Zhigang Mao

Harbin Institute of Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Zhigang Mao is a leading researcher in ultra-low-power system-on-a-chip (SoC) design and specialized robotics for hazardous environments. His work bridges the critical gap between energy-efficient computing and robust hardware reliability. Mao’s most notable contribution is the development of a near-threshold-voltage network-on-chip (NoC) that employs a novel metastability error detection and correction technique. This innovation, published in a 2020 ISSCC paper (7 citations), enables a quad-voltage/frequency-domain SoC that achieves mW or sub-mW power levels while maintaining high robustness—a breakthrough for autonomous robots and vehicles. Earlier, Mao established foundational insights into nuclear power plant robotics (2011, 8 citations), analyzing safety levels and global research trends for robots operating in extreme radiation environments. His work has been recognized in top venues like the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), reflecting its impact on both academic research and practical embedded systems. With a career spanning low-power VLSI design, network-on-chip architectures, and safety-critical robotics, Mao continues to shape the future of energy-efficient, resilient computing for autonomous systems.