Dr. Samuel Mainieri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Mainieri is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science. He completed his optometry degree (OD) at UC Berkeley in 2023, followed by a residency in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation at the same institution, which he is currently pursuing through 2024. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he completed his undergraduate studies at Truman State University. His primary interests lie in vision therapy and vision rehabilitation, particularly focusing on concussion/neuro-rehabilitation and sports vision training. Outside of his professional commitments, Samuel enjoys exploring the Bay Area, discovering new restaurants, and spending quality time with his Shiba Inu named Aspen.

Research Interests

Vision Therapy Vision Rehabilitation Concussion/Neuro-Rehabilitation Sports Vision Training

Experience

Assistant Clinical Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and supervising students in clinical practice, specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation.

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.