Shun Yao, Ph.D.
About Shun Yao, Ph.D.
Shun Yao, Ph.D., is a Senior Antenna Design/RF Engineer with extensive experience in antenna design and wireless consumer devices. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida International University and has worked for several companies, including Qualcomm and Energous Corporation.
Work at Skydio
Shun Yao, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Antenna Design/RF Engineer at Skydio, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the design and development of advanced antenna systems. His expertise in RF engineering contributes to the company's efforts in enhancing drone technology and wireless communication capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Shun Yao holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida International University. He also earned a Master's degree in the same field from Beihang University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shandong University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in antenna design and RF systems.
Professional Background
Before joining Skydio, Shun Yao accumulated extensive experience in the field of antenna design and RF engineering. He worked as a Senior Antenna Design Engineer at Energous Corporation from 2017 to 2019 and as a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Florida International University for six years, where he contributed to various research projects.
Technical Skills
Shun Yao is proficient in several programming languages, including Matlab, Python, and JavaScript. His technical skills are complemented by his regulatory experience and knowledge of processes for wireless consumer devices. He has expertise in designing wideband and multiband WiFi antennas, specifically for frequencies such as 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz.
Internship Experience
Shun Yao began his career with an internship at Vimicro Corporation in Beijing, China, where he worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern from 2009 to 2010. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in antenna design and RF engineering.