Engineer Signal Processing

SUMMARY

In-depth understanding of wireless communication theory; Professional experience in designing, simulating, programming, and testing electronic equipment/systems in engineering environments; Highly skilled in digital signal processing algorithm developing and testing; Statistical analysis in database; Strong technical and methodical aptitude with an innate ability of analyzing, coordinating and synthesizing data; Resourceful and creative; Enjoy challenges and overcoming obstacles.

-- Communication system modeling and Simulation

-- Digital Signal Processing

-- Electronic Circuits

-- RF systems

-- Database

-- Statistical Analysis

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL AUG/2005-MAY/2011

Ph.D Candidate, Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.87/4.0

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY

GREENSBORO, NC AUG/2003-JUL/2005

M.S., Electrical Engineering GPA: 4.0/4.0

BEIJING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BEIJING, CHINA SEPT/1989-JUL/1993

B.E., Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.7/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL 2005-PRESENT

Research Assistant

Research focused on wireless sensor networks modeling, Ad Hoc protocols, and stochastic signal processing.

-- Investigated the medium access protocols (ALOHA-based Pseudo-Bayesian algorithm and Splitting Algorithm) for Ad Hoc wireless networks and carried the performance analysis for decentralized detection.

-- Proposed a distributed target estimator based on expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm and uncoded analog transmissions in cluttered environments.

-- Modeled digital wireless communication systems and implemented/simulated channel error correction encoding/decoding algorithms (Convolutional code, Turbo code, Viterbi algorithm) to enhance system performance.

NORTH CAROLINA A& T STATE UNIVERSITY,

GREENSBORO, NC 2003 - 2005

Research Assistant

Research focused on digital image processing, system modeling and simulation, and intelligent control system. Worked on a variety of projects. Projects include digital voice communication system modeling, trajectory optimization for Reusable Launch Vehicles by NASA URETI; wavelet-based image coding algorithm.

-- Proposed a novel robust approach to design the autopilot control of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) which adapted actuator dynamics in ascent mode featuring bounded external disturbances and dynamic uncertainties.

-- Devised algorithm based on vector quantization of the dyadic wavelet transformed image.

SHENZHEN J-LINK SCI-TECH ENGINEERING CO., LTD

SHENZHEN, CHINA 1999 - 2003

System Engineer

Four years experience at the new Hi-Tech start-up. Engaged in designing intelligent control system at GREATWALL HAIYIN residential district project in Shenzhen.

-- Sketched the design strategy on the demands of clients, investigated relevant product information, evaluated prospective procured devices.

-- Designed and implemented intelligent control systems related to residential area automation, which consists of CCTV (closed circuit television) monitor system, alarm module, RFID entry control module, and outdoor receiving module etc.

-- Conducted technical coordination during the project.

SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

CHENGDU, CHINA 1993 - 1999

Research Engineer

Six years intensive R&D at the China leading microwave and DSP equipment research institute. Be responsible for sub-system design, liability test and compiling technical report. Assisted in developing DSP units.

-- Prepared proposals for RF receiver.

-- Outlined and evaluated specifications of components and devices (such as microwave amplifier, phase-lock oscillator, surface-acoustics-wave filter)

-- In charge of the receiver tune-up and liability test (temperature test, humidity test, shock/vibration test, and electromagnetic compatibility test), diagnosed malfunctions, and obviated faults.

-- Implemented computer aided test with lab instruments (such as synthetic signal generator, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and pulse signal generator etc), and analyzed test data.

SKILLS

-- INSTRUMENT: Digital Oscilloscope, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Function Generator etc

-- LANGUAGE: C/C++,Visual Basic, Matlab (simulink), PHP, PostgreSQL , MS SQL etc

-- APPLICATION: Systemview, ExpressDSPTM, Protel, PSpice, Latex etc

-- PLATFORM: windows, Linux (Ubuntu).

PUBLICATIONS

"Neuro-variable Structure Flight Control of Reusable Launch Vehicle.", 37th Southeastern Symposium on System Theory, Alabama. March 2005, pp267-271

"Image Coding Using Wavelet Transform Techniques.", 21st International Conference on Computers and their Applications, Seattle WA, March 2006, pp139-144

"EM-based distributed estimation in cluttered environment ", IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology 2008, Ames IA, May 2008, pp197-200

"A New Approach to Image Compression Using Vector Quantization of Wavelet Coefficients", IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks and Signal Processing, Zhenjiang China, June 2008, pp95-98

“Random Access for Decentralized Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks”, IEEE 70th Vehicular Technology Conference, Anchorage Alaska, September 2009

“Contention-Based Transmission for Decentralized Detection over Fading Channel”, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Submitted

“Distributed Detection in Wireless Sensor Network using Splitting Algorithm”, IEEE Transactions on Communications, Submitted

HONORS

-- Student Presenter Award, Graduate College, University of Illinois at Chicago,2008,2009

-- Graduate Student Council (GSC) Travel Award, University of Illinois at Chicago,2008,2009

-- Student Scholarship, EIT 2008

-- Academic Excellence Award. School of Graduate Studies, North Carolina A&T State University, 2005

-- Outstanding Engineer award - Southwest Institute of Electronic Equipment, 1996

-- Excellent Student Scholarship - Beijing Institute of Technology, 1992

-- Excellent Student Leadership Award - Beijing Institute of Technology, 1990

REFERENCES

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