Dr. Aaron Streets

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aaron Streets is an Associate Professor and the Jack Lynne Dewar Lloyd Distinguished Chair in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests include bioinstrumentation, computational biology, and systems synthetic biology. Streets' lab focuses on developing tools to dissect and quantify complex biological systems, with the aim of uncovering the laws that govern molecular interactions within cells and tissues. He leverages advanced technologies such as microfluidics, microscopy, and genomics to make precision measurements at the single-cell level. Streets completed his Ph.D. in Applied Physics at Stanford University in 2012 and holds dual bachelor's degrees in Physics and Art from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has held various prestigious positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Peking University and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of bioengineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research within the Department of Bioengineering.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Research and teaching responsibilities in bioengineering.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

2012-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Peking University •

Conducted research in the Biodynamic Optical Imaging Center.

Awards

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UC Bioengineering Systemwide Shu Chien Early Career Award

2021-01-01
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NSF CAREER award

2019-01-01
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Pew Biomedical Scholar

2019-01-01
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Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator

2017-01-01
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UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01
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Peking University Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar

2014-01-01
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Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01
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Whitaker International Biomedical Engineering Scholar

2011-01-01

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.