Dr. Alan Barr

Professor

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Biography

Alan Barr has degrees in biomechanics and biomedical engineering and serves as a Senior Engineer Staff at the UCB/UCSF Ergonomics Graduate Training Program. He has spent 13 years collaborating on research related to health and safety issues surrounding the use of hand-operated drills in concrete drilling. He has designed and built prototypes and formally studied effective interventions that mitigate potentially harmful effects associated with traditional drilling methods. His work reflects a commitment to improving safety standards in occupational health and engineering practices.

Research Interests

Occupational Health Ergonomics Biomechanics Safety Engineering

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.