Zhi Yang is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, with research expertise in neuro-artificial intelligence, neuro-devices, and brain-machine interfaces. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers.

Before joining the University of Minnesota, Professor Yang held positions in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ophthalmology at the National University of Singapore. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, under the mentorship of Professor Wentai Liu.

Currently, Professor Yang is focused on advancing his research toward developing innovative therapies. He is the CEO and co-founder of Fasikl (fasikl.com), a brain AI technology company dedicated to creating novel treatments for patients with movement disorders. Fasikl, a University of Minnesota spin-off based in Bloomington, Minnesota, sponsors his lab’s research, providing funding for student tuition, salaries, stipends, and all indirect research costs.

Disclaimer:
Professor Yang is currently on leave to work at Fasikl. He continues to mentor graduate and postdoctoral students supported by Fasikl through sponsored research agreements.