Chris Duff

Chris Duff has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. Chris started their career as a Vacation Trainee with the BBC in 1998 and 1999, where they gained project management experience. Chris then worked as a Graduate Engineer at Roke Manor Research, focusing on device evaluation and lineup design for mobile telephone handsets. After that, they pursued a PhD at the University of Manchester, collaborating with Filtronic Compound Semiconductors Ltd, and conducting research on nonlinear model development for power semiconductor devices.

Following their PhD, Duff worked as a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, specializing in the development of microwave technology for medical and industrial applications. Chris then joined Creo Medical Ltd (formerly MicroOncology Ltd) as a Senior Microwave Design and Development Engineer, where they were responsible for designing and developing microwave systems for medical applications.

Duff also worked as a Consultant Engineer at MMIC Solutions Ltd, focusing on the development of millimeter wave modules and subsystems for various applications. Chris then joined EADS Astrium as a Senior Engineer, where they worked on RF and Microwave design for secure Satcom Systems.

After that, Duff joined The University of Manchester as a Lecturer, where they conducted research on Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit design, microwave non-destructive test/evaluation, and novel electrosurgical applicators. Chris held this position until 2017 when they joined Semtech as a Principal Analog IC Design Engineer.

Overall, Chris Duff has a strong background in microwave technology, with expertise in circuit design, device measurements, and nonlinear device modeling. Their work experience spans across academia, research, and industry.

Chris Duff holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from The University of Manchester, which was obtained from 2002 to 2005. Prior to their PhD, they completed their MEng in Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester from 1996 to 2000.