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 (C-PREE). His academic work and research span various aspects of climate science and policy, with a focus on the implications of climate change on natural systems and human communities. Oppenheimer has authored over 200 articles in professional journals and has been involved in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. His contributions include serving as a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC's Special Report on Oceans and the Cryosphere, and he has actively participated in multiple IPCC assessment cycles. Oppenheimer's recent publications delve into topics such as climate risk management, the impact of hurricanes under changing climate conditions, and machine learning applications in environmental modeling. His expertise also extends to the social dynamics of climate action and adaptation.

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Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs.

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.