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Education
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2024-2029 (Ph.D. student Now)
- B.Eng. in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (First Class (Honors)), 2020-2024
- B.Eng. in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems, University of Liverpool (First Class (Honors)), 2020-2024
Standardized Scores
- TOEFL iBT Test: 100/120
- Duolingo English Test: 140/160 (Literacy: 140; Conversation: 125; Comprehension: 155; Production: 100)
- GRE General Test: 327 (Verbal: 160, 84th Percentile; Quantitative: 167, 83rd Percentile) + 4.5 (Analytical Writing, 81st Percentile)
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers:
Navigating the Uncertainty: the Impact of a Student-Centered Final Year Project Allocation Mechanism on Student Performance (First author), 2024
Microfluidic-Assisted Caenorhabditis elegans Sorting: Current Status and Future Prospects (Cover paper-First author), 2023
Deep Learning for Microfluidic-Assisted Caenorhabditis elegans Multi-Parameter Identification Using YOLOv7 (Co-first author), 2023
Research Status and Prospects of Adaptive Robotic Hands (CN) (First author), 2019
Metal–Organic Frameworks/Heterojunction Structures for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering with Enhanced Sensitivity and Tailorability (Cover paper-Second author), 2024
A SERS Nanocellulose-Paper-Based Analytical Device for Ultrasensitive Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease (Second author), 2024
Microembossing: A Convenient Process for Fabricating Microchannels on Nanocellulose Paper-Based Microfluidics (Second author), 2023
Facile Microembossing Process for Microchannel Fabrication for Nanocellulose-Paper-Based Microfluidics (Second author), 2023
The Impact of Short Videos on Student Performance in an Online-Flipped College Engineering Course (Second author), 2022
Mechanical Characterization of Multifunctional Metal-Coated Polymer Lattice Structures, 2024
Cellulose Nanostructures as Tunable Substrates for Nanocellulose-Metal Hybrid Flexible Composites, 2024
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers:
A Novel Hedgehog-Inspired Pin-Array Robot Hand with Multiple Magnetic Pins for Adaptive Grasping (First author), 2019
An Automated Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device for Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, 2024
Please refer to ORCID (0000-0002-8079-7413) or Google Scholar for more information.
Conference Participation
A Centrifugation-Assisted Lateral Flow Assay Platform for Bioassay Sensitivity and Visualization Enhancement (Poster-First author), 2023
Highly-integrated SERS-Based Immunoassay NanoPADs for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (Poster-Second author), 2023
Nanocellulose-Paper-Based Analytical Devices with MOFs/Heterojunction Structures for Multiplex SERS Detection (Poster-Second author), 2024
A Bio-inspired Lateral Flow Assay for Improving the Sensitivity of Low Volume Samples (Oral Presentation), 2023
An Offline Deep Learning-Assisted Automated Paper-Based Microfluidic Platform (Poster), 2023
Granted Patents
A Smartphone-Based Automated Paper-Based Microfluidic System (CN), 2024 (Invention patent)
A Cluster-Tube Self-Adaptive Robot Hand with Controllable Force for Rapid Grasping(CN), 2023 (Invention patent)
A Parallel and Magnetic-Driven Robot Hand with Linkage Mechanisms(CN), 2023 (Invention patent)
A Hedgehog-Inspired Magnetic-Driven Self-Adaptive Pin-Array Robot Hand(CN), 2023 (Invention patent)
A Cluster-Tube Self-Adaptive Robot Hand with Controllable Force for Rapid Grasping(CN), 2019 (Utility model patent)
A Parallel and Magnetic-Driven Robot Hand with Linkage Mechanisms(CN), 2019 (Utility model patent)
A Hedgehog-Inspired Magnetic-Driven Self-Adaptive Pin-Array Robot Hand(CN), 2019 (Utility model patent)
Honors
- The IET Prize, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2023-2024
- Best Performance in Final Year Project (School-wide top 1), XJTLU, 2023-2024
- Final Year Project Best Student Poster Award (School-wide top 1), XJTLU, 2023-2024
- Outstanding Student (University-wide top 0.1%), Jiangsu Province, 2023-2024
- Excellent Student Cadre (University-wide top 0.1%), Jiangsu Province, 2022-2023
- Outstanding Student (School-wide top 5%), XJTLU, 2021-2022
- Entrepreneurship Star (University-wide top 1%), XJTLU, 2021-2022 & 2022-2023
- Excellent Student Cadre & Outstanding Class Cadre (University-wide top 1%), XJTLU, 2020-2021
Awards
Three 1𝑠𝑡 prizes, one 2𝑛𝑑 prizes, and three 3𝑟𝑑 prizes in national-level competitions:
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University Championship in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition National Regional, 2022
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University Championship in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition Standard Robot Strength Award, 2022
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of 2021 China Engineering Robotics Competition and International Open Championship Vision Robot Recognition Competition (Undergraduate), 2021
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of 2021 RoboMaster University Technical Challenge in the 20th National University Robot Competition “Standard Racing and Smart Firing” National Regional, 2021
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University Technical Challenge in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition “Standard Racing and Smart Firing” National Regional, 2022
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of 2021 RoboMaster University Championship in the 20th National University Robot Competition National Regional, 2021
