Dr. Ming Wu

Professor

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Biography

Ming C. Wu is the Nortel Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a co-director of the Berkeley Sensor Actuator Center (BSAC) and the Berkeley Emerging Technologies Research Center (BETR). His academic journey began with a B.S. from National Taiwan University in 1983, followed by a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1988. Prior to joining Berkeley, he was a researcher at AT&T Bell Laboratories and UCLA. Over his career, Dr. Wu has published over 600 papers in journals and conferences and holds 35 patents. His research interests include Optical MEMS, optofluidics, silicon photonics, and optoelectronics. He co-founded OMM, Inc. in 1997 and Berkeley Lights, Inc. in 2011. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition through numerous awards, including the Paul F. Forman Engineering Excellence Award from the OSA and the William Streifer Scientific Achievement Award from the IEEE Photonics Society, among others. Dr. Wu is a Fellow of IEEE and OSA, and he has been recognized as a Bakar Fellow. His work continues to push the boundaries of technology in optical switching and cellular analysis, contributing significantly to advancements in the field.

Research Interests

Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems Silicon Photonics Optoelectronics Nanophotonics Optical MEMS Optofluidics

Experience

Nortel Distinguished Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, focusing on optical MEMS and photonics.

Researcher

1992-01-01 — 2004-01-01

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Conducted research in electrical engineering and computer sciences.

Researcher

1988-01-01 — 1992-01-01

AT&T Bell Laboratories • Murray Hill, NJ

Involved in advanced research in optical systems.

Awards

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Paul F. Forman Engineering Excellence Award

2007-01-01
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William Streifer Scientific Achievement Award

2016-01-01
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C.E.K. Mees Medal

2017-01-01
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Robert Bosch Micro Nano Electro Mechanical Systems Award

2020-01-01
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Bakar Prize

2021-01-01

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.