Dr. Youxue Zhang

Professor

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Biography

Youxue Zhang is the James R. O'Neil Collegiate Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He specializes in Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a focus on Experimental Petrology, Geochemistry, and Petrology. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in Geological Sciences in 1989, following an M.Phil. in 1987, and an M.A. in 1985, also from Columbia University. Additionally, he holds a B.S. in Geology from Peking University, China, obtained in 1982. His research interests include the understanding of Earth processes through the lens of experimental studies in petrology and geochemistry, and he has contributed significantly to the field with various publications. Zhang is dedicated to advancing knowledge in these areas and shaping future academic discourse within the geosciences community.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science