Dr. Dennis Sylvester

Professor

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Biography

Dennis Sylvester is the Edward S. Davidson Collegiate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on ultra-low power circuit design, including analog, mixed-signal, and digital systems, alongside the development of small form-factor microsystems and near-threshold computing. He applies his research to various domains, including implantable devices and environmental monitoring, as well as high-performance computing. His work aims to innovate in the areas of energy efficiency and system functionality within these applications. Professor Sylvester leads a research group dedicated to advancing the boundaries of circuit design and microsystems engineering. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact him to discuss potential research topics and opportunities.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science