He holds multiple U.S. patents and has authored several influential publications.
GEORGETOWN, MA, August 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yang Li, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As with all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected based on their current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Li has established himself as a leading expert in automation algorithms and vision sensors for robotics. Since 2022, he has served as a Senior Data Scientist and Senior Machine Vision R&D Engineer at Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics. In this role, he has played a pivotal part in advancing computer and machine vision technologies. His work focuses on utilizing sensors to achieve autonomous behaviors and automation in robotics, contributing significantly to Walmart's innovations in this space.
Before joining Walmart, Dr. Li was a Staff Machine Vision Research Engineer at Alert Innovation from 2019 to 2022. There, he spearheaded efforts to tackle complex challenges in automation systems. Among his notable achievements was the development of a groundbreaking method for the automated calibration of 3D time-of-flight sensors. This method, which leveraged manufacturer-provided data, effectively eliminated the need for manual calibration with known targets in the field, representing a significant advancement in the industry.
Dr. Li's career is marked by leadership and innovation, as evidenced by his tenure as Principal Research Engineer at OSRAM Group from 2014 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to the development of advanced vision and sensing technologies, earning several accolades for his work.
Dr. Li's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University in 2005. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 2009, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics, Electrical, and Communications Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 2013, where he was awarded a Dissertation Distinction for his outstanding research contributions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Li has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing his field. He holds multiple U.S. patents and has authored several influential publications. His contributions span signal detection and estimation, where he has developed optimization algorithms to effectively utilize various types of sensors. His patented innovations include systems that leverage wireless radios, vision sensors, and infrared sensors for applications such as occupancy detection, cooperative positioning of Internet of Things (IoT) radio nodes, asset tracking, high-accuracy indoor positioning, and the creation of automated testing environments for wireless radios. Notably, Dr. Li co-authored "A Survey on Machine-Learning Techniques in Cognitive Radios" and "Learning-Aided Sub-band Selection Algorithms for Spectrum Sensing in Wide-Band Cognitive Radios," both of which have had a significant impact on the fields of machine learning and cognitive radios.
Dr. Li's professional affiliations include active membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), reflecting his ongoing engagement with the latest technological advancements.
In recognition of his innovative contributions, Dr. Li has received several awards, including the Team Effort Recognition in Corporate Technology in 2015 and the Group Achievement Award for Innovation in 2019 from OSRAM Group. His work continues to shape the future of robotics and autonomous systems.
Looking ahead, Dr. Li is eager to continue his work in technical roles where he can solve complex problems and foster innovation. He also aspires to take on more leadership responsibilities, where he can mentor and guide junior team members, creating a positive impact within his team and the broader industry.
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