Dr. Stephan Graham

Professor

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Biography

Stephan Graham is the Welton Joseph Maud L'Anphere Crook Professor of Applied Earth Sciences at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Geophysics and Energy Science & Engineering. He is a faculty member in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on the origins and evolution of energy resources, sedimentary basins, and the characterization of deep-marine siliciclastic sediment accumulations. Graham has conducted significant research on the tectonic evolution of eastern Asia and its correlation with sedimentary basins. He teaches undergraduate courses in sedimentary geology and energy resources policy and offers graduate courses that include petroleum geology and reservoir characterization.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1993-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences.

Transitional Vice Dean

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability • Stanford, California

Chester Naramore Dean

2017-01-01 — 2022-12-31

School of Earth, Energy Environmental Sciences, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Awards

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Fellow

1982-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

1987-01-01
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Sproule Award

1987-01-01
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Outstanding Educator Award

1995-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.