Dr. Katherine De Kleer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine R. de Kleer is an Assistant Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology, specializing in astronomy. She completed her undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics in 2009. Katherine pursued further studies and attained a Master of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013, followed by a Ph.D. in 2017. Prior to her appointment at Caltech, she has been recognized as a Hufstedler Family Scholar starting in 2022. Her research interests are primarily focused on planetary science and astronomy, and she is actively engaging in academic pursuits that contribute to her fields of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Katherine R. de Kleer conducts research and teaches courses in the field of planetary science and astronomy.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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