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Qing Xuan Jia is a leading researcher in the field of robotics, with a primary focus on the dynamics and control of spherical robots and space robotic systems. His major contributions include pioneering work on pendulum-driven spherical robots, where he developed hierarchical sliding mode controllers to address the challenges of underactuated mechanical systems, and advanced trajectory tracking algorithms for robots operating on inclined planes. In the domain of space robotics, Jia has made significant strides in dynamic parameter identification—both for the base of free-flying space robots and for unknown objects handled by space manipulators—critical for precise control in microgravity environments. His work on position tracking of flexible robot joints using model predictive control has further advanced the safety and stability of robotic systems with harmonic drive gears. With a cumulative citation count of 16 across his most-cited papers, Jia’s research has laid foundational groundwork for the next generation of mobile and space robots. Notably, his design of a jumping mechanism for spherical robots, featuring a two-mass-one-spring system, has expanded the obstacle-surmounting capabilities of these platforms, demonstrating his innovative approach to solving real-world robotic mobility challenges.