Dr. Rudabeh Pakravan

Instructor

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Biography

Rudabeh Pakravan is a continuing lecturer in the Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design. A registered architect and principal of Sidell Pakravan Architects, her practice is based in Berkeley and emphasizes teaching through physical exploration of space, form, scale, and volume. Her work translates how architecture can create civic social engagement, focusing on how architectural form influences individual and collective experiences alongside the processes that shape buildings and the culture of cities. She leads housing studios that allow students to explore the specific relationships between architectural elements and the public realm. Her research on architecture in public spaces has been published by the Annenberg School of Communication and the Places Journal. Her practice has been recognized for notable residential, commercial, and civic projects, winning Architectural Record's Design Vanguard award in 2021.

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.