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Meet The Team

Get ready to meet the dynamic and talented team of researchers and engineers from Seagate Technology and the University of Minnesota! We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and driving innovation in the field of smart manufacturing.

As a global technology leader, Seagate Technology provides data storage solutions to millions of customers worldwide. The University of Minnesota is a top research institution that values innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Together, we aim to tackle the challenges and develop groundbreaking solutions.

We’re excited to leverage our collective expertise and resources to make a real impact in the industry. From cutting-edge research to exciting new developments, our team is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and we are ready to collaborate with other organizations and individuals who share our vision.

Catherine Zhao

Principal Investigator, UMN

Sthitie Bom

Principal Investigator, Seagate

Bryan Baker

Researcher, Seagate

Shi Chen

Researcher, UMN

Thomas Huang

Researcher, Seagate

Ming Jiang

Researcher, UMN

Chao Zhang

Researcher, Seagate

Yifeng Zhang

Researcher, UMN