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Sam Silva is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California, focusing on Earth Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Population Public Health Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Computation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2019, following a Master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences and a Bachelor's in Physics from the University of Arizona. His research specializes in atmospheric chemistry and composition, computational modeling, air quality, climate change, and Earth data science. He employs modern data science methods and machine learning techniques as major tools in his research. Prior to his academic appointment, Silva served as a Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he also held a distinguished postdoctoral fellowship. Silva's work predominantly encompasses applying computer models to atmospheric studies and addressing pressing environmental issues related to air quality and climate change.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Engaged in teaching and research in Earth Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and applied fields.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA
Conducted research on atmospheric science and climate change.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.