Zhi Yang serves as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His research areas include implantable electronics, neuro-artificial intelligence, and electroceuticals. Previously, Professor Yang worked on developing neural recording and stimulation microchips and delved into the coordination of artificial intelligence with these chips. To date, he has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. His achievements include receiving the Innovator Under 35 in Biotechnology and Medicine award, the Singapore Young Faculty Award, and the NSF CAREER Award. Before his tenure at the University of Minnesota, he held positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Ophthalmology at the National University of Singapore.

Currently, Professor Yang is focused on advancing his research towards practical applications in medical devices and therapies. Collaborating with medical professionals and industry stakeholders, he’s been instrumental in the growth of Fasikl (fasikl.com), a medical device company affiliated with the University of Minnesota based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The company aims to create solutions for individuals with movement disorders, and its technology has been recognized with two FDA Breakthrough designations.