Dr. Christopher Fletcher

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Fletcher is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) department at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on computer architecture, particularly in the areas of energy-efficient computing and hardware-software co-design. He has published extensively in conferences and journals related to computer architecture and has contributed to advancements in efficient computing solutions. Dr. Fletcher received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2016, after completing his Master's degree at MIT in 2013 and his Bachelor's degree in EECS from UC Berkeley in 2010. His work is recognized in the academic community for its impact on the design and implementation of computer architectures that optimize both performance and energy consumption. He is also actively involved in teaching, sharing his expertise with students through courses in computer architecture.

Research Interests

Courses

CS 152. Computer Architecture CS 252A. Graduate Computer Architecture

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.