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Director

Dr. Yantian Zha

Bio: Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, North Carolina A&T State University (2025–present); Postdoctoral Associate, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (2022–2025); Adjunct Lecturer, Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park (2023–2024); Ph.D. in Computer Science, Arizona State University (2022).

Research Interests: Cognitive Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Human-Robot Collaboration, Dynamics, Control, Cross-Medium Manipulation, and Advanced Simulators

PhD Students

Master’s and Undergrad Students

Hangong Chen

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Bio: B.E. in Electronic Information Engineering, Jianghan University (2024); currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied Machine Learning program at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Research Interests: Computer Vision, Simulation

Hangong is interested in reconstructing 3D objects from video data and developing methods to simulate them realistically in high-fidelity simulators.

Ian Fuller

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Bio: B.S. Candidate in Computer Science with a Minor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Research Interests: Robotics, Simulation, Computer Vision, 3D Printing

Ian aims to bridge simulation and real-world robotics using computer vision, machine learning, and 3D printing. His research spans developing advanced simulation techniques and building physical prototypes that bring robotic systems to life.

Visiting Researchers

Yangsheng Xu

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Bio: B.S.in Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University (2021); M.S.in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2023); Currently pursuing PhD. In Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland college park

Research Interests: Robotics, Soft manipulator, Sensing Act Unit

Yangsheng’s research focuses on developing novel robotic platforms. His current work involves the design and experimental validation of Aerial-Aquatic Manipulators.