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of the 8th China International “Internet+” Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, 2022
Two 1𝑠𝑡 prizes, five 2𝑛𝑑 prizes, and six 3𝑟𝑑 prizes in provincial-level competitions:
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University Championship in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition Eastern China Regional, 2022
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University League Regional Activity among Hundreds of Universities “Operator Online Simulation League”, 2022
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University Technical Challenge in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition “Standard Racing and Smart Firing” Eastern China Regional, 2022
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of 2021 RoboMaster University Championship in the 20th National University Robot Competition South China Regional, 2021
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of 2022 RoboMaster University League (Online) 3V3 Confrontation in the 21𝑠𝑡 National University Robot Competition, 2022
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of 2021 RoboMaster University League (Jiangsu Province) Standard Robot Confrontation in the 20th National University Robot Competition, 2021
- The 2𝑛𝑑 Prize of the 3𝑟𝑑 Yangtze River Delta JITRI Innovation Competition, 2023
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of 2021 RoboMaster University League (Jiangsu Province) 3V3 Confrontation in the 20th National University Robot Competition Sentry Robot Strength Award, 2021
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of the 8th “Internet+” Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Jiangsu Province), 2022
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of the 12th “Challenge Cup” Student Entrepreneurial Plan Competition (Jiangsu Province), 2022
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of 2022 Changzhou “International Intelligent Manufacturing” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Robotics and Intelligent Hardware Challenge, 2022
- The 3𝑟𝑑 Prize of 2022 China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Suzhou Division (6/77), 2022
- The Excellence Award and the Best Popularity Award of Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Intellectual Property Innovation and Application Competition, 2022
Three 1𝑠𝑡 prizes in university-level competitions:
- The 1𝑠𝑡 Prize of XJTLU Global Entrepreneurial Dream-chasers Competition, 2022
- The 𝑁𝑜. 1 in China “Internet+” Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of XJTLU, 2022
- The 𝑁𝑜. 1 in China “Internet+” Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of XJTLU, 2021
The photograph is from the official website of DJI RoboMaster for competition cultural promotion (I am the first one on the left).
Research Experience
- Centrifugation-Assisted Lateral Flow Assay (CLFA) Platform (01.2022-Current: Research Leader)
- Intelligent Microsystems Laboratory, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Duties included: 1）Addressed the limited sensitivity and uncontrollable incubation time of traditional LFA. 2）Developed a CLFA platform that offers adjustable rotation speeds and enables smartphone-based quantitative bioassay and active sample flow control, displaying results on the custom-designed UI and mobile application. 3) Developed a bio-inspired microfluidic channel to enhance the sensitivity of LFA in bioassays.
- Supervisor: Dr. Pengfei Song, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Microfluidic-Assisted Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) Sorting (07.2022-06.2023: Research Leader)
- Intelligent Microsystems Laboratory, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Duties included: 1）Provided a comprehensive review of the up-to-date microfluidic-assisted C. elegans sorting developments from several angles to suit researchers with different backgrounds. 2）Accepted as a cover paper and featured by the renowned organization AAAS & EurekAlert!. 3) Developed a deep learning model using YOLOv7 to automatically detect and recognize C. elegans in microfluidic chips, enabling efficient identification and measurement of multiple phenotypes (e.g., size and movement speed).
- Supervisor: Dr. Pengfei Song, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Nanocellulose Paper (nanopaper)-Based Microfluidic Platform (07.2022-Current: Research Assistant)
- Intelligent Microsystems Laboratory, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Duties included: 1）Developed a facile microembossing process using plastic micro-molds to efficiently fabricate microchannels on nanocellulose paper, optimizing the pattern parameters and saving time. 2）Developed fundamental microfluidic devices and functional nanopaper-based analytical devices (NanoPADs). 3) Performed colorimetric experiments and tested the droplet generation. 4) Detected glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in artificial plasma using SERS on NanoPADs, enabling high-sensitive biomarker detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Supervisor: Prof. Xinyu Liu, University of Toronto & Dr. Pengfei Song, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Humanoid Robot and Fatigue Analysis (05.2021-10.2021: Research Assistant)
- Summer Undergraduate Reasearch Fellowships, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Duties included: 1）Developed humanoid robots based on Raspberry Pi or Arduino, and programmed motion sequences. 2）Assisted in the numerical and experimental analysis of a specific-sized spindle model to predict and compare fatigue life under various external loading conditions, validating the accuracy and reliability of the numerical simulation.
