Dr. Jonathan Aurnou

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Biography

Jonathan Aurnou is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS). His research primarily involves studying planetary fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. He works on topics related to the dynamics of planetary atmospheres and interiors, focusing on the fundamental physical processes that govern the behavior of fluids in rotating systems. He is the principal investigator of the DIYnamics project, which aims to engage students and researchers in experimental fluid dynamics. Aurnou's expertise extends to the modeling of geophysical flows and the experimental simulation of planetary phenomena. He has authored numerous publications in leading scientific journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of the dynamics of planetary bodies in our solar system.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.