Dr. Adda Athanasopoulos Zekkos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adda Athanasopoulos-Zekkos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on assessing and mitigating the impact of multi-hazard stressors on geotechnical engineering infrastructure. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos' work addresses critical infrastructure challenges including age-related deterioration, population growth and densification, and the increasing demands of climate change. She has received the prestigious National Science Foundation's Thomas Middlebrooks Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for her significant contributions to the field. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos is currently involved in various research projects that aim to develop innovative solutions for soil dynamics problems and improve the resiliency of flood protection systems in the face of extreme loading conditions such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.