Dr. Slav Hermanowicz

Professor

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Biography

Slav W. Hermanowicz is a Professor at the Graduate School, University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on various aspects of biological water and wastewater treatment processes, particularly the development of biofilms and the analysis of full-scale treatment reactors. He is also engaged in nutrient control and sustainable development. Hermanowicz has contributed to significant advancements in membrane reactors and biofilm structure modeling, as well as working on metrics for sustainable development in engineering decision-making for water reuse. In addition to his academic commitments, he has been involved in international projects, serving as an honorary visiting professor at Tongji University in Shanghai in 2013 and as a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Study for the Technical University of Munich in the same year. His work also relates to complexity, chaotic dynamics, and fractal geometry in applications across engineering, science, and business.

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.