Dr. Gabriel Orebi Gann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Orebi Gann is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he earned a BA MSci in Natural Sciences from 2000 to 2004, and then obtained a DPhil in Particle Nuclear Physics from the University of Oxford in 2008. He conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania in Professor Klein's group, working on the SNO+ experiment, a successor to the SNO project. Since joining the U.C. Berkeley faculty in 2012, his research focuses on experimental particle physics, specifically weakly interacting particles notably neutrinos and dark matter. Gabriel has been deeply involved in the SNO+ neutrino experiment, a groundbreaking project that aims to resolve questions surrounding neutrinos and their behavior, particularly their role in solar phenomena and potential impacts on fundamental physics. His work has led to significant advancements in the understanding of electron neutrinos and processes such as neutrinoless double beta decay. In addition to SNO+, he is integrating efforts to develop the Theia experiment, which seeks to utilize advanced detection technologies to push the boundaries of neutrino research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and leading research in experimental particle physics with a focus on neutrinos and dark matter.

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.