CV.

General information

Full nameZhenhao Li
Emailzhenhao AT iastate.edu
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese

Education

  • Jan 2023 - now

    PhD Candidate

    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
    Iowa State University

    • Research on analog and mixed-signal IC design.
  • 2018 - 2022

    B.Eng. in Microelectronics Science and Engineering (Honor Class)

    School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology - Shenzhen, China

    • GPA: Cumulative 3.86 / 4.00 - Major 3.84 / 4.00 - Ranking 2 / 60.
    • Relevant coursework: Analog Integrated Circuit Design, Advanced Digital CMOS IC Design, Introduction to VLSI Technology, Introduction to Power Electronics, Fundamentals of Power IC Design, Signals and Systems, and more.
  • 2021

    B.Eng. (Hons)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

    • Exchange student, Department of Electrical Engineering.
    • Relevant coursework: Computer System Principles, Systems and Control.

Experience

  • May 2026 - Aug 2026

    Analog/Power IC Design Summer Intern

    Skyworks Solutions, Inc. - Austin, Texas, USA

    • Evaluated circuit architectures and EMI mitigation techniques for isolated power converters.
    • Designed and simulated key circuit blocks and analyzed EMI-related tradeoffs.
  • Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

    Teaching Assistant

    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa, USA

    • EE230 Electronic Circuits and Systems: helped students build essential blocks for diverse electronic applications. Tools: LTspice, MATLAB.
  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

    Research Assistant

    School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology - Shenzhen, China

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

    Teaching Assistant

    School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology - Shenzhen, China

    • SME306 Advanced Digital CMOS IC Design: helped students learn Cadence Virtuoso to complete their 8x8 multiplier design task.

Academic interests

  • Analog / Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits
  • Power Management Integrated Circuits