Dr. Jun Chau Chien

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jun-Chau Chien is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the design and development of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, bioelectronics, and RF/mmWave high-speed integrated circuits. He is particularly interested in biosensor designs and molecular engineering, employing techniques that couple semiconductor technologies with advanced biotechnologies for new platform development. Chien received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from National Taiwan University, followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2015. He completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University from 2016 to 2017. Prior to returning to Berkeley, he served as a Research Engineer at Stanford University, during which he contributed to various projects in the Department of Electrical Engineering from 2017 to 2021. Chien has held industrial positions with notable companies such as Xilinx, InvenSense, LifeSignals, and INanobio. He has received several awards, including the 2022 IEEE BioCAS Paper Award and the 2019 IEEE CICC Outstanding Regular Paper Award, among others. He is actively involved in the ISSCC International Technical Program Committee (ITPC) and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

Research Interests

Biosensors Bioelectronics Microfluidics Molecular Engineering Analog Circuits RF/mm-Wave Circuits Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Microsystem Designs Multi-Physics

Experience

Research Engineer

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research in the Department of Electrical Engineering, focusing on various projects related to integrated circuit design.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of electrical engineering and computer science.

Awards

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IEEE BioCAS Paper Award

2022-01-01
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IEEE CICC Outstanding Regular Paper Award

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award

2014-01-01
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Analog Devices Outstanding Design Award

2014-01-01
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Berkeley Wireless Research Center Fellowship

2008-01-01
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International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) Silk Road Award

2007-01-01
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Outstanding Research Award Annual Thesis Award

2006-01-01

Courses

EE 240B. Advanced Analog Integrated Circuits EE 240C. Analysis and Design of VLSI Analog-Digital Interface Integrated Circuits

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.