Professor Dr. Iris Tommelein
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Biography
Iris D. Tommelein is the Roy W. Carlson Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She directs the Project Production Systems Laboratory (P2SL) and is known for her groundbreaking research in Lean Construction. Throughout her career, she has actively engaged in various industry workshops, hosted conferences, and consulted on the application of project-based production management principles within the architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry. Professor Tommelein has published over 350 refereed articles, books, and book chapters and has been invited to give keynote lectures around the world. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Lean Pioneer Award from the Lean Construction Institute in 2015, induction into the National Academy of Construction in 2019, and the 2022 PPI Technical Achievement Award. In addition, she has contributed significantly to the field through her focus on digital twins, decision-support systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies in construction.
Research Interests
Awards
Lean Pioneer Award
National Academy Construction Inductee
PPI Technical Achievement Award
Robert B. Harris Award
Construction Management Award
Requirements for University of California, Berkeley
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
GRE Subject
TOEFL
IELTS
Prerequisites
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.