Dr. Arpad Horvath

Professor

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Biography

Arpad Horvath is a Lawrence E. Peirano Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on life-cycle environmental assessment of products, processes, and services, specifically within civil infrastructure systems and the built environment. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the environmental implications of various elements including buildings, transportation systems, water and wastewater systems, and concrete construction materials. Through his efforts, he has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals, showcasing his expertise and influence in the field. In addition to his research, Horvath has been actively involved in various professional committees, serving as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board and holding editorial positions at several notable journals, including Environmental Research Letters and Journal of Industrial Ecology. His achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the International Society for Industrial Ecology’s Laudise Prize and the Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Lawrence E. Peirano Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Holding the position of professor, leading research initiatives and teaching students in the field of civil environmental engineering.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award Finalist

2024-04-29
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Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering

2024-02-07

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.