Yifan Wang

About Yifan Wang

Extensive Electromagnetics Engineering and R&D experience (15 years) with key technical expertise on: 1) 5G Millimeter-wave Phased Array Antenna Module (inc. RFIC integration) design and prototyping (up to 140GHz). 2) Holographic planar antenna design for Ka-band satellite terminal (driven from reconfigurable metamaterial). 3) Transformation-Optics programming and design on advanced RF Lens with gradient index (GRIN). 4) Passive RF components design and distribution network layout in multilayered PCB. 5) UWB Radar and FMCW MIMO signal processing. 6) FDTD coding for complex heterogeneous medium propagation analysis (below 6GHz).* Proficient in – EM simulation package (ADS, CST, HFSS), 3D layout, and MATLAB programming.* Laboratory hands-on – Multiport VNA circuit testing, TRL calibration, OTA propagation channel measurement, Near- and Far-Field antenna measurement. Full list of publications (Google Scholar, Citations: 900+): & hl=en

Experience

1. Principal Antenna Engineer

   Movandi

   Mar 2020 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   a) Initiate new antenna system proposal and RF architecture analysis for existed and targeted customers. b) Model transitions and distribution networks in PCB, along with passive components (filter, Wilkinson, directional coupler, balum, and crossover) design. c) Design and build phased array antenna module (PAAM) for 5G gNodeB and Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS) applications.(Operates at 28GHz, 39GHz, 60GHz, and 140GHz frequencies). d) Develop supplementary passives (include gradient dielectric lens, radome, and Reflector) for array function enhancement. e) Initiate the commercial-orientated research activities on Orbit Angular Momentum multiplexing, Transformation Optics, and Frequency selective surfaces. f) Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (include mechanical, thermal, component) and develop new packaging solutions for RFIC-PCB integration. g) Write up the computer program for channel estimation, CDF analysis and other automation EM modelling. h) Develop the evaluation broads for the RFIC product line, and test coupons for PCB evaluation. i) Coordinate with ODM and layout team for hardware DFM release and manufacturing. j) Measure, calibrate, and debug the phased array in the near/far-field test environment. k) Supervise junior engineers and develop their skillsets. 1) Released two PAAM products as best-in-class outdoor/indoor base station and successfully delivered them to the market with good commercial impact. 2) Invented a new category of GRIN lens (based on a novel Transformation-Optics method) to be integrated with existed phased array, as an ongoing commercialization process.

Education

• The University of Queensland

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Donghua University

  B.Eng, Electrical Engineering

  2002 — 2006