Associate Researcher | DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | China
Dr. Qizhi He is an accomplished engineer and researcher specializing in navigation, guidance, and control systems. His academic and professional journey has been characterized by excellence and innovation, contributing significantly to the fields of multi-sensor information fusion, aircraft damage reconstruction, and autonomous vehicle localization. With a Doctor of Engineering degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University and a Master’s with Distinction from the University of Leicester, Dr. He has consistently demonstrated expertise in both theoretical research and practical application. His work spans prominent roles in academia, industry-leading companies, and national projects, underscoring his versatility and dedication to advancing technological solutions.
Profile
Scholar
Education
Dr. He’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he participated in an integrated undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral program. He later pursued a Master of Science in Advanced Engineering at the University of Leicester, achieving a distinction and excelling in dynamics of mechanical systems. His doctoral research at Northwestern Polytechnical University focused on multi-sensor information fusion and aircraft damage reconstruction, culminating in groundbreaking contributions to Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Aircraft Control and Simulation. Throughout his education, Dr. He earned numerous scholarships and accolades, reflecting his exceptional academic performance.
Experience
Dr. He’s professional experience spans both academia and industry. At DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., he led localization modules for agricultural drones, logistics drones, and automatic parachutes, optimizing sensor fusion algorithms to enhance system performance. He also contributed to autonomous vehicle localization at XPENG Motors and developed advanced robotics algorithms during his tenure at Limx Dynamics. His current role as an assistant researcher at the Yangtze River Delta Research Institute focuses on unmanned systems, leveraging his expertise to innovate in multi-sensor fusion and localization technologies.
Research Interests
Dr. He’s research interests lie at the intersection of multi-sensor information fusion, robust control systems, and autonomous navigation technologies. He has contributed to advancing the understanding of information fusion through Kalman filters, observer-based methods, and manifold theory, with applications in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous driving, and robotics. His work emphasizes the development of vibration-resistant and interference-free algorithms, pushing the boundaries of GPS-denied localization and fault-tolerant systems for aircraft and underwater vehicles.
Awards
Dr. He’s achievements have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the “Belt and Road” Special Scholarship, Outstanding Talent Scholarship, and several academic excellence awards. His exceptional performance in circuit experiments and his distinction at the University of Leicester further attest to his technical and intellectual prowess.
Publications
Dr. Qizhi He has authored over 20 SCI/EI papers, including influential articles in top-tier journals. Below are a selection of his publications:
“Robust Adaptive Flight Control for Faulty Aircraft” (2020) – Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, cited by 15 articles.
“Multi-Sensor Information Fusion for UAV Localization” (2021) – Published in Journal of Navigation, cited by 12 articles.
“Dynamic Modeling of Aircraft Wing Damage Control” (2019) – Published in Control Engineering Practice, cited by 10 articles.
“Innovations in AHRS Algorithm Design” (2022) – Published in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, cited by 20 articles.
“Error State Kalman Filter on SO(3) for Robotics” (2023) – Published in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, cited by 8 articles.
“Reconfigurable Control Systems for Civil Aircraft” (2021) – Published in Aerospace Systems Design, cited by 6 articles.
“Vision-Based Localization in GPS-Denied Environments” (2022) – Published in Sensors, cited by 18 articles.
Conclusion
Dr. Qizhi He embodies the fusion of rigorous academic research with practical engineering applications. His expertise in navigation and control systems, combined with his dedication to innovation, has made him a valuable contributor to both industrial advancements and scholarly research. As he continues his journey, Dr. He remains committed to addressing critical challenges in unmanned systems and autonomous technologies, advancing the state of the art in multi-sensor information fusion and robust control systems.