Prof Yipeng Lu , Peking University , China
Yipeng Lu is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrated Circuits at Peking University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, in 2015. Before joining Peking University, Prof. Lu held research and development positions at Qualcomm Advanced Technology R&D and was a graduate student researcher at the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC). His research interests span MEMS, microfabricated sensors and actuators, ultrasonics, biometrics, and fingerprint sensors. Prof. Lu has significantly contributed to the development of under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, integrating cutting-edge technologies into consumer electronics.
Publication Profile
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Education
Yipeng Lu received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, CA, USA, in 2015. During his doctoral studies, he focused on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and was actively involved in research at the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC). Prof. Lu earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his later work in developing advanced sensor technologies and integrating them into practical applications.
Experience
Yipeng Lu has extensive experience in both academia and industry. He is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Integrated Circuits at Peking University. Before his academic tenure, Prof. Lu worked at Qualcomm Advanced Technology R&D, where he led projects on sensor design and system integration. He was instrumental in delivering the first under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor integrated into the Samsung Galaxy S10. His role involved sensor design, module system implementation, and algorithm development. He also contributed to the development of improved piezoelectric materials and device integration at both chip and phone levels.
Awards and Honors
Yipeng Lu has received several awards and honors throughout his career. He was awarded the prestigious Best Paper Award at the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for his pioneering work on PMUT arrays. He also received the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship for his contributions to advanced sensor technologies. Prof. Lu has been recognized by Peking University for excellence in teaching and research, receiving the Outstanding Faculty Award. His innovative work in developing under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensors has earned him accolades in the consumer electronics industry.
Research focus
Yipeng Lu’s research focuses on the development and application of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), with a particular emphasis on microfabricated sensors and actuators. His work includes piezoelectric MEMS, ultrasonic MEMS, and the design and microfabrication of sensors and actuators. Prof. Lu is dedicated to integrating these technologies into consumer electronics, medical, and health fields. He has led projects on system integration and the application of intelligent micro-nano systems. His research aims to enhance the performance and functionality of sensors in various practical applications, contributing to advancements in both technology and industry.
Publication Top Notes
📝 “Flexural Piezoelectric Resonators”
📚 “Modeling and experimental studies of mutual acoustic radiation effect on PMUT array”
🛠 “Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of High-Performance PMUT Arrays Based on Potassium Sodium Niobate”
🔍 “Characterization and Optimization of PZT-Based PMUTs With Wide Range Frequency Tuning”
⚙️ “Ultra-Wide Range Frequency Tuning of Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers via DC Bias Voltage”
🎛 “Broadband and High-Pressure Output PMUT Array Based on Lead-Free KNN Thin Film”