Dr. Nathan Kraft

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Biography

Nathan Kraft is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary forces that shape communities, particularly in plant systems. His laboratory investigates various aspects of community ecology, biogeography, ecophysiology, and phylogenetics, with recent projects aimed at understanding the dynamics of lowland Amazonian forests and California's annual plant communities. He examines species coexistence and the effects of climate change on plant distribution and diversity at broad spatial scales.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research on plant systems and ecological evolutionary dynamics.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.