Taekwang Jang

Prof. Taekwang Jang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich. He leads the Energy Efficient Circuits and IoT Systems Group, focusing on analog and mixed-signal circuits for energy-constrained applications such as wireless sensor nodes and biomedical electronics. His research includes sensor interfaces, energy harvesters, power converters, and communication systems. He holds 15 patents and has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications. Key awards include the 2024 IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society New Frontier Award and the SNSF Starting Grant.

• Educations:
• B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering, KAIST (2006, 2008)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan (2017)
• Affiliations:
• Chair of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society, Switzerland Chapter
• Associate Editor for Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC)

Research Interests: His work spans energy-efficient integrated circuits, biomedical interfaces, and IoT systems. Notable contributions include low-power keyword spotting ICs, ultra-low-noise amplifiers, and neural stimulation systems. He emphasizes practical applications in healthcare and wearable devices.

Awards:

• 2024 IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Distinguished Lecturer
• 2022 IEEE ISSCC Jan Van Vessem Award
• 2009 IEEE CAS Guillemin-Cauer Best Paper Award

Advising & Grants: Supervises a team of researchers and has secured grants including the SNSF Starting Grant. His lab collaborates with institutions like the Competence Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Science.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Energy-Efficient Circuits and Intelligent Systems group at ETH Zurich, focusing on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of circuits, systems, and biomedical engineering.