Dr. Greg Michalski

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Biography

Greg Michalski is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Purdue University. He specializes in stable isotope geochemistry and physical chemistry, focusing on diverse topics such as isotope fractionations, paleoclimatology, atmospheric chemistry, and the evolution of planetary atmospheres. His research explores global nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon cycling, as well as the study of desert paleosols and paleoclimate proxies. Dr. Michalski has a strong background in chemistry, having obtained his PhD, MS, and BS degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He is dedicated to teaching and has been involved in various courses related to oceanography, atmospheric chemistry, and stable isotope forensics. His academic contributions have been recognized with awards, including the National Science Foundation Doctoral Enhancement Award in 2002.

Research Interests

Stable Isotope Geochemistry Physical Chemistry Isotope Fractionations Paleoclimatology Atmospheric Chemistry Global Nitrogen Cycling Global Sulfur Cycling Global Carbon Cycling Desert Paleosols Paleoclimate Proxies

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.