About Me

Hello, I’m Chizhao Yang, a passionate expert in Aerospace Engineering and Robotics, currently working as a Software Engineer at O-net Communication in Boston. With a Ph.D. from West Virginia University advised by Dr. Yu Gu , I have developed a deep expertise in robotics, sensor fusion, and autonomous driving technologies.

Research Interests

• Robotics: Perception, Localization, SLAM, Path Planning, Multi-agent Navigation
• Sensors: Sensor Fusion, LiDAR-Camera-IMU-based SLAM
• Applications: Autonomous Driving, Service Robots, Warehouse Robots

Professional Experience

• Software Engineer, O-net Communication (USA), Boston (Dec. 2021 - Present)
  • Leading lidar R&D team, developing vision-based algorithms, and optimizing C++ code.
• Graduate Research Assistant, Interactive Robotics Lab, West Virginia University (Jan. 2016 - Dec.2021)
  • Designed robust motion estimation systems and developed SLAM algorithms.

Skills

• Programming: C++, Matlab, Python, Latex, Script, HTML
• Software: ROS1/2, Git, Docker, Gazebo
• Hardware: Velodyne LiDAR, IMU, Raspberry Pi, Particle Photon
• Robot Platforms: Husky UGV, iRobot Create, Turtlebot3, Fetch Freight

Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy computer building, photography, cooking, and exploring economics and travel. I’m also an avid basketball player.

Feel free to explore my website to learn more about my projects and publications. Don’t hesitate to contact me for collaborations or inquiries.