Dr. Drew Hall

Professor

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Biography

Drew Hall is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. His multidisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of electronics, nanotechnology, and biology to design high-performance CMOS biochips. His work includes the development of mixed-signal biochips aimed at applications such as in-vitro diagnostics, DNA sequencing, proteomics, and neuronal stimulation detection. Hall's research emphasizes point-of-care biochips for medical diagnoses in resource-limited settings, particularly addressing issues related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He has researched sensor interface circuits, precision analog circuit design techniques, instrumentation, and novel analog-to-digital converter structures. Hall received his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering with honors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2005. He went on to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, he has held research positions at Intel Corporation and various internship roles at General Electric, Bentley Nevada Corporation, and National Semiconductor Corporation, focusing on low-power precision analog circuit design. He has received several accolades for his work, including the Analog Devices Outstanding Designer Award and recognition in international competitions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Research Scientist

— Present

Intel Corporation •

Conducted research in integrated biosensors laboratory.

Awards

#1

Analog Devices Outstanding Designer Award

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1st Place

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1st Place

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).