Dr. Jeffrey Chambers

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Q. Chambers is a Faculty Scientist in the Climate & Ecosystem Sciences Division at Berkeley Lab and a Professor of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on terrestrial ecosystem ecology, particularly in relation to forests, climate change, and disturbance recovery processes. With more than 25 years of forest research experience, Chambers applies various methods such as ecological physiological field measurements and remote sensing analyses to address significant ecological questions. His current research activities extend across diverse geographical locations, including Puerto Rico, Panama, the Brazilian Amazon, and California. He is involved in creating regional projections through simulation modeling to codify knowledge about land-atmosphere interactions and vegetation dynamics in response to climate change.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Earth System Science Biogeography Earth System Remote Sensing

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.