Dr. Jasmina Vujic

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jasmina Vujic is a widely recognized expert in nuclear science and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Science from the University of Michigan, obtained in 1990. Vujic joined the faculty at UC Berkeley in 1992 after working for three years at Argonne National Laboratory in the Reactor Analysis Division. Her contributions include serving as the Chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and as the founding director of the Nuclear Science Security Consortium (NSSC), which fosters cross-institutional collaboration in nuclear research. Under her direction, the NSSC has successfully educated nearly 400 students, primarily at the Ph.D. level, providing extensive training in nuclear science and policy. Vujic has authored approximately 300 technical publications, including 80 papers in leading journals and has also edited six monographs. Her research areas encompass nuclear reactor analysis and design, high-performance computing, and nuclear security nonproliferation. She has received multiple awards for her mentorship and research excellence and is a long-standing member of professional societies like the American Nuclear Society. Vujic's innovative work in nuclear technology, including securing substantial research funding, cements her reputation in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Joined faculty, contributing extensively to the field of nuclear engineering.

Program Director

2011-01-01 — Present

Nuclear Science Security Consortium • Berkeley, CA

Oversees collaborative research initiatives in nuclear science across multiple institutions.

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.