Dr. John Radke

Professor

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Biography

John Radke is a Professor Emeritus at the College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley. He retired from faculty duties in 2023. A founding member of the Center for Catastrophic Risk Management, his research focuses on design development and analytical methods embedded in geographic information science (GIS). His work is instrumental in recognizing spatial structures and changes in complex landscapes, particularly in relation to climate change. Professor Radke has been involved in interdisciplinary projects aiming to develop robust risk management approaches for critical infrastructure systems. He directed the campus GIS Center from 1996 to 2008 and is currently involved in examining the impacts of global warming on California's infrastructure. His research contributions include developing advanced multivariate models that integrate high-resolution spatial data to predict environmental degradation and assess vulnerabilities of infrastructure to climate change. His courses at UC Berkeley have covered topics such as geographic information systems, quantitative methods in environmental planning, and urban planning applications. Radke’s numerous publications span a range of topics including urban planning, environmental risk assessment, and the integration of remote sensing with spatial analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Contributed to the fields of urban planning, environmental design, and GIS.

Courses

Computer Applications in Environmental Design Geographic Information Systems Quantitative Methods in Environmental Planning Geographic Information Modeling

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
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  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.