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Zexuan Zhu is a leading researcher in intelligent robotics and evolutionary computation, with a primary focus on autonomous navigation and optimization for mobile and industrial robots. His most significant contributions lie in the development of memetic algorithms for global path planning, where he pioneered multi-objective approaches that simultaneously optimize path length, smoothness, and safety—a critical advancement over single-objective methods. His seminal 2015 paper on multi-objective memetic algorithms for wheeled robots has garnered 97 citations, establishing a foundational framework for collision-free, efficient robot navigation. Zhu’s earlier 2013 work on the MAGPP algorithm (42 citations) demonstrated the powerful synergy between genetic algorithms and local path refinement, further solidifying his impact in the field. Beyond path planning, he has explored smart manufacturing through Digital Twin technologies and advanced robotic arm control using knowledge-transfer-based genetic algorithms. His research bridges theoretical optimization with practical robotics, offering scalable solutions for real-world automation challenges. With a citation trajectory reflecting sustained influence, Zhu continues to shape the next generation of intelligent, adaptive robotic systems.