Dr. Neal Blair

Professor

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Biography

Neal Blair is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University, where he holds a joint appointment in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. His research focuses on biogeochemical transformations with an emphasis on process-oriented studies regarding the fate of organic carbon in surface environments. He has a particular interest in evolution in the Critical Zone and investigates anthropogenic impacts on the global carbon cycle, including land use and hydrologic engineering. Blair teaches several courses including Earth 106: Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate and Earth 371: Biogeochemistry. He has contributed to numerous publications showcasing his work in ecological and environmental sciences, specifically in understanding the complexities of organic carbon sources and transport in ecosystems.

Research Interests

Courses

EARTH 106: Ocean, Atmosphere Climate CIV_ENV 203: Earth Anthropocene EARTH 314: Organic Geochemistry EARTH 371: Biogeochemistry

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.