Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience

ClearMotion, Inc.

Billerica, MA
Senior Technical Scientist 11/2023 - Present
Principal Scientist 05/2021 - 11/2023
Consultant (Part-time) 01/2019 - 03/2020
Senior Controls Engineer 07/2017 - 01/2019

Leading research and development of active suspension control systems for automotive applications. Specializing in adaptive control algorithms, system identification, and real-time control implementation for vehicle ride quality and handling optimization.

Findop Solutions LLC

Wellesley, MA
Owner and Technical Consultant 04/2020 - 05/2022

Provided technical consulting services in control systems, optimization, and software development. Worked with clients across automotive, robotics, and industrial automation sectors to solve complex engineering challenges.

ISEE AI

Cambridge, MA
Tech Lead - Controls 09/2019 - 04/2020
Principal Controls Engineer 01/2019 - 09/2019

Led control system development for autonomous yard trucks and logistics vehicles. Designed robust control algorithms for path planning, obstacle avoidance, and vehicle dynamics in industrial environments.

The MathWorks, Inc.

Natick, MA
Controls Systems Engineer / Software Engineer 07/2015 - 06/2017
Application Support Engineer 06/2014 - 07/2015

Developed control system design tools and algorithms for MATLAB/Simulink. Provided technical support and training for control systems applications, helping customers implement advanced control strategies.

Research Intern 06/2013 - 08/2013

Conducted research on robust adaptive control for uncertain systems. Developed novel control algorithms for systems with unknown parameters and external disturbances.

Education

New York University

Brooklyn/Manhattan, NY
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering 08/2009 - 05/2014

Research focused on robust adaptive dynamic programming for continuous-time nonlinear systems. Developed novel control algorithms for optimal control of uncertain systems with applications in robotics and aerospace.

M.S., Automation Science and Engineering 09/2006 - 06/2009

Specialized in control theory and automation systems. Conducted research on optimal control and system identification for industrial automation applications.

Sun Yat-sen (Zhong-Shan University)

Zhuhai/Guangzhou, China
B.S., Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 08/2002 - 06/2006

Strong foundation in mathematical analysis, optimization theory, and applied mathematics. Developed analytical skills essential for advanced control system design and algorithm development.

Awards & Recognition

Excellent Reviewer

2016

Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (JGCD)

Review work between Oct. 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2016.

Recognized for outstanding contribution to peer review process, providing detailed and constructive feedback on control systems research papers.

Alexander Hessel Award

2015

Best Ph.D. Dissertation in Electrical Engineering, ECE Dept at NYU

Honored for groundbreaking research in robust adaptive dynamic programming, advancing the field of optimal control for uncertain nonlinear systems.

Shimemura Young Author Prize

2013

The 9th Asian Control Conference, Istanbul, Turkey

Awarded for innovative contributions to adaptive control theory, presenting novel approaches for robust control of uncertain systems.

Richard Rosenthal Award

2010

Outstanding performance on the PhD Qualifying Examination, ECE Dept at NYU

Awarded to the Top 1 candidate

Demonstrated exceptional mastery of electrical engineering fundamentals, achieving the highest score among all qualifying examination candidates.

Huawei Scholarship

2008

For outstanding students, South China University of Technology

Recognized for academic excellence and research potential in automation and control systems engineering.

National First Place

2007

Chinese Graduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling

Applied advanced mathematical modeling techniques to solve complex real-world problems, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

National First Place

2005

Chinese Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling

Excelled in mathematical modeling competition, showcasing ability to apply theoretical mathematics to practical engineering problems.