Dr. Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli

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Biography

Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli holds the Edgar L. Harold H. Buttner Chair in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been a faculty member in the department since 1976 and received his electrical engineering degree from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, in 1971 with summa cum laude honors. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli has served in various prestigious roles, including visiting professorships at MIT and multiple Italian universities. He is a recognized leader in the field of Cyber-Physical Systems and Design Automation, authoring over 1,000 papers and 19 books. His research interests include hybrid systems, design methodologies, AI, and formal methods. He has given keynote addresses at major conferences and has been involved in advising academic and industry initiatives focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. He has graduated numerous MS and PhD students, contributing significantly to the research community through various editorial roles.

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.