Dr. Soichi Wakatsuki

Professor

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Biography

Soichi Wakatsuki is a Professor in the Photon Science Directorate and Structural Biology at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tokyo and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University. His academic journey includes postdoctoral studies at Oxford and a significant tenure at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility where he developed advanced x-ray crystallography techniques. He established Japan's Structural Biology Research Center and has played critical roles in various academic and research organizations including leading high-profile projects in structural proteomics and integrative bioimaging. His current research focuses on the mechanisms of ubiquitin signaling and the development of new imaging methods aimed at elucidating the structural dynamics of proteins.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Biosciences Division, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, California

Oversaw research initiatives and major projects in structural biology.

Director

2003-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Structural Biology Research Center, KEK • Tsukuba, Japan

Led national synchrotron radiation facility initiatives and structural biology projects.

Group Leader

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Macromolecular Crystallography Group, ESRF • Grenoble, France

Directed the development of high-brilliance x-ray crystallography beamlines.

Courses

BIOPHYS 242 SBIO 242 BIOE 191 SBIO 299 SBIO 399 PHYSICS 190 SBIO 370 BIOE 191X SBIO 199 ENGR 199W

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.