Dr. Alexandre Chorin

Professor

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Biography

Alexandre J. Chorin is a University Professor Emeritus at the Department of Mathematics. He was appointed in 1972 and retired in 2013. His research focuses on applied mathematics and includes contributions in numerical methods, computational physics, and computational statistics. He has authored and co-authored several influential publications during his distinguished career, discussing topics such as uncertainty estimation in underresolved nonlinear dynamics, Bayesian problem-solving methods, and data assimilation techniques. His works have been published in prominent journals and he is affiliated with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Chorin's pioneering efforts in the field have established him as a leading figure in applied mathematics, particularly in the interplay between mathematical models and physical phenomena.

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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.