Eng.D. student at USTC (University of Science and Technology of China), working at the intersection of systems software and AI.
- ๐ซ yifei.star.wang@gmail.com
- ๐ซ yifei.star.wang@mail.ustc.edu.cn
- ๐ yifeistarwang-coder.github.io
| Time | Phase | Experience & Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 22.09 - 23.01 | Undergrad Start | Enrolled in Electronic Science and Technology (EE). Adapted to college life during the pandemic. |
| 23.03 - 23.08 | Hardware Foundation | Joined B306 Lab; learned microcontrollers (MCU); participated in university/provincial electronic design competitions (Control track). |
| 23.09 - 24.01 | Pivot to FPGA | Faced setbacks in finding research projects; pivoted to deep-diving into FPGA programming. |
| 24.01 - 24.12 | Competition Sprint | Participated in multiple competitions; improved CET-6 score; accumulated hands-on engineering experience. |
| 25.01 - 25.09 | Postgraduate Admission | Prepared for IELTS (later canceled) & navigated a period of uncertainty; postgraduate admission interviews (TJU -> USTC -> THU -> PKU). Final choice: USTC. |
| 25.10 - 26.07 | Research Exploration | First research experience. Encountered setbacks and confusion, but gained valuable lessons and resilience. |
| 26.09 - Present | Ph.D. Voyage | First-year Ph.D. student; Finding a research direction |