Dr. Iris Tommelein

Professor

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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

#2015

Lean Pioneer Award

2015-01-01
#2019

National Academy Construction Inductee

2019-01-01
#2022

PPI Technical Achievement Award

2022-01-01
#2024

Robert B. Harris Award

2024-01-01
#2024

Construction Management Award

2024-01-01

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.