Dr. Boris Rubinsky

Professor

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Biography

Boris Rubinsky is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in heat and mass transfer in biomedical engineering. His research focuses on biotechnology, particularly in low temperature biology and bio-electronics. He is known for his work in developing biomedical devices that employ micro and nano bionic technologies. His studies include electroporation and medical imaging, with significant contributions to electrical impedance tomography and light imaging. Additionally, Rubinsky has expertise in biomedical numerical analysis, utilizing genetic evolutionary algorithms and fractal techniques to enhance his research outcomes.

Research Interests

Heat Transfer Mass Transfer Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Low Temperature Biology Bio-Electronics Biomedical Devices Micro Bionic Technologies Nano Bionic Technologies Electroporation Medical Imaging Electrical Impedance Tomography Light Imaging Biomedical Numerical Analysis Genetic Algorithms Evolutionary Algorithms Fractal Techniques

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.