Dr. Wenjuan Liu | Resonators Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjuan Liu | Resonators Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Wenjuan Liu, The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, China

Liu Wenjuan (刘文娟) is a dedicated researcher in the field of Electronic Engineering, specializing in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics. she obtained her Ph.D. from Fudan University in 2020, where she focused on the fabrication of micromachined ultrasonic transducers. Liu has extensive international experience, having worked as a visiting student at CNRS-IEMN-DOAE UPHF in France, VIRTUS, School of EEE at NTU in Singapore, and completed an internship at the Institute of Microelectronics A*STAR in Singapore. Her research interests include acoustic sensors for RF and medical imaging, particularly the development of Aluminum Nitride piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUT) for high-resolution imaging. Liu has a strong background in Finite Element Method (FEM) modeling and has participated in multiple multi-project wafer (MPW) programs, utilizing EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys for circuit design and simulation.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Liu Wenjuan is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of electronic engineering, specifically focusing on acoustic sensors for RF and medical imaging. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics from Fudan University, complemented by valuable international experiences in renowned institutions such as CNRS-IEMN in France and the Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore.

Education Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics
    Fudan University, 09/2014 – 08/2020

    • Visiting Student at CNRS-IEMN-DOAE UPHF, France (10/2017 – 05/2019)
    • Intern at Institute of Microelectronics A*STAR, Singapore (06/2017 – 09/2017)
    • Visiting Student at VIRTUS, School of EEE NTU, Singapore (02/2016 – 09/2017)
  • M.S. in Integrated Circuit Engineering (Recommended)
    Tianjin University, 09/2011 – 01/2014
  • B.S. in Electronics Science and Technology
    Tianjin University, 09/2007 – 07/2011

Work Experience 💼

  • Ph.D. Researcher
    Fudan University

    • Research Focus: Fabrication of micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUT) for high-resolution imaging, using MEMS fabrication and integrated circuit technologies.
  • Project Leader
    Tianjin University

    • Design of Anti-attack Information Security Chip (2011.12 – 2014.1)
      • Led the project aimed at detection and defense against physical-invasive attacks. Integrated detection sensors into an independent IP core for monitoring physical environment variables.

Achievements 🏆

  • Aluminum Nitride Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (PMUT)
    • Developed a high-frequency ultrasonic array (20-80 MHz) for imaging applications. Conducted theoretical simulations and realized designs using MEMS fabrication techniques.
  • Anti-attack Information Security Chip
    • Completed overall circuit design, layout design, and post-layout simulation. The chip was successfully taped out using SMIC 0.18µm and GF 0.18µm processes, and a patent was applied.

Awards and Honors 🎖️

  • The Excellent Graduate Student Scholarship, Fudan University (2015-2017)
  • Campus France Scholarship (2017-2019)
  • Excellent Student Cadre of Tianjin University (2012-2013, 2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Excellent Graduates of Tianjin University (01/2014, 06/2011)
  • Merit Student of Tianjin University (2010-2011)

Publication Top Notes:

A Near Spurious-free 6 GHz Laterally-excited Bulk Acoustic Resonator with Single-sided Wavy Electrodes

A Laterally Excited Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonator Based on LiNbO3 with Arc-Shaped Electrodes

A Sc0.096Al0.904N-Based Bimorph Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Using 3 × 3 Circular Diaphragms

Suppression of spurious modes in lateral-excited bulk acoustic wave resonators using piston mode electrodes

Theoretical Analysis and Verification on ScAlN-Based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers With DC Bias

A ScAlN-Based Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone With Sector-Connected Cantilevers