Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers: IEEE Seminar with Dr. Ren - Micro Electronics in the Digital World

Topic: Real World to Digital World

We live in an analog world, full of vibrant colors and beautiful sounds. However, the digital world is composed of discrete signals. How we bridge the gap and communicate between these two realms is both a challenging and crucial problem.

Bio:

Dr. Saiyu Ren, a dedicated female professor in the microelectronics and semiconductor field with over 15 years of experience, sees herself as both an educator and a role model for her students. She believes that an educator's role extends beyond imparting knowledge; it also involves fostering a growth mindset in students, encouraging them to learn, analyze, and solve problems, and not fear failure. Dr. Ren often emphasizes the philosophy that "failure is the mother of success," using it to inspire her students to explore new ideas and think independently.

Dr. Ren's teaching approach is centered on maintaining an open heart and mind, actively listening to and valuing each student's unique experiences and questions. She aims to create a classroom environment characterized by fun, trust, and encouragement, where every student can develop their own problem-solving skills, both academically and in life.

Since 2020, Dr. Ren has served as a professor in the Electrical Engineering department at Wright State University (WSU). She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in applied physics, as well as a master's and a PhD in electrical engineering. Before her current role, she joined WSU as an assistant professor in 2008. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Ren has been the principal investigator (PI) or co-principal investigator (Co-PI) for sponsored research projects with expenditures totaling over $3 million. A significant portion of these funds (over $1.7 million) has been allocated to supporting her graduate research students and enhancing department research facilities with cutting-edge equipment. Her research primarily focuses on developing innovative microelectronic circuits for applications in advanced GPS systems, analog-to-digital converters, and Electronic Warfare wideband receivers.