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Daniel M. Kammen is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he directs the Renewable Appropriate Energy Laboratory (RAEL). With a PhD in Physics from Harvard University, Kammen has an extensive background in energy resources, public policy, and the intersection of science and technology with sustainable development. His teaching includes core courses in the Energy Resources Group and the Goldman School of Public Policy, focusing on renewable energy and its socio-economic impacts. Kammen's research interests span a variety of topics including renewable energy systems, environmental impacts of energy generation and use, and international research and development policies related to climate change. He has authored over 90 journal publications and has been involved in significant contributions to energy policy discussions in various media outlets. Kammen's current work includes researching the health impacts of battery use and biomass energy systems in developing nations, as well as the management of energy resources in the context of gender and ethnicity. His efforts aim to optimize the integration of renewable energy technologies for sustainable development in both industrialized and developing countries.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching core courses and conducting research on renewable energy, environmental policy, and technology management.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.