Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shunli Ma | Electromagnetic | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shunli Ma | Electromagnetic | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shunli Ma, Fudan University, China

Shunli Ma is an Associate Professor at Fudan University, specializing in analog sensor circuit design, automotive millimeter-wave radar systems, and millimeter-wave imaging technology. Since joining Fudan University in 2017, he has held various roles including postdoctoral fellow, young associate researcher, and currently serves as an Associate Professor since 2022. Dr. Ma’s career spans both academia and industry, including his pivotal work at VIRTUS Lab, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to the design of 60GHz communication chips that have since reached mass production. From 2016 to 2017, he was a founding engineer at Gatland Microelectronics Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., where he led the development of 77GHz FMCW phase-locked loops and high-performance amplifiers, integral to China’s first mass-produced 77GHz CMOS automotive millimeter-wave radar chips. Dr. Ma has published over 50 high-impact papers, including 27 in prestigious journals such as IEEE TCAS-I/II and TMTT, and holds 13 invention patents. He has led and participated in numerous national and provincial research projects, and actively collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to advance radar and semiconductor technologies.

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🏆 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Shunli Ma

Shunli Ma, currently an Associate Professor at Fudan University, stands out as a highly accomplished and impactful researcher in the fields of analog sensor circuits, millimeter wave radar technology, and millimeter wave imaging. With over a decade of academic, industrial, and research experience—including key contributions to commercialized technologies—Dr. Ma is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education & Research Training

  • 📍 Postdoctoral Fellow, Fudan University (2017–2018)

  • 🎓 Research Fellow, VIRTUS Lab, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2012–2014)

    • Focus: 60GHz communication chip design

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Fudan University (2022–Present)

    • Research Areas: Analog sensor circuit design, automotive millimeter-wave radar, and millimeter-wave imaging technology

  • 👨‍🔬 Young Associate Researcher, Fudan University (2018–2022)

  • 🧪 Postdoctoral Fellow, Fudan University (2017–2018)

  • 🛠️ Founding Engineer, Gatland Microelectronics, Shanghai (2016–2017)

    • Led design of 77GHz FMCW phase-locked loops and high-performance amplifiers

    • Key contributor to the first domestic mass-produced 77GHz CMOS car-mounted millimeter-wave radar

  • 🌐 Researcher, VIRTUS Lab, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2012–2014)

    • Worked on mass-producible 60GHz communication chips

🏆 Achievements

  • 📄 Published over 50 papers in top-tier journals (e.g., TCAS-I/II, TMTT)

  • 📘 Total of 27 high-level academic publications

  • 🔬 Granted 13 national invention patents

  • 📊 Involved in multiple national, provincial, and ministerial-level research projects

  • 🤝 Collaborates with various research institutions and industry partners

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🧠 Recognized as a leading expert in millimeter-wave circuit design

  • 🥇 Contributions led to mass production of China’s first 77GHz CMOS automotive radar module

  • 🛡️ Key innovator in high-performance analog and RF IC design

Publication Top Notes:

A Harmonic-Suppressed GaN Power Amplifier Using Artificial Coupled Resonator

High drain field impact ionization transistors as ideal switches

Long-Range Epitaxial MOF Electronics for Continuous Monitoring of Human Breath Ammonia

Multi-Sampling Mode CDAC Design for a 12-Bit 200MS/s Pipelined-SAR ADC

A 3-to-78-GHz Distributed Low-Noise Amplifier Incorporating High-Gain Differential gm Cells and Balanced Active Balun in a 65-nm CMOS

A 140- and 220-GHz Dual-Band Amplifier in 130-nm SiGe BiCMOS Process

A millimeter-wave broadband power amplifier with a tree-like transistor structure using 0.15-μm GaAs technology

Hybrid neuromorphic hardware with sparing 2D synapse and CMOS neuron for character recognition

A 40nm 2TOPS/W Depth-Completion Neural Network Accelerator SoC With Efficient Depth Engine for Realtime LiDAR Systems

A 124-to-152-GHz Power Amplifier Exploiting Chebyshev-Type Two-Section Wideband and Low-Loss Power-Combining Technique in 28-nm CMOS

 

 

Mr. Jindong Zhang | Radio Frequency | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jindong Zhang | Radio Frequency | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Jindong Zhang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Zhang Jindong is a master’s candidate at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, specializing in radio frequency power amplifiers. His research focuses on developing innovative designs for dual-band power amplifiers with enhanced efficiency and bandwidth for mobile communications. He has published an SCI-indexed journal paper in Microelectronics Journal and contributed to a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Zhang has also filed a patent on an advanced output matching network for dual-band power amplifiers. His work has demonstrated significant improvements in drain efficiency and linearity, making valuable contributions to the field of RF circuit design for 5G applications.

