Gary P. T. Choi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Papers
2
Total Citations
5
H-Index
2
About
Gary P. T. Choi is a mathematician and engineer whose research bridges geometry, network science, and robotics. His work on **geometric graph models of floppy networks** provides a unified framework for studying systems as diverse as proteins, DNA assemblies, architected materials, and robot swarms, enabling new ways to control their spatial and temporal properties. In robotics, Choi developed a novel **reactive navigation algorithm** that uses quasi-conformal mappings and control barrier functions to transform cluttered workspaces into a simplified "ball world," allowing safe and efficient robot movement through complex environments. Though his most-cited papers are recent (2022 and 2025), they already demonstrate significant impact, with his floppy networks work garnering 3 citations and his robotics paper 2 citations. Choi's contributions stand out for their elegant mathematical foundations—applying conformal geometry to real-world control problems—and their interdisciplinary reach, from molecular biology to autonomous systems. His work exemplifies how pure geometric theory can drive practical advances in robotics and materials science.
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Top Papers
- 1Modular representation and control of floppy networks3 citations · 2022
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