Dr. Jiabi Du

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jiabi Du is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. His research focuses on coastal physical oceanography, numerical modeling, and the impacts of changing climate on extreme weather events. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Oceanography from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary in 2017, and holds a Master of Science in Oceanography and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, both from Nanjing University. His work examines various aspects of coastal dynamics, including the effects of climate change on estuarine systems and the hydrodynamic responses to major weather events like Hurricane Harvey. Du has contributed to numerous publications in high-impact journals, delineating the interactions between hydrodynamics and ecological outcomes in coastal environments. He is also involved in teaching courses related to physical oceanography and data display.

Research Interests

Courses

Physical Oceanography Computing Data Display

Requirements for Texas A&M University Galveston

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field Undergraduate research experience (recommended)
Application Checklist
  • GraduateCAS Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemistry; GRE General and Subject scores are not required or expected for Fall 2026.