Zhen Qu
About Zhen Qu
Zhen Qu is a Senior Optical Engineer at Arista Networks with extensive experience in optical communication systems, including previous roles at Juniper Networks and NEC Laboratories America.
Current Position at Arista Networks
Zhen Qu is currently a Senior Optical Engineer at Arista Networks, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves working on advanced optical systems and technologies within the company's operations in Santa Clara County, California, United States.
Previous Experience at Juniper Networks
Zhen Qu served as a Senior Optical Engineer at Juniper Networks from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure in Sunnyvale, California, he contributed to the development and support of optical communication systems, leveraging his expertise in digital signal processing (DSP) and optical system performance metrics.
Educational Background and Ph.D. in Optical Communication
Zhen Qu earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Optical Communication from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. During his doctoral studies, he conducted significant research in optical transmission systems and published numerous first-author papers in prestigious journals and conferences.
Hands-on Experience in Optical Systems
Zhen Qu has extensive hands-on experience in building, debugging, and analyzing optical transmission systems. He has worked with various performance metrics such as Bit Error Rate (BER), Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (OSNR), Error Vector Magnitude (EVM), and eye diagrams to ensure the robust functionality of optical communication systems.
Publications and Patents
Since 2014, Zhen Qu has published approximately 30 first-author journal and conference papers, contributing valuable insights and advancements in the field of optical communication. Additionally, he has co-authored two patents granted in China and one US patent that is currently under processing.