Pierre Hypolite Bakoune
Douala,Cameroon
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in VLSI technology applications and microelectronics research. Demonstrates proficiency in RF integrated circuit design, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, and advanced node technologies. Skilled in adaptive methods and algorithms for sensor fusion, PCB design and prototyping, and design optimisation techniques. Experienced in collaborative project management and advanced signal processing. Committed to advancing innovative solutions within the field of microelectronics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Reviewer
Springer Journal
New York, United States
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Circuits, Systems and Signal Processing, USA
- Critiqued and evaluated the scientific quality of academic articles within the field of electronics, focusing on clarity and rigor.
- Identified errors or weaknesses in manuscripts, offering detailed suggestions for improvement across content, format, references, and figures.
- Ensured adherence to ethical standards in publication processes.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to refine submission guidelines and enhance review methodologies.
- Kept records of reviews and related communications for future reference.
- Circuits, Systems and Signal Processing, USA
- Key Accomplishments: Provided constructive feedback on multiple manuscripts, enhancing their scientific quality and presentation.
- Improved content clarity, formatting, and citation accuracy through detailed reviews.
- Verified grammar and quality of completed works against editorial standards and made adjustments.
- Produced knowledgeable editorials and commentaries on topics of interest.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews to identify areas for improvement.
Teacher/Researcher
Ministry of Secondary Education
Douala, Cameroon
09.2011 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Cameroon
- Developed and delivered courses in Analog/Digital Circuits, Mixed-Signal Design, and Data Converters, enhancing student understanding of these complex subjects.
- Incorporated real-world applications of VLSI Technology and Interface Systems to bridge academic and professional knowledge.
- Utilized Altium and Cadence OrCAD for Printed Circuit Board design, providing students with industry-standard skills.
- Executed regular assessments to measure student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Cameroon
- Key Accomplishments: Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes by tailoring curricula to real-world professional contexts, achieving performance improvements ranging from 40% to 70%.
- Designed and executed practical sessions using tools such as STM32, SPI, I2C, and RS485 to ensure hands-on learning experiences.
Researcher
University of Douala
Douala, Cameroon
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Physics, Cameroon
- Conducted in-depth research and designed analog RF integrated circuits utilizing advanced technologies such as FinFETs and GAAFETs.
- Develop adaptive signal processing techniques applicable to microelectronic systems to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with academic and industry partners to explore cutting-edge solutions in electronics and education sectors.
- Apply innovative approaches to optimize design processes and improve overall system capabilities.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in microelectronics to incorporate emerging technologies into current research projects.
- Department of Physics, Cameroon
- Key Accomplishments: Designed static frequency dividers at 22 nm and 14 nm FinFET nodes, along with high-speed ILFDs within an integer-N PLL, enhancing locking range by 12% over conventional cascode topology.
- Proposed design techniques for E-band VCOs and QVCOs in 28 nm CMOS to improve phase noise, extend tuning range, reduce power consumption, and approach theoretical Bode-Fano limits.
- Developed reconfigurable low-noise amplifiers and widebanddownconverters front-end for dynamic spectrum using 16 nm FinFET CMOS technology, achieving improved IP2 performance and effective suppression of LO and RF feedthrough.
- Enhanced Doherty power amplifiers' design and DC-DC converter modeling, boosting PAE by 4% and output power by 2 dBm.
- Implemented advanced algorithms for adaptive multichannel signal detection, improving speed, convergence, and stability through effective techniques like matched filtering and Bayesian methods.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics, Specialty Electronics and Instrumentation
University of Douala
Cameroon 10.2018 - 01.2024
M.Sc. - Physics, Specialty Electronics and Instrumentation
University of Douala
Cameroon 10.2014 - 02.2015
Teacher's Diploma for Technical Education Grade Two - Electronic
University of Douala
Cameroon 09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- VLSI Technology Applications
- Scientific Manuscript Reviewing
- Microelectronics Research
- RF Integrated Circuit Design
- Analog & Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
- Adaptive Methods & Algorithms for Sensor Fusion
- PCB Design & Prototyping
- Design Optimization Techniques
- Collaborative Project Management
- Advanced Signal Processing
- Advanced Node Technologies
Publications
- A 10GHZ Low Offset Dynamic Comparator for High-Speed and Lower-Power ADCS, Bakoune Pierre Hypolite, Wembe Tafo Evariste and Moukengue Imano Adolphe, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2019, 12, 2, 156-165, 10.3844/ajeassp.2019.156.165
- Design of a low power high-speed dynamic latched comparator in 65-nm CMOS using peaking techniques, Hypolite Pierre Bakoune, Evariste Wembe Tafo, Adolphe Moukengué Imano, Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10470-023-02157-9, 03/2023
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Timeline
Reviewer
Springer Journal
06.2023 - 12.2024
Researcher
University of Douala
05.2019 - 01.2024
Ph.D. - Physics, Specialty Electronics and Instrumentation
University of Douala
10.2018 - 01.2024
M.Sc. - Physics, Specialty Electronics and Instrumentation
University of Douala
10.2014 - 02.2015
Teacher/Researcher
Ministry of Secondary Education
09.2011 - 12.2024
Teacher's Diploma for Technical Education Grade Two - Electronic
University of Douala
09.2009 - 06.2011
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