Dr. Masayoshi Tomizuka

Professor

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Biography

Masayoshi Tomizuka is the Cheryl John Neerhout, Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Keio University in 1968 and 1970 respectively, and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1974. Tomizuka has served in various leadership roles at UC Berkeley, including Vice Chair of Instruction and Vice Chair of Graduate Studies. He was also the Executive Associate Dean of the College of Engineering from 2009 to 2011. Besides his academic responsibilities, he served as the Program Director for the Dynamic Systems Control Program at the National Science Foundation from September 2002 to December 2004. His research interests include adaptive control, computer-aided manufacturing, control systems theory, digital control, dynamic systems, manufacturing, and mechanical vibrations.

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.