Dr. Sayeef Salahuddin

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Biography

Sayeef Salahuddin is a TSMC Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2003 and his PhD in Electrical Computer Engineering from Purdue University in 2007. Salahuddin joined the faculty at UC Berkeley in 2008. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, NSF CAREER Award, and the IEEE Nanotechnology Early Career Award. His research interests primarily lie in Design, Modeling Analysis, and Scientific Computing. As a co-director of the Berkeley Device Modeling Center, he has made significant contributions to the field of electronics, particularly in the area of negative capacitance transistors. Salahuddin has also served on the editorial board for IEEE Electron Devices Letters and has been actively involved in numerous research projects and publications that focus on advanced materials and electronic devices. His research has been recognized in prominent scientific journals and conferences, solidifying his status as a leader in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Joined the faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

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
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  • 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.