Prof. Dr. Yu-Chun Lie | Wireless Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Yu-Chun Lie, Texas Tech University, United States

Donald Y.C. Lie, Ph.D., is the K.S. Lu Regents Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery at TTUHSC. He earned his degrees in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University and the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Lie has held prominent positions, including Chair Professor at National Yangming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan and leadership roles at various technology companies, such as Director of RFIC Design at Dynamic Research Corporation and Microtune Inc. His research focuses on the design of efficient power amplifiers for mm-wave 5G and 6G applications, with numerous publications in prestigious journals and conferences. Notable works include invited papers and chapters on energy efficiency in RF hardware design, as well as contributions to advancements in wireless communication technologies. Dr. Lie has received recognition for his work, including best paper awards and honors for his innovative research in the field.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for the Award

Donald Y.C. Lie’s groundbreaking research, sustained academic output, leadership in education, and contributions to advanced technologies align perfectly with the criteria for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His achievements not only demonstrate excellence in research but also reflect a commitment to community impact and scientific innovation, making him a highly deserving candidate.

🎓 Education

• National Taiwan University
  Location: Taipei, Taiwan
  Major/Area of Study: Electrical Engineering (E.E.)
  Degree: Ph.D.
• California Institute of Technology
  Location: Pasadena, CA, USA
  Major/Area of Study: Electrical Engineering (E.E.)
  Degree: M.S. & B.S.

💼 Work Experience

1. K.S. Lu Regents Chair Professor, ECE Dept. & Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Surgery
   Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2. Chair Professor, College of Electrical Engineering
   National Yangming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
3. AFRL (Air Force Research Lab) Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
   Dayton, Ohio, USA
4. K.S. Lu Regents Chair Associate Professor, ECE Dept.
   Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX
5. Director, RFIC Design and Test
   Dynamic Research Corp. (@ US NAVY SPAWAR, San Diego, CA)
6. Director, SYS Technologies Inc. (@ US NAVY SPAWAR, San Diego, CA)
7. Visiting Lecturer, ECE Dept.
   University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
8. Director, RFIC Design and Applications
   Microtune Inc., San Diego, CA
9. Manager, RFIC Design Group
   Lincom Wireless Corp., Los Angeles, CA
10. Advisory RFIC Design Engineer
    Communications R&D Center, IBM, CA
11. Member of Technical Staff
    Silicon Wave (Now Qualcomm Inc.), San Diego, CA
12. Staff Engineer
    Rockwell International, Newport Beach, CA

🌟 Achievements

1. Invited Papers and Publications:
   • Design of Broadband Highly Efficient Linear Power Amplifiers for mm-Wave 5G (Electronics, 2022)
   • A Highly Efficient 18 – 40 GHz Linear Power Amplifier in 40 nm GaN for mm-Wave 5G (IEEE MWCL, 2021)
   • A Review of 5G Power Amplifier Design at cm-Wave and mm-Wave Frequencies (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2018)
2. Invited Book Chapter:
   • “Energy Efficiency Enhancement and Linear Amplifications: An Envelope-Tracking (ET) Approach” in RF and Mm-Wave Power Generation in Silicon (Elsevier, 2015)
3. Best Student Poster Paper Competition Winner (IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, 2022)
4. Keynote Speaker:
   • “RF Hardware Design for 5G mm-Wave and 6G Revolutions: Challenges and Opportunities” (IEEE ICCE-TW, 2021)

🏆 Awards and Honors

• AFRL Summer Faculty Fellowship
  Recognized for contributions in research and teaching.
• Best Student Poster Paper Competition Winner
  Awarded for exceptional research presentation.

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