Brian Floyd
Biography
Dr. Floyd joined NC State in January 2010. His research interests include RF and millimeter-wave circuits and systems for wireless communications, imaging, and radar applications. Specific research topics include multi-Gb/s wireless transceivers, 5G and 6G systems, silicon phased arrays, low-cost radars and imagers, built-in self-test, and N-path receivers and filters.
Prior to 2010, Dr. Floyd worked at IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY as a research staff member (2001-2007) and as the manager of the RF and wireless circuits and systems group (2007-2009). His work at IBM included the demonstration of some of the world's first 60-GHz transceivers in silicon and the development of 60-GHz phased-array transceivers, antennas, and packages.
Education
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Ph.D.
2001
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Florida, Gainesville -
Master's
1998
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Florida, Gainesville -
Bachelor's
1996
Electrical Engineering with highest honors
University of Florida, Gainesville
Research Focus
- Electronic Circuits and Systems
- Analog Circuits
- Electromagnetic Fields / Antenna Analysis
- Microwave Devices and Circuits
Recent Publications
- A Reflection-Mode N-Path Filter Tunable From 6 to 31 GHz (2023)
- Automating Operator Oversight in an Autonomous, Regulated, Safety-Critical Research Facility (2022)
- Beamformer Calibration Using Coded Correlations (2022)
- High Dimensional Optimization for Electronic Design (2022)
- National Radio Dynamic Zone Concept with Autonomous Aerial and Ground Spectrum Sensors (2022)
- Simultaneous Phased-Array Element Testing Using Orthogonal Amplitude Modulation (2022)
- The AERPAW Experiment Workflow - Considerations for Designing Usage Models for a Computing-supported Physical Research Platform (2022)
- 75-86-GHz Signal Generation Using a Phase-Controlled Quadrature-Push Quadrupler Driven by a QVCO or a Tunable Polyphase Filter (2021)
- A 4-31GHz Direct-Conversion Receiver Employing Frequency-Translated Feedback (2021)
- A 6-31 GHz tunable reflection-mode N-path filter (2021)
Involvement
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IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS)
Adcom Secretary -
IEEE RFIC Symposium
Executive Committee
Highlighted Awards
Awards & Honors
- 2022 - Alton and Mildred Lancaster Professorship
- 2021 - General Chair of the IEEE RFIC Symposium
- 2020 - University Faculty Scholar
- 2011-2016 - Assoc. Editor, IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits
- 2016 - NC State Outstanding Teacher Award, COE Outstanding Teacher Award
- 2015 - William F. Lane Oustanding Teacher Award
- 2015 - NC State Chancellor Innovation Fund Winner
- 2014 - IBM Faculty Award
- 2011 - IBM Research Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award for EE/CS/Math
- 2007 - IBM Research Division Outstanding Accomplishment Award
- 2006 - Best Paper Award, International Solid-State Circuits Conference (Lewis Winner Award)
- 2006 - IBM Research Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award for CS/EE/Math
- 2004 - Best Paper Award, International Solid-State Circuits Conference (Lewis Winner Award)
Recent News
ECE Students Win Best Poster Award from CAEML
Posted on January 13, 2023 | Filed Under: News
Priyank Kashyup and Yuejiang Wen each won the Best Poster Award at CAEML’s Fall 2022 Semiannual Meeting.
The Future of 6G in North Carolina
Posted on December 29, 2022 | Filed Under: Research
6GNC at NC State utilizes research teams to cover an incredible number of areas and technologies that will play a key role in 6G.
Floyd Named Alton and Mildred Lancaster Professor
Posted on October 18, 2022 | Filed Under: News
Brian Floyd has received the honorific professorship title Alton and Mildred Lancaster Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Media Mentions
Simulation Highlights Potential for Low-Cost Security Imaging Device
September 9, 2016
NC State researchers have used computer models to demonstrate the viability of a low-cost security imaging device that makes use of inexpensive radio components. Functional prototypes are under development and would be orders of magnitude less expensive than existing imaging devices. Brian Floyd and Vikas Chauhan, engineering, featured.
How Radio Components Research From NCSU Could Change Airport, Prison Security
September 8, 2016
NC State researchers have figured out a way to make security scanners cheaper ? and they hope that by eliminating the cost barrier, more places can take advantage of the technology, resulting in a safer world. Brian Floyd, engineering, featured.
Researchers work to squeeze more data from bandwidth in mobile devices
October 2, 2013
A team of researchers is working on technology that would allow mobile devices to send and receive more data using the same limited amount of bandwidth. Brian Floyd, electrical engineering, featured.