Dr. Ali Hajimiri

Professor

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Biography

Ali Hajimiri is the Bren Professor of Electrical Engineering and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Co-Director of the Space-Based Solar Power Project. He completed his B.S. at Sharif University of Technology in 1994, followed by an M.S. at Stanford University in 1996, and a Ph.D. in 1998. His academic career at Caltech began in 1998 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor in 2003, and becoming a full Professor in 2006. He notably held the position of Myers Professor from 2010 to 2016 and was appointed as the Bren Professor in 2016. Additionally, he served as the Executive Officer from 2015 to 2018 and directed Information Science Technology between 2015 and 2016. His research interests encompass novel engineering methods that advance the field of electrical engineering and medical engineering, particularly in the context of solar power systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Bren Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Full professor role, focusing on advanced electrical and medical engineering.

Myers Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Held a distinguished professorship, contributing to advancements in engineering.

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Full professor role with significant contributions to the department.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Tenured associate professorship, focusing on innovative research.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Started academic career, building foundations in electrical engineering.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes

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