Dr. Robert Webber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Webber earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics from New York University in 2021. He specializes in randomized numerical methods and their applications in data science and scientific computing. He teaches probability and data science courses at both the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to his current position at the University of California, San Diego, he was a postdoctoral scholar at the California Institute of Technology from 2021 to 2024, where he worked under the supervision of Joel Tropp. His research interests lie at the intersection of mathematics and computational applications, focusing on improving algorithms for practical data analysis. Webber continues to contribute to the field through his dedication to teaching and research, intending to bridge theoretical methodologies with real-world data challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research under the supervision of Joel Tropp, focusing on randomized numerical methods.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).