Dr. Peter Santschi

Professor

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Biography

Peter H. Santschi is a University Distinguished and Regents Professor Emeritus in Marine Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. He has an extensive background in chemical oceanography and has made significant contributions to the understanding of biopolymers in marine environments, radionuclide transport, and the impact of organic matter on oceanic processes. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Berne, Switzerland, in 1975. Over the years, Professor Santschi has held numerous academic roles, including visiting professorships in Switzerland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He has published many influential research articles, focusing on topics such as the geochemical behavior of trace metals and organic matter dynamics in coastal ecosystems. His work has earned him fellowships and recognitions from various scientific societies, reflecting his impact in the field of marine science.

Research Interests

Marine Chemistry Chemical Oceanography Biogeochemistry Environmental Colloids Marine Organic Chemistry Radionuclides Transport

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • Galveston, TX

Professor of Oceanography in the field of Marine Sciences.

Visiting Professor

1987-01-01 — 1987-12-31

University of Rhode Island • Rhode Island, USA

Visiting Professor

2003-01-01 — 2003-12-31

Swiss Institute of Technology • Zurich, Switzerland

Awards

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Geochemical Fellow

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Recognition

2013-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Awards for Graduate Student Mentoring

2013-01-01
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Regents Professor

2009-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Recognition

2004-01-01

Courses

Environmental Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry Geochemistry Geological Oceanography Chemical Oceanography Seminar Marine Science Research, Environmental Geology Isotope Geochemistry Seminar Oceanography/Marine Science Dynamics Environmental Colloids

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
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Specialization Notes

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