Bioelectronic Medicine Researcher & Medical Device Engineer

Engineering Medicine through Neurotechnology and AI

Life, in Full Simmer

Yifeng (Troy) Bu

About Me

I'm an Electrical Engineering Ph.D. specializing in medical devices and signal processing at the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, and AI to advance next-generation healthcare technology.

My work develops next-generation wearable medical devices that non-invasively capture autonomic neurography (ANG) and physiological biomarkers—currently pursuing FDA 510(k) clearance for technologies addressing inflammation and mental health.

I combine expertise in electrical engineering, machine learning, and biomedical engineering with a focus on translating cutting-edge AI tools into clinical applications that improve patient outcomes.

Core Philosophy

Life-long Learner
Open-minded Collaborator
Mission Driven
System Thinker
Detail Oriented

Featured Projects and Experiences

Comprehensive Review on Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

2025 – 2026

Comprehensive Review on Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

First-authored a landmark systematic review on Vagus Nerve Stimulation, synthesizing extensive clinical and preclinical evidence to create the field's most comprehensive analysis and establish an evidence-based roadmap for future research and treatment protocols

Bioelectronics MedicineVagus Nerve StimulationComprehensive ReviewPhysiology
Roadmap for the Next Generation of Bioelectronic Medicine

2024 – 2025

Roadmap for the Next Generation of Bioelectronic Medicine

Co-proposed technical framework for next-generation bioelectronic medicine, establishing non-invasive closed-loop neuromodulation approaches for mental health and inflammation diagnostics and precision treatment via autonomic nervous system monitoring

Bioelectronic MedcineClosed-Loop NeuromodulationNeuro-Immune Diagnostics
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

2022 – 2023

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

Developed MEG-RPSnet deep learning model achieving 86% accuracy in decoding hand gestures from noninvasive brain imaging data, matching invasive electrocorticography (ECoG) performance

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)BCISignal ProcessingDeep Learning
Qualcomm Institute Artificial Intelligence Program Instructor

2022 – 2024

Qualcomm Institute Artificial Intelligence Program Instructor

Instructed biannual AI Development Project for 100+ undergraduates from 9 top universities in South Korean on machine learning algorithms, big data analysis, and applied AI through supervised team projects

MentorshipMachine LearningAIBig Data Analysis
One-Person Food Service

2014-2016

One-Person Food Service

Solo-operated lunch service handling ingredient sourcing, cooking, delivery, and accounting end-to-end, all while managing academic commitments

EntrepreneurshipOperations ManagementSelf-relianceCooking
Coming-of-Age Challenge: Biking 650 miles in 5 Days at 18

2013

Coming-of-Age Challenge: Biking 650 miles in 5 Days at 18

Rode 650 miles solo over five days including moutain terrian, using only a compass and a map for navigation

Problem SolvingAdventureUncertainty Adaptation

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Graduation

Ph.D. graduation ceremony with my advisors and friends(2024)

Interested in collaborating?

I'm always open to discussing new research collaborations, consulting opportunities, or just connecting with fellow scientists and engineers.