Professor Yan (Rockee) Zhang is a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 2007, where he leads the Intelligent Aerospace Radar and Radio Team (IART). He earned his PhD in Engineering from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2004), following B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology (1998, 2001). Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (1998) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2001) PhD in Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2004) His research focuses on intelligent radar systems for weather and air-traffic monitoring, with expertise in polarimetric radar, machine learning for radar data analysis, and FPGA/DSP-based real-time implementations. Contributions include UAV collision avoidance radar and high-speed digital interfaces for radar systems. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight advances in polarimetric phased array radar configurations (cylindrical vs. planar), machine learning-enhanced precipitation microphysics retrieval, and novel antenna designs for improved radar performance. His work bridges meteorology, signal processing, and electrical engineering. Labs & Centers: Advanced Radar Research Center (OU) Radar Innovations Lab Intelligent Aerospace Radar and Radio Team (IART)








