Zhangqing Zhu

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing University

Papers

Total Citations

109

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About

Zhangqing Zhu is a leading researcher in swarm robotics and engineering education, with a focus on the coordination and control of multi-robot systems. Their most influential work, "Behavior‐Based Formation Control of Swarm Robots" (2014, 103 citations), addresses one of the most challenging goals in multi-robotics: enabling large groups of mobile robots to move in a coordinated, formation-based manner. By proposing a behavior-based control design approach, Zhu provided a scalable and decentralized solution that has become a foundational reference for researchers working on swarm intelligence and autonomous coordination. In addition to their technical contributions, Zhu has been a pioneer in educational reform, as demonstrated in their work "Reform in Engineering Education Based on the Concept of CDIO Education" (2010). At Nanjing University, they implemented a project-based teaching method for robotics courses, integrating the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework to bridge theory and practice. This dual impact—advancing both the science of swarm robotics and the pedagogy of engineering—highlights Zhu’s commitment to shaping the next generation of roboticists while solving real-world coordination problems.