GAO Yuan

Dr. GAO Yuan serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since November 2019. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2017), preceded by M.Eng. and B.Eng. degrees from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2012 and 2009 respectively). Prior to his current position, he completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at HKUST (2017-2019).

Education Background:

• Ph.D. in Electronic and Computer Engineering, HKUST (2012-2017)
• M.Eng. in Electronic Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2009-2012)
• B.Eng. in Microelectronics, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2005-2009)

Dr. Gao's research focuses on analog and power integrated circuits design, with particular expertise in high-voltage applications. His work spans GaN power device drivers and controllers, efficient LED/LD driver ICs, and high-performance DC-DC/AC-DC power converters. His publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in power management circuits, with recent work exploring applications in photoacoustic imaging systems and advanced battery conversion technologies.

His research output shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated power management solutions, with recent publications (2023-2025) emphasizing bidirectional power transfer, high-efficiency battery-to-LED conversion, and specialized drivers for medical imaging applications. The consistent presence in top-tier venues (IEEE JSSC, ISSCC, VLSI Symp., CICC) reflects the high impact of his work in the integrated circuits community.

Scientific Recognition:

• Best Paper Award at IEEE ISCAS 2023 (top 3 among 1,400 submissions)
• Best Student Paper Finalist at IEEE CICC 2023
• Shenzhen Overseas High-Caliber Personnel C ("Peacock Plan")
• IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society STGA for ISSCC 2017
• 1st Place, Synopsys International Microelectronics Olympiad 2014

Dr. Gao actively contributes to the academic community through service on review boards for major international journals and conferences. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in analog circuit fundamentals and power electronics, as well as graduate-level instruction in advanced power converter design. His research group appears to focus on practical implementations of power management solutions with applications spanning consumer electronics, medical devices, and energy-efficient lighting systems.