Yong Xu

Dr. Yong Xu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. He is recognized for his expertise in sensors and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), including flexible electronics and wearable technologies.

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2002), California Institute of Technology
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (1998), California Institute of Technology
• B.S. in Electronic Engineering (1997), Tsinghua University

His research focuses on biosensors, chemical sensors, flexible electronics, intelligent textiles, neural implants, microfluidics, and wearable sensors, with applications in distributed fluidic sensing and intelligent materials.

• Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Xu has taught courses such as Sensors and Sensor Instrumentation (ECE5675), Introduction to MEMS/NEMS (ECE5575), and Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE5995). He contributes to semiconductor education initiatives at Wayne State, including collaborations with MEDC and local universities.