Dr. Jean Paul Tennant

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Biography

Jean-Paul (JP) Tennant teaches the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) 16A/B sequence as well as courses in Robotics, specifically EECS/MecEng 106A/206A. He has also developed a new course entitled Business Finance for Engineers (EE 194-100). Jean-Paul holds a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the Berkeley Haas School of Business. He has served in various roles within the Navy's Submarine Force and has experience in finance as a fixed income securities trader at Goldman Sachs. Additionally, he is a co-owner and former CFO and CEO of Geographic Expeditions and a co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Peak 15 Systems. His teaching and research interests focus on systems, controls, robotics, and quantitative startup finance.

Research Interests

Systems Controls Robotics Quantitative Startup Finance

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.