Dr. Maximilian Auffhammer

Professor

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Biography

Maximilian Auffhammer is the George Pardee Jr. Professor of International Sustainable Development at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he is part of the Energy Environmental Economics group. An accomplished scholar in the field of environmental economics, Prof. Auffhammer has contributed significantly to research on climate change, energy economics, and the social costs associated with carbon emissions. He is well-known for his work on the impacts of air pollution and has served as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). His research focuses on the nexus of development and environmental sustainability, providing valuable insights into how these areas interrelate in a rapidly changing world.

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.