EECS professor David Hodges started teaching at Berkeley in 1970. He earned a masters and Ph.D. from Cal in 1961 and 1966 respectively. From 1966 to 1970 he worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories in New Jersey. Following a year as chair of the EECS Department, he served as Dean of the College of Engineering from July 1990 through June 1996. He retired from regular service in 1998 and no longer accepts new students. Since 1984 his research has centered on semiconductor manufacturing systems.With Professor Robert C. Leachman, he founded Berkeley's Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Program. He is a fellow of the IEEE and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He is a director of Silicon Image, Inc., and a former director of Mentor Graphics.

Professor Minute: Interview with EECS professor David Hodges

What do you do to forget about engineering and/or work ?

To relax I enjoy bicycling, sailing, listening to classical music, and reading biographies and the New York Times.

What is your personal recipe for success?

Make decisions promptly, then move forward. Get each task done on time. Be generous in your relationships with colleagues and students.

What can a student do to get through your hardest class?

I have several suggestions. Work on it almost every day. Ask questions in class and at office hours. Form a study group with other students.

Why did you become a professor?

I was an undergraduate teaching assistant and I decided right then that I liked teaching. In graduate school I also became very excited about research. After four years in industry, I was certain I wanted to be a professor.

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