Dr. Adib Kanafani

Professor

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Biography

Adib Kanafani is a Professor in the Graduate School at UC Berkeley specializing in transportation economics, planning, and systems analysis. His extensive research contributes to understanding and enhancing transportation systems, emphasizing urban regional planning and air transportation. Kanafani received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in 1969 and has held several prestigious positions, including an elected membership in the National Academy of Engineering in 2002. He has been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Distinguished Engineering Alumni award from the American University of Beirut in 2004 and the James Laurie Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2000. His work has significantly influenced transportation policies and planning methodologies within urban contexts.

Research Interests

Transportation Systems Transportation Economics Transportation Planning Air Transportation

Awards

#2004

Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

#2000

James Laurie Prize

#1982

Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize

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.