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I received PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, in 2015. I worked as a Lecturer in Wuxi Institute of Technology and as a Senior RD Engineer in Wuxi Ysphotech Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. from 2017 to 2018, and was a Research Associate in University of Liverpool from 2015 to 2017. Currently, I am an associate professor in Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. My research and teaching interests include mechatronics and robotics (intelligent control and machine vision, etc.), and electrical engineering (switching technology in high power networks).
Research interests
Mechatronics and Robotics, including robotic system modelling, control, industrial automation, computer vision, digital twin
Electrical Engineering, switching technology in high power networks, including gas discharge and breakdown, plasmas, current interruption in power system and insulation of electric apparatus
Experience
Research Associate, EEE, University of Liverpool – 2015 to 2017
Senior RD Engineer, Wuxi Ysphotech Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd – 2017
Lecturer, School of Mechanical Technology – Wuxi Institute of Technology – 2017 to 2018
Assistant Professor, School of Advanced Technology – XJTLU – 2018 to 2025.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechatronics and Robotics, School of Advanced Technology – XJTLU – 2026/01 to present.
Education/Academic qualification
BEng, Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Jiangnan University - 2006
MEng, Machine Design and Theory, Jiangnan University - 2009
MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham - 2010
PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Liverpool - 2015
Research areas
- Robotics & Automation
- Computer Vision (CV)
- Digital Twin
- High Voltage Engineering
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Mind's Wing: Innovating Brain-Drone Interaction Paradigms with Digital Twin
Huang, M. (PI), Yang, R. (CoPI) & Zhang, Q. (CoPI)
1/03/26 → 28/02/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on Bioinspired Nanocellulose Paper Chip Based on Dynamic Rheological Curing and Its Raman Sensing Enhancement
Song, P. (PI), Leach, M. (Team member), Jiang, Z. (Team member) & Zhang, Q. (Team member)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Study on the modelling and control of microrobots based on magnetic field actuation
Zhang, Q. (PI) & Song, P. (Team member)
1/09/22 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Teaching group development in mechatronics programme for intelligent manufacturing
Zhang, Q. (PI), lim, E. (CoPI), Huang, M. (CoPI) & Wang, L. (CoPI)
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Teaching content innovation of mechatronics practical courses based on industrial ethernet and edge computing
Zhang, Q. (PI), Wang, X. (CoPI), Yang, R. (CoPI) & Sun, J. (CoPI)
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Simulation of Gesture Recognition Control Robotic Arm Based on Mediapipe and OpenCV
Liu, C., Guo, J., Zhang, Q., Sun, J. & Lim, E. G., 2026, Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis and Applications - Proceedings of the 8th Euro–China Conference on Intelligent Data Analysis and Applications, 2024. Chu, S.-C., Chen, C.-M., Pan, J.-S. & Kong, L. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 299-310 12 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 445 SIST).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Smartphone-based video deep learning enables rapid and accurate lateral flow diagnostics
Zhu, J., Hoettges, K., Shi, Y., Zhang, F., Wang, Y., Ma, H., Lim, E. G. & Zhang, Q., Jan 2026, In: Microchimica Acta. 193, 1, 41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
A Skin-Interfaced Microfluidic Patch with Bioinspired Microstructures for Efficient Sweat Collection and Analysis
Li, Y., Liu, Y., Leach, M., Hoettges, K., Zhang, Q. & Song, P., Aug 2025, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 25, 15, p. 28046-28053 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Centrifugation-assisted lateral flow assay platform: enhancing bioassay sensitivity with active flow control
Yuan, H., Yong, R., Yuan, W., Zhang, Q., Lim, E. G., Wang, Y., Niu, F. & Song, P., Dec 2025, In: Microsystems and Nanoengineering. 11, 1, 101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (Scopus) -
Class agnostic and specific consistency learning for weakly-supervised point cloud semantic segmentation
Wu, J., Sun, M., Xu, H., Jiang, C., Ma, W. & Zhang, Q., Feb 2025, In: Pattern Recognition. 158, 111067.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus)