Dr. Michael Oppenheimer

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Biography

Michael Oppenheimer is the Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs at Princeton University and the director of the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment. He is a faculty associate at both the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies. His research focuses on climate science and the policy implications of climate change, including the potential risks and impacts associated with rising greenhouse gas levels. Oppenheimer aims to understand 'dangerous' outcomes from global warming, particularly in relation to ice sheet behavior, sea-level rise, and the societal effects of coastal storms. His work also emphasizes the role of scientific assessments in addressing the challenges of global change.

Research Interests

Climate Science Climate Change Adaptation Human Responses Greenhouse Gases Sea Level Rise Coastal Storms Human Migration

Experience

Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs, directing climate science policy research.

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
Application Checklist
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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.