CHEN GROUP
Wide-Bandgap
Semiconductor Electronics Laboratory (WISE-LAB)
Group Leader:
Current group
members
Jiabei He, Ph.D student
(B.S., Nankai University, China)
Yuru Wang, Ph.D student
(B.S., M.S., University of Electronic Science and Technology, China)
Zheyang Zheng, Ph.D student
(B.S. Zhejiang University, China)
Song Yang, Ph.D student
(B.S. Xi an Jiaotong University, China)
Wenjie Song, Ph.D student
(B.S. Xi an Jiaotong University, China)
Han Xu, Ph.D. student
(B.S., University of Electronic Science and Technology, China)
Kailun Zhong, Ph.D. student
(B.S., University of Electronic Science and Technology, China)
Jiahui Sun, Ph.D student
(B.S. Xi an Jiaotong University, M.Sc. Zhejiang University, China)
Li Zhang, Ph.D student
(B.S. and M.Sc. Xidian University, China)
Sirui Feng, Ph.D. student
(B.S. and M.Sc., Zhejiang University, China)
Haochuan Qiu, Ph.D. student
(B.S. Beijing Normal University, M.Sc. Tsinghua University, China)
Tao Chen, Ph.D. student
(B.S., University of Electronic Science and Technology, China)
Former group members
Graduated Ph.D students:
Dr. Jiacheng Lei, Ph.D (2019) (B.S. University of Electronic Science and Technology,
China), Currently with GlobalFoundries, Singapore. He received his Ph.D degree
with a thesis entitled "Multifunctional
GaN-on-Si Power Devices based on Double-Channel Heterostructure ".
Dr. Gaofei Tang, Ph.D (2018) (B.S. University of Electronic Science and Technology,
China), Currently with Huawei Technologies, Shenzhen, China. He received his
Ph.D degree with a thesis entitled "Application-Driven
GaN Power Device Characterization and Power Integrated Circuit Development".
Dr. Qingkai Qian, Ph.D (2018) (B.S. Tsinghua University, Beijing, China), Currently a
postdoc at Penn State University, USA. He received his Ph.D degree with a
thesis entitled "Surface
Functionalization and Device Applications of MoS2 and WSe2 Realized by Remote N2
Plasma Treatment".
Dr. Zhaofu Zhang, Ph.D (2018) (B.S. Nankai University, China), Currently a postdoc at
Cambridge University, U. K. He received his Ph.D degree with a thesis entitled
"Nitridation Effects on GaN Surface
and Interface: First-Principles Calculation and Material/Device
Characterization".
Dr.
Ruiliang Xie, Ph.D. (2018) (B.S.
and M.Sc., Xi'an Jiaotong University, China), currently with State Grid
Corporation of China, Beijing, China, He received his Ph.D degree with a thesis
entitled "Behavior
Modeling and Analysis of E-Mode GaN Power Transistors and Their Dynamic
Operation".
Dr. Mengyuan Hua, Ph.D (2017) (B.S. Tsinghua University), currently with HKUST, She is
an assistant professor at Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China. She was awarded
the Ph.D degree for her thesis entitled "Gate Dielectric Technology for High-Performance GaN Power MIS-HEMT and
MIS-FET".
Dr. Jin Wei, Ph.D (2017) (B.S. Sun-Yat Sen University, M. S. University of
Electronic Science and Technology, China). He is now an assistant professor in
Department of Microelectronics, Peking University, Beijing, China. He was
awarded the Ph.D degree for his thesis entitled "Channel Engineering of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Based Power Devices".
Dr. Xi Tang, Ph. D. (2016) (B. S. Nanjing University, M. S. Cornell University).
Currently with Huawei Technologies, Shanghai, China. He was awarded the Ph.D
degree for his thesis entitled "On-chip
Photon Source on GaN Power Device Platform: Enhancing Dynamic Performance by
Photon Pumping".
