Microwave Research Lab
Research Field
Chung-Tse Michael Wu received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan, in 2006, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA, in 2009 and 2014, respectively.,From 2014 to 2017, he was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wayne State University (WSU), Detroit, MI, USA. In 2017, he joined Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA, as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to tenured Associate Professor in 2022. Since 2024, he has been an Associate Professor with NTU. His research interests include applied electromagnetics, antennas, passive/active microwave and millimeter-wave components, RF systems, and metamaterials.,Dr. Wu is a member of the Technical Committee for IEEE MTT-28 and MTT-4. He was a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, the WSU College of Engineering Faculty Research Excellence Award in 2016, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) in 2019, and the DARPA Director’s Fellowship Award in 2021. In 2022, he was also awarded the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence at Rutgers University. In 2024, he received the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award. He served as the Chair for IEEE MTT-28 from 2022 to 2023. He was the General Chair of the 2025 IEEE International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC) and is an IEEE MTT-S Distinguished Microwave Lecturer (DML) from 2025 to 2027. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters, IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology, and IEEE Access.
The lab focuses on advanced applied electromagnetics and RF systems for next-generation sensing and communications.
Research spans from fundamental electromagnetic theory to system-level microwave and millimeter-wave implementations.
- Applied electromagnetics and antenna engineering
- Microwave and millimeter-wave passive and active components
- RF and mmWave systems for sensing and communications
- Metamaterials and space–time–modulated electromagnetic structures
- NSF CAREER Award
- DARPA Young Faculty Award and DARPA Director’s Fellowship
- IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award (2024)
- Rutgers Board of Trustees Research Fellowship
- WSU College of Engineering Faculty Research Excellence Award
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 2006
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009 and 2014
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist in RF/microwave circuit design and EM simulation (HFSS, CST, ADS, etc.)
- Support fabrication preparation (PCB layout, component selection)
- Perform laboratory measurements (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope)
- Process and analyze experimental data using MATLAB/Python
- Document results and prepare technical summaries or presentations
- Participate in weekly research meetings
Advanced interns may also:
- Contribute to conference papers or journal publications
- Develop small experimental prototypes
- Assist with system integration and testing
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Background in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, or RF circuits
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Python
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn laboratory techniques
Skill sets or Qualities
Preferred:
- Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, etc.)
- Experience with PCB design
- Knowledge of antennas, RFIC, mmWave, or radar systems
- Previous research experience
Job Description
Position Overview
The Microwave Research Laboratory is seeking highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students for a Summer Research Internship. The intern will work closely with faculty, PhD students, and research staff on cutting-edge research in microwave, millimeter-wave (mmWave), and RF systems.
This internship provides hands-on experience in experimental electromagnetics, antenna systems, RF circuit design, and advanced measurement techniques, with applications in radar sensing, wireless communications, space systems, and integrated RF hardware.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Background in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, or RF circuits
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Python
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn laboratory techniques
Skill sets or Qualities
- Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, etc.)
- Experience with PCB design
- Knowledge of antennas, RFIC, mmWave, or radar systems
- Previous research experience