Summary
Yifan F is a Technical Advisor based in Washington, D.C., with eight years of experience at the intersection of technology, IP, and commercialization. With a PhD in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics and hands-on research experience from Osaka University, Yifan translates deep technical concepts into patent strategies and licensing opportunities. They have supported technology transfer at national labs—leading a team that won a national pitch competition and secured investor funding—then moved into technology-focused roles at law firms advising on IP matters. Known for combining rigorous technical analysis (prior art searches, invention crux identification) with market-driven licensee discovery, Yifan helps bridge researchers, legal teams, and commercial partners. Their background uniquely blends experimental physics, patent assessment, and practical engagement with university and industry stakeholders.
8 years of coding experience
Research Assistant, Experimental nuclear physics, Research Assistant, Experimental nuclear physics at Osaka University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, 3.74/4.0, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, 3.74/4.0 at Stony Brook University