CV
General Information
Name | Yunfei Liu |
Languages | Mandarin (Native), English (Fluency), Cantonese (Fluency) |
Programming Skills | Python (Advanced), C/C++ (Professional), Front-end (Professional), SQL (Professional), MATLAB (Intermediate) |
Affiliation | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan |
Contact | liuyf@umich.edu |
Education
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2029 (Expected)
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Supervisor Prof. Aline Eid
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2024
Bachelor of Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science, Computing
- The first honour degree (highest distinction)
Research Experiences
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2020-2023
Student Assistant
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Under the supervision of Prof. Henry Chun Bun Chan
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Research Outcome
- IEEE TALE 2022 (First Author)
- IEEE IoT Journal (Second Author)
- IEEE Communications Magazine (Second Author)
- IEEE COMPSAC 2023 (Second Author)
- (Submitted) IEEE JSAC (Second Author)
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Research Area
- Portable Device Positioning
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Signal Processing
- Data Analysis with Machine Learning
- Smart Classroom for Computer Science Education
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2023
Visiting Scholar
University of Waterloo, Canada
- MITACS Globalink 2023 Program Candidates
- Under the supervision of Prof. Pejoohan Tavassoti
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Research Outcome
- Currently working on with one conference paper
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Research Area
- Image Processing (CV)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Mapping
- LiDAR 3D Modeling
- Deep Learning for Automated PCI Grading
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2022-2023
Research Assistant
City Unversity of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Under the supervision of Prof. Oleg Kiriukhin
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Research Area
- Quantitative Finance
- Stochastic Modeling
- Kalman Filtering
- Stochastic Simulations
- Financial Time Series
- Experience with the "S&P Compustat Fundamentals" database
- Programming Language:Python
Teaching Experiences
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2021
Student Assistant
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- COMP1901 Seminars and Topics in Information Technology
Internships
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2021
Research Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Hong Kong Innovation Node), Hong Kong
- Worked on a smart city project focusing on automatic smart traffic light systems.
- Designed and implemented a machine learning-based smart traffic light system using Bluetooth/4G technology.
- Contributed to the MIT App Inventor for education, writing tutorials for beginners.
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2021
Research Assistant
BIT App Limited, Hong Kong
- Implemented a web host server for cloud computing with artificial intelligence models.
- Developed a real-time voice recognition webpage that supports detection of multiple languages.
- Participated in RFID networking and communication, aimed at improving near field positioning.
Honours and Awards
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2024
- 2023-2024 HKSAR Government Scholarship - Outstanding Performance (HK$80000)
- EDPS Innovative Scholarship (HK$20000)
- Syndicate Lab and Alliances Scholarship (HK$10000)
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2023
- 2022-2023 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Scholarship (HK$40000)
- 2023 Globalink Research Internship Award (CA$9000)
- HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund – Reaching Out Award (HK$10000)
- Dr Winnie S M Tang-PolyU Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarship (HK$10000)
- Commercial Radio 50th Anniversary Scholarship (HK$3000)
- 2022-2023 Dean's Honours List of Department of Computing
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2022
- 2021-2022 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Scholarship (HK$40000)
- Presidential Student Leadership Award of Department, HKPU (One student each department)
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2021
- STEM Internship Scheme - Innovation & Technology Fund (HK$11550)
- Undergraduate Summer Research Abroad Sponsorship, HKPU Global Engagement Office (HK$7500)
- Proof-of-Concept Fund, HKPU Institute of Entrepreneurship (HK$5000)
- Study Abroad Fund, HKPU Global Engagement Office (HK$5000)
- 2020-2021 Dean's Honours List of Department of Computing
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2019
- The First Prize - Chinese Physics Olympiad
Study Experiences
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2021
Summer School
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Summer School in Mathematics
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2022
Training Camp
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
- Artificial Intelligence Training Camp
Extracurricular Activities
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2022-2023
Student Representative
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Being selected as Library Liaison Group and Health and Dental Service
- For a one‑year term of office from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023
- Serve as a bridge between the wide student community and University Committees
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2020-2022
CEO & CTO
Programthinker (Time Management Application), Hong Kong
- Addressed the issue of university students' self-control and time allocation, identifying a potential market for solutions.
- Assembled a team to develop a time management application, establishing a virtual startup.
- Secured the 2021 Proof-of-Concept Fund from PolyU IfE.
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2021-2022
Founder
Hello World Network Service, Hong Kong
- Noticed that users in China were suffering from poor overseas Internet connection speed and quality.
- Identified a need for overseas Internet connections with faster speeds and lower latency among Chinese users.
- Created and maintained a decentralized global network acceleration service for the Chinese population.
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2021-2023
Member
Google Developers Community, Google Inc., United States of America
- Participated in the Google I/O Conferences in 2021 and 2023.
- Contributed to and exchanged ideas with developers from around the world.
- Enrolled in a program aimed at improving internet education in rural areas.
Certificates
Pilot Certificate - Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft | Canada (2023) |
Amateur Radio Licence (Callsign VR2WRR and BD8AYK) | Hong Kong (2022), China (2022) |
First Aid Certificate | Hong Kong (2021) |
Dinghy Certificate (Level 2) | Hong Kong (2021) |
Basic Windsurfing Award Certificate | Hong Kong (2021) |
Other Interests
- Hobbies: Hunting, Cooking, Fishing