Dr. Somayeh Sojoudi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Somayeh Sojoudi is an Associate Professor-In-Residence at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. She serves as a Senior Associate Editor for the IEEE Systems Journal and has previously held editorial roles for notable journals including IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and Systems & Control Letters. Her research primarily focuses on Optimization Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Control Theory, with an emphasis on developing novel methodologies and applications in these areas. Sojoudi has been recognized for her contributions to the field with several prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and the ONR Young Investigator Award. Furthermore, she has served on the conference editorial board for the IEEE Control Systems Society and has been an Area Chair for leading conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR. Her work has significantly impacted various domains, and she continues to advance research and education in her areas of expertise at UC Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor-In-Residence

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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ONR Young Investigator Award

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INFORMS Optimization Society Prize for Young Researchers

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INFORMS Energy Publication Award

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INFORMS Data Mining Paper Award

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Best-of-the-Best conference paper award

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.