Dr. James Morizio

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Morizio is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on various aspects of mixed-signal CMOS VLSI circuit design, as well as bioelectronic circuits and wireless neural interfaces. He has extensive experience and has contributed significantly to the design and testing of analog CMOS microelectronics systems. Morizio’s research spans several interdisciplinary areas, aiming to advance sensor interface technologies for niche applications, which markedly enhance system performance relative to current technology standards. His current research interests include the development of wireless neural interface systems, closed-loop in vivo electrophysiology instrumentation, and highly efficient broadband transducer drivers. He has over 35 years of teaching experience, specializing in analog and digital VLSI circuit design courses, and is a co-inventor on eight issued patents. Morizio holds a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, a Master’s from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. from Duke University. He has also served as a Visiting Lecturer at Xidian University in China from 2020 to 2024.

Research Interests

Courses

Special Readings in Electrical Engineering Advanced Topics in Electrical Computer Engineering CMOS VLSI Design Methodologies Analog Integrated Circuit Design Special Topics in Electrical Computer Engineering Projects in Electrical Computer Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)