Dr. Carlos Daganzo

Professor

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Biography

Carlos F. Daganzo is a Professor at the Graduate School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research centers on freight operations, network theory, traffic flow, and transit operations, aiming to improve mobility and efficiency in transportation systems. Daganzo has authored five widely used books and recently published work focusing on a high-performance bus system for Barcelona. In 2018, he was recognized as an Overseas High Talent Strategic Scientist in Beijing and has been acknowledged as a remarkable author in the history of the Transportation Research journal. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Academy of Engineering, and is the co-founder and chairperson of the Analytics committee. His research addresses significant transportation challenges, including the inefficiencies of bus systems in megacities and strategies for increasing traffic flow and capacity at intersections.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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.