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Yang Li

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Director at Samsung Research America (SRA)
📍 Plano, Texas, United States

Yang Li is a Director at Samsung Research America, spearheading advanced algorithm and system design for 5G massive MIMO products. His expertise, backed by a Masters from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, spans signal processing and machine learning. He previously contributed to key wireless features for the iPhone and Apple Watch while at Apple.

He is a prolific inventor with over 60 patents and more than 30 top-tier technical publications. His co-authored paper on Full Dimension MIMO was one of the most frequently downloaded from IEEE Xplore in its month of publication.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
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5G & 6G Innovation
He leads a team at Samsung developing cutting-edge systems for current 5G products and future 6G research, frequently posting about hiring talent for these roles.
AI in Wireless
His team applies AI and machine learning to resolve complex wireless communication challenges, such as the "AI-powered Samsung mobility enhancer" for 5G systems.
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Career

Work history

6-2019
Director
Samsung Research America (SRA)
9-2016 - 6-2019
iOS Modem Firmware Engineer (Wireless Technologies)
Apple
Samsung Electronics
4 yrs 2 mos
1-2012 - 6-2012
Research Intern
Samsung Electronics
8-2008 - 1-2012
Research/Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas
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Education
2008 - 2012
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The University of Texas at Dallas
2005 - 2008
Master
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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