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Dr. Yuqing Chen is currently an associate professor in Department of Mechatronics and Robotics, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Yuqing received his B.Eng. degree and M.Eng. degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, China and Ph.D. degree from Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore. Yuqing also visited Vanderbilt University, USA in 2020. His research interest lies primarily in data-driven optimal control, which includes: 1) data-driven hardware-in-the-loop control, 2) nonlinear optimal control theory and 3) intelligent robot control systems. We welcome students with interests in mechanical design, robot system control and mechatronic system design to join our research group. Interested students could contact me by email: Yuqing.Chen@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Research interests
Data-driven Optimal Control
Nonlinear Optimal Control Theory
Hardware-in-the-loop Control
Intelligent Robot Control System
Experience
Program Director, Department of Mechatronics and Robotics - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2021-2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechatronics and Robotics - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2022-present
Lecturer, Department of Mechatronics and Robotics - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2020-2022
Visiting Scholar, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Vanderbilt University, 2020
Teaching Assistant, System Control - Singapore University of Technology and Design, 2017-2019
Engineering researcher - Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 2016
Teaching
MEC208 Instrumentation and Control System
CAN102 Electromagnetism and Electromechanics
CPT404 Project Management
MEC305 Robotic System
EEE109 Electronic Circuits
MEC104 Experimental, Computer Skills and Sustainability
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
M.Eng. in Control Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
B.Eng. in Control Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Research areas
- Robotics & Automation
- Control and optimization theory
- Hardware-in-the-loop control
Person Types
- Staff
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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The Finger-Drive Dexterous Gripper: A Force-Controlled Compliant Grapsing Tool for New Retail and Smart Manufacturing
Chen, Y. (PI)
1/09/25 → 1/09/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Research on Hardware-in-the-Loop Iterative Optimal Control for the Walking Control of Legged Robotic Systems
Chen, Y. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Enhancing Engineering Design Teaching Through Visualized Virtual Design and Simulation Tool
Zhang, T. (PI) & Chen, Y. (CoPI)
1/02/23 → 1/02/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Suzhou Municipal Key Lab for Intelligent Virtual Engineering
Liang, H. N. (Team member), lim, E. (Team member), Man, K. L. (Team member), Ma, F. (Team member), Wang, X. (Team member), Guan, S. (Team member), Wang, Q. (Team member), Xiao, J. (Team member), Ma, J. (Team member), Meng, J. (Team member), Zhang, C. (Team member), Chen, M. (Team member), Chen, B. (Team member), Wang, W. (Team member), Craig, P. (Team member), Sun, J. (Team member), Liu, G. (Team member), Xia, J. (Team member), Zhu, X. (Team member), Yu, L. (Team member), Zhang, J. (Team member), Qi, J. (Team member), Huang, M. (Team member), Yang, R. (Team member), Li, S. (Team member), Dong, Y. (Team member), Yang, X. (Team member), Li, Y. (Team member), Wang, J. (Team member), Zhang, H. (Team member), Wei, Z. (Team member), Sun, Q. (Team member), Elsheikh, A. (Team member), Levers, A. (Team member), Konev, B. (Team member), Coenen, F. (Team member), Atkinson, K. (Team member), Gasieniec, L. (Team member), Wong, P. (Team member), Payne, T. (Team member), Garcia-Fernandez, A. (Team member), Zhang, Y. (Team member), Xu, Z. (Team member), Li, G. (Team member), Jia, D. (Team member), Liu, D. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Liu, S. (Team member), Wu, F. (Team member), Ji, C. (Team member), Pan, Y. (Team member), Xiang, N. (Team member), Ma, T. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Yu, S. (Team member), Liu, Y. (Team member), Wang, Y. (Team member), Li, Z. (Team member), Wang, W. (Team member), Chu, Y. (Team member), Yao, S. (Team member), Qian, J. (Team member), Xu, C. (Team member), Yang, F. (Team member), Chen, L. (Team member) & Yue, Y. (PI)
1/11/22 → 30/10/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Developing a Comprehensive Simulation-based Education Platform for Robotics-related Modules
Chen, Y. (PI), Liu, Q. (CoI) & Zhang, T. (CoI)
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Review on the rise of MXenes in ion-selective technologies: A decade of progress and future directions
Zhu, Z., Huang, J., Zhao, Y., Hu, Z., Chen, Y., Guo, L. & Ding, M., 1 Aug 2026, In: Desalination. 631, 120183.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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VMGNet: A Low Computational Complexity Robotic Grasping Network Based on VMamba With Multiscale Feature Fusion
Jin, Y., Gao, Q., Zhu, X., Yue, Y., Gee Lim, E., Wong, P. W. H., Chen, Y. & Chu, Y., 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 75, 7500718.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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一种脚部结构及机械腿
Translated title of the contribution :A kind of foot structure and mechanical leg Research output: Patent
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A 2-DoF Switchable Variable Stiffness Actuator for Legged Walking Robots
Yu, L., Zhao, H., Qiao, L., Qin, S., Jin, G. & chen, Y., Nov 2025, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. Early accessResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Compact Variable Stiffness Actuator for Agile Legged Locomotion
Yu, L., Zhao, H., Qin, S., Jin, G. & Chen, Y., Apr 2025, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 30, 2, p. 1131-1142 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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A Compact Variable Stiffness Actuator for agile legged locomotion
chen, Y. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Variable Stiffness Actuator and its Application in Agile Legged Robots
chen, Y. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote Speech
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Development of a Climbing Robotic Dog for Wind Turbine Tower Inspection and Cleaning
chen, Y. (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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The research and development of iterative optimal control algorithms for robotic systems
chen, Y. (Speaker)
21 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote Speech
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2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) (Event)
chen, Y. (Reviewer)
2025 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review