Dr. Oliver Frauenfeld

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Frauenfeld is a Professor and Associate Department Head at Texas A&M University, specializing in Environmental Sciences. His research encompasses a broad range of topics, primarily focusing on surface-atmosphere interactions in Arctic environments. He explores the coupling of frozen ground and its seasonal variations, sea ice dynamics, and other cryospheric variables that affect the overlying atmosphere. His work also investigates changes occurring in western and southern Africa, with particular emphasis on biosphere precipitation variability. Frauenfeld has held several academic positions at Texas A&M University, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current role since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Scientist II at the National Snow and Ice Data Center at the University of Colorado. Frauenfeld has mentored graduate students in diverse areas of environmental research and continues to contribute to the academic community through his dedicated teaching and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Leads research and teaching in Geography, focusing on Environmental Sciences.

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Taught and conducted research in Geography.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Engaged in teaching and research initiatives in Geography.

Research Scientist II

2003-01-01 — 2009-01-01

National Snow Ice Data Center, University of Colorado • Boulder, CO

Conducted research on snow and ice data.

Awards

#2020

Association of Students Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching (College-Level)

2020-01-01
#2014

Dean's Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

2014-01-01
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Montague-Center Teaching Excellence Scholar

2013-01-01
#2006

John Russell Mather Paper Year Award

2006-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.