additionally, Blake served as the Deputy Director of the Owens Valley Radio Observatory from 2000 to 2006 and was the Master of Student Houses from 2009 to 2014. His research is characterized by the utilization of spectroscopic methods to enhance understanding of planetary atmospheres and compositions, contributing significantly to the field of space science.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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