Dr. Bruce Wooley

Professor

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Biography

Bruce Wooley is the Robert L. Audrey S. Hancock Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, where he also serves as Emeritus Faculty. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1970. Wooley joined Stanford's faculty in 1984 after a tenure at Bell Laboratories as a member of the research staff. His academic and professional experience includes serving as Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and as Senior Associate Dean of Engineering. His research interests focus on integrated circuit design, particularly in low-power mixed-signal circuit design, oversampling analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, and high-speed embedded memory. He has been an influential figure in IEEE, having held leadership roles including President of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society and Editor of the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits. Throughout his career, Wooley has been recognized with numerous awards, including the University Medal from UC Berkeley and the IEEE Donald O. Pederson Award. His pioneering contributions to electrical engineering and education have cemented his legacy as a leading innovator in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

1984-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Served as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering, focusing on integrated circuits and related technologies.

Chair

1999-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Oversaw the operations and academic direction of the department.

Senior Associate Dean

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

School of Engineering, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Managed faculty academic affairs and coordinated engineering programs.

Director

1992-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Integrated Circuits Laboratory, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed research and development in integrated circuits.

Awards

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University Medal

1966-01-01
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IEEE Journal Solid-State Circuits Paper Award

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Outstanding Alumnus Award

2003-01-01
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Donald O. Pederson Award

2005-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.