Dr. Kevin Weiner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Weiner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research primarily focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly in the areas of visual perception and face processing. He employs various functional and anatomical measurement techniques, including high-resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion weighted imaging, to investigate the structural-functional relationships in the human brain. His work aims to develop mechanistic models that explain how brain structures relate to behavioral outcomes. Weiner has contributed significantly to understanding the high-level visual cortex, specifically the fusiform gyrus, and its role in face perception. He is also interested in the applications of neuroimaging techniques in patient populations and advocates for data sharing and open science in neuroscience. Throughout his career, Weiner has published extensively in renowned journals, contributing to the fields of neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on comparative neuroanatomy and developmental changes.

Research Interests

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.