Biography
Dr. Zhang Dong is an Associate Professor at South China University of Technology (SCUT). He serves as the advisor for multiple research teams and laboratories, including the Future Innovation Laboratory for Embodied Intelligence, Xiaoping Technology Innovation Team, DJI Robotics Joint Laboratory, South China Tiger Robotics Team, and RobotIC Robotics Team. Under his guidance, the team has achieved remarkable success in national competitions:
Champion in the 2017 and 2018 China College Student Robot Competition Robomaster
Third Place in the 2016 and 2021 Robomaster competitions
Awards in various national competitions such as Robocon, Mechanical Innovation Design Competition, Digital Manufacturing Competition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Process Control Competition, Challenge Cup, and "Internet+" Innovation Competition. Over the past four years, his students have won 156 provincial-level or above awards in science and technology competitions.
Dr. Zhang has led 4 national-level projects, 10 provincial-level projects, and 58 horizontal research projects. He has received 3 provincial-level teaching achievement awards, published 19 SCI/EI-indexed papers, and holds 117 authorized invention patents and 269 utility model patents. His work has also incubated 18 start-up companies and trained over 800 outstanding talents in scientific and technological innovation.
The research conducted in his laboratory integrates cutting-edge technologies with industrial applications, focusing on areas such as UAV inspection for high-voltage power grids, automatic substation ground inspection, and autonomous road marking robots, with significant industry impact.
Contact: dzhang@scut.edu.cn
Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2003–2006), South China University of Technology
Specialization: Robot Design Theory and Engineering Application
Research Focus: Spatial Mechanisms and Robotics
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2000–2003), South China University of Technology
Specialization: Robotics Technology and Applications
B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering (1995–1999), Harbin Institute of Technology
Research Focus: Control of Six-Degree-of-Freedom Robot Manipulators
Work Experience
2006–2022: Faculty Member, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, SCUT
2022–Present: Faculty Member, School of Future Technology, SCUT
Responsibilities
Research: Embodied Intelligence Robotics and Intelligent Control Applications
2.Teaching:
National Quality Courses: Fundamentals of Mechanical Design, Mechanical Design Course Project
Provincial Quality Courses: Mechanism Design, Mechanism Design Course Project; Mechanical Design, Mechanical Design Course Project
Course Coordinator for Electromechanical Drive and Control and Innovative Thinking and Practice
3.Director of SCUT Robotics Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base
4.Director of SCUT-DJI Joint Laboratory for Robotics Technology
5.Director of SCUT National Science Park Incubation and Internship Base for College Students
6.Member of SCUT’s Elite Recruitment Promotion Team
Courses Taught
Design Thinking
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Electromechanical Drive and Control
Innovative Thinking and Practice
Publications (Selected)
1.EP Robot Expansion and Practice (ISBN 9787566838223), Jinan University Press (Textbook for Robotics and AI courses)
2.Mechanical Design (Translated Work), China Machine Press (2015)
3.Mechanical Principles Learning and Problem-Solving Guide (National Planning Textbook), China Light Industry Press (2013)
4.Modern Design Theory and Methods (National Planning Textbook), Tsinghua University Press