Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chih-Chung Yang | Power Protection Awards | Best Academic Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chih-Chung Yang, Zhaoqing University, China
Dr. Chih-Chung Yang is an Associate Professor at Zhaoqing University in Guangdong Province, China. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, where he was mentored by IEEE Fellow Prof. N. K. Bose in the Multidimensional Signal Processing Division. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Tsing-Hua University in Taiwan. Dr. Yang brings a unique blend of academic and industrial expertise to his role, having held key positions such as R&D Department Director at Jiatang Optoelectronic Limited and R&D Specialist at Plastic Alliance Limited, as well as serving as an NPI Project Engineer at Asteelflash Group. His research and teaching interests span multidimensional signal processing, optoelectronics, and engineering applications.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Academic Researcher Award — Dr. Chih-Chung Yang
Dr. Chih-Chung Yang holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, where he studied under the guidance of IEEE Fellow Prof. N. K. Bose. His academic foundation is rooted in multidimensional signal processing, a field at the core of modern electrical and computer engineering.
🎓 Education
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University, USA (2000–2005)
Advisor: Prof. N. K. Bose (IEEE Fellow, Director of Multidimensional Signal Processing Division) -
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University, USA (1996–1998) -
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan (1989–1993)
💼 Work Experience
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Associate Professor
Zhaoqing University (2019–Present) 🇨🇳
Teaching and conducting research in electrical engineering -
R&D Specialist
Plastic Alliance Limited (2013–2019)
Specialized in electronics product design and process optimization -
R&D Department Director
Jiatang Optoelectronic Limited (2010–2013)
Led teams in optical product development and innovation -
NPI (New Product Introduction) Project Engineer
Asteelflash Group (2006–2010)
Managed the development and launch of electronics manufacturing projects
🏆 Achievements & Honors
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👨🏫 Successfully transitioned from industry to academia with a solid R&D background
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📘 Supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate research projects at Zhaoqing University
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💡 Contributed to advancements in optoelectronic design and signal processing through both academic and industrial roles
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🌟 Recognized for bridging industry-academic collaboration during his tenure in R&D leadership roles