- Supervisor: Dr. Min Chen, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ＆ Dr. Quan Zhang, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- ROBOMASTER National University Robot Competitions (10.2020-10.2022: Mechanical Engineer & Investment Manager)
- Embedded Artificial Intelligence Hardware Universities-Enterprises Joint Key Laboratory, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Duties included: 1）Designed mechanical components for an automated sentry robot, including the launching and mobility mechanisms, enabling the launch of 17mm projectiles and rapid disassembly from the track. 2）Fabricated robots using appropriate materials (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin, and nylon). 3) Authored business proposals and secured enterprise sponsorships to support team funding and operations.
- Supervisor: Prof. Cezhou Zhao (Cherish forever), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University & Dr. Chun Zhao, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Self-Adaptive Robot Hands (01.2018-08.2019: Visiting Student)
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials Processing Technology, Tsinghua University
- Duties included: 1）Developed a hedgehog-inspired pin-array robot hand with multiple magnetic pins for adaptive grasping. 2）Developed a self-adaptive robot hand with controllable gripping force and a magnetic-driven robot hand for parallel gripping, enabling quickly grasping objects with diverse shapes.
- Supervisor: Dr. Wenzeng Zhang, Tsinghua University
Internship Experiences
- Summer, 2021: Internship
- Suzhou Non-Fish Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
- Duties included: 1) Assisted in project planning for industrial robots, AGVs, and AR/VR/MR projects. 2) Collaborated with suppliers, and developed work memos and project proposals.
- XJTLU did an interview with me and my boss. Only Chinese version.
Teaching Activities
Service ＆ Leadership
- 2021-2022: President & Liaison Minister
- XJTLU Sagittarius Astronomy Club
- Duties included: 1) Led and organized successful astronomical observation activities, receiving the “Best Cooperation Club” award. 2) Lectured on astronomy to high school students from XJTLU-affiliated school.
- 2021-2022: Vice President
- XJTLU Tea Club
- Duties included: 1) Led and organized multiple tea ceremony and incense ceremony performances. 2) Lectured on tea culture to middle school students from XJTLU-affiliated school.
- 2021-2022: Liaison Minister
- XJTLU G-Master Robot Club
- Duties included: 1) Lectured on making combat robots to the undergraduate and organized competitions.
- 2022-2023: Corporation & Executive Director
- Yuanhe Technology (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.
- 2022-2023: Project Leader
- XJTLU entrepreneurship project-ESGrow
- Duties included: 1) Established Yuanhe Technology (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. with the support of Changzhou Wujin District Government. 2) Provided smart solutions for urban farming, promoting community energy efficiency based on ESG principles.
- News 1. Only Chinese version.
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- 2021-2022: Project Leader
- XJTLU entrepreneurship project-Inkless
- Duties included: 1) Led the 3D printing entrepreneurial project, including business plan writing and roadshow presentations.
- News 1. Bilingual version.
- 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 & 2023-2024:Entrepreneurship Star
- 2023-2024: Outstanding Student
- Jiangsu Province
- Duties included: 1) Outstanding academic performance. 2) One of three places in the School of Advanced Technology of XJTLU.
- News 1. Only Chinese version.
- 2022-2023: Excellent Student Cadre
- 2021-2022 & 2022-2023: Outstanding Student
- 2021-2022: Excellent Student Cadre
- XJTLU
- Duties included: 1) Manage and lead a number of student tasks and activities. 2) Outstanding contributions to leadership and volunteerism.
- 2020-2021: League branch secretary, Outstanding Class Cadre
- XJTLU
- Duties included: 1) Served as the league branch secretary and have excellent performance in class work.
- 2022-2023: Outstanding Academic Buddy
- XJTLU
- Duties included: 1) Worked with the university and guided students in the lower grades
- Winter, 2020: The team leader, Pioneer Award
- 2020 I-Link of XJTLU
- Duties included: 1) Led the team to take a lecture in Alma mater and won the second prize.
- Winter, 2020: Excellent model
- 2020 Military training of XJTLU
- Duties included: 1) Outstanding performance in military training.
Skills
- Computer Skills＆Software:
- Programming: C, Arduino, MATLAB
- CAD/CAE: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS (workbench), Rhino
- Graphic design: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, KeyShot, Origin
- Experimental Skills:
- Language:
- Mandarin (Native)
- English (English-only instruction)