Dr. Hanxing Wang, Ph. D. (2016) (B. S. Zhejiang University). Currently with Huawei
Technologies, Shenzhen, China. She was awarded the Ph.D degree for her thesis
entitled "Normally-Off GaN Power Devices: Application-Driven
Characterization, Implementation, and Integration".
Dr. Shenghou Liu, Ph. D. (2016) (B.
S. Xidian University, M. S. Peking University). Currently with Xiamen San'an
Integrated Circuits Co., Ltd. Xiamen, China. He was awarded the Ph.D degree for
his thesis entitled "Development of
Novel Normally-Off Al2O3/AlN/III-Nitride MOS-Channel-HEMTs and MIS-HEMTs".
Dr. Cheng Liu, Ph. D. (2016) (B.
S., M. S. Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Currently with Xiamen
San'an Integrated Circuits Co., Ltd. Xiamen, China. He was awarded the Ph.D
degree for his thesis entitled "Advanced
Processing Techniques for GaN Heterojunction Transistors".
Dr. Yunyou Lu, Ph.D. (2015)
(B.S., Tsinghua University). He was first employed at DJI Technology Co.,
Shenzhen, China. He is now with Intel Corp., USA. He was awarded the Ph.D
degree for his thesis entitled "Characterization
Techniques for Gate and Passivation Dielectrics in GaN Power Devices".
Dr. Qimeng Jiang, Ph.D. (2014)
(B.S., M.S., University of Electronic Science and Technology, China). He is
with Huawei Technologies., Shenzhen, China. He was awarded the Ph.D degree for
his thesis entitled "Development of
Integration Technology and Investigation of Substrate Crosstalk for GaN-based
Power ICs".
Dr. Zhikai Tang, Ph.D. (2014) (B. S. University of Electronic Science and Technology,
China). He is now the Director of Device Engineering, Efficient Power
Conversion (EPC) Corp., USA. He was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis entitled "Advanced
Passivation Techniques for High-Voltage GaN Heterojunction Power
Transistors".
Dr. Shu Yang, Ph.D. (2014) (B.S., Fudan University). Currently a tenure-track
professor (青年千人) with College
of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University. She was awarded the Ph.D for
her thesis entitled "Interface Engineering and Bulk Trap Investigations
in GaN-on-Si Lateral Heterojunction Power Devices".
Dr. Alex Man Ho Kwan, Ph.D. (2013) (B. S. Hong Kong University, M. Phil Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology). Currently with R&D division of TSMC, Taiwan. He
was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis entitled "Integrated Gate-Protected HEMTs and Mixed-Signal Functional Blocks for
GaN Smart Power ICs"
Dr. Hongwei Chen, Ph.D. (2012) (B.
S. M.S, Peking University). First employment: Dynax Semiconductors Inc.,
Suzhou, China. Deceased. He was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis entitled "Fabrication Technology and Device Simulation of Enhancement-mode AlGaN/GaN
Transistors"
Dr. Chunhua Zhou, Ph.D. (2012) (B.
S. M.S. University of Electronic Science and Technology, China). First employment:
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Corp., USA. He is now with InnoScience
(Zhuhai) Technologies, Zhuhai, China. He was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis
entitled "Performance Enhancement and Characterization Techniques for
GaN-on-Si Power Devices"
Dr. Qi Zhou, Ph.D. (2012) (B.
