Zhenyu Zhang

Zhenyu Zhang is an Industrial Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in RF front-end module design, analog and digital circuit design, and electromagnetic simulation. With prior experience as a hardware/RF engineer in SATCOM, automotive electronics, and semiconductor ATE industries, he bridges academic and industrial expertise.

• B.Sc., Electronics and Information Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2002)
• M.Eng. (by research), Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (2005)
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal, University of Montreal (2011)

His research focuses on millimeter-wave systems, substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) devices, and embedded system design. He supervises undergraduate capstone projects, emphasizing hands-on learning for future graduate studies.

Zhang's publications from 2004–2011 highlight advancements in microwave components, including SIW-based mixers, phase shifters, baluns, and filters. These works address wireless communication systems, antenna integration, and broadband circuit design.

He teaches foundational courses like ECE 202/ECE209 (Electrical Circuits), ECE 303 (Analog Electronics), ECE 312 (Embedded System Design), and ENCMP 100 (Computer Programming for Engineers), alongside mechatronics-specific courses like MCTR 202.