Dr. Mohammad Mofrad

Professor

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Biography

Professor Mofrad specializes in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. He completed his education with a Bachelor of Applied Science from Sharif University of Technology, a Master of Applied Science from the University of Waterloo, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His professional career began with postdoctoral positions in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto and Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. He has held various academic roles at University of California, Berkeley, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering. Currently, he is a Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering. He also serves as a Faculty Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and has significant involvement in various interdisciplinary programs. His research interests encompass multiscale biomechanics, cardiovascular disease, brain injury, molecular cellular mechanobiology, and mechanics related to integrin-mediated focal adhesions and nuclear pore nucleocytoplasmic transport.

Research Interests

Multiscale Biomechanics Cardiovascular Disease Brain Injury Molecular Cellular Mechanobiology Integrin-Mediated Focal Adhesions Nuclear Pore Nucleocytoplasmic Transport

Experience

Post-Doc

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto

Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer Science.

Post-Doc

— Present

Harvard Medical School/Mass. General Hospital • Boston

Postdoctoral researcher focusing on medical applications.

Principal Research Scientist

— Present

MIT • Cambridge

Led research in Biological Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley

Taught and conducted research in Bioengineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley

Advanced teaching and research responsibilities in Bioengineering.

Visiting Professor

— Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Visiting faculty role in the Department of Bioengineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley

Joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering as an associate.

Faculty Scientist

— Present

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab • Berkeley

Conducts research in Molecular Biophysics.

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley

Current position encompassing multiple departments.

Faculty Co-Director

— Present

Berkeley-UCSF Master of Translational Medicine Program • Berkeley

Oversaw interdisciplinary educational initiatives.

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.