Yizhi Zhou
PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering
George Mason University · yzhou26@gmu.edu
Education
George Mason University
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2022.08 – Present
GPA: 3.97/4.0 · Advisor: Prof. Xuan Wang
University of California, Riverside
M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2020.09 – 2022.06
GPA: 3.95/4.0 · Advisor: Prof. Wei Ren
Hangzhou Dianzi University
B.E. in Electrical Engineering and Automation · 2016.09 – 2020.06
Work Experience
Amazon Robotics
Applied Scientist Intern · 2026.08 – Present
Robotic Assistant Inc.
AI and Robotics Intern · 2026.02 – Present
Research Experience
University at Buffalo · SAIR Lab
Visiting Student Researcher · 2025.04 – Present · Advisor: Prof. Chen Wang
- Reinforcement learning for quadruped locomotion and control.
- Whole-body loco-manipulation for legged robots with robotic arms.
- Visual-inertial-LiDAR SLAM for quadruped localization and perception.
George Mason University · MICO Lab
Research Assistant · 2022.08 – Present · Advisor: Prof. Xuan Wang
- Multi-sensor calibration and fusion using IMU, camera, LiDAR, and UWB.
- Cooperative and consistent multi-robot SLAM and visual-inertial odometry.
- Multi-robot coordination, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and control.
University of California, Riverside · COVEN Lab
Research Assistant · 2020.08 – 2022.06 · Advisor: Prof. Wei Ren
- Multi-robot state estimation over IMU/UWB sensor networks.
- Visual-inertial-ranging localization and navigation for drones.
Skills
Programming: C/C++, Python, PyTorch, ROS 1/2, MATLAB
Robotics: SLAM, VIO, multi-sensor fusion, reinforcement learning, optimal control, MPC, trajectory optimization
Tools: GTSAM, Ceres, OpenVINS, VINS-Fusion, FAST-LIVO2, NVIDIA Isaac Gym/Sim/Lab, Gazebo
Service
Journal reviewer: IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing; IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
Conference reviewer: ACC, CDC, ICRA, IROS, and CCTA