Dr. Stefano Schiavon

Professor

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Biography

Stefano Schiavon is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Design Research (CEDR). His research is primarily focused on enhancing building energy efficiency and improving indoor environmental quality. Schiavon has a profound interest in HVAC systems, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality, dedicating his work to finding sustainable solutions that reduce energy consumption in buildings while promoting occupant health, well-being, and productivity. His notable contributions have earned him the prestigious REHVA Young Scientist Award in 2010 and the ASHRAE Ralph Nevins Physiology of the Human Environment Award in 2013. Schiavon has published numerous papers, receiving several accolades for his work in the field of building research, particularly through the journal Building and Environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focused on research and education in sustainable building practices.

Associate Director

— Present

Center for Environmental Design Research (CEDR) • Berkeley, CA, USA

Associate Director responsible for advancing research in environmental design.

Awards

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REHVA Young Scientist Award

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ASHRAE Ralph Nevins Physiology of the Human Environment 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.