Dr. Kimberly Suczynski Smith

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Biography

Kimberly Suczynski Smith is a job captain for Pyatok Architects, Inc., offering instinctive attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Smith employs a multi-disciplinary approach to practice, holding dual degrees in city planning and architecture. She joined Pyatok Architects in 2010, focusing on participatory design and the master planning process for the Waterman Garden, a 250-unit revitalization project for the County of San Bernardino Housing Authority. Smith has been engaged in Pyatok's large-scale development projects, helping teams address a diverse set of challenges in planning and architecture aimed at designing low-income communities. Recent contributions include projects such as Paradise Creek Affordable Family Housing, Avalon Hayes Valley Market Rate Housing, and Harrison Street Senior Affordable Housing. In addition to her professional practice, Smith has taught planning studios since 2010 and leads the embARC Summer Design Academy. She is also a founding member and designer at Recess, an interdisciplinary design collaborative involved with the Policy Committee of the East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO).

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.