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Lead a multi-functional team of 10+ scientists and software engineers.Researching and developing Neuro-inspired LLM Reasoning framework and theory, exploring technical path for AGI.Leading implementation of GenAI technology for healthcare applications, focus on provider-patient engagement.Designing and implementing a cloud native platform to bridge over the "Valley of Death", smoothing the transition of capabilities from research to production.Developing customized Continuous-Delivery/Continuous-Integration pipeline and workflow for Digital Health Applications.Evangelize cloud native approach in research community.

IBM Master Inventor Lead the IBM Digital Health IDT (Invention Development Teams) by coordinating a team of IBM Master Inventors:- Organize the patent review committee, designate co-chairs for IBM global geo areas.- Oversee the evaluation of invention disclosures- Recognize inventions of high licensing value to IBM- Advise and mentor invention teams on invention development - Support the IBM IP Law organization on patent-related issues- Foster and promote IBM Innovation by organizing local events and education.

Develop novel Digital Biomarker technology.Design Hybrid Cloud based Data Platform for Healthcare and Clinical Trial applications.

Cognitive IoT for Healthcare, Digital Health, Neural Interface, Edge computing, Semiconductor packaging technology, Micro energy solutions.

• Initiated and leading R&D on various nanoelectronics projects, including: > Investigating superconducting proximity effect in hBN-encapsulated ballistic Graphene devices with the goal of developing a new quantum computing technology; developed collaboration with Institute of Quantum Computing (Canada) and CNRS (France); > Investigating fractional Quantum Hall Effect in hBN-Graphene superlattice devices at 45 Tesla; collaborate with National High Magnetic Field Laboratory; > Investigating electron focusing through gate defined PN junction (Veselago lens); > Engineering 3D graphene edge detector for molecule sensing.• Developing nanofabrication process to enable engineering of new nanoelectronic device concept.• Maintaining database (wiki) of standard operation procedures of nanofabrications and instrument maintenance for knowledge transferring and troubleshooting.• Lab Management: Assumed a mission critical position in charge of building the new Nanoelectronic Lab for Columbia University. Accomplishments include: > Led a dynamic team to set up nanofabrication, cryogenic measurement systems and IT infrastructure worth over $1 million; > Lab started functioning in 1 year compared with 2~3 years for similar labs in other universities; > Lab currently hosting 4 cryogenic measurement, compared with 1~2 systems in similar level of labs at the same stage; > Awarded 6 allowances to conduct experiments in National High Magnetic Field Lab in 2015, in which normal applicants only received 1~3 annual allowances.• Supervising and mentoring Ph.D. students’ researches; enabled 3 cross-discipline collaborations.• Repaired a $300K liquid Helium recovery system (Cryomech LHeP18) and improved efficiency by 122%; identified the issues from historical data and implemented a routine maintenance plan.• Programed a suite of LabVIEW software (based on an open source project) for data gathering; adapted by several labs.

• Invented one-dimensional superconducting edge-contact metallization technique, which led to a brand new research field in quantum computing technology.• Developed research strategy, accessed risk and made recommendations to laboratory directors.• Administrated the grant usage and vendor engagement, contracted 80% of large equipment purchasing.

THz Communication: • Launched a research on investigating application of superconducting hot electron bolometers in THz communication technology;• Developed the microfabrication process of device making;• Published 1 peer-viewed article.Magnetic Memory Technology: • Setup and conducted low temperature experiments in vector magnetic field;• Discovered Random Field Ising Ferromagnetism in Single Molecule Magnet;• Collaborated with NYU and Bar-Ilan University (Israel);• Published 4 peer-viewed articles;• Result helped advisor to obtain a new 3-year grant from US Army Research Office.Renewable Energy:• Discovered an interaction-induced phase transition (possibly Wigner Crystal) at low density in a strongly interacting 2D electron system;• Collaborated with Northeastern Univ. and Institute of Solid State Physics (Russia);• Published 1 peer-viewed articles;• Result helped advisor to obtain a new NSF grant.Simulation & Modeling: • Developed a finite element analysis model for quantitative analysis of demagnetization effect (MATLAB + Mathematica + C++ ).• Developed a molecular dynamics plus Monte Carlo simulation code for analyzing molecule adhesion problem in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry (based on an open source FORTRAN code).• Oversaw the lab operation and supervised junior students after becoming a senior member

Served on judging committee for physics section

Investigated the long range order and random field in Mn12 systems at low temperature, which is a NSF funded research project on advanced magnetic material for memory and spintronics application.

One month intensive training on low temperature technology including He3 fridge, Helium3-Helium4 dilution fridge, Pulse Tube Cryorefrigerators and field study in European cryogenic industry and research institutes. Recognized as the most active participant by the organizer.

Investigated the thermopower of dilute 2D electron systems around Metal-Insulator Transition point, which is a Department of Energy research project on clean energy technology.

Investigated the thermopower of dilute 2D electron systems around Metal-Insulator Transition point, which is a collaboration with US Department of Energy research project on clean energy technology.

• Invented a heat measurement technique and obtained Chinese Patent, "Liquid-Nitrogen Gasification Calorimetry and Corresponding Calorimeter", CN1598558 (2006); cited by 3 other commercial patents.• Studied spin-glass transition in diluted spin system with simulated annealing algorithm.• Led an undergraduate research project studying the heat transfer between metal and liquid nitrogen (Supported by National Fundamental Fund Project, Subsidy Funds of Personnel Training, China.);• Developed a demonstrative experiment of granular convection (Brazil nut effect) for undergraduate physics laboratory. • Meritorious Winner (Advisor), U.S. Mathematical Contest of Modeling (MCM2005).• 1st Prize, Chinese Undergraduate Mathematical Contest of Modeling (CUMCM2004).