Dr. Jorge Sarmiento

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Biography

Jorge Sarmiento is the George J. Magee Professor of Geoscience at Princeton University and a senior scholar at the High Meadows Environmental Institute. With an eminent career in geosciences and geological engineering, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of climate science and oceanic processes. As the director of the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observations Modeling Project (SOCCOM), Sarmiento is actively engaged in research areas covering climate science, modeling, and the dynamics of ocean circulation. His work emphasizes the role of critical oceanic cycles and the influence of climate change on biogeochemical processes, particularly focusing on carbon dioxide and other climatically important chemicals. His research involves the use of chemical tracers to study ocean circulation and the development of climate ecosystem models, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between the ocean and climate systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.