Dr. Raja Sengupta

Professor

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Biography

Raja Sengupta is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on transportation, wireless communications, and inertial vehicle systems. Sengupta has engaged in numerous research projects, including the development of sensor networks for forest fire monitoring and in-vehicle safety applications that assist drivers with potential conflicts. His work includes developing collaborative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for various applications, such as firefighting and traffic monitoring. He has authored a significant number of publications in control theory, networking, and transportation-related topics. Sengupta holds multiple patents, including car-to-road networking patents for Toyota. He has also served as an advisor to the World Bank and has received several awards, including USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Technology Award in 2011 and UC Berkeley Energy Climate Lectures Innovation Award in 2014.

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.