Cathy Chen, Ph.D, P.E. (陳昕）
About Cathy Chen, Ph.D, P.E. (陳昕）
Cathy Chen, Ph.D, P.E. is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, specializing in optical interconnects and FPGA platforms. She has an extensive academic background in Electrical Engineering, holding degrees from Cornell University and Columbia University, and has held various roles in academia and industry, including a summer internship at Microsoft Corporation.
Current Role at Exponent
Cathy Chen serves as a Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she provides expertise in optical interconnects and FPGA platforms. Her responsibilities involve applying her technical knowledge to various engineering challenges, contributing to the firm's reputation in the engineering consulting industry. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Associate and Associate at Exponent, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Cathy Chen has an extensive academic background in engineering. She earned her PhD in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, where she also completed her Master of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. Her undergraduate studies were at Cornell University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her doctoral thesis focused on 'Optical Interconnects for Applications in Heterogeneous Utility Computing Systems,' reflecting her specialization in optical interconnect technology.
Professional Experience
Cathy Chen has held various positions in both academic and corporate environments. She interned at Microsoft Corporation in 2008, where she was responsible for a diagnostic tool that shipped with Windows 7. She also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Columbia University, contributing to research and educational activities. Additionally, she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Cornell University, gaining foundational research experience.
Leadership Roles
Cathy Chen has taken on leadership roles within professional organizations. She served as the Young Professionals Chair of the New York Section of the IEEE, where she engaged with emerging professionals in the engineering field. Furthermore, she is the President of the Columbia Engineering Young Alumni Association (CEYA), where she fosters connections among alumni and supports initiatives that benefit the engineering community.
Technical Expertise
Cathy Chen's technical expertise lies in optical interconnects and FPGA platforms. Her academic research and professional experience have equipped her with a deep understanding of these technologies. She applies this knowledge in her current role at Exponent, addressing complex engineering problems and contributing to innovative solutions in the field.