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
- 2016: Sandia Design Award Finalist, Sandia National Labs
- 2010: Best Paper Award, 66th American Helicopter Society (AHS) International Annual Forum
- 2007: John A. & Jane Dunning Copper Fellowship, University of Minnesota
- 2006: Best Thesis Award, Harbin Institute of Technology
- 2003: Fuji Xerox Scholarship
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
- IEEE Control System Society
- IEEE System, Man, and Cybernetics Society
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics