Kexin Li

Kexin Li is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University since August 2023. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022, followed by a postdoctoral position at Columbia University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022)
• M.Eng., Computer Engineering, New York University (2019)
• MSc., Analog and Digital IC Design, Imperial College London (2014)
• B.Eng., Electronic Science and Technology, Southeast University (2012)

Her research focuses on semiconductor device physics and modeling for high-power, high-frequency applications, with particular expertise in wide bandgap materials like GaN. She develops frameworks for technology-circuit co-design that bridge nanoelectronics, device physics, and circuit implementation. Current work emphasizes cryogenic device modeling for quantum computing interfaces and ultra-wideband RF systems.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on GaN HEMT characterization, device-circuit co-design methodologies, and cryogenic operation for quantum applications. Her work spans fundamental semiconductor physics, advanced TCAD simulation, and practical circuit implementation for next-generation communication systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• Selected as 2022 EECS Rising Star
• Editor's Pick in Journal of Applied Physics (2022) for GaN HEMT modeling work

Professor Li actively mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers, currently advising five Ph.D. students and four MS/UG students. Her research group collaborates with institutions including AFRL and focuses on creating a collaborative, diverse environment for developing new electronic materials and systems. She teaches courses including Analog and Digital Circuits (EEE 335) and Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices (EEE 436).