Dr. Wenbo Wu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wenbo Wu is a seismologist specializing in the use of seismic–acoustic waves to study the structure of the Earth’s interior, monitor ocean environments, and understand earthquake processes. His research focuses on how seismic–acoustic waves propagate through complex Earth–ocean systems to reveal the composition and dynamics of the solid Earth and time-varying ocean environments. Wu's research interests include seismic ocean thermometry, which aims to provide improved constraints on global ocean temperature changes, deep earth seismic imaging to decipher the internal structure of the planet, and exploring the use of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology for dense array observations in marine environments. He has held appointments as an Assistant Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and a Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech after earning his Ph.D. from Princeton University. Wu's work contributes significantly to understanding climate systems through ocean monitoring and seismic wave applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Scientist

2022-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Researching seismic–acoustic waves in ocean environments.

Postdoctoral Scholar

2019-01-01 — 2021-12-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research on seismic waves and deep Earth structures.

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.