APEX, NC, May 18, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yu Du, PhD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An esteemed figure in the engineering industry, Dr. Du has accrued more than 10 years of professional experience in both the United States and China. The lead principal scientist for ABB, Inc., since 2017, he was formerly a principal scientist, senior scientist, and scientist for the same facility between 2011 and 2017. Prior to these engagements, Dr. Du served as a research engineer for North Carolina State University from 2007 to 2011 and as a research engineer for General Electric in Shanghai, China, from 2005 to 2007.
In preparation for his celebrated career, Dr. Du sought out formal education, obtaining a bachelor's degree in applied electronics from Zhejiang University in 2002. Continuing his education at the same university, he subsequently earned a master's degree in power electronics in 2005. Thereafter, Dr. Du relocated to the United States to complete his Doctor of Philosophy in electrical and electronics engineering at North Carolina State University in 2012.
Attributing his success to his motivation to delve into the field of engineering and his innate curiosity, Dr. Du is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He holds eight patents in his field, and he is currently waiting on the applications of 14 pending patents. He has published 40 conference and journal papers. Alongside his professional endeavors, Dr. Du works as a volunteer at local high schools, coaching teachers and allowing them to experience what PhD students were accomplishing in their labs. Dr. Du is married with one son. In his spare time, he enjoys playing table tennis and running.
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