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Ashok Gadgil is the Andrew Virginia Rudd Family Foundation Chair Professor in Safe Water and Sanitation at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research encompasses computational fluid dynamics, indoor air pollutant transport, energy efficiency in buildings, and technologies for drinking water treatment. Gadgil has made significant contributions to the field, particularly with technologies like 'UV Waterworks', a low-cost water disinfection system, and the 'Berkeley-Darfur Stove', aimed at providing efficient cooking solutions for displaced communities. He advocates for actionable strategies within the scientific community to leverage current knowledge against urgent global challenges such as climate change. His ongoing projects include addressing arsenic contamination in vulnerable communities in California and advancing clean-burning biomass cooking technologies. With numerous awards, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Gadgil is recognized for his leadership in engineering and policy research for energy efficiency in developing regions.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.