Dr. Michelle Wong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michelle Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. Her research focuses on ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry, particularly the interactions between plant and soil systems and the cycling of nutrients within these environments. She explores how biophysical processes in ecosystems influence plant-soil feedbacks and nutrient cycling, contributing to the understanding of ecosystem functionality and sustainability. Wong teaches courses such as Ecosystem Ecology Foundations and Terrestrial Ecology, emphasizing the application of ecological principles to real-world environmental challenges. Her work aims to enhance the comprehension of ecosystem responses to environmental changes and the implications for biodiversity conservation and management.

Research Interests

Courses

Ecosystem Ecology Foundations Terrestrial Ecology

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.