Dr. Stefano Galelli

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Biography

Dr. Stefano Galelli leads the Critical Infrastructure Systems Lab, which focuses on connecting climate, water, and energy systems. The lab aims to characterize climate risk in interconnected infrastructure systems, providing adaptive, robust, and scalable management solutions that balance reliability, resilience, and sustainability. Their approach integrates process-based modeling, climatology, statistical learning, control theory, and optimization. Established in 2013, the lab initially started at Singapore University of Technology and Design before relocating to Cornell University, linking North American and Southeast Asian perspectives in addressing complex environmental challenges. Under Galelli's leadership, the lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, recently highlighting opportunities for PhD and Postdoctoral researchers. Their work has been recognized in academic circles, contributing to discussions on global hydrology and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture