Selected Publications: 'LangLoc: Language-Driven Localization via Formatted Spatial Description Generation' (IEEE TIP, 2025), 'DynaNav: Dynamic Feature and Layer Selection for Efficient Visual Navigation' (NeurIPS-2025, 2025), 'Learning Selective Sensor Fusion for State Estimation' (IEEE TNNLS, 2022). Major Contributions: Ubiquitous Motion Tracking, Robust Spatial Perception, Safe Autonomous Navigation, and Embodied AI.
Research Experience
Currently an Assistant Professor at the Intelligent Transportation Thrust and Artificial Intelligence Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou); Previously a Lecturer (2021-2024) at National University of Defense Technology, China, and a Postdoctoral Researcher (2020) at the Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science (2016-2020) from the University of Oxford, supervised by Prof. Niki Trigoni and Prof. Andrew Markham; M.Eng. (2014-2016) from National University of Defense Technology; B.Eng. (2010-2014) from Tongji University, China.
Background
Research Interests: Embodied AI and Autonomous Systems, particularly in Open-World Robotic Perception, Navigation, and Interaction. Brief Introduction: Leads the HKUST-GZ PEAK Lab, focusing on Ubiquitous Motion Tracking, Robust Spatial Perception, Safe Autonomous Navigation, and Embodied AI.
Miscellany
Several open positions for full-funded Ph.D. scholarships, Research Assistants, and Visiting Students are available. Interested candidates are encouraged to join the PEAK Lab.