Bill Yen

Bio

Bill Yen is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University working in the area of low-power Internet of Things (IoT) systems. He is an interdisciplinary maker and environmental scientist passionate about solving issues related to food, water, and energy using smart technologies.

Yen's experience in industry (General Motors, CNH Industrial) and academic research (Northwestern - soil-powered computing, Stanford - low-power wireless communication) cultivated his interest in designing self-powered computing devices that boost system efficiency while lowering the environmental impact of existing processes. His work has been featured by The Independent, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review China, Hackster.io, and more. He is also a recipient of the Stanford Graduate Fellowship in Science & Engineering.

Honors & Awards

• Winner of Energy Category, Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity (November 2024)
• Honorable Mentions in Student and Sustainability Categories, Fast Company Innovation by Design (July 2024)
• Ovid W. Eshbach Award, Northwestern University (June 2023)
• Stanford Graduate Fellowship in Science & Engineering, Stanford University (September 2023)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, Mechanical Engineering (2023)
• Minor, Northwestern University, Environmental Engineering (2023)
• Segal Design Certificate, Northwestern University (2023)
• LEED AP BD+C, U.S. Green Building Council (2020)

Lab Affiliations

• Zerina Kapetanovic, (9/25/2023)