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Hongzhi Guo is a researcher specializing in wireless communications, autonomous robotic systems, and cyber-physical systems, with a particular focus on solving connectivity challenges in extreme and constrained environments. His work bridges the gap between communication theory and real-world robotics applications, making significant contributions to both underwater and metal-constrained wireless systems. Guo's most impactful work, "Joint Design of Communication, Wireless Energy Transfer, and Control for Swarm Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" (36 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in AUV technology by integrating energy harvesting with swarm coordination, enabling persistent underwater exploration and mapping missions. Complementing this, his research on magnetic induction-based through-metal wireless communication (17 citations) offers a groundbreaking alternative to radio frequency signals, which struggle to penetrate metallic barriers in pipelines and industrial containers. His broader research portfolio spans drone swarm coordination, multi-robot relay networks for underwater video streaming, RSS-based robotic localization, and in-pipe robotic communication systems — collectively demonstrating a consistent drive to enable reliable connectivity where conventional wireless technologies fail. With work spanning 2018 to 2023 and a growing citation record, Guo represents an emerging voice in next-generation networked robotics and resilient wireless system design.