Biography

Education

• 2012: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics with a minor in Cognitive Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• 2006: M.S. in Astronautics and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
• 2004: B.S. in Astronautics and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Appointments

• 01/15-present: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Davis
• 11/2012-12/2014: Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University

Awards and Honors

• 2014: Best Student Paper Award Finalist, 17th International Conference on Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control (HSCC)
• 2010: Best Paper Award, 66th American Helicopter Society (AHS) International Annual Forum
• 2006: John A. & Jane Dunning Copper Fellowship, University of Minnesota
• 2006: Best Thesis Award, Harbin Institute of Technology
• 2004: CASC Scholarship, China Aerospace Science and Technology Cooperation
• 2003: Fuji Xerox Scholarship

Professional Memberships

• IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
• IEEE Control System Society
• IEEE System, Man, and Cybernetics Society
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics