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Dr. Fan Zhang joined the School of Robotics at XJTLU as an Assistant Professor in Aug. 2023. Dr. Zhang is an inter-disciplinary researcher with a multi-disciplinary background in Mechanical Engineering and Automation (B.Eng. at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, CN), Robotics (M.Sc. with Distinction at King’s College London, UK), and Material Perception (Ph.D. at TU Delft, NL). Prior to joining XJTLU, Dr. Zhang worked as an external Postdoctoral Researcher for Procter Gamble (DE) in Multisensory Perception and Consumer Knowledge research from Dec.2018 to Jun.2019, and later as Research Fellow for University of Birmingham (UK) in Computational Modelling and Cognitive Robotics since Dec. 2019.
Research interests
Cognitive Robotics
Dr. Zhang is motivated to integrate the state-of-the-art AI developments with human-factor studies for mechanistic explanations, validations, and real-life applications in Cognitive Robotics. His research interests cover but are not limited to the following topics: Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, 3D Modelling Rendering, Intelligent Manufacturing, Human-Computer/Robot-Interaction, Interactive UX/UI Design, Mid-/High-level Human Vision, Visual Attention, Ecological Optics and Perception of Materials, Light, Shapes, etc.
Experience
Assistant Professor, School of Robotics, XJTLU, 2023 - Present
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham, 2019-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher, Delft University of Technology; Procter Gamble (DE), 2018-2019
Teaching
As Module Leader:
RBE403TC - Intelligent Robotics and Applications
RBE404TC - Application of Cutting Edge Technologies in Robotics Design
Co-teach:
RBE001 - Introductions to Intelligent Robotics
RBE103TC - Electronic Circuits - Analogue and Digital
RBE105TC - Introduction to Intelligent Robotics and Application
RBE402TC - Robotics Software Design and Machine Learning
previously co-teach in:
ResearchDesign (UG@TUD, AY17/18)
Practical Skills for Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics (PG@UoB, AY20/21-AY22/23)
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Delft University of Technology, 2019
M.Sc. in Robotics, King's College London, 2013
B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011
Person Types
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Decision-making modelling for Autonomous Driving via Explainable AI and Cognitive Robotics
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Continuous action with a neurobiologically inspired computational approach reveals the dynamics of selection history.
Makwana, M., Zhang, F., Heinke, D. & Song, J-H., 17 Jul 2023, In: PLoS Computational Biology. 19, 7, e1011283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Reveal the Distractions of the Irrelevant Features using a Neurobiologically Plausible Cognitive Robotics Model
Patil, M., Heinke, D. & Zhang, F., 31 Oct 2023, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Evaluating individual differences in selection history bias for goal-directed reaching movements
Makwana, M., Zhang, F., Heinke, D. & Song, J-H., 5 Dec 2022, In: Journal of Vision. 22, 14, 4281.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Guidance of visual search through canonical materials while controlling for low-level features
Zhang, F. & Heinke, D., 1 Dec 2022, In: Perception. 51, p. 197-197Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Neurobiologically inspired robotics model: Underlying mechanisms for target selection biases from a recent experience of goal-directed action
Zhang, F., Makwana, M., Song, J-H. & Heinke, D., 5 Dec 2022, In: Journal of Vision. 22, 14, 3346.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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Rita 2023-The 11th International Conference onRobot Intelligence Technology and Applications
Fan Zhang (Participant)
6 Dec 2023 → 8 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Rita 2023-The 11th International Conference onRobot Intelligence Technology and Applications (Event)
Fan Zhang (Reviewer)
24 Oct 2023 → 7 Nov 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics 2023
Fan Zhang (Participant)
22 Aug 2023 → 23 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Journal of Perceptual Imaging (Journal)
Fan Zhang (Reviewer)
8 Jul 2023 → 10 Aug 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Journal of Imaging Science and Technology (Journal)
Fan Zhang (Reviewer)
3 May 2023 → 2 Jun 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review