Dr. Mark Borsuk

Professor

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Biography

Mark Borsuk’s research focuses on the development and application of mathematical models that integrate scientific information across natural, technical, and social systems. He is a widely-cited expert in Bayesian network modeling, regularly applying it to environmental and human health regulation and decision-making. Borsuk is known for his innovative approaches to assessing climate change, which include integrating risk analysis, game theory, and agent-based modeling. His highly collaborative research has been funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, National Institutes of Health, and others. He has authored or co-authored 75 peer-reviewed journal publications and 6 book chapters. Before joining Duke University, Borsuk was a member of the Dartmouth College faculty for 10 years, where he held an appointment at the Thayer School of Engineering. He holds a B.S.E. in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University, M.S. in Statistics and Decision Sciences from Duke University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy also from Duke University. Borsuk has received several awards for his contributions to environmental modeling and risk analysis, including the Chauncey Starr Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award from the Society for Risk Analysis in 2013.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on mathematical modeling and applications to environmental science.

Co-Director

2008-01-01 — Present

Center for Risk Duke Initiative Science & Society • Durham, NC

Co-Director of a center focused on risk analysis and decision-making in environmental contexts.

Awards

#2013

Chauncey Starr Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award

#2008

Early Career Research Excellence Award

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)