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Quanbo GE
Professor, PhD supervisor at Nanjing University of Information Science & TechnoloigyProfessor of Nanjing University of Information Engineering, a PhD supervisor, the dean of the School of Automation, and the director of the Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology of Jiangsu Province. He is a young and middle-aged academic leader of the “Blue and Blue Project” of Jiangsu universities, and has been awarded the Fourth Youth Science Award of the Chinese Society of Automation, and is a visiting scholar at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Minnesota, USA. He has published and accepted nearly 100 high quality academic papers including IEEE TAC, IEEE TIE, IEEE TC, Journal of Automation, etc. He has presided over over more than 30 scientific research projects, such as the surface and key projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the national defense major special projects. He is the deputy director of the Youth Working Committee of the Chinese Society of Automation, the deputy director of the Autonomous Unmanned Systems Committee of the Chinese Society of Artificial Intelligence, and the executive deputy director of the Autonomous Unmanned Systems Committee of the Automation Society of Jiangsu Province. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE TSMC: Systems and International Journal of Systems Science, and an editorial board member of Journal of Automation, Journal of Command and Control, and Control Engineering. His main research areas include autonomous intelligent unmanned systems, intelligent perception and learning control, and power system intelligence.
Shihua LI
Chief Professor, PhD Supervisor, Associate Dean at School of Automation, Southeast UniversityJiangsu Distinguished Professor, Chief Professor of Southeast University, Vice Dean of the School of Automation, Chairman of Jiangsu Automation Society, Director of Chinese Automation Society, Fellow of International Electro-Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Fellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), Fellow of Chinese Automation Society, and recipient of the National Outstanding Young People's Fund. 1991, he entered the Junior Class of Southeast University and received his bachelor's degree (1995), master's degree (1998), and doctoral degree (2001) from Southeast University. In 1991, he was admitted to the Junior Class of Southeast University, and received his B.S. (1995), M.S. (1998), and Ph.D. (2001) degrees from Southeast University.
He is mainly engaged in the research of nonlinear control theory and application of electromechanical systems, including non-smooth control theory, interference observation control theory and its application in multiple types of electromechanical systems, etc. He is responsible for the completion of more than 50 scientific research projects, and his research results have generated significant economic benefits for enterprises.
He has published three monographs in English and Chinese, more than 200 SCI retrieved papers, and 33,000+ Google Scholar citations. His research achievements have won the first prize and second prize of Natural Science of the Ministry of Education (both ranked 1), international academic paper awards for 9 times, the famous international academic awards in the field of electromechanical systems - Nagamori Reward, and the Gold Prize of the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva in 2022. 2017-2024 was selected as a member of Clarivate's list of highly cited scientists around the world for 8 years consecutively, and was selected as a member of Elsevier's list of highly cited scientists for 9 years consecutively in the period of 2015-2023. He has been selected as one of Elsevier's Highly Cited Scholars in China for 9 consecutive years from 2015 to 2023.
Dan ZHANG
Professor and Tier 1 York Research Chair at York UniversityDr. Dan Zhang is a Kaneff Professor and Tier 1 York Research Chair in Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. From July 1, 2004, to December 31, 2015, Dr. Zhang was a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Advanced Robotics and Automation, was a founding Chair of the Department of Automotive, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science at University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Laval University in June, 2000. Dr. Zhang’s contributions to and leadership within the field of robotic and automation have been recognized with several prestigious awards, within his own university (Lassonde Innovation Awards — Established Researcher in 2018, Research Excellence Award both from university level in 2009 and faculty level in 2008), the Province of Ontario (Early Researcher Award in 2010), the professional societies (election to Fellow of the CAE in 2017, the ASME in 2016, the EIC in 2012 and the CSME in 2010) and federal funding agencies (Canada Research Chair in January 2009 and renewed in January 2014). As well, he was awarded the Inaugural Teaching Excellence by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science of UOIT in 2006 and the Best Professor Award by UOIT Engineering Students’ Society in 2012. Dr. Zhang was listed as the World’s Top Two Percent Researchers by Stanford’s Standardized Citation Indicators in 2020. In addition, he and his students won the 2020 ASME Journal of Mechanical Design Editors’ Choice Award.
Dr. Zhang is the editor-in-chief for International Journal of Mechanisms and Robotic Systems, the editor-in-chief for International Journal of Robotics Applications and Technologies, the section editor-in-chief for Machines (Automation Systems), Associate editor for the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, the International Journal of Robotics and Automation (ACTA publisher) and guest editors for many other international journals.
Rong XIONG
Professor, PhD supervisor at Zhejiang University- Keynote Speech2：A Study of Key Technologies for Intelligent Sensing and Control of Humanoid Robots.
