Dr. John Hermance

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Biography

John F. Hermance is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geological Sciences at Brown University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1967 and has over 30 years of experience in academia. His teaching focuses on theoretical geophysics, hydrology, and risk assessment related to natural hazards. He has served as a consultant to various industries and legal professions, contributing his expertise in environmental geophysics and hydrological studies. His major research interests lie in the fields of environmental geophysics and hydrology, particularly as they relate to groundwater and watershed studies. Over the years, he has led numerous geophysical field projects in locations such as Iceland, Azores, Yukon, and major volcanic centers in the western United States. More recently, Hermance's research has centered on hydrological conditions in the East Sahel region of Africa, collaborating with Sudanese scientists, and his work has included studying rainfall distributions and environmental monitoring using satellite data.

Research Interests

Courses

Foundations Physical Hydrology Quantitative Elements Physical Hydrology Quantitative Modeling Hydrologic Processes Environmental & Engineering Geophysics Concepts & Processes Physical Hydrology

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics