Dr. George YuTechnology Advisor, Inventor, and AI Systems Innovator
Areas of expertise
- AI-powered sensing systems
- Intelligent measurement technologies
- Product innovation & commercialization
- Embedded systems & IoT platforms
- Hardware-software integration
- Scalable technology development
Education
- PhD, Engineering & Applied Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology
- MS, Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- BS, Engineering Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology
George Yu, PhD is a technology entrepreneur, inventor, and product innovator with deep expertise in AI-driven sensing systems, intelligent measurement technologies, and scalable hardware-software platforms.
He is the Founder and former CEO of Variable, Inc., where he led the development and commercialization of innovative sensing and color intelligence technologies used across consumer and enterprise markets.
A seasoned technology leader with extensive experience transforming research concepts into real-world products, George has successfully guided product architecture, commercialization strategy, and large-scale deployment of intelligent sensing solutions.
His expertise spans embedded systems, IoT-enabled platforms, AI-assisted measurement technologies, and practical engineering innovation, with a strong focus on building scalable systems that bridge hardware, software, and real-world applications.
Prior to founding Variable, George worked as a NASA contractor and has contributed to Chattanooga’s innovation and AI ecosystem through entrepreneurship, product leadership, and technology commercialization initiatives.
He also brings extensive experience in startup leadership, product scaling, strategic technology development, and cross-disciplinary innovation across engineering and applied AI systems.