Jianwen Li

Purdue University West Lafayette

Papers

1

Total Citations

7

H-Index

1

About

Jianwen Li is a researcher specializing in autonomous systems, deep reinforcement learning, and maritime robotics, with a particular focus on advancing the navigation capabilities of Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs). His most notable contribution introduces a cross-domain deep reinforcement learning framework that addresses one of the field's most persistent challenges: training data sparsity in difficult real-world environments. By leveraging more accessible simulation domains to train agents before transferring knowledge to complex maritime settings, Li's methodology offers a practical and scalable solution for robust ASV navigation. This work, which has garnered 7 citations since its 2021 publication, represents a meaningful step forward in bridging the gap between simulated training environments and real-world autonomous vehicle deployment. Li's research sits at the intersection of machine learning and marine engineering, tackling domain adaptation problems that have broad implications not only for maritime autonomy but also for autonomous systems research more generally. His work appeals to researchers and engineers working on transfer learning, sim-to-real challenges, and the development of intelligent, self-navigating vehicles operating in unpredictable and data-scarce environments.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robust ASV Navigation Through Ground to Water Cross-Domain Deep Reinforcement Learning
7 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Purdue University West Lafayette

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