Dr. Susan Shaheen

Professor

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Biography

Susan Shaheen is a Professor In-Residence at the University of California, Berkeley, where she co-directs the Transportation Sustainability Research Center. Her research focuses on the adoption of emerging transportation technologies and innovative services, including carsharing, bikesharing, ridesharing, and transportation network companies. She is recognized as an international expert in innovative mobility strategies and sustainable transportation. Author of numerous journal articles, reports, and book chapters, Shaheen is also involved in various editorial boards and committees related to transportation research. She received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Influential Paper Award at the World Conference on Transportation Research and the Faculty of the Year Award from the Institute of Transportation Studies at Berkeley. Shaheen's work emphasizes social equity and environmental justice, aiming to understand public transit use and reduce single-occupancy vehicle dependence.

Research Interests

Policy Analysis Behavioral Research Transportation Energy Environment Mobility & Sharing Economy Alternative Fuel Vehicles Smartphone Apps Automated Vehicles

Experience

Co-Director

— Present

Transportation Sustainability Research Center • Berkeley, CA

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.