Dr. Jonas Meckling

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonas Meckling is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he leads the Energy Environment Policy Lab. He studies comparative international politics, focusing on climate and clean energy policy. His work explores the intersection of energy transitions with environmental governance, emphasizing the importance of political dynamics in shaping policy outcomes. Meckling's research engages with various global and transnational issues, particularly those related to Europe and Russia, addressing both ecological and scientific dimensions of these interactions. He has contributed significantly to academic discourse on sustainable development and the implications of energy policies on international relations.

Research Interests

Climate Policy Clean Energy Policy Comparative International Politics Environmental Governance

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.