Dr. Edward Lee

Professor

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Biography

Edward Lee is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). His research focuses primarily on Cyber-Physical Systems, Design Automation, and Programming Systems, integrating physical dynamics with software networks. His group’s work emphasizes the importance of deterministic models in the engineering toolkit for system design. Lee is the director of iCyPhy, the Berkeley Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center. Throughout his career, he has authored seven books and numerous technical papers, greatly influencing the landscape of embedded systems and real-time systems engineering. Lee has mentored 40 PhD students and delivered over 200 keynote talks at conferences globally. He has received multiple accolades, including the IEEE Technical Committee on Real-Time Systems Outstanding Technical Achievement and Leadership Award and the prestigious Frederick Emmons Terman Award for Engineering Education. He holds a BS degree from Yale University, a Master's degree from MIT, and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, contributing to both academia and industry through consulting and advising roles.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1986-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in research and teaching in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Member Technical Staff

1979-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Bell Labs • Holmdel, New Jersey

Worked in the Advanced Data Communications Laboratory.

Senior Technical Advisor

— Present

BDTI, Inc. •

Provided consultation on technical matters.

Awards

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Frederick Emmons Terman Award

1997-01-01
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IEEE Technical Committee Outstanding Technical Achievement and Leadership Award

2016-01-01
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Berkeley Citation

2018-01-01
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IEEE Technical Committee Technical Achievement Award

2019-01-01
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European Design Automation Association Achievement Award

2022-01-01
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ACM SIGBED Technical Achievement Award

2022-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2022-01-01
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CASES Test Time Award

2023-01-01

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.