Dr. Shimon Anisfeld

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shimon C. Anisfeld has been an educator and researcher at Yale University for over two decades, focusing on coastal ecosystems and freshwater management. His extensive research includes investigating the responses of Connecticut's salt marshes to sea-level rise and various stressors. This work informs his new book, 'Water Management: Prioritizing Justice and Sustainability.' Anisfeld teaches courses on coastal ecology, water management, and water quality, aiming to prepare environmental professionals to tackle the critical water issues facing the world in the coming decades. He also leads a course called Physical Science Foundations for Environmental Managers, emphasizing the importance of understanding scientific principles in addressing environmental challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.