Dr. John Kubiatowicz

Professor

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Biography

John D. Kubiatowicz is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He received a double B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Physics in 1987, and completed both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1993 and 1998 respectively. His research encompasses computer architecture, quantum computer design, internet-scale storage systems, and peer-to-peer networking. Kubiatowicz has received numerous accolades, including the Diane S. McEntyre Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003 and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2000. His contributions to the field of computer science are widely recognized, with several best paper awards to his name, including at the International Conference on Supercomputing and the USENIX Conference on File and Storage Technologies. He is also involved in various research centers focusing on quantum architecture and has been a pivotal figure in advancing both theoretical and practical aspects of data storage and networking.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Awards

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Diane S. McEntyre Award for Excellence in Teaching

2003-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

2000-01-01

Courses

CS 162. Operating Systems

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
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  • 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.