Dr. Avi Zeff

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Avi Zeff is an RTG Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics. He has been appointed to this position starting in 2025. His research focuses on various areas within mathematics, particularly number theory, arithmetic geometry, p-adic geometry, and special cycles. Zeff engages deeply with these fields and has established a profile as a committed researcher and educator in mathematics, contributing to the academic community through teaching and scholarly activities.

Research Interests

Number Theory Arithmetic Geometry p-adic Geometry Special Cycles

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.