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ResearchAssistant

XINGDA CHEN

Research Assistant
Amherst,MA

Summary

Experience including circuitry design, radio communication and professional knowledge in laboratory terminology to address challenges that require innovative solutions. I am looking for positions that can motivate me to tackle challenges by applying my professional experience and analytical thinking.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

Umass Amherst Computer Science
Amherst , MA
2018.09 - Current

“COCOON” project

  • Achieved multi oscillators synchronization on a wall using frequency pulling.
  • Achieved PLL locking and precise RF output with cheap ceramic reference oscillator
  • Improved multi-static, FM, backscatter communication range by designing a novel backscatter environment.
  • Reduced cost of radio front fot IoT application

Research Assistant

  • Developed virtual radio environments using SDR and USRP
  • Designed and characterized more than 10 PCB prototypes regarding radio communication and RF sensing
  • Assisted with multiple low power communication and RF sensing prototypes.
  • Performed set up, operation, maintenance/repair, modification, circuit testing and calibrating operating systems.

HARDWARE ENGINEER

Schlumberger
Cambridge , MA
2016.09 - 2018.08

NMR Echo

  • Designed and manufactured a coffee cup size nuclear magnetic resonator that is portable, battery ran, and Bluetooth enabled.
  • Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
  • Translated broad spectrum project requirements to detailed hardware architecture design concepts.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER

BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston , MA
2016.05 - 2016.12

Implantable backscatter chip

  • Designed and simulated an RF power harvested, backscatter chip using Candence for implantable bio sensing purpose.

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
2020.08 - Current

Master of Science - Management Study

Boston University, Questrom School Of Bussiness
Boston, MA
2017.08 - 2018.05

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Boston University
Boston, MA
2013.09 - 2017.05

Skills

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Tennis

Pretty good at tennis

Timeline

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

University Of Massachusetts Amherst
2020.08 - Current

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

Umass Amherst Computer Science
2018.09 - Current

Master of Science - Management Study

Boston University, Questrom School Of Bussiness
2017.08 - 2018.05

HARDWARE ENGINEER

Schlumberger
2016.09 - 2018.08

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER

BOSTON UNIVERSITY
2016.05 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Boston University
2013.09 - 2017.05
XINGDA CHENResearch Assistant