NXP Semiconductors, Senior System Engineer, from 02/2020:
Driving innovation and pioneered technological advancements in antenna, phased array, MIMO, radar and RF technologies, securing 13 granted/published patents and 20 publications in mainstream journals/conferences.
Led the end-to-end design of cutting-edge radar systems, overseeing antenna element design, array placement, MIMO integration, PCB/PCBA development, testing, data collection, and analysis. Conducted comprehensive in-house and on-road tests for multiple automotive radar systems, ensuring thorough performance evaluation under varied conditions.
Engineered key antenna systems for W-band NPI projects, increasing available channel counts by 2.25x while maintaining optimal radiation performance and circuit size.
Executed designs for advanced millimeter-wave antennas designs encompassing simulation, fabrication, validation, and measurement. Notably designed a distinctive antenna structure with unique beam pattern coverage for 77 GHz automotive radar and showcased at 2022 CES.
Successfully planned, built and maintained an advanced automotive radar test lab from scratch, which included overseeing daily operations and conducting critical measurement for numerous radars, RF, and antenna systems, showcasing proficiency in both technical and operational aspects. Skilled in device measurements using vector network analyzer (VNA), spectrum analyzers, signal generator, and antenna pattern/parameters measurements.
Developed a MATLAB-based radar simulator, generating critical data for neural network training and algorithm refinement.
Fostered close working relationships across various teams to ensure a holistic coverage of all technical aspects in innovations and product development.
Led multiple R&D projects with universities and industry partners. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, finance, and legal teams to transition designs from concepts to commercial products while ensuring alignment of technical and business goals.
Proficient in the design and simulation using MATLAB, ADS, ANSYS HFSS, Python, and hands-on fabrication techniques like physical milling, 3D printing, photolithography, soldering and PCB assembly.
State University of New York at Buffalo
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York*
Ph.D. Candidate, Researcher/RF engineer, Teaching Assistant & Research Project Assistant* (09/2017 – Present, Expected conferral date: 02/2020), GPA: 4.0.
Research (including both research work in SUNY buffalo and Syracuse University) focused on:
I. Beam scanning/forming techniques of antenna/array;
II. RF/EM theory including antennas & propagation, metamaterial based transmission line and circuit matching techniques;
III. Composite right/left handed (CRLH) metamaterial based full-space frequency scanning leaky wave antenna (S-band, C-band, and W-band), multi-band polarization-flexible resonant antennas and series/corporate feed network of phased antenna array;
IV. RF/microwave devices especially antenna/array’s design, simulation (using ADS & ANSYS HFSS), fabrication (using milling machine & photolithography) and measurement (S-parameters, 2D/3D radiation patterns, directivity, radiation efficiency). (publications are listed on "Publications" page)
Proficient with: Vector network analyzer (VNA), Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator, Oscilloscope, Anechoic chamber, PCB Milling machines, Photolithography, E-beam evaporator, Surface profiler, PECVD.
Software (Proficient with): ADS, ANSYS HFSS and CST; Programming languages: Python, MATLAB, and C++.
Teaching Assistant for: EE569 RF/microwave Circuits and EE311 Electric Circuits. (Taught circuit simulation with ADS & HFSS, S-parameters measurement with network analyzer, signal analysis with spectrum analyzer and radiation pattern measurement with anechoic chamber)
Syracuse University
Ph.D. Candidate, Researcher, Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant (07/2015 – 08/2017), GPA: 3.98.
Research focused on antenna, phased array, reflection-type amplifier and metamaterial based devices.
Teaching Assistant for: ELE723 Microwave Amplifier, ELE722 Microwave Filter, ELE623 Microwave Measurement, and ELE603 Functional Methods of Engineering Analysis
PhD, Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, 02/2020, GPA:4.0
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 05/2015.
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Xian Jiaotong University, China, 06/2013
International Business, American Business and Society Program, UC Berkeley, CA, 08/2012
IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, 3MT® Competition finalist, Jun 2019.
EE & SEAS Graduate Research Poster Competitions, Third place, Apr.2018.
IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium PhD Student Sponsorship, May, 2016.
IEEE ACCESS
Engineering Reports
IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation
Scientific report
IEEE AP-S Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting