Dr Ming Yu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

	Miniaturization and integration of microwave passive networks
	Computer aided design and tuning of passive microwave devices
	Synthesis and optimization of RF/Microwave filters and multiplexers
	Multimode waveguide, dielectric, coaxial and planar realization
	Multipaction, corona and passive intermodulation mitigation – high power microwave applications
	RF MEMS and Nano Technology applications for microwave devices
	All practical aspects of devices design (thermal and power)
	Electromagnetic modeling of passive microwave devices
	Satellite and ground based wireless communication systems

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

	Vice Chair, IEEE Technical Coordinating Committee (Filters and Passive Components) MTT-8 (Member since 2003)
	Chair, Technical Program Committee, Sub-Committee TCP-11(10), IEEE International Microwave Symposium (Member since 2004, Co-chair 2005, Chair 2006, 2007, 2008)
	Organizer, IEEE MTTs Workshops: 2005, 2007, 2008
	Organizer, International Workshop on Microwave Filters, 16-18 October 2006 CNES, Toulouse, France, 2009 ESTEC
	Session Chairs, of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, 2004-2009
	Session Chairs, of European Microwave Conference, 2008
	On the Editorial Board of IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, MWCL, and IEE Journals
	Technical committee member, 3rd Canadian Workshop on MEMS, Aug 2003
	Session Chair, Communications Payload and Equipment 09, 20th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, May 2002
	Technical committee member, Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
	Technical committee member, International Conference on Antennas, Radar, and Wave Propagation

PUBLICATIONS:

2008-2009

1. Ming Yu and V. Miraftab, “Shrinking Microwave Filters”, IEEE Microwave Magazine, Vol. 9, No.5, Oct. 2008. pp40-54.
2. Ming Yu, A. Panariello, M. Ismail and J. Zheng, “3-D Electromagnetic Simulators for Passive Devices”, IEEE Microwave Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 6, Dec. 2008. pp51-61
3. V. Miraftab and Ming Yu,"Generalized Lossy Microwave Filter Coupling Matrix Synthesis and Design", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Volume 56, Issue 12, Dec. 2008. pp3016-3027.
4. P. D. Laforge, R. R. Mansour and Ming Yu, "Diplexer Design Implementing Highly Miniaturized Multilayer Superconducting Hybrids and Filters", IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, Vol.19, No.2, April 2009. pp47-54.
5. H. Kabir, Y. Wang Ming Yu and Q. J. Zhang, “Efficient Neural Network Modeling Techniques For Applications in Microwave Filter Design”, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Volume 56, April, 2008, pp867-879.
6. L. Zhu; V. Devabhaktuni; C. Wang; Ming Yu;"Adjustable Bandwidth Filter Design Based on Interdigital Capacitors", IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, Volume 18, Issue 1, Jan. 2008 Page(s):16 - 18
7.V. Miraftab and Ming Yu,"Generalized Lossy Microwave Filter Coupling Matrix Synthesis and Design", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Altlanta, GA, June 2008 (Session TH1A).
8. P. D. Laforge, R. R. Mansour and Ming Yu, "Manifold-Coupled Switched Filter Bank Implementing Filters with Embedded Switches", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Altlanta, GA, June 2008 (Session TH4D).
9. Ming Yu, "Miniaturization using adaptive Pre-distortion and Lossy Circuit Techniques", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Monday Workshop WMG, Altlanta, GA, June 2008.
10. H. Kabir, Y. Wang Ming Yu and Q. J. Zhang, “Neural Network Inverse Modeling Methods for Fast and Accurate Solution of Electromagnetic Devices”, ACES conference, March 8- 12, 2009 Monterey, California
11. M. Yu (Invited), “Electromagnetic Simulator for the Design of Large Microwave Circuits”, Workshop WFA, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Boston MA, June 12, 2009

2007

    1. Ming Yu, “Power Handling Capabilities for RF Filters”, IEEE Microwave Magazine, Oct. 2007, pp88-97. (Errata and List of References, )
    2. R. Cameron and Ming Yu, “Design of Manifold Coupled Multiplexers”, IEEE Microwave Magazine, Oct. 2007. pp46-59.
    3. J. Zheng and Ming Yu, “Rigorous Mode Matching Method of Circuit to Off-center-Rectangular Side Coupled Waveguide Junctions for Filter Applications”, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Volume 55, Issue 11,   Nov. 2007. pp2365-2373.
    4. M. Yu, “Introduction to High Power Issues of Microwave Filter Design and Realization”, Workshop WMH, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 4, 2007
    5. S. Cogollos, R.J. Cameron, R.R. Mansour, Ming Yu, V.E. Boria, “Synthesis and Design Procedure for High Performance Waveguide Filters Based on Nonresonating Nodes”, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007.
    6. J. Zheng and Ming Yu, “Rigorous Mode Matching Method for Circular to Off-Centre-Rectangular Side-Coupled Waveguide Junctions”, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007
    7. V. Miraftab R.R. Mansour, and M. Yu, “Moment Method Using Fuzzy Basis Functions”, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007
    8. M. Yu (Invited), “Practical Aspects of Microwave Filter Design and Realization”, Workshop MOWP-IV: Advances in Microwave Filter Technologies, Proceeding of International Symposium on Signals,Systems, and Electronics, July 30 - August 2, 2007, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    9. V. Miraftaband Ming Yu, “Innovative Combline RF/Microwave Filter EM Synthesis and Design Using Neural Networks”, Proceeding of International Symposium on Signals,Systems, and Electronics, July 30 - August 2, 2007, Montréal, Québec, Canada

2006

1. Ming Yu, "Design of Multiplexers with Many Channels", Workshop: Practical RF and Microwave Multiplexer Design, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, San Francisco, June 2006.
2. Ming Yu and M. Ismail, "Space-Mapping for Microwave Switches and Multiplexers", Workshop: Microwave Component Design Using Space Mapping Technology, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, San Francisco, June 2006.
3. Y. Wang, Ming Yu, H. Kabir and Q. Zhang, "Effective design of cross-coupled filter using neural networks and coupling matrix", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, San Francisco, June 2006.
4. P. D. Laforge, R. R. Mansour and Ming Yu, "Highly Miniaturized Multilayer Superconducting Filter", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, San Francisco, June 2006
5. Ming Yu, "Robotic Computer-Aided Tuning", Microwave Journal, March 2006, pp136-138. (Filter tuning Movie (10MB!)),
6. Antonio Panariello, Ming Yu and Torbjörn Olsson, "Modeling and Validation of Microwave Filter Breakdown in Air", International Workshop on Microwave Filters, October 16-18, 2006 CNES, Toulouse, France

2005
1. Ming Yu (invited), "Introduction to Practical Aspects of Microwave Filter Design and Realization", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Workshop WMB: "Filter II: Practical Aspects of Microwave Filter Design and Realization", Long Beach, June 2005
2. Richard J. Cameron, Ming Yu and Ying Wang, "Direct-Coupled Microwave Filters with Single and Dual Stopband", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Volume 53, Issue 11, Nov. 2005, Page(s):3288 - 3297.
3. Ming Yu, Richard Cameron, David Smith, Van Dokas and Ying Wang," Symmetrical Realization for Predistorted Microwave Filters", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Long Beach, June 2005.
4. Ming Yu and Mostafa Ismail (invited), "Automated Tuning And Optimization Of Microwave Filters And Multiplexers", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Workshop WFE: "Advances in Automated Modeling and Microwave Design", Long Beach, June 2005
5. Richard J. Cameron, Ying Wang and Ming Yu, "Direct-Coupled Realizations for Microwave Bandstop Filters", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Long Beach, June 2005.
6. Daneshmand, M.; Mansour, R.R.; Mousavi, P.; Choi, S.; Yassini, B.; Zybura, A.; Yu, M., "Integrated Interconnect Networks for RF Switch Matrix Applications", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 53, No. 1, Jan. 2005, Page(s): 12- 21

2004

7. Ming Yu and Van Dokas "High Performance Helical Resonator Filter", Proceedings of European Microwave Conference 2004 (EuMC 2004), Oct 11-15 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (download the full presentation)
8. Ming Yu (Invited), "Recent Advances in High Performance Filter and Simulation Technologies", INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MICROWAVE FILTERS co-organised by CNES and ESA Toulouse September 13th -15th, 2004.
9. Ming Yu (Invited), "EM Based "Smart" Design Techniques for Filters and Multiplexers", Workshop: Comparison of Modern Filter Design Techniques, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas, June 6-11, 2004.
10. Ming Yu, D. Smith and M. Ismail, "Half-wave Dielectric Rod Resonator Filter", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas, June 6-11, 2004.
11. Mostafa A. Ismail, Klaus G. Engel and Ming Yu, "Multiple Space Mapping For RF T-Switch Design", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas, June 6-11, 2004.
12. Bahram Yassini, Savio Choi, Andre Zybura, Ming Yu, Robert. E. Mihailovich and Jeffrey. F. DeNatale, "A Novel MEMS LTCC Switch Matrix", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas, June 6-11, 2004.
13. M. Daneshmand, R. Mansour, P. Mousavi, Bahram Yassini, Savio Choi, Andre Zybura and Ming Yu, "A Novel Integrated Interconnect Network for RF Switch Matrix Applications", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, Texas, June 6-11, 2004.
14. M. A. Ismail, D. Smith, A. Panariello, Y. Wang and M. Yu, "EM Based Design Of Large-Scale Dielectric Resonator Filters And Multiplexers By Space Mapping", IEEE Transactions On Microwave Theory And Techniques Special Issue on Electromagnetics-Based Optimization of Microwave Components and Circuits, Vol.52, No.1, Jan. 2004, pp386-392.

2003
15. Ming Yu, Wai-Cheung Tang, Alastair Malarky, Van Dokas, Richard Cameron and Ying Wang, "Novel Adaptive Predistortion Technique for Cross Coupled Filters and Its Application to Satellite Communication Systems", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 51, No. 12, Dec. 2003, pp2505-2514.
16. Ming Yu, Van Dokas, Wai-Cheung Tang and Richard Cameron, "Novel Adaptive Predistortion Technique for Cross Coupled Filters", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8-13, 2003
17. Ming Yu, (Invited) "High Power RF Filters: Design, Analysis, and Test", Workshop: Components and Techniques for High Power RF Applications, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8-13, 2003

18. Ming Yu and W. Tang (Invited) "A Fully Automated filter Tuning Robots for Wireless Basestation Diplexers", Workshop: Computer Aided Filter Tuning, IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8-13, 2003, (Filter tuning Movie (10MB!))
19. M. A. Ismail, D. Smith, A. Panariello, Y. Wang and M. Yu, "EM Based Design Of Large-Scale Dielectric Resonator Multiplexers By Space Mapping", Proceedings of IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 8-13, 2003
20. W. Tang, A. Marlarky, Ming Yu, and V. Dokas, " The Use Of Miniature Low Quality Factor Resonator And Pre-distortion Technique To Emulate High Quality Factor Filter For Input Multiplexer Applications", 21st AIAA International Communication Satellite System Conference & Exhibit, 15-19 April 2003, Yokohama, Japan.

