Yi Cai

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering background with solid knowledge in mechanical, electrical and mechatronics engineering
• Extensive research practice for next-generation advanced manufacturing including Internet of Things (IoT), digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and micro/nano manufacturing
• Rich hands-on laboratory experience on robotics, additive manufacturing, PLC, CNC machines, sensors and actuators, metrology and instrumentation, and information technology
• Active teaching participation including lecture notes preparation, courseware/laboratory development, laboratory instruction, project supervision and student mentoring
• Rich programming experience in C/C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, and VB.net.
• Self-motivated personality with creative thinking, quick learning, and good communication skills
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin), and willing to travel

Companies

• Assistant Professor North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (2017)
• Research Assistant North Carolina State University (2014 — 2017)
• Teaching and Lab Assistant North Carolina State University (2012 — 2014)
• Graduate Research Assistant University of Hong Kong (2009 — 2012)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Hong Kong (2009 — 2011)

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) North Carolina State University (2012 — 2017)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) The University of Hong Kong (2009 — 2011)
• Bachelor’s Degree South China University of Technology (2005 — 2009)