Dr. Joseph Biello

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Biello is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis, where he is a member of the Graduate Group in Applied Mathematics and the Graduate Group in Atmospheric Sciences. His research primarily focuses on atmospheric fluid dynamics, partial differential equations, asymptotic methods, and dynamical systems. Biello has served as an Associate Editor for the SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics, contributing significantly to the field. Over the years, he has collaborated with professionals from various disciplines, including late renowned chemical engineer and composer modern music, René Samson, and Ralf Michaels, director of the Max Planck Institute for Comparative International Private Law. He has also engaged with Daan Crommelin from the scientific computing research group at CWI Amsterdam. Joseph has been influenced by several notable mentors throughout his career, including the late Ed Spiegel from Columbia University, who provided him with profound insights into physics, along with Norm Lebovitz, Gregor Kovacic, Bob Rosner, and Andy Majda, who focused on important questions in atmospheric science. His educational approach emphasizes careful analysis and engagement with critical ideas.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.