Yang Yi

Yang (Cindy) Yi is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, and Director of the Multifunctional Integrated Circuits & Systems (MICS@VT) Lab. She holds roles as a Dean's Fellow and UDL Fellow. Her research focuses on neuromorphic computing, VLSI circuits, machine learning for wireless networks, and emerging nanodevices. Educated at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (B.S., M.S.) and Texas A&M (Ph.D.), she has over 180 publications and multiple best paper awards. Current projects include neuromorphic accelerators, energy-efficient architectures, and AI-driven communication systems. Awards include NSF CAREER (2018), ICTAS Junior Faculty Award (2019), and Dean’s Research Award (2024).

Research interests span integrated circuits, neuromorphic systems, and AI applications in 5G/6G networks. She directs the BRICC Lab and collaborates with industry partners like Intel and Texas Instruments. Positions are available for students/postdocs in IC design and neuromorphic computing.

Awards include multiple best paper recognitions (e.g., Charles K. Kao Award, IEEE Globecom), NSF grants, and leadership roles in conferences/journals. Her work bridges hardware design, AI algorithms, and interdisciplinary applications in edge computing and cybersecurity.