Dr. Steve Conolly

Professor

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Biography

Steve Conolly is a professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he specializes in bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, and nanotechnology. He is renowned for his work on the development of high-resolution magnetic particle imaging (MPI) scanners, including the world’s highest spatial resolution MPI scanner. Conolly has significantly contributed to the understanding of 3D projection-reconstruction MPI scanners. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1989 and has held various prestigious positions in academia, including Head Graduate Advisor and Vice Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Bioengineering department at UC Berkeley. Over his career, he has accumulated numerous awards and honors, such as being an invited speaker at the National Academy of Engineering and holding a seat on the ISMRM Annual Meeting Program Committee. His research continues to push the boundaries of magnetic particle imaging and nanomedicine, making him a prominent figure in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Professor in the Department of Bioengineering.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering.

Senior Research Associate

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Research Associate

1989-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Research in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Research Assistant

1984-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assisted research in Electrical Engineering.

Awards

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Conference Chair

2013-01-01
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Invited Speaker

2006-01-01
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Elected Member

2004-01-01
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Outstanding Inventor Award

2004-01-01
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Invited Speaker

2004-01-01
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Finalist

1991-01-01
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National Merit Scholar

1982-01-01
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National Science Foundation Fellow

1982-01-01

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.