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Yuliang Ma is a researcher at the forefront of safety and reliability in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Software-Defined Manufacturing (SDM). His work addresses the critical challenge of ensuring robust operation in increasingly complex, software-driven robotic and production environments. Ma’s major contributions lie in developing advanced, deep learning-based methods for anomaly detection and failure prediction. He has pioneered the use of Transformer and LSTM-FCN models to detect subtle system errors, and has introduced a novel framework for automated, continuous risk assessment in ROS-based software-defined robotic systems. His research is particularly notable for tackling real-world complexities, such as predicting task outcomes in vision-based manipulation even when cameras are faulty. With a growing portfolio of highly cited papers—including his 2023 work on risk assessment and a 2021 study on Transformer-based anomaly detection—Ma is establishing himself as a key voice in making autonomous systems safer and more resilient. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of deep learning, robotics, and dependable CPS.