Dr. Anca Dragan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anca runs the InterACT lab, focusing on enabling AI agents and robots to work with and support people. She addresses core problems in AI alignment, aiming to ensure that agents, whether they be robots, cars, large language models, or recommendation systems, interactively learn from human feedback and model human decision-making. The InterACT lab also develops algorithms for human-AI collaboration, enabling agents to assist humans fluently in both physical and virtual tasks.

Research Interests

AI Alignment Human-AI Collaboration Robotics

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.