Dr. Yunjie Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yunjie Yang is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, with expertise in Engineering Electronics. He holds a PhD in Engineering Electronics from the University of Edinburgh, alongside an MSc in Control Science & Engineering from Tsinghua University and a BEng in Measurement & Control Engineering from Anhui University. His research focuses on AI-powered sensing imaging, soft sensors and electronics in robotics. Yang integrates sensors, materials, artificial intelligence, tomography, and robotics in an interdisciplinary approach known as SMART to advance autonomous physical intelligence. He has significantly contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed journal and international conference publications, including works published in prestigious journals like Nature and IEEE. His research has garnered attention from multiple media outlets, including BBC. Yang was awarded the European Research Council Starting Grant and serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, among other editorial responsibilities. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has received various accolades for his contributions to the field of Instrumentation and Measurement.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

As a Senior Lecturer, involved in teaching and supervising students, and conducting impactful research in Electronics and AI.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Worked on Chemical Species Tomography projects before securing lectureship.

Awards

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IEEE J. Barry Oakes Advancement Award

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IEEE I&M Society Graduate Fellowship Award

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing