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Norman Abrahamson is a part-time Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research lies at the intersection of seismology and earthquake engineering, primarily focusing on the practical application of advancements in seismology for the development of ground-motion models. His extensive experience encompasses the development of design ground motions for a range of projects including dams, bridges, nuclear power plants, nuclear waste repositories, and electric substations. Abrahamson's work covers a variety of regions, with two-thirds of projects located in the Western U.S. and one-third in areas such as Europe, New Zealand, Taiwan, Chile, and Peru. His current research includes non-ergodic ground-motion models, intensity prediction equations, and the development of ground-motion-intensity conversion equations.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.