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Rong XIONG, Fellow of Chinese Association of Automation, Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University, Chief Scientist of Zhejiang Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center, Member of Expert Group of Intelligent Robotics Special Project of National Key Research and Development Program, Vice Chairman of Robotics Committee of Chinese Society of Automation, Standing Member of Intelligent Decision-making Committee of Chinese Society of Artificial Intelligence, Standing Member of Robotics Branch of Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering, etc., and winner of the “May 1st Women's Medal”
Since 2000, she has carried out research on intelligent perception and control technology of robots, presided over the major project of Science and Technology Innovation 2030 New Generation Artificial Intelligence, etc. She has made important breakthroughs in robust balance control of legged robots, robust localization and navigation of mobile robots, high-precision and high-efficiency operation of manipulator robots, etc. She has developed the humanoid robotic system that can play table tennis balls in a fast and continuous dynamic manner, the quadrupedal robot driven by electric motor that can run and jump, as well as the international championship-winning robot, which can run and jump. We have independently developed a humanoid robot system that can play table tennis continuously and dynamically, a motor-driven quadruped robot that can run and jump, and a small soccer robot that has won international championships. The company has published nearly 200 papers in IEEE journals and other periodicals, authorized 66 national invention patents and 8 international invention patents, transferred 37 patents to enterprises, and promoted the application of the technology in industrial, special, aerospace and other fields, and fostered new products such as electric power inspection robots, intelligent logistics robots and other large-scale applications, and was awarded the first prize of the Science and Technology Prize of Zhejiang Province, the second prize of the Innovation Award of Chinese Invention Association, the second prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award, and the second prize of the National Teaching Achievement Prize. The company has won the first prize of Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Award, the second prize of China Invention Association Invention and Entrepreneurship Innovation Award, and the second prize of National Teaching Achievement Award.
Minzhou LUO
Professor, PhD supervisor at HoHai UniversityDr. from the University of Science and Technology of China, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Hohai University, recipient of State Council Special Allowance and National May 1st Labor Medal. He used to be the director of Changzhou Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, the deputy secretary-general of Changzhou Municipal Government, and the executive deputy director of Advanced Institute of Hefei Research Institute of Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Now he is the director of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Research Institute of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, the executive chairman of Jiangsu Digital Economics Association, and the director of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Special Robot Technology. Presided over or participated in the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Military Science and Technology Commission, the General Armaments Department, the National Natural Fund and other projects more than 20, applied for and obtained more than 50 patents for invention, the project to train PhDs and masters 67 people. Selected by the Jiangsu provincial “six talent peaks”, “Jiangsu Province, 333 project”, “Nanjing top talent gathering program A talent”, etc., Jiangsu Province, Robotics and Intelligent Equipment Chairman of Jiangsu Robotics and Intelligent Equipment Industry Technology Strategic Innovation Alliance.
Anjan Kumar Tula
Associated professor at Zhejiang UniversityDr. Anjan Kumar Tula is an Associate Professor at the College of Control Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University. A recognized leader in process systems engineering, his expertise spans computer-aided methods for modeling, property estimation, process-product synthesis, and industrial analytics. His scholarly contributions include 40 peer-reviewed articles, 3 book chapters, and 1 patent.
Dr. Tula earned his B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India, in 2007, and his M.S. from Lamar University, Texas, USA, in 2010. His master’s research, funded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), focused on developing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and kinetic models for analyzing HRVOC emissions during industrial flaring.
Dr. Tula began his career at General Electric’s water business, focusing on water treatment technologies for cooling towers and boilers. During his tenure, he received the GE Young Engineer Award in 2012. Later, he joined Prof. Rafiqul Gani’s team at the Technical University of Denmark, earning his Ph.D. in process synthesis, design, and analysis in 2017.
After his Ph.D., Dr. Tula was a postdoctoral researcher at Auburn University under Prof. Mario E. Eden, contributing to hybrid process development and intensification. Since joining Zhejiang University in 2019, he has collaborated with industry leaders, including Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil (USA), Amino, and others, delivering solutions that bridge academic innovation with industrial needs. His projects have included advanced process modeling, optimization, and the development of data-driven analytics for these global organizations.
From 2022 to 2024, Dr. Tula worked with Veolia as a crew chief, leading a team to develop data analytics systems for chemical asset performance. He successfully implemented real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions. His research has also been supported by prestigious grants, including the Natural Science Foundation of China, enabling him to advance innovative methodologies for product-process optimization and analytics.
