Matthew Kouchi

Interests

Metasurfaces , Communication Systems , Machine Learning , Embedded Systems , Control Systems

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Python, Javascript, Assembly, Verilog

Toolsets/OS: Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, AutoCad, Xilinx Vivado, Git/GitHub, DipTrace, x86

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Engineering (expected Spring, 2024)

2019 - Present

Work

Research Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering

Focus in research of microwave electronics incorporating liquid-metals

  • Design and simulate microwave and mmwave electronics in full wave electromagnetic solvers
  • Fabricate microchannel devices using micromilling and photolithography techniques for use with small volumes on liquid metal
  • Create 2D layered photomasks for C-band designs using CAD softwares
  • Synchronize multiple testbed equipments using Virtual Instrument Software Architectures (VISA)
  • Collaborate with research partners in the publishing of journal and conference papers in the area of metasurfaces

2022 - Present

Activities

Member, LEO Club

Social volunteer work for future leaders

  • Participated in community clean up efforts along Oahu's coast
  • Engaged in leadership building social events

2015 - 2019

Vice President, IEEE MTTS Student Chapter

Microwaves Theory and Techniques Society student chapter at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Helped organize speaker seminars with industry professionals
  • Collaborated with the main Hawaii chapter to host social events

2022 - Present

Awards

Dean's List, University of Hawaii

Awarded to students with an exceptional academic record for maintaining above a 3.5 GPA

2022-Present

References

Available upon request