Dr. Minoo Moallem

Professor

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Biography

Minoo Moallem is a Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where she also serves as the Director of the Media Studies Program. Previously, she was the department chair at SF State from 2001 to 2006. Moallem has published several influential books, such as 'Persian Carpets: Nation Transnational Commodity' (Routledge, 2018) and 'Warrior Brother Veiled Sister: Islamic Fundamentalism Cultural Politics Patriarchy Iran' (University of California Press, 2005). She was also a co-editor of 'Woman Nation: Nationalisms, Transnational Feminisms, State' (Duke University Press, 1999). Her research delves into digital media, with significant contributions to the project 'Nation-on-the-Move', published in Vectors—Journal Culture Technology Dynamic Vernacular. Moallem's scholarly output spans multiple languages, including English, French, and Farsi, with recent articles exploring themes of cultural politics and intersectionality. She is affiliated with various research centers, including the Center for Middle Eastern Studies and the Blum Center for Developing Economies. Moallem received the UC Berkeley Chancellor's Award for Public Service in 2010 and has delivered numerous keynotes nationally and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Director of Media Studies Program; previously served as department chair.

Awards

#2010

UC Berkeley Chancellor's Award for Public Service

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.