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Chris Hynes, Ph.D


Member of IEEE

School of Engineering Science
Faculty of Applied Science
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada

Work desk location: ABS-10840
e-mail: c_h [at] sfu [dot] ca

Education

  • 2023 - Simon Fraser University, School of Engineering Science, PhD
  • 2007 - University of British Columbia, Master of Applied Science
    • Supervisor: Prof David Michelson
    • Thesis Title: Evaluation of methods for estimating the cross-correlation coefficient between closely spaced diversity antennas
  • 2002 - University of British Columbia, B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics
    • Option in Electrical Engineering
    • Option in Honours in Mathematics
    • Co-op terms completed at Telus, BC Hydro, and TRIUMF

Work Experience

  • 2019 Sendum Wireless - Antenna Design Consultant
  • 2018-2019 Urthecast - Senior Microwave Design and Engineering Consultant
  • 2014-2017 Fastback Networks - Senior RF Engineer
  • 2011-2013 Vancouver Renewable Energy - Director and Solar Coordinator
  • 2009-2011 Sierra Wireless - Senior RF Antenna Engineer
  • 2005-2009 Nokia - Senior Antenna Engineer

Teaching Experience

  • 2023 ENSC416 - Engineering Electromagnetic 2: Design
    • Instructor
  • 2022 ENSC440 - Capstone B: Engineering Design Project
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Prof. Andrew Rawicz
  • 2022 ENSC405W - Capstone A: Project Design, Management, and Documentation
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Dr. Michael Hegedus
  • 2021 (winter) ENSC440 - Capstone B: Engineering Design Project
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Prof. Andrew Rawicz
  • 2021 (summer) ENSC440 - Capstone B: Engineering Design Project
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Prof. Andrew Rawicz
  • 2021 (spring) ENSC405W - Capstone A: Project Design, Management, and Documentation
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Dr. Craig Scratchley
  • 2020 ENSC440 - Capstone B: Engineering Design Project
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Prof. Andrew Rawicz
  • 2018 ENSC400 - Directed Studies on RF, Antennas, and Propagation
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Course taught by Prof. Rodney Vaughan

Mentorship and Supervision Experience

  • 2014-2017 Fastback Networks
    • Supervised one Research Assistant and one co-op student.
  • 2011-2013 Vancouver Renewable Energy
    • Coordinated and supervised volunteers.
  • 2005-2009 Nokia
    • Supervised two co-op students.

Notable Training

  • Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt, SigmaZone
  • Conext GT and XT Solar Photovoltaic Training, Schneider Electric
  • Solar Hot Water System Installation Fundamentals and Design, Installation, and Maintenance Training, Canadian Soalr Industries Association
  • Industrial/Commercial Fall Protection, CSA BC
  • Residential Installers' and Designers' Training, Canadian GeoExchange Coalition
  • HVAC 0145 - CFC Emissions in Refrigeration, BCIT

Professional Service (since Feb 2020)

  • (Mar 2024) Chair for two sessions at European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2024 (EuCAP 2024)
  • (May 2021) Reviewer for IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
  • (Aug 2020) Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
  • (Feb 2020) Coordinated and hosted "Connector Care Training," by Steve Hall from Keysight