2002 & Before
21. Bahram Yassini, Andre Zybura, Savio Choi, Ming Yu, "DC-to-20 GHz Metal-to-Metal Contact Flip Chip Assembly Shunt MEMS Switch", Proceedings of European Microwave Conference 2002 (EuMC 2002), September 23 - 27 in Milan, Italy
22. Ming Yu, David J. Smith, Apu Sivadas and William Fitzpatrick, "A Dual Mode Filter with Trifurcated Iris and Reduced Footprint", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech 2002, Seattle, WA, June 2002. pp 1457-1460
23. S. Lundquist, Ming Yu, David J. Smith, and William Fitzpatrick, "Application of High Power Output Multiplexers for Communication Satellites", The proceedings of 20th AIAA International Communication Satellite System Conference & Exhibit, 12-15 May 2002 (Session CPE-7, paper 2002-1992).
24. S. N. Qiu, C. X. Qiu, I. Shih, M. Yu, G. Brassard and G. Séguin , "Development of a microwave microelectromechanical systems switch", Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films -- May 2002 -- Volume 20, Issue 3, pp. 966-970
25. K. Wu, M. Yu, A. Sivadas, "A Noval Modal Analysis of a Circular-to-Rectangular Waveguide T-junction and Its Application to Design of Circular Waveguide Dual Mode Filters", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 50, No.2, Feb 2002, pp456-473
26. M. E. Sabbagh, K. Zaki, and Ming Yu,"Full-Wave Analysis of Coupling between Combline Resonators and its Application to Combline Filters with Canonical Configurations" IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 49, No.12, December, 2001, pp2384-2393.
27. S. N. Qiu, C. X. Qiu, I. Shih, M. Yu, G. Brassard and G. Séguin , "Electromagnetically Actuated RF MEMS Switches", CANADA-US Workshop SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES September 17-18, 2001, Hotel Gouverneur, Ile Charron, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
28. P.D. Grant, Yu Ying, E. Asliturk, M.W. Denhoff, S. Choi and M. Yu "Deformation Measurements of RF MEMS Switches by Optical Interference", Canadian Workshop on MEMS/Micromachining: Applying MEMS Research in Canada, August 17, 2001, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Canada
29. P.D. Grant, E. Asliturk, Yu Ying, M.W. Denhoff, S. Choi and M. Yu, "Theoretical Investigation of Stress And Stress Gradients On RF MEMS Switches", Canadian Workshop on MEMS/Micromachining: Applying MEMS Research in Canada, August 17, 2001, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Canada
30. S. N. Qiu, C. X. Qiu, I. Shih, M. Yu, G. Brassard and G. Séguin, "Development of a Microwave MEMS Switch", Tenth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 13-17 August 2001
31. Ming Yu, (Invited) "Simulation/Design Techniques for Microwave Filters - An Engineering Perspective", Workshop WSA: State-of-the-Art Filter Design using EM and Circuit Simulation Techniques", International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, May 2001, Phoenix AZ.
32. M. E. Sabbagh, K. Zaki, and Ming Yu," Non Adjacent Resonator Effect on coupling and Resonate Frequency in Combline Filters", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, May 2001, Phoenix AZ
33. S. Lundquist, M. Mississian, M. Yu, D. Smith, "Application Of High Power Output Multiplexers For Communications Satellites", The proceedings of 19th AIAA International Communication Satellite System Conference & Exhibit, 12-15 May 2001
34. Ming Yu and Apu Sivadas, (Invited) "A Simplified Analysis For High Power Microwave Bandpass Filter Structures", Workshop on Multipactor, RF and DC Corona and Passive Intermodulation in Space RF Hardware, 4-5 Sept 2000, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp115-119.
35. Ming Yu, (Invited) "Advances in Filter Synthesis and Hardware Design for Wireless Applications", Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), July 5-14, 2000, Boston MA.
36. Apu Sivadas, Ming Yu and Richard Cameron, "A Simplified Analysis For High Power Microwave Bandpass Filter Structures", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, June 2000, Boston MA.
37. M. Yu, R. Vahldieck and K. Wu, "On the Nature and Application of Space-Spectral Domain Approach (SSDA)", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, USA, June, 1994, pp591-594
38. M. Yu, R. Vahldieck and K. Wu, "Theoretical and Experimental Characterization of Coplanar Waveguide Discontinuities", IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Tech., MTT-41, No.9, Sept., 1993, pp1638-1640
39. K. Wu, M. Yu and R. Vahldieck, "Rigorous analysis of 3-D planar circuits discontinuities using the space-spectral domain approach (SSDA)", IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Tech., MTT-40, No.7, July 1992, pp 1475-1483
40. M. Yu, K. Wu and R. Vahldieck, "A Deterministic Quasi-static Approach to Microstrip Discontinuity Problem in the Space-Spectral Domain", IEEE Microwave and Guided Wave Lett., Vol.2, No.3, Mar, 1992, pp 114-116
41. M. Yu, R. Vahldieck and J. Huang, "Comparing Coax Launcher and Wafer Probe Excitation for 10mil Conductor Backed CPW with Via Holes and Airbridges", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA, June, 1993, pp705-708
42. R. Vahldieck, M. Yu, K. Wu and H. Jin, "Application of Network Theory in the Design of Microwave Circuits: Potential and Applications ", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Circuits and System, San Diego, USA, May, 1992, Vol.2, pp787-790
43. M. Yu, K. Wu and R. Vahldieck, "Analysis of Planar Circuit Discontinuities using the Quasi-Static Space-Spectral Domain Approach", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Microwave Theory and Tech, Albuquerque, USA, June, 1992, pp845-848
44. K. Wu, M. Yu and R. Vahldieck, "Hybrid-Mode Simulator of 3-D Planar Circuit Discontinuities for X~ICs and M(M)ICs", Proceedings of 1992 Canadian Conference of Electrical Engineering, (pp)TM 10. 14. 1 -TM 1 0. 14.4
45. M. Yu, K. Wu and R. Vahldieck, "Analysis of CPW discontinuities and air bridges using the quasi-static space-spectral domain approach", Proceedings of 1992 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conf. (AMPC'92), Adelaide, Australia, pp547-549
46. M. Yu, C. Shi, D. Lin and D. Lu, "Time-Spectral Domain Green's Dyad in a Lossless Half-Space", Proceedings of International Symposium of IEEE Antenna and Propagation, June 1989, San Jose, U.S.A., pp646-650
48. M. Yu, D. Lin and D. Lu "Time Domain Electromagnetic Imaging", Proceedings of IEEE APSI/USRI 1988, U.S.A.
49. M. Yu, D. Lin and D. Lu, "Analysis of Time-Domain Scattering in Two-Medium Half Space Utilizing Time-Spectral Domain Green's Dyad", Proceedings of The Second International Antenna & Electromagnetic Theory Conference, August 1989, Shanghai, China

