Benjamin Moore
R&D Engineer, DSP/FPGA/Software, Keysight Technologies
B.S. Electrical Engineering, '21, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, '22
What research or technology are you most excited about right now, and why?
Currently, the research that I am most excited about is the ongoing development of 6G. Specifically, the bandwidth, latency, and throughput requirements of the 6G protocol are creating fascinating engineering opportunities, such as AI-Accelerated Edge computing. The performance requirements of 6G have created a nexus of hardware design and digital signal processing - specifically in the field of FPGA-accelerated machine learning - which will lead to the creation of more ideas leveraging the best aspects of both software and hardware technologies.
How did your time at UC Davis impact you and/or prepare you for your career?
My time at UC Davis helped prepare me for my career by giving me the opportunity to study multiple engineering sub-disciplines and allowing me to apply them to exciting group projects, through both in-class assignments and technical elective courses such as EE Emerge. This balance of learning theory in conjunction with group design has prepared me for the technical and logistical challenges of working on complex problems with other engineers at Keysight.
Did you have a favorite course or instructor at UC Davis?
My favorite course at UC Davis was the 160/165 Series with Professor Ding. Starting with the fundamentals of signal processing and ending with current practices in digital communications, this course is an amazing opportunity to learn the theory of communications and translate it into application through a series of labs. The labs in this course are a focal point, culminating in the development of the physical layer of the 802.11a Wi-Fi protocol.
What advice would you give to young people who are currently seeking a degree in electrical and computer engineering?
My advice to a young person who is seeking a degree in electrical engineering is to work on personal projects! This gives you the opportunity to learn new skills that will both aid you in school and keep the engineering journey fun. Remember that the degree is only the start of your journey in engineering, so use your time to deep-dive the technical aspects that interest you and make connections that will last after the degree!