Dr. Mark Hansen

Professor

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Biography

Mark Hansen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research specializes in urban transportation planning, modeling air transport systems, and air traffic flow management. He engages in the performance analysis of aviation systems and focuses on air transport economics. Hansen is co-director of the National Center of Excellence in Aviation Operations Research, which is a consortium supported by the Federal Aviation Administration. His notable works have included collaboration with Delta Airlines on clean transportation initiatives and research funded by NASA focused on flight rerouting. Hansen holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.

Research Interests

Transportation Economics Policy Planning Air Transportation Public Transportation

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.