# Bin MA > Principle Engineer Location: Fremont, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/binma I have widespread and deep technical knowledge with extensive research and leadership experience in Magnetism, Magnetic Materials and Devices and a solid history of effective engineering, collaboration, and mentorship. I am results-oriented and have a passion for driving the magnetic technology, knowledge, and industry forward. I have been repeatedly successful solving complex problems independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. I am eager to further apply and distribute my acquired knowledge, skills, and experiences to the magnetic community. ## Work Experience ### Principal Engineer @ Western Digital Jan 2022 – Present | Fremont, California, United States ### Research Associate Professor @ University of Minnesota Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ### Research Associate Professor @ University of Minnesota Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 | Minneapolis, Minnesota Develop and strategize innovative magnetic engineering research projects in collaboration with fellow scientists and industry partners. Lead cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and graduate students to design, troubleshoot, and steer key experiments. ### Associate Professor @ Fudan University Jan 2004 – Jan 2015 | Shanghai City, China Provided technical leadership and expertise for numerous engineering projects to efficiently achieve milestones within the project budget. Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in General Physics, Ferromagnetism, Nano-scaled materials for data storage, and Magneto-optical materials and devices. Actively secured funding for diverse projects and designed experiments to solve complex engineering issues. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Physics Lanzhou University ### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Lanzhou University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bin-ma-492b2a127 --- Source: https://flows.cv/binma JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/binma/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-12