Dr. Beresford Parlett

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Biography

Beresford N. Parlett is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He has made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis, especially in the area of linear algebra and eigenvalue problems. Parlett is recognized for his co-authorship of influential papers, including work on residual bounds for approximate eigensystems of nonnormal matrices, published in the SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis. His notable achievements include fellowships and honors such as being elected a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics in 2011. In addition, Parlett has received the Hans Schneider Prize in 2010 and the SIAM Activity Group Linear Algebra Paper Prize in 2006, highlighting his impactful contributions in mathematical research and education. Parlett's work often intersects with theoretical and practical applications in engineering and computational sciences, and he remains an influential figure in his academic community.

Research Interests

Awards

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Society Industrial & Applied Mathematics Fellow

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Hans Schneider Prize

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SIAM Activity Group Linear Algebra Paper Prize

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)
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Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.