Xiao Cao

Xiao Cao is the Head of Electrical Engineering at Pyka, a company that develops autonomous electric aircraft.12 He has extensive experience in designing and deploying high-performance, safety-critical power electronics and avionics systems.3

Professional Background

Xiao Cao has been working at Pyka since June 2019, where he currently leads the electrical engineering team.1 Prior to joining Pyka, he held several notable positions in the field of electrical engineering and power electronics:

• Power Electronics Tech Lead at Continental (January 2018 - May 2019)
• Sr. Power Electronics Engineer at Zee Aero (January 2015 - January 2018)
• Senior Design Engineer at Philips Lighting (May 2011 - January 2015)

Education

Xiao Cao has a strong educational background in electrical engineering and power electronics:

• Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2007-2011)
• Master of Engineering in Power Electronics from National University of Singapore (2003-2006)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wuhan University (1998-2002)

Expertise

Throughout his career, Xiao Cao has demonstrated expertise in:

• Designing power electronics systems for various applications, including VTOL aircraft and LED drivers
• Developing high power density and high efficiency systems using advanced semiconductor devices (SiC/GaN)
• Creating solutions for electrification of transportation systems and future mobility
• Conducting research in areas such as integrated passives, high-temperature packaging, and planar power modules

His role at Pyka involves leading the electrical engineering efforts for their autonomous electric aircraft, which likely includes power systems, avionics, and other critical electrical components.12