周錫增特聘教授的簡傳 - Biography of Hsi-Tseng Chou

周錫增 Hsi-Tseng Chou

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Professor Hsi-Tseng Chou (周錫增) is a distinguished professor in electrical engineering and antenna technologies, with a career spanning over three decades. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University (NTU) in 1988. He then pursued his graduate studies at The Ohio State University (OSU), earning his Master of Science degree in 1993 and his Ph.D. in 1996. Following his military service, Professor Chou was a graduate research associate at OSU's ElectroScience Laboratory (ESL) from 1991 to 1996, and continued as a post-doctoral researcher there from 1996 to 1998. In 1998, he returned to Taiwan and joined Yuan-Ze University (YZU), where he remained until 2015. In 2015, he moved to his alma mater, National Taiwan University, joining the Department of Electrical Engineering as a distinguished professor, a position he currently holds. Throughout his academic career, Professor Chou has taken on significant leadership roles. These include serving as the Dean of the Research and Development (R&D) office at Yuan-Ze University. At National Taiwan University, he has directed both the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering and the IoT Center.

Professor Hsi-Tseng Chou's research is deeply rooted in the advancement of high-gain and intelligent antenna technologies. This includes cutting-edge concepts like Antenna-in-Package (AiP) and Antenna-in-Module (AiM), which are crucial for compact and integrated RF systems. To achieve these innovations, his work spans a comprehensive range of RF disciplines:

  A key hallmark of Professor Chou's team is their global leadership in developing asymptotic high-frequency techniques in real and complex spaces. Their significant contributions include numerous Uniform Geometrical Theory of Diffraction (UTD) solutions, which utilize ray and beam techniques to effectively interpret the complex radiation mechanisms of electrically large antennas. These UTD-based techniques have been successfully integrated into antenna design codes, proving highly efficient for creating various high-gain antennas, such as reflector, reflectarray, and phased antennas.

  With over three decades of dedicated technology development, Professor Chou's team has established a remarkable capability: they can now develop end-to-end RF subsystems operating at millimeter-wave frequencies. This advanced capability involves the seamless integration of RF integrated circuits (RFICs) and sophisticated base-band digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, demonstrating a holistic approach to next-generation wireless communication systems.

Professor Hsi-Tseng Chou's commitment extends beyond academic research into a robust engagement with the antenna industry, fostering innovation and economic growth in Taiwan. He is a highly sought-after expert, having served as a consultant to sixteen antenna-related companies in Taiwan. His dedication has been pivotal in cultivating and expanding Taiwan's burgeoning antenna industries. This includes vital sectors such as satellite DTV reception antennas, point-to-point microwave link antennas, and outdoor mobile base station antennas. Under his guidance, many collaborating companies have grown to become primary worldwide suppliers in these fields. A significant achievement of his industrial engagement is the establishment of the "High-Gain and Smart Antenna Industrial Technologies Consortium" in Taiwan. This consortium has successfully formed an industrial cluster focused on high-gain antennas, particularly for applications in mobile communication and satellite technologies, further solidifying Taiwan's position in the global market. Over his remarkable 30-year academic career, Professor Chou has fostered extensive collaborations, working with more than 60 antenna-related companies and research organizations, including some of the most active in the world. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to talent development, he has spun off two companies directly from his research teams, where he also serves on their boards of directors. Furthermore, he has actively supported three other Ph.D. students in establishing their own companies. Beyond his direct industrial impact, Professor Chou is a prominent figure in professional societies. He has contributed significantly to the IEEE, serving as a member of the IEEE Fellow Committee and the IEEE Teaching Award Committee. He has also held leadership positions as the Chairs of the IEEE AP-S Taipei Chapter and the IEEE EMC-S Taipei Chapter. Reflecting his ongoing influence in the field, he had previously served as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, and is currently appointed as a Track Editor of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. Additionally, he has served as a member of the Taiwan Microwave Association's board of directors. Prof. Chou holds the Fellow Positions to IEEE, IET, AAIA and AIIA. He is an elected member of URSI International Radio Science for his contributions to developing high-gain antennas. He currently serves as the executive secretary of URSI Taiwan member committee and is the delegate to URSI Commission B. 

    Professor Hsi-Tseng Chou's scholarly contributions are both extensive and profoundly impactful, solidifying his standing as a leading figure in electrical engineering and antenna technology globally. His prolific output includes over 212 international journal articles, 425 international conference papers, two EM book chapters, and one book. Demonstrating a strong commitment to practical innovation, he has also filed more than 132 antenna patents. Professor Chou's excellence in both education and technical research has been consistently recognized by numerous domestic and international technical societies:

Beyond these specific accolades, Professor Chou's influence is underscored by significant international rankings:

Furthermore, the IEEE Xplore publication database shows that he is the top 1 author in the world from 2016-2022 for the number of electromagnetic (EM) and antenna-related papers published as the first author in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, which is recognized as the premier journal in the EM area.

Professor Hsi-Tseng Chou has garnered an impressive array of honors and awards, reflecting his profound impact across academia, industry, and national development. These accolades span recognition from government organizations, non-profit entities, and for his patented innovations.

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