Dr. Ali Hanks

Instructor

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Biography

Ali Hanks is a Project Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, where she works with the Vetter group primarily on projects related to radiation mapping and neutron detection, focusing on novel detector materials. As a lead outreach program coordinator for RadWatch, she helps facilitate communication between communities regarding radiation environments, aiming to build an international network of multi-sensor systems that connects schools and students with localized environmental radiation data. In addition to her research contributions, Ali serves as a lecturer, teaching Engineering 11, an innovative course she designed that engages students in hands-on activities to build environmental sensor systems. In this class, students learn to collect and analyze data, deepening their understanding of radiation environments. Furthermore, she has previously served as a lecturer for the NE100 course.

Research Interests

Courses

Engineering 11 NE100

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.