PATENT Publications (14)

US Patent 6,897,746, May 24, 2005
European Patent Publication info: EP1376748
Canadian Patent Application CA 2432876

US Patent 6,882,251, April19, 2005
European Patent Publication info: EP1434299

US Patent 6,459,346, Oct 1st, 2002
Canadian Patent 2,356,139, March 29, 2005
European Patent Publication info: EP1187248

US Patent 6,535,087, March 18th, 2003
Japanese Patent 3541227, April 9th, 2004
European Patent Publication info: EP1187247

US Patent 7,075,392, July 11, 2006
European Patent publication No. EP1523059

US Patent 7,397,325, July 8, 2008

Courses: ECE770 (Fall 2002, with Dr. C. Kudsia) ECE770 (Fall 2007, with Dr. R. Mansour & C. Kudsia)	Graduate Students (where they are) - Jimmy Chang (COM DEV) - Paul Laforge (Regina) - Yifan Wang (Nvidia) - Aviviere Telang - Nino Zahirovic - H. Kabir (Carleton) Research Fellow - Dr. Santiago Cogollos Borras (Valencia) NSERC/COM DEV Post-Doc Fellow - Dr. Vahid Miraftab - Dr. B. Keats
Office University: EIT 3158 COM DEV: 155 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 7H6 Phone: (519) 622-2300 Ext. 2503	Acknowledgement NSERC Discovery Grant 2004 - 2008 NSERC Discovery Grant 2009 - 2013

HONORS AND AWARDS

- COM DEV ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (1995): Computer Aided Tuning for Filters and Multiplexers
- G.R.E.A.T. Award, B.C. Science Council (1992-1993)
- COM DEV ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (2006)
- IEEE Fellow (elected Nov 12, 2008) with the following citation:
for contributions to the design and tuning of microwave filters and multiplexers

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