Dr. Venkat Anantharam

Professor

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Biography

Venkat Anantharam is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1980, followed by a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.A. in Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 1982 and 1983, respectively. He completed his C.Phil in Mathematics in 1984 and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1986 at UC Berkeley. Prior to joining the faculty at UC Berkeley in 1994, Anantharam was a faculty member at Cornell University. His research interests include information theory, queueing theory, and control systems, with a focus on communication systems and networking. Anantharam's work has been published in reputable journals and he has co-authored numerous papers, contributing significantly to the field of electrical engineering and applied mathematics. He has received recognition for his research including awards for papers presented at various conferences. Anantharam is actively involved in academic research and mentoring students in his area of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Faculty Member

— 1994-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and research in the engineering department.

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.