Dr. Oliver Fringer

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Fringer is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Oceans at Stanford University. His research focuses on the development and application of numerical models and high-performance computational techniques to study fundamental processes influencing the dynamics of coastal oceans, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Through his innovative work, he has contributed significantly to understanding the environmental impacts on marine and freshwater systems. Fringer has received several prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the Department of Defense and the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research. He also holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and has a robust academic background with degrees from Stanford and Princeton. His teaching and mentorship have guided numerous students in the fields of engineering and environmental science.

Research Interests

Courses

CEE 363C OCEANS 363C CEE 162E CEE 262E CEE 262G OCEANS 262G CEE 399 CEE 365A CEE 365B CEE 365C ENVRES 398 CEE 198 ENVRES 399 EARTHSYS 199 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 OCEANS 300 CEE 199H CEE 199 CEE 262A ENGR 298 CEE 162F CEE 269A OCEANS 300A CEE 379 CEE 363C CEE 162F

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.