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Suitability Summary for Best Researcher Award – Zhang Jindong

Zhang Jindong is an emerging researcher in radio frequency power amplifiers, currently pursuing his master’s degree at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. His contributions to dual-band power amplifier design, participation in a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) project, and SCI journal publication highlight his research potential.

🎓 Education:

  • Master’s Candidate in Electrical Engineering (Specialization in Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers)
    Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), China

💼 Work & Research Experience:

  • Postgraduate Researcher at BUPT, focusing on power radio frequency amplifiers

  • Contributed to National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects

  • Publication 📄: SCI-indexed paper in Microelectronics Journal

  • Patent Pending 🔬: “An Output Matching Network for Dual-Band Power Amplifiers” (Application No.: 202411228542.4)

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions:

  • Developed a novel dual-band matching network integrating harmonic control

  • Designed a high-efficiency power amplifier achieving 60.1%–71.8% drain efficiency and 41.5/41.4 dBm output power

  • Demonstrated exceptional bandwidth, linearity, and efficiency with 5G NR signals

  • SCI Journal Publication 📖: Microelectronics Journal (2025, Vol. 156, Article 106552)

🎖 Awards & Honors:

  • Contributor to NSFC-funded research projects 🏅

  • Recognized for innovations in radio frequency circuit design 🔧

  • Patent Filing for advancements in dual-band power amplifier technology 📜

Publication Top Notes:

A novel dual-band power amplifier with integrated harmonic control based on dual transmission lines

Dr. Kalindi Shinde | Microwave detection Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kalindi Shinde | Microwave detection Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kalindi Shinde, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology,Surat, India

 

Dr. Kalindi Shinde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Mumbai Educational Trust’s Bhujbal Knowledge City Institute of Engineering in Nasik, India. She earned her PhD from the Department of Electronics at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat. With 19 years of experience in teaching and research and development (R&D), Dr. Shinde has contributed significantly to various projects in antenna design, microstrip filter design, and fiber optic links at the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Observatory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India. Currently, her research focuses on nano antennas, nanomaterials, and perovskite materials for solar applications using TCAD and GPVD tools. Dr. Shinde is also involved in the development and performance evaluation of quality assessment methods for food materials at the Sensor Research Lab at SVNIT. Her extensive experience and dedication to advancing technology in her field make her a valuable asset to the academic and research communities.

 

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Kalindi Shinde’s broad expertise across antenna design, nano-material research, and sensor technology, combined with her vast experience and active participation in high-impact projects, makes her an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her commitment to applying research to industry, specifically in fields like terahertz communications and food quality sensors, adds immense value to her profile. She is not only a well-established researcher but also a forward-looking innovator addressing key technological challenges.

Education

  • PhD in Electronics
    Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India
    [Year of Completion: Include Year]

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor
    Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
    Mumbai Educational Trust’s Bhujbal Knowledge City, Institute of Engineering, Nasik, India
    [Month, Year] – Present

    • Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in electronics and telecommunication engineering.
    • Conducting research and development projects in various areas of electronics and telecommunication.
  • Research & Development Engineer
    Various Projects (e.g., Antenna Designing, Microstrip Filter Designing, Fiber Optic Link)
    Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Observatory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India
    [Month, Year] – [Month, Year]

    • Worked on multiple R&D projects involving antenna and microstrip filter design.
    • Contributed to the development of fiber optic links for radio telescope applications.
  • Current Research Focus
    • Nano antenna, Nano materials, and Perovskite materials for solar applications using TCAD and GPVD tools.
    • Development and performance evaluation of quality assessment methods for food materials at the Sensor Research Lab, SVNIT.

Publication top Notes:

Design and simulation of planar microwave sensor for food industry

A review on opportunities and challenges of nano antenna for terahertz communications