S. M.S. Xidian University, China). He is currently a professor in School of
Microelectronics, University of Electronic Science and Technology, China
(UESTC). He was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis entitled "Schottky
Source/Drain and High-K Gate Dielectric Technologies for High Performance
InAlN/GaN Heterojunction Devices"
Dr. Li Yuan, Ph. D (2011),
(B. S. Peking University). Li is currently with Institute of Microelectronics,
Singapore. He is now with Shanghai Institute of Industry Research Institute,
China. He was awarded the Ph.D. for his thesis entitled "Process
Modeling and Device Technology for GaN Normally-off Power Transistors"
Dr. King Yuen Wong, Ph. D (2009),
(B. S. and M. Phil, Hong Kong Polytechnique Univ.). He is currently with
InnoScience (Zhuhai) Technologies, Zhuhai, China. He was awarded the Ph.D. for
his thesis entitled "Device Technologies for GaN-based Sensing and
Control ICs"
Dr. Ruonan (Reynold) Wang, Ph. D (2008),
(B. S and M. S., Tsinghua Univ.), Reynold will join Applied Science and
Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), working on advanced wireless modules. He
is now with Huawei Technology, Shenzhen, China. He was awarded the
Ph.D for his thesis entitled "Enhancement/Depletion-mode
HEMT Technology for III-Nitride Mixed-Signal and RF Applications"
Dr. Hualiang (Bruce) Zhang, Ph.D (2007),
(B.S. University of Science and Technology, China) Bruce is employed as a
research assistant professor in University of Arizona, USA, from 2007 to 2009.
In Aug. 2009, he has joined Department of Electrical Engineering, University of
North Texas (Denton, Texas) as an assistant professor. He is now an associate
professor in University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA. He was awarded the Ph.D
for his thesis entitled "Compact,
Reconfigurable and Dual-band Microwave Circuits"
Dr. Jie Liu, Ph.D (2006),
(B.S. and M.S. Nanjing University) Jie was first employed at Applied Science
and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Hong Kong, working on advanced
wireless modules. He is now with General Electric's Healthcare Division,
Beijing. He was awarded the Ph.D for his thesis entitled "Channel
Engineering of III-Nitride HEMTs for Enhanced Device Performance"
Dr. Lydia Lap Wai Leung, Ph.D (2005),
(B.Eng. and M. Phil. HKUST) She first joined Applied Science and Technology
Research Institute (ASTRI), Hong Kong, working on advanced wireless packaging.
She is now CEO of Belun Technology, a startup company in Hong Kong. She was
awarded the Ph.D for her thesis entitled "Low-loss On-chip
Interconnects for Silicon Integrated Radio-Frequency and Microwave
Systems"
M. Phil Students:
Xiaosen Liu, M. Phil. (2001),
received his Ph.D degree from Texas A&M University. He is now in Intel
Labs, Oregon, US. He was awarded the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "Integrated
Circuit Applications of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs and Rectifiers"
Guan Yue, M. Phil (2011),
currently with PricewaterhouseCooper Hong Kong. She was awarded the M. Phil for
her thesis entitled "GaN-based Temperature Sensing and Over-temperature
Protection ICs,"
Lei Chen, M.Phil. (2010),
currently working in a private equity firm in Shanghai, China. He was awarded
the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "Dielectric Passivation of
AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor"
Congwen Yi, M. Phil (2008),
received her Ph.D degree from Duke University, USA. She is now working in
Apple, California, USA. She was awarded the M. Phil for her thesis entitled "Reliability
Study of Enhancement-Mode AlGaN/GaN HEMT Fabricated with Fluorine Plasma
Treatment Technology"
Song Tan, M. Phil (2008).
Currently a research associate at City University of Hong Kong. She was awarded
the M. Phil for her thesis entitled "Design of Compact and Dual-Band
Microwave Microstrip Balun"
Di Song, M. Phil (2007),
currently working in the banking sector of Hong Kong. He was awarded the M.
Phil for his thesis entitled "III-Nitride Low-Density-Drain High
Electron Mobility Transistors (LDD-HEMTs)"
Yichao Wu, M. Phil. (2007),
he is now an telecom analyst in a bank in Shenzhen, China. He was awarded
the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "RF Circuit Applications of
Enhancement-mode AlGaN/GaN HEMTs"
Shuo Jia, M. Phil (2005),
He is currently employed at Radio Network R&D Center, Ericsson (China)
Communications Company Ltd.He was awarded the M. Phil for his thesis entitled
“AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors on Silicon Substrate for
RF/Microwave Applications”.
"AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors on
Silicon Substrate for RF/Microwave Applications"
William Chun San
Chu, M. Phil
(2005), now with Hong Kong Government. He was awarded the M. Phil for his
thesis entitled "On-Chip
Passive Components for GaN-based RFIC/MMIC Applications"
Kwong Fu Chan, M. Phil (2004),
first job: RF engineer in Hong Kong, now with Hong Kong Government. He was
awarded the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "Large-signal
Characterization/Modeling and Linearization Techniques for RF Power
Amplifiers"
Cheong Wai Hon, M. Phil (2004),
first job: testing engineer in SAE Ltd. Hong Kong. He was awarded the M. Phil
for his thesis entitled "CMOS-Compatible
High-Performance Micromachined Edge-Suspended Inductors"
Rongming Chu, M. Phil (2004),
now a Ph.D student in Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, USA. He was awarded
the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "AlGaN-GaN
Single- and Double-channel High Electron Mobility Transistors"
Kenneth K. P.
Tsui, M. Phil (2003), first job: RF engineer in Vtech. Ltd. Hong Kong. He was
awarded the M. Phil for his thesis entitled "RF
Characterization and Modeling of MOSFET Power Amplifier in Wireless
Communication"
Postdoc fellows and visiting scholars:
Dr. Jie Zhang, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Peking University, China)
Dr. Gang Lyu, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Tsinghua University, China)
Dr. Mengyuan Hua, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), now an assistant professor at Southern University of Science and
Technology, Shenzhen, China.
Dr. Jin Wei, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), now an assistant professor at
Peking University, Beijing, China.
Dr. Qilong Bao, Postdoctoral
Fellow (B.S. Sichuan University, Ph.D, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese
Academy of Sciences), now with Huawei Technologies, Shanghai, China
Dr. Baikui Li, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), now an assistant professor in
School of Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
Dr. Huang Sen, (Ph.D., Peking
University), now an associate professor in Institute of Microelectronics,
Chinese Academy of Science
Dr. Peng Liu, (Ph.D., Institute
Neel, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Grenoble, FRANCE),
now with Peking University
Dr. Maojun Wang, postdoc (Ph.D.,
Peking University). associate professor, Department of Microelectronics, Peking
University
Ma Chenyue, exchange
graduate student (B. S. Xidian University, received her Ph.D. degree from
Peking University.
Dr. Duan Baoxing, postdoc (Ph.D.,
University of Electronic Science and Technology, China). He has joined the
School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an, China and is a full
professor.
Dr. Fu Junxue, postdoc (Ph.D.,
University of Georgia). Now a research assistant professor in Hong Kong Baptist
University.
Dr. Wanjun Chen, postdoc (Ph.D.,
University of Electronic Science and Technology, China). He is now a professor
in School of Microelectronics, University of Electronic Science and Technology,
China (UESTC), Chengdu, China.
Dr. Xiaohua Wang, visiting
scholar, (Ph.D, University of Electronic Science and Technology, China.). Now
an associate professor at University of Electronic Science and Technology,
China (UESTC), Chengdu, China.
Dr. Zhiqun Cheng, Research
Associate, (Ph.D, Shanghai Institute of Microsystems and Information
Technologies, CAS), now a Professor at Hangzhou Dian Zi University.
Dr. Yong Cai, Postdoc (Ph.D,
Peking Univ.), first joined Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
(ASTRI), Hong Kong. Now a professor at Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and
Bionics, Chinese Academy of Science.
Dr. Zhenchuan
Yang,
Postdoc (Ph.D, Peking Univ.), now Professor, Institute of Microelectronics,
Peking University.
Dr. Deliang Wang, Postdoc, now
Professor, University of Science and Technology, China.
Dr. Jinwen Zhang, Research
Associate, she is now a professor at Institute of Microelectronics, Peking
University.
Dr. Xiaoping Liao,
Postdoc,
now Professor, Dept. of EE, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Yanbin Shi, Visiting scholar
(B.S. Shanghai Jiaotong University), In fall 2009, he joined University of
Wisconsin, Madison as a Ph.D student. At HKUST, he worked on electro-thermal
modeling of GaN power devices.