Dr. Carl Schroeder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carl Schroeder is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and a Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley in 1999, following his M.A. in Physics in 1995 and two undergraduate degrees, one in Physics and one in Mathematics, both from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1994. Dr. Schroeder joined Berkeley Lab in 2001, where his research interests focus on intense laser-plasma interactions, plasma-based accelerators, and advanced acceleration concepts. He has made significant contributions to the development of novel radiation sources and free-electron lasers. He has been recognized as a fellow of the American Physical Society for his theoretical contributions to the field. His research also includes high-energy density physics. Dr. Schroeder has received numerous awards for his work, including the John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research from the American Physical Society and multiple Outstanding Performance Awards from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2012-01-01
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John Dawson Award

2010-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2007-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2005-01-01

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.