Peiwen He
About Peiwen He
Peiwen He is a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Joby Aviation, with extensive academic and research experience in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and has worked in various research roles at multiple institutions.
Work at Joby Aviation
Peiwen He has been employed at Joby Aviation since 2018, initially serving in the role of Power Electronics Engineer. In 2021, he advanced to the position of Senior Power Electronics Engineer. His work is based in San Carlos, California, where he contributes to the development of advanced power electronics systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Peiwen He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Zhejiang University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010.
Research Experience
Prior to his current role, Peiwen He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2013 to 2018, accumulating four years of experience. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2012. In addition, he held a position as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2013 to 2015, providing support in academic settings.
Career Progression
Peiwen He began his academic career at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he worked as a Research Assistant for two years. He then transitioned to the University of Maryland, where he held multiple roles, including Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant. His extensive experience in power electronics and engineering education has led to his current senior position at Joby Aviation.