Minfeng Xu
- Imaging
- Niskayuna, NY USA
What is your title?
Electrical Engineer
What is your expertise?
Superconducting materials, cryogenic engineering, electrical circuits
How long have you been at GE?
13 years (8 years in Healthcare and 5 years in GE Global Research)
Where did you receive your education?
Nanjing University (BS); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (MS, and Ph.D.)
What are you working on now?
Developing next generation superconducting machinery for MRI and other applications
Any awards, medals, patents, or special recognitions?
17 U.S. patents
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Watching MRI systems, with my contributions, been shipped out to help people.
Where did you grow up?
On the east coast of China, near Shanghai
Who is a technologist (past or present) that you most admire?
Trifon Laskaris
What is your favorite Web site?
Wikipedia
What do you think is the most impressive (recent or historical) technology breakthrough?
High-temperature superconductor
What is your favorite book or publication?
Scientific American
What invention of the future will change the world/way we live?
Ultra-high-temperature superconductor that can be of practical use; Super high-capacity and high-power rechargeable battery
What is your hobby?
Playing table tennis, the flute, and bridge.
What type of music?
None– music is distracting while working, but is fantastic while eating.
