Dr. Khalid Kadir

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Biography

Khalid Kadir is a Continuing Lecturer in Civil Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research emphasizes the complex role that engineering expertise plays in the politics of international development and poverty alleviation. Currently, he focuses on the intersection of poverty, expertise, and politics. Kadir also teaches courses within the Global Poverty & Practice program, as well as courses on Political Economy and Civil Environmental Engineering. He has received multiple honors for his contributions to education, including the prestigious Constellation Prize in Engineering Education in 2020, and the American Cultures Teaching Award in 2019 and 2017. Additionally, Kadir was awarded UC Berkeley’s Distinguished Teaching Award, which is one of the campus's highest honors in teaching.

Research Interests

Engineering Pedagogy Water and Sanitation Poverty Action

Experience

Continuing Lecturer

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Lectures in Civil Environmental Engineering, focusing on engineering pedagogy and international development.

Awards

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Constellation Prize in Engineering Education

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American Cultures Teaching Award

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American Cultures Teaching Award

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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.