Dr. Paulo Monteiro

Professor

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Biography

Paulo J. M. Monteiro is a Professor in the Graduate School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. With a distinguished career, he has published over 300 archival papers and co-authored the comprehensive textbook 'Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, Materials', which has been translated into several languages including Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, and Persian. His research is concentrated on concrete behavior and structural materials, with a focus on nanotechnology, sustainable construction, and durable structures. Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering in 2020, Monteiro has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Stephen Brunauer Award (twice), the Premio Ari Torres, and the Watson Medal for Materials Research. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.

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.