Dr. Joseph Connelly

Professor

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Biography

Professor Joseph Connelly is a Professor Emeritus at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tennessee in 1964, 1965, and 1968, respectively. During his tenure at Georgia Tech, Connelly developed courses in several areas including analog CMOS and bipolar integrated circuit design, operational amplifiers, low-noise circuit system design, frequency synthesizers, and advanced electrical measurements. He has co-authored significant books in the field, including 'Macromodeling SPICE' and 'Low Noise Electronic System Design', published by Prentice Hall and Wiley Interscience, respectively. In addition to his academic contributions, he has worked as a consultant for companies like Harris Semiconductor, Signetics Corp., Scientific Atlanta, Honeywell, and GEC Avionics, focusing on analog electronics. Connelly is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia and has served in various leadership roles within the IEEE, including as the Section Chair for the Atlanta Section. He has received numerous awards such as the IEEE Centennial Medalist in 1984 and the Fellow of IEEE in 1993 for his leadership in integrating industrial analysis, design methodology, and engineering education. Connelly is also a member of several technical honorary societies including Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and Eta Kappa Nu.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1968-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Served as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, developing courses and contributing to research in integrated circuit design.

Awards

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Fellow IEEE

1993-01-01
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IEEE Centennial Medalist

1984-01-01
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Greater Atlanta Engineer Education Award

1985-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

1977-01-01

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.