Yue Wu | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Yue Wu, Hangzhou Dian, China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yue Wu is a promising young academician whose work bridges the gap between automation, machine learning, and electronic design automation. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, he exemplifies research excellence through his interdisciplinary expertise. He earned his Ph.D. from Zhejiang University in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a B.S. from Wuhan University of Technology in Automation. His scholarly interests focus on logic synthesis, physical design, and intelligent prediction algorithms using graph neural networks. Despite his early career stage, Dr. Wu has demonstrated impactful contributions to both academia and industry-relevant applications. His recent publication on pre-routing slack prediction using graph attention networks stands out as a novel solution in the realm of EDA. With a strong academic foundation and active research output, Dr. Wu is a fitting nominee for the Best Researcher Award, representing the next generation of innovation in AI-driven engineering.

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Education

Dr. Yue Wu has a solid educational foundation in engineering and automation. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Automation from the Wuhan University of Technology in 2018. There, he developed a robust understanding of control systems, signal processing, and computational modeling. Pursuing his academic passion, he undertook doctoral studies at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, one of China’s premier research institutions. He completed his Ph.D. in 2023, focusing on interdisciplinary topics combining aeronautical engineering, data science, and intelligent systems. His doctoral work incorporated advanced machine learning techniques and their applications in hardware-aware environments, preparing him to lead novel research at the intersection of automation and electronics. This strong academic background equips him with the theoretical depth and practical experience essential for future-forward research in intelligent systems and electronic design automation.

Experience

Dr. Yue Wu is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, since 2023. Despite being in the early phase of his academic career, he has demonstrated exceptional scholarly promise through teaching, mentorship, and high-impact research. His role involves designing and delivering advanced courses on machine learning, logic circuits, and digital system design while actively supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on the integration of machine learning techniques into physical design and logic synthesis processes, bridging hardware and AI innovations. Prior to this, he was involved in multiple research projects at Zhejiang University during his Ph.D., contributing to algorithm development and experimental validation of graph-based learning techniques. Dr. Wu’s combined expertise in automation, EDA tools, and machine learning positions him as a rising leader in academic research and technological advancement.

Awards and Honors

As a rising scholar, Dr. Yue Wu has been recognized for his academic achievements and research contributions. While specific institutional or national awards are yet to be recorded in the public domain, his selection as a faculty member at Hangzhou Dianzi University, known for its emphasis on electronic and information technology research, is a testament to his academic caliber. His recent first-author publication in the peer-reviewed journal “Automation” (2025) highlights his research excellence and innovation in the application of graph attention networks to pre-routing slack prediction, a complex problem in VLSI design. Additionally, his collaborative projects during his Ph.D. at Zhejiang University received internal recognition and contributed to multiple research grants. Dr. Wu’s research profile is steadily growing, and he is well on the path toward future accolades at the national and international levels as he continues to publish and lead in cutting-edge interdisciplinary domains.

Research Focus

Dr. Yue Wu’s research focuses on the intersection of machine learning and electronic design automation (EDA). His primary interest lies in developing intelligent systems that enhance the physical design and logic synthesis processes used in integrated circuit (IC) design. By leveraging advanced models like graph neural networks (GNNs) and attention-based architectures, Dr. Wu aims to address critical challenges such as slack prediction, timing analysis, and routing optimization. His expertise also extends to hardware-aware machine learning, wherein algorithmic efficiency is optimized for real-world applications in chip manufacturing. His recent work—“Pre-Routing Slack Prediction Based on Graph Attention Network”—demonstrates his ability to combine theoretical AI models with practical EDA problems. By pushing the boundaries of design automation through AI integration, Dr. Wu contributes to faster, smarter, and more power-efficient chip design—critical for the next generation of computing devices. His vision is to make intelligent design automation a core component of future electronics engineering.

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