Ze Jie Kong

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Ze Jie Kong is a researcher in underwater robotics and autonomous navigation, with a focus on developing practical, low-cost solutions for subsea localization. His key research areas include sensor fusion, inertial measurement units, and acoustic sensing, particularly the use of single-beam echosounders for underwater positioning. Kong’s major contribution is a novel localization framework that combines single-beam echosounders with inertial measurement units, enabling reliable underwater navigation without expensive or bulky equipment—a critical advancement for autonomous underwater vehicles operating in GPS-denied, turbid environments. His most-cited work, "Low-cost Underwater Localisation Using Single-Beam Echosounders and Inertial Measurement Units" (2023), has already garnered 4 citations, reflecting growing interest in accessible underwater sensing. This research addresses a fundamental challenge: while SONARs are immune to the electromagnetic attenuation and optical limitations that hinder GPS and cameras, they traditionally suffer from lower spatial and temporal resolution. Kong’s work bridges this gap, offering a pragmatic path toward robust, affordable underwater autonomy. His achievements highlight a commitment to democratizing marine robotics, making advanced localization techniques viable for smaller-scale operations and research.