Dr. John Radke

Professor

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Biography

John Radke retired from the College of Environmental Design faculty in 2023. He is a founding member of the Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and conducts research in design development and analytical methods that assist recognition of spatial structures, measuring changes in complex landscapes, and assessing exposure to future climate change conditions. His research interests include spatial analysis and recognition of patterns to expand understanding of environmental impact, specifically in relation to environmental landscape planning. He has been involved in developing models to predict environmental degradation and infrastructure failure, propose mitigation strategies, and support policymaking. Radke has directed the campus GIS Center and has explored the impact of global warming on California’s infrastructure with multidisciplinary teams. His courses cover computer applications for environmental design, geographic information systems, and urban planning applications. Over the years, he has worked on numerous publications addressing issues related to climate change, urban resilience, and environmental hazards.

Research Interests

Courses

Computer Applications in Environmental Design Geographic Information Systems Quantitative Methods in Environmental Planning Tools, Tips & Tricks: Pushing Analytical Thought in GIS Computational Skill Boot Camp Doctoral Seminar in Environmental Planning Introduction to GIS in City Planning Urban Planning Applications of Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Modeling in Support of Catastrophic Risk Management

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.