Alex Ng

Alex Ng is a Senior Member of IEEE and an RF Systems Architect with over 15 years of experience in RF, antenna design, and wireless system integration. He holds a Master of Science in System Design and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where his thesis focuses on microwave-beamed wireless power transfer for lunar vehicles as part of future Artemis mission infrastructure. He also holds a Master of Engineering in RF Circuits and Systems from the University of California, San Diego, and earned his Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded the Honeywell Scholarship of Excellence, presented to the top student in Control Systems and Electrical System Design.

Alex spent over a decade at Zebra Technologies and Motorola Solutions, where he led the RF and antenna architecture for ruggedized, enterprise-grade products. His product contributions include the WT6000 wearable computer (winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2017), ET5x rugged tablets, RS6100 ring scanner, SmartSight retail robotics platform (recipient of the IoT Innovator Award 2020), and the WS50 wearable device, which won the Top Supply Chain Project Award 2023 for its RFID-enabled real-time visibility capabilities. He is also a DMAIC Six Sigma Green Belt recipient and Black Belt candidate, reflecting his commitment to disciplined, high-quality engineering throughout product development.

Alex holds numerous patents in areas including antenna design, RF noise mitigation in rugged environments, and AI/ML-driven RF systems. He has authored multiple defensive publications addressing technical innovations such as RF interference suppression, assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities, and solutions to protect healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

His current focus lies in wireless power transfer systems, both in terrestrial and space environments. His MIT research explores scalable wireless energy architectures to support lunar vehicles and long-duration surface operations, closely aligning with the mission and technical focus of TC-29 of MTT-S, which advances RF and microwave technologies for aerospace applications.

In addition to his technical leadership, Alex is deeply committed to mentorship. He was a five-time nominee for the University of Toronto PEY Co-op Mentor of the Year, recognized for guiding and supporting the next generation of engineers in the field of RF and system design.