Dr. S Sastry

Professor

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Biography

S. Shankar Sastry is the Thomas Siebel Professor of Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his pioneering work in bioinstrumentation, robotics, and control systems. His research interests span embedded autonomous software, artificial intelligence, computer vision, nonlinear adaptive control learning, and various types of robotic vehicles, including air, ground, and underwater. He also focuses on control for hybrid systems, robotic surgery, and biological motor control prosthetics. Sastry leads the Sastry Lab, which is dedicated to advancing the field of robotics and automation through innovative research and practical applications. He has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of autonomous systems, fostering advancements that integrate biological principles with engineering methodologies.

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.