Dr. Bernhard Boser

Professor

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Biography

Bernhard Boser is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1988, following an M.S. from Stanford in 1985, and a B.S. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich in 1984. Joining the faculty at Berkeley in 1991, he previously served as a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Over the years, Professor Boser has made significant contributions as an editor for the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits and as President of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society. He co-founded SiTime, a company dedicated to commercializing MEMS resonators. His research interests span a variety of topics within the field of electronics, particularly focusing on sensors and sensor interface electronics. Throughout his academic career, he has authored numerous publications and has held a prominent role in advancing the field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1991-01-01 — Present

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley.

Member of Technical Staff

1991-01-01 — 1991-01-01

AT&T Bell Laboratories • Holmdel, NJ

Prior to joining the faculty at Berkeley.

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.