Lingji Chen
About Lingji Chen
Lingji Chen is a Senior Research Scientist at Motional, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Yale University and has extensive experience in research roles at BAE Systems and Scientific Systems.
Current Role at Motional
Lingji Chen serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Motional, a company focused on autonomous vehicle technology. He has been with Motional since 2020, contributing to research and development efforts in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves applying his expertise in electrical engineering and automatic control to advance the capabilities of autonomous systems.
Education and Expertise
Lingji Chen earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on automatic control from Yale University, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. Prior to that, he obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering (automatic control) from the University of Science and Technology of China, completing his studies there from 1985 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in research and engineering.
Previous Experience at BAE Systems
Before joining Motional, Lingji Chen worked at BAE Systems Advanced Information Technologies as a Senior Principal Research Engineer from 2010 to 2017. During his seven years at BAE Systems, he focused on advanced research projects, contributing to the development of innovative technologies in the field of information systems.
Career at Scientific Systems
Lingji Chen began his professional career at Scientific Systems, where he served as a Lead Research Engineer from 1999 to 2010. Over the course of eleven years, he played a key role in various research initiatives, leveraging his expertise in electrical engineering and automatic control to drive advancements in system technologies.