Dr. Daniel Kammen

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching core courses and conducting research on renewable energy, environmental policy, and technology management.

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
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  • 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.