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Adam Arkin is the Dean Richard Newton Memorial Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He also serves as the Senior Faculty Scientist at the Environmental Genomics Systems Biology Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and as the Director of the Center Utilization Bioengineering Space. His research focuses on Computational Biology and Systems Synthetic Biology, with a special emphasis on harnessing microbes for environmental sustainability and agricultural efficiency. He is leading initiatives to develop low-energy, low-input biomanufacturing processes aimed at addressing climate change and pollution challenges. Arkin has a prominent academic career, having previously served as Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley, among other positions. He has received numerous accolades, including the Department of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award and recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. His work is crucial for advancing the field of biological environmental sciences, exemplifying the integration of engineering approaches with biological systems to drive innovation in sustainable practices.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, focusing on computational and synthetic biology.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA
Senior faculty scientist in the Environmental Genomics Systems Biology Division.
Center Utilization Bioengineering Space • Berkeley, CA
Overseeing the direction and research initiatives of the center.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.