Xingwei Wang

Highlights of Qualifications
9 patent disclosures Experience in DNA detection
blood pressure sensing, nanoprobe design
Successful optical turbine engine sensor field test experience
Cooperation with multiple academic departments and private companies

Education
2006 Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech Dissertation: "Label-free DNA Sequence Detection Using Oligonucleotide Functionalized Fiber Probe with a Miniature Protrusion." Advisor: Dr. Anbo Wang GPA: 4.00/4.00

2004 M.S. Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech. Thesis: "Optical fiber tip pressure sensor." GPA: 4.00/4.00

2000 B.S. Major: Electrical Engineering, Minor: Computer Software Zhongshan University (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, P.R.China. Thesis: "Simulation of radio wave loss in propagation." GPA: 3.85/4.00

Certificate
2006 Future Professoriate Graduate School, Virginia Tech

Field Test Experiences
June 2004 Verify an all fused silica miniature optical fiber tip pressure sensor performance near the fan of a turbine engine, Virginia Tech airport.

2003 - 2004 Design, fabricate, and test our patented miniature pressure sensors for Prime Photonics Inc.

Research Emphasis
A fiber probe with a nanometric protrusion for label free DNA detection
Optical sensors (pressure, temperature, acoustic, and strain) for harsh environments, such as high pressure and high temperature.

Other Research Interests
Biosensing and biomedical devices
Nanoprobe design and fabrication
Nanoscale science DNA detection
Self-assembled nanostructures
Optical systems
Optical fiber sensors for harsh environments
MEMS technology applied in optical field
Special fiber waveguides
Adaptive optical sensors