Dr. Taner Sen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Taner Sen is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Lead Scientist in Research Computational Biology at the USDA Agricultural Research Service. His work primarily focuses on the management and sharing of biological data through the application of FAIR principles. He conducts analysis on genomes, protein structures, and gene networks leveraging bioinformatics and machine learning methodologies. Additionally, he is the Director of the GrainGenes database, which serves as the USDA’s flagship centralized database for wheat, barley, rye, and oat data. His research interests span a variety of topics within computational biology, emphasizing the importance of developing web-based tools tailored to serve research communities effectively.

Research Interests

Computational Biology Bioinformatics Machine Learning

Experience

Lead Scientist

2015-01-01 — Present

USDA Agricultural Research Service • Washington, D.C.

Leading research initiatives as the Director of GrainGenes database and focusing on computational biology.

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.