Brian Floyd

About

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

• Ph.D. 2001 Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Florida, Gainesville
• Master's 1998 Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor's 1996 Electrical Engineering with highest honorsUniversity of Florida, Gainesville