Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 534(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 503(Oct 12, 2025)

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Location History:

Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2003 - 2006)
Santa Clara, CA (US) (2003 - 2018)
Williamsburg, VA (US) (2019)

Company Filing History:

Advanced Micro Devices Corporation

patents

3 out of 3,544

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

6. 2 out of 832,680

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2019

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54 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward Citations

Abstract keywords

1. 10483555 - Fuel cells using vertically free standing graphene and carbon nanosheets (2019-11-19),

2. 9917211 - Flash memory cells having trenched storage elements (2018-03-13),

3. 9318373 - Method and apparatus for protection against process-induced charging (2016-04-19),

4. 9159568 - Method for fabricating memory cells having split charge storage nodes (2015-10-13),

5. 8785268 - Memory system with Fin FET technology (2014-07-22),

6. 8742486 - Flash memory cells having trenched storage elements (2014-06-03),

7. 8691647 - Memory devices containing a high-K dielectric layer (2014-04-08),

8. 8445966 - Method and apparatus for protection against process-induced charging (2013-05-21),

9. 8404541 - Strapping contact for charge protection (2013-03-26),

10. 8144522 - Erasing flash memory using adaptive drain and/or gate bias (2012-03-27),

11. 8076712 - Semiconductor memory comprising dual charge storage nodes and methods for its fabrication (2011-12-13),

12. 7952938 - Selective application of word line bias to minimize fringe effects in electromagnetic fields during erase of nonvolatile memory (2011-05-31),

13. 7948052 - Dual-bit memory device having trench isolation material disposed near bit line contact areas (2011-05-24),

14. 7867848 - Methods for fabricating dual bit flash memory devices (2011-01-11),

15. 7863128 - Non-volatile memory device with improved erase speed (2011-01-04),

Title: Innovations by Wei Zheng: Pioneering Fuel Cells and Flash Memory Technologies

Introduction

Wei Zheng, a prominent innovator based in Santa Clara, CA, is known for his significant contributions to technology. With an impressive portfolio of 54 patents, Zheng has been at the forefront of developing advanced materials and systems that enhance performance in various applications.

Latest Patents

Among his most recent innovations is the development of fuel cells utilizing vertically free-standing graphene and carbon nanosheets. This invention details fuel cells that incorporate graphene-containing carbon nanosheets in their components, improving performance through innovative design. The technology focuses on using these nanosheets as surface coatings for electrically conducting components and as structural supporters for additive catalyst materials. Moreover, Zheng has also contributed to the field of memory technology with his patent on flash memory cells featuring trenched storage elements. This design involves a semiconductor substrate with multiple trenches, enhancing data storage capabilities through strategically placed storage elements.

Career Highlights

Wei Zheng has worked with leading technology companies, including Spansion LLC and Advanced Micro Devices Corporation (AMD), where he has developed cutting-edge technologies in semiconductor design and materials science. His career is marked by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, particularly in energy solutions and memory technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zheng has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Mark W. Randolph and Kuo-Tung Chang. Their combined expertise has fostered an environment of creativity and advancement, enabling the development of groundbreaking technologies that solidify both Zheng's and his collaborators' reputations as leaders in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Wei Zheng's contributions to fuel cell technologies and flash memory systems illustrate the important role of innovation in today's technological landscape. With a robust portfolio of patents and a history of collaborations with industry leaders, Zheng continues to inspire future advancements in materials and applications that drive progress in energy and data storage solutions.

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