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Chia Ching Ooi is a researcher specializing in energy-efficient robotics, wireless communication, and distributed sensor networks, with pioneering contributions to the intersection of mobile robotics and wireless network optimization. Ooi is best known for groundbreaking work on minimal energy path planning for wireless robots, a problem investigated for the first time in their research, which addresses the dual challenge of optimizing energy consumption for both locomotion and continuous high-bandwidth wireless communication — particularly in demanding applications such as video surveillance. This foundational work has accumulated over 70 citations across multiple publications, establishing Ooi as an early authority in this specialized domain. Beyond path planning, Ooi has made meaningful contributions to distributed relay-robot networks, developing the innovative Coverage-Hole Trap Model (CTM) for target tracking in wireless sensor network environments, and exploring energy-efficient strategies for mobile target pursuit. Additional work on utilizing detours for energy conservation in mobile wireless networks further demonstrates a consistent research philosophy centered on practical energy optimization. Ooi's body of work offers valuable insights for researchers working on autonomous systems, wireless sensor networks, and the growing field of energy-aware mobile robotics, making it particularly relevant as demand for efficient autonomous surveillance and tracking systems continues to expand.