Xue Yang
About Xue Yang
Xue Yang is a Research Scientist II at TuSimple, with a strong background in control science and engineering. He has previously held positions at Shell and ExxonMobil, and has earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at TuSimple
Xue Yang currently holds the position of Research Scientist II at TuSimple, a company focused on developing autonomous driving technology. Since joining in 2021, Yang has been involved in various research initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's software capabilities. This role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective implementation of kernel design in software development. Yang's work contributes to advancing the technology that supports autonomous vehicles.
Previous Experience at Shell
Prior to joining TuSimple, Xue Yang worked at Shell as a Senior Advanced Control Engineer from 2015 to 2021 in Fairfax, Virginia. During this six-year tenure, Yang focused on advanced control systems and contributed to various engineering projects within the organization. This experience provided Yang with significant insights into the energy sector and advanced engineering practices.
Internships at ExxonMobil
Xue Yang completed two summer internships at ExxonMobil in 2013 and 2014. The first internship took place in Clinton, New Jersey, while the second was in Fairfax, Virginia. Both internships lasted three months and provided Yang with practical experience in the chemical engineering field, enhancing skills relevant to future roles in research and development.
Education and Expertise
Xue Yang earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where studies were conducted from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, Yang obtained a Bachelor of Science in Control Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University, studying from 2006 to 2010. Yang has expertise in tuning PID loops with various dynamics at manufacturing sites and has completed training in base layer control, real-time monitoring, field instrumentation, and process control domain security.
Research Experience
During the academic journey, Xue Yang served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University from 2010 to 2015. This role involved conducting research in chemical engineering, contributing to academic projects and publications. Additionally, Yang worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Zhejiang University from 2008 to 2010, gaining foundational research skills and experience in engineering.