Biqi Rebekah Zhao
University of California, Berkeley
rebekah_zhao@berkeley.edu
Bio
Linran Zhao earned a B.S. degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2017, an M.S. degree at the University of California, Irvine in 2019, and Ph.D degree at The University of Texas at Austin in 2024. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow. Between 2019 and 2020, he worked as an Analog Design Engineer at ASML, San Jose. During the summer of 2022, he was an Analog Design Intern at Kilby Lab in Texas Instruments. His research interests include high-energy-efficient ASICs, high precision data converters, as well as wireless systems.
Areas of Research
- Circuit Design
Towards Scalable Networks of Wireless Microimplants for Next-Generation Precision Medicine
Title: Integrated Circuit and System Technologies for Wireless Biomedical Devices.
Biomedical devices that communicate directly with the human body have improved healthcare outcomes and quality of life worldwide. They deepen our understanding of electrophysiological signals, enable stimulation based therapies for conditions not adequately managed by medication alone, and shift care from managing illness to promoting wellness. Despite substantial progress, persistent challenges remain: improving performance, expanding functionality, and scaling to a broader clinical scopeĀall requiring continuous innovation. My recent work advances integrated circuit designs and system level solutions for wireless neural interfaces, health monitoring devices, and ultrasound powered platforms. By developing and integrating these circuits and systems, I aim to enhance device performance, broaden capabilities, and unlock the potential of next generation biomedical technologies.