Brian Floyd

Dr. Brian Floyd is the Alton and Mildred Lancaster Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University. His research focuses on RF and millimeter-wave circuits for wireless communication, radar, and imaging applications. He has extensive industry experience, including roles at IBM Research and leadership in the IEEE RFIC Symposium. His work includes pioneering contributions to 60-GHz transceivers and silicon phased arrays.

• Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.
• Leadership: IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society AdCom Secretary and IEEE RFIC Symposium Executive Committee.

Research Interests:

• RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits
• Phased arrays and beamforming
• Low-cost radar and imaging systems
• 6G/5G communication systems

Recent publications emphasize phased-array calibration, mmWave platforms, and Gallium Nitride-based transmitters. His awards include the NC State Innovator of the Year (2023) and multiple teaching accolades.

He leads advanced wireless research initiatives like AERPAW and 6GNC, focusing on 6G technologies and autonomous spectrum management.