Dr. Tong Mu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tong Mu is an Associate Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) at Princeton University. His research interests focus on ecological conservation, particularly concerning migratory species, with a special emphasis on shorebirds migrating along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. He integrates field observations with individual tracking and mathematical modeling to address ecological questions surrounding animal migration and its direct implications for conservation policy. His work investigates patterns in habitat preferences, migration strategies among species, and the factors influencing interspecific differences and vulnerabilities faced by migratory species amid various threats. Mu developed a passion for birdwatching during his time at Peking University, leading to a heightened awareness of the conservation challenges that birds and other organisms encounter.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.