Dr. Robert Bryant

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Biography

Robert Bryant is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, having been appointed to the faculty in 2007 and retiring in 2013. His research areas include nonlinear partial differential equations, differential geometry, exterior differential systems, algebraic geometry, and Finsler geometry. Bryant's work has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the study of geometric structures and their implications in mathematical physics. He has published numerous papers in prestigious mathematical journals and has been actively involved in supervising doctoral dissertations in geometry and related fields. His insights into conservation laws and second-order parabolic equations reflect his deep understanding of the mathematical intricacies involved in these domains. In addition to his teaching and research commitments, he has also played a key role in curriculum development within the department, influencing the academic trajectory of numerous students and scholars.

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Experience

Professor Emeritus

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Taught courses and conducted research in the field of Mathematics, focusing on differential geometry and related areas.

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)
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Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.