I'm Chris, an Electrical Engineer.
I currently attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering under the guidance of Dr. Rod Kim.
Bio
Work
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Fall 2025 – Present
UMass Amherst — SINE Lab · Amherst, MA
- Conducting research on cryogenic CMOS circuits and millimeter-wave communication systems under Dr. Rod Kim
- Designing and characterizing temperature-compensated modulators for extreme environment applications
NIST SURF Program Intern
May 2025 – Aug 2025
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Gaithersburg, MD
- Designed PCBs in Altium Designer for cryogenic chamber integration and extreme temperature testing
- Characterized S-parameters and RF performance using vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
- Operated probing stations in cryogenic and room-temperature environments
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jan 2024 – May 2025
Stevens Institute of Technology — SINE Lab · Hoboken, NJ
- ~15 hrs/week conducting in-person lab experiments and weekly research meetings
- Investigated device physics and economics of RFIC design, fabrication, and implementation strategies
- Supported Provost's Office of Undergraduate Research initiatives
Teaching Assistant — Electronic Circuits
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
Stevens Institute of Technology · Hoboken, NJ
- Hosted optional recitations for a class of 44 students, averaging 20–30 attendees
- Crafted practice problems, graded assignments, and proctored exams
Hobby
My favorite pastimes
Bowling
Chess
Video Games
Music
Trumpet Player
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