Yufeng Hu

This inventor holds 30 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording. Top assignees: Western Digital (Fremont), Inc., Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2011-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yufeng Hu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yufeng-hu

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Patents Active = 83.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 22

Forward Citations = 3,295(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

29 out of 728

Western Digital (Fremont), Inc.

patents

1 out of 5,431

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2011-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Near-Field Transducer

Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording

Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording

Diffusion Barrier Layers

Optical Coupling

Thermal Protrusion

Lapping Adjustment

Plasmon Element

Wafer Level Characterization

Self Aligned Heat Sink

VCSEL Integration

Grating Coupling

30 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10553241 - Near-field transducer (NFT) for a heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device (2020-02-04),

2. 9881638 - Method for providing a near-field transducer (NFT) for a heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device (2018-01-30),

3. 9449625 - Heat assisted magnetic recording head having a plurality of diffusion barrier layers (2016-09-20),

4. 9286920 - Method for compensating for phase variations in an interferometric tapered waveguide in a heat assisted magnetic recording head (2016-03-15),

5. 9087542 - Method for providing a structure having reduced voids in a magnetic recording transducer (2015-07-21),

6. 9087537 - System for adjusting lapping of a transducer using a disk windage (2015-07-21),

7. 8964333 - Energy assisted magnetic recording transducer having an electronic lapping guide corresponding to a near-field transducer (2015-02-24),

8. 8834728 - Method and system for providing an energy assisted magnetic recording writer having a self aligned heat sink and NFT (2014-09-16),

9. 8773956 - Bi-layer NFT-core spacer for EAMR system and method of making the same (2014-07-08),

10. 8758083 - Method and system for adjusting lapping of a transducer using a disk windage (2014-06-24),

11. 8753903 - Methods and apparatuses for performing wafer level characterization of a plasmon element (2014-06-17),

12. 8749790 - Structure and method to measure waveguide power absorption by surface plasmon element (2014-06-10),

13. 8721902 - Method and system for providing an energy assisted magnetic recording writer having a heat sink and NFT (2014-05-13),

14. 8670295 - Method and system for optically coupling a laser with a transducer in an energy assisted magnetic recording disk drive (2014-03-11),

15. 8634280 - Method and system for providing an energy assisted magnetic recording writer having a ring shaped NFT (2014-01-21),

Title: Yufeng Hu: Innovator in Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction

Yufeng Hu is a prominent inventor based in Fremont, CA, known for his significant contributions to the field of heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. With an impressive portfolio of 30 patents, Hu has been instrumental in advancing innovations that enhance data storage capabilities.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Yufeng Hu has developed a near-field transducer (NFT) specifically for HAMR devices. His innovative methods include the formation of the NFT's disk and pin from distinct materials, optimizing the transducer's performance. The design ensures that a portion of the pin is strategically positioned between the disk and the air-bearing surface (ABS) location, allowing for improved thermal efficiency and data writing accuracy.

Career Highlights

Yufeng Hu's career has been marked by his work at renowned companies, particularly at Western Digital and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. His experience in these organizations has played a crucial role in refining his expertise and fostering a collaborative environment for innovation. His inventions have not only contributed to the companies’ success but also to the entire technological landscape of data storage.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yufeng Hu has collaborated with notable professionals such as Ut Tran and Zhongyan Wang. These partnerships have facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise, further enhancing the quality and efficacy of his inventions.

Conclusion

Yufeng Hu stands out as a leading inventor in the realm of heat-assisted magnetic recording technology. His commitment to innovation and collaborative spirit continue to influence the field, making a lasting impact on data storage solutions. With a solid foundation of patents and a career dedicated to enhancing technology, Hu's contributions are poised to shape the future of data storage.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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