Dr. Yunfei Feng, Department of Computer Science, United States
Dr. Yunfei Philip Feng is an accomplished professional in the field of computer science, currently serving as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Walmart Inc.’s Global Tech division. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Iowa State University, where his dissertation focused on the recognition of Activities of Daily Living, Dr. Feng has a robust academic background complemented by visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions such as Peking University, Northeastern University, National Central University, and Nihon University. His research interests include system simulation, robotics, edge computing, computer vision, sensor fusion, machine learning, and wireless communication.Dr. Feng has significantly contributed to Walmart’s technology advancements, notably developing and optimizing systems for job application processing, mentor match recommendations, and internal chatbot functionalities. His expertise extends to building CI/CD pipelines, deploying machine learning models, and enhancing real-time streaming APIs’ performance. Prior to his tenure at Walmart, he held key roles in digital experience and analytics at Sam’s Club Technology, where he led innovative projects in indoor localization, inventory management with AGVs, and mobile app development. Dr. Feng’s early career at China Electronics Corporation involved designing central control rooms for smart buildings and integrating various systems for complex environments. His extensive experience and innovative contributions position him as a leading expert in leveraging technology to improve productivity and user experiences in diverse settings.
Professional Profile:
SCOPUS
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
Ph.D., Computer Science
August 2012 – May 2018
- Dissertation: Recognition of Activities of Daily Living
- Committee members: Carl K. Chang, Johnny S. Wong, Peter Martin, Jin Tian, Simanta Mitra
Communication University of China, Beijing, China
Master of Engineering, Communication and Information System
September 2007 – June 2009
- Overall Ranking: 2/140
- Focus: Wireless Communication and 3G/4G Cellular Communication, Error Correction Code, Digital Audio Broadcasting
- Solo PI, 10,000 CNY. Coded Modulation Scheme with CPPC Codes for Digital Television Broadcasting, Beijing, China 2008-2009
Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
Bachelor’s Degree, Major in Communications Engineering
September 2003 – July 2007
- Overall Ranking: 3/130
- Minor in Computer Science
Academic Work
Peking University, Beijing, China
Visiting Scholar, Department of Computer Science
July 2017 – July 2017
Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
Visiting Scholar, Department of Computer Science
June 2017 – June 2017
National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Visiting Scholar, Department of Computer Science & Information Engineering
June 2016 – July 2016
Nihon University, Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan
Visiting Scholar, Department of Computer Science
June 2016 – June 2016
Research Interests
- System Simulation
- Robotics
- Edge Computing
- Computer Vision
- Computer Audition
- Sensor Fusion on Smart Devices and Smart Systems
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Wireless Communication
- Indoor Localization
Publication top Notes:
Sound of Daily Living Identification Based on Hierarchical Situation Audition
LiLo: ADL Localization with Conventional Luminaries and Ambient Light Sensor
A multi-objective decomposition-based ant colony optimisation algorithm with negative pheromone
Overview of cashier-free stores and a virtual simulator
A computer-aided detection system for the detection of lung nodules based on 3D-ResNet