Dr. Roger Howe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roger Howe is the William E. Ayer Professor of Electrical Engineering, Emeritus, at Stanford University. He specializes in the design and fabrication of sensors and actuators using micro and nanotechnologies, with applications in information processing and energy conversion. With a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, he has served as the Faculty Director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility from 2009 to 2017 and as Acting Faculty Director from 2020 to 2021. He has been a member of the National Academy of Engineering since 2005. He teaches various courses in electrical engineering and has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations. His work is influential in advancing the fields of micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnology, contributing significantly to research and education in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus Faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering, focusing on teaching and research in micro and nanotechnologies.

Awards

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Member

2005-01-01

Courses

OSPBER 40M ENGR 240 EE 312

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.