In addition to his academic and industrial achievements, Dr. Tula has been an active contributor to the professional community. He served as a programming committee member for the PSE 2021 conference and was an organizing committee member for the PSE/ESCAPE conferences in 2014 and 2016. His commitment to advancing the field of process systems engineering has made him a vital figure in both academic and industrial settings.
Dr. Tula has played a pivotal role in technology transfer, patent development, and industrial applications, in the fields of industrial equipment performance and maintenance analytics. He has been recognized for his ability to integrate machine learning models with process systems engineering, ensuring sustainability and economic viability. Dr. Tula continues to mentor students and collaborate with industry leaders, solidifying Zhejiang University's standing as a global hub for process engineering and industrial analytics.
袁骐
副总经理 at 北京长兴动力机器人科技有限公司袁骐，现任北京长兴动力机器人科技有限公司副总经理，拥有北京航空航天大学控制工程专业硕士学位，职称高级工程师。在伺服控制产品开发领域，积累了超过二十年的丰富经验。深度参与了多项国家军用重点型号的研制工作，并主导研发了多个获得重要奖项的航空装备项目。此外，还积极参与了国家军用标准与团体标准的编写工作。
Xinde LI
Professor, PhD supervisor at School of Automation, Southeast UniversityProfessor and PhD supervisor of Southeast University, Ph.D. of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, postdoctoral fellow of National University of Singapore, national visiting scholar of Georgia Institute of Technology, academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Fellow of IET, Senior Member of IEEE, cover figure of Science Chinese, deputy director of Intelligent Robotics Committee of Chinese Artificial Intelligence Society, deputy director of Intelligent Products and Industry Working Committee of Chinese Artificial Intelligence Society, deputy director of Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Committee of Chinese Automation Society, editorial board member of IEEE Transaction on Fuzzy Systems, Systems Engineering and Electronics Technology, etc. Vice Chairman of the Intelligent Products and Industry Working Committee of the Chinese Society of Artificial Intelligence, Vice Chairman of the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Committee of the Chinese Society of Automation, Editorial Board Member of IEEE Transaction on Fuzzy Systems, Systems Engineering and Electronics Technology.
His main research interests include artificial intelligence, machine perception, intelligent robotics, human-computer interaction, and unmanned systems.
He has undertaken 40+ projects, including 863 key, NSF major research program projects, key projects, surface projects, 13th Five-Year Preliminary Research key projects, JKW163 key projects, JKW major special projects, and so on. He has published more than 100 SCI and EI papers, 5 books, 37 authorized national invention patents, and 9 software copyrights in IEEE repertoire TIE, TII, TFS, TM, TCDS, TIM, TAI, TASE, and other domestic and international core journals and conferences. He has received many awards, such as International Scientific Contribution Award, Global Distinguished Scientist Award in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Asian Outstanding Researcher Award, Geneva International Invention Gold and Silver Award, Second Prize of Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Award, First Prize of Provincial Teaching Achievement, and First Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress of Chinese Society of Automation.
Anli DU
Vice President at Loongson Technology Co., LtdThe Vice President of Loongson Technology Co., Ltd, the female scientific and technological worker of Chinese Association of Automation, the deputy director of the Special Committee on Autonomous Instruction System Technology and Application of Chinese Society of Automation, the member of the Special Committee on Arithmetic System Simulation of China Simulation Federation, the expert member of the Special Committee on Industrial Control Computers of China Computer Federation, the executive director of China Electric Power Promotion Council, the executive director of the Commercial Cryptography Application Union of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the member of the Industrial Control System Standardization Technology Committee of China Electricity council, the executive director of Industrial Control System Industry Union, and the executive director of China Automation Industry Union.
吕自贵
博士 at 南京集萃人形机器人科技有限公司总经理河海大学博士，主要研究方向为智能装备及特种作业机器人、人形机器人等，以第一作者申报发明及实用新型专利27项，参与军科委、工信部、科技厅等省部级重点研发计划12项，企业级研发项目多项，2024年江苏省科技人才托举工程资助对象、南京市高层次举荐人才（C类）、获得2021年度江苏省科学技术奖三等奖1项、2021年江苏省工程师学会工程成果奖三等奖1项、江苏省数字经济学会科技进步奖二等奖1项。担任江苏省智能助老装备研究会理事、安徽省机器人学会人形机器人专委会常务委员。目前任职江苏集萃智能制造技术研究所有限公司控股子公司南京集萃人形机器人科技有限公司总经理一职。
沈培友
副总裁 at 合肥中科深谷科技发展有限公司中科深谷集团副总裁，毕业于中国科学技术大学，江苏省双创、333人才，淮安市突出贡献中青年专家、劳动模范；主持完成江苏省重大科技成果转化等科技项目20余项；作为第一发明人授权发明专利近20件。
