Dr. Yoram Rubin

Professor

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Biography

Yoram Rubin is a Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus in the Graduate School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley. His research specializes in the characterization of geologic media utilizing remote sensing and geophysical techniques, with applications spanning environmental and agricultural sectors. He has received several prestigious awards for his work, including the Henry Darcy Medal from the European Geophysical Union in 2015, the Hydrologic Science Award from the American Geophysical Union in 2004, and the Goldschmidt Award from the Israeli Hydrological Society in 1988. Rubin's research expertise encompasses risk assessment, hydrogeology, contaminant transport, and geostatistics, reflecting a commitment to advancing knowledge and practical solutions in these critical areas.

Research Interests

Risk Assessment Hydrogeology Contaminant Transport Geostatistics

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.