Dr. John Wettlaufer

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Biography

John Wettlaufer is an A.M. Bateman Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University. He is trained in statistical physics and specializes in stochastic processes and asymptotic analysis approaches in modern applied mathematics and physics. His research involves numerical simulations that probe a broad range of problems, including microscopic theories of melting and mechanisms underlying cosmogony, climate dynamics, and information theory turbulence. His work focuses on applying statistical physics principles to understand complex systems and their dynamics in various contexts, emphasizing the interplay between theoretical formulations and practical simulations.

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Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.