Dr. Peter Huybers

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Biography

Peter John Huybers is a Professor at the Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, concentrating on Earth and Planetary Sciences. He holds the role of Chair in Earth and Planetary Science and serves as the Interim Faculty Dean at Kirkland House. His primary teaching focuses on Environmental Science and Engineering. Huybers's research interests intersect multiple disciplines, significantly contributing to our understanding of climate dynamics, ice dynamics, and sea level changes. He has also investigated the relationships between climate change and agricultural production, emphasizing how altered precipitation patterns influence soil moisture and crop yields. His work includes improving hurricane modeling by correcting past sea surface temperatures, reflecting a commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges. Huybers's educational initiatives and research reflect the interdisciplinary nature of climate studies and its implications for sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics Biochemistry Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Differential and integral calculus
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Specialization Notes

The program covers Molecular Mechanism & Structural Biology, Systems, Quantitative & Computational Biology, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Development, Genetics & Evolution. GRE not accepted.