Zhiang Chen

Postdoctoral Scholar

Pioneering the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and earth sciences to advance our understanding of natural hazards and geological processes. My research leverages cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI to revolutionize earthquake science, geological mapping, and hazard assessment.

Zhiang Chen

About Me

As a Postdoctoral Scholar at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), I specialize in developing innovative robotics and machine learning solutions for earth science applications, including earthquake sciences, geological mapping, and hazard assessment.

Research Excellence

  • Core Expertise: Robotics and Machine Learning for Geosciences
  • Applied Research: Natural Hazards, Fault Zone Characterization, Remote Sensing
  • Technical Innovation: Autonomous UAV Systems, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, 3D Mapping
  • Impact Areas: Earthquake Science, Geological Field Mapping, Hazard Assessment

Education

  • Ph.D. in Exploration Systems Design (Sensor Networks) - Arizona State University (2022)
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) - Case Western Reserve University (2017)
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) - Central South University (2015)

Publications

25

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Active Projects

5

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Research Grants

$100K+

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