Dr. Kurt Cuffey

Professor

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Biography

Kurt Cuffey is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds the Martin Distinguished Chair in Ocean, Earth, and Climate Science. His research focuses on Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology, emphasizing the impacts of Climate Change on these processes. He is known for his contributions to the understanding of ice sheets and their response to warming temperatures, as well as their implications for sea-level rise. His work integrates field studies, theoretical modeling, and data analysis to advance the understanding of Earth's cryosphere dynamics. Cuffey's scholarly output includes numerous publications in high-impact journals, where he collaborates with other researchers in both the scientific and academic communities.

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.