Dr. Nelson Morgan

Professor

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Biography

Nelson Morgan is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). He is also the Director of the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), an independent research laboratory that is closely affiliated with UC Berkeley. With a Ph.D. obtained in 1980, Morgan has dedicated his career to advancing the field of speech processing and signal processing, contributing significantly to research on neural networks and hybrid systems for speech recognition. Over the course of his career, he has published more than 200 scholarly articles and collaborated on numerous technical papers, including significant contributions to IEEE Signal Processing Magazine. Morgan received several accolades, including the IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award in 2022 for his contributions to neural networks for statistical speech recognition. His work has influenced the development of several speech processing methods that are used in millions of CDMA cell phones. Apart from his research in speech technology, Morgan has also explored ways to reduce political influence stemming from large campaign contributions.

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.