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. Valeriu Savu | RF detector | Excellence in Innovation

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Dr. Valeriu Savu | RF detector | Excellence in Innovation 

Dr. Valeriu Savu, National Institute of R&D for Optoelectronics INOE 2000, Romania

Valeriu Savu,in Romania, is a Technological Development Engineer at the National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE2000) in Măgurele, Romania. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, specializing in electronics and telecommunications. With extensive experience in research and development, he has worked on optical, laser, and fiber optic technologies, as well as telecommunications and military applications. His career spans roles at S.C. Elettra Communications and ICPEM Ploiești, focusing on electronics, telecommunications, and defense technologies. He has also completed a Master’s in Nanostructures and Unconventional Processes and has expertise in software programming and network architecture.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Innovation

Based on Valeriu Savu’s extensive experience in research and technological development, particularly in optics, lasers, optical fibers, and telecommunications, he appears to be a strong candidate for the Research for Excellence in Innovation award.

📚 Education:

🎓 Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences (2007 – 2014) – Polytechnic University of Bucharest

  • Thesis: “Contributions to the selection and processing of radio pulses produced by cosmic rays in the specific conditions of an observer built in a saline environment”
  • Doctoral tutor: Prof. Dr. Eng. Ion Marghescu

🎓 Master’s Degree in Nanostructures and Unconventional Processes Engineering (2012 – 2014) – Polytechnic University of Bucharest

  • Specialized in surface engineering, nano-processing, and concentrated energy techniques

🎓 Diploma Engineer in Electronics and Telecommunications (1981 – 1986) – Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest

  • Focused on microwave engineering, modern communications, radiocommunications, electroacoustics, and antennas

🎓 Baccalaureate in Electronics for Radio & Television (1974 – 1978) – Industrial High School “Electronica” in Bucharest

💻 Technical Certification (2003) – S.C. „Centrul de Calcul Electronic” S.A. Ploiești

  • Specialized in MS-DOS Programming, Visual Basic, and Network Architecture

💼 Work Experience:

🔬 Technological Development Engineer (TDE III) (2005 – Present) – National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE2000), Romania

  • Research & development in optics, lasers, and optical fibers

📡 Engineer for Telecommunications Equipment Testing (2000 – 2005) – S.C. Elettra Communications S.A., Romania

  • Designed and developed testing devices for telecommunications and military applications

🛠️ Electronics Engineer – Research & Development (1990 – 2000) – ICPEM Research Design Institute of Electromechanics, Romania

  • Conducted research and development of military equipment

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

🌟 Research Contributions in laser technology, fiber optics, and nanostructures
📖 Multiple Publications in electronics, telecommunications, and applied physics
🔬 Involvement in Military & Defense Research – Developed advanced electronic and optical systems
🎖️ Recognized Expert in Optoelectronics & Nanotechnology

Publication Top Notes:

Single mode optical fiber coupling to a laser diode

CITED: 12

Optical hysteresis in SPR structures with amorphous As2S3 film under low-power laser irradiation

CITED: 9

Surface plasmon resonance and photoinduced dichroism in amorphous chalcogenide As2s3 films

CITED: 9

UV sensing effect in Langmuir-Blodgett complex films containing a novel synthesized Fe (III) porphyrin

CITED: 9

ELLIPSOMETRIC STUDIES OF PHOTOINDUCED CHANGES OF OPTICAL CONSTANTS IN As-Se CHALCOGENIDE

CITED: 4