Summary
Houdao Zhang is a Senior Algorithm Engineer with 12 years of experience applying advanced numerical methods and optics-aware algorithms to CD metrology in the semiconductor industry. With a PhD in Physical Chemistry from HKUST and a research background as an associate professor, he bridges deep academic rigor and practical product-focused engineering. At Shanghai Jingce Semiconductor he drives algorithm development for high-precision optical measurements, turning complex physics into robust, manufacturable software. His career includes research roles at USTC and HKUST, reflecting strong foundations in modeling, data analysis, and experimental validation. Known humorously as “a small food-stall owner delayed by OCD,” he brings meticulous attention to detail that improves measurement accuracy and reproducibility. Based in Shanghai, he combines scientific curiosity with hands-on engineering to solve instrumentation challenges across R&D and production.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Physics, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Physics at University of Science and Technology of China
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)