Dr. Joseph Wartman

Professor

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Biography

Joe Wartman directs the Natural Hazard and Disaster Reconnaissance (RAPID) Facility at the University of Washington. As a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, he specializes in geological hazards with a specific interest in the impacts of landslides on communities. For the past decades, he has investigated and analyzed major geologic hazard events worldwide, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and landslides. Wartman’s research is published in journals such as ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geology, Geomorphology, GeoHealth, Scientific Advances, and the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. In addition to scientific publications, Wartman’s award-winning non-technical writing on disasters has appeared in notable venues like the New York Seattle EOS. More information on his research can be found on his personal website.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.