Dr. Brian Barsky

Professor

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Biography

Brian Barsky is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, renowned for his contributions to fields such as computer graphics, computational photography, and optometry. He has held multiple faculty affiliations within the university, including the Graduate School, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Bioengineering, and the Berkeley Institute of Design. Brian is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a recipient of various prestigious awards, including the IBM Faculty Development Award and the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award. His research emphasizes the intersection of visualization, scientific computing, and human-computer interaction. Notable achievements include the development of vision-correcting displays that enhance users' visual experiences, and his work has been recognized as one of Scientific American's ten

Research Interests

Computer Graphics Computational Photography Optometry Human-Computer Interaction

Awards

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IBM Faculty Award

2019-01-01
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ACM Distinguished Speaker

2019-01-01
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Warren Marjorie Minner Faculty Fellow Engineering Ethics Professional/Social Responsibility

2013-01-01
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Berkeley Center Teaching & Learning Presidential Chair Fellow

2012-01-01
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Berkeley Center Teaching & Learning Presidential Chair Fellow

2008-01-01
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Fellow American Academy Optometry

1997-01-01
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William Evans Fellowship

1988-01-01
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NSF Presidential Young Investigator (PYI)

1985-01-01
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Fulbright Scholar

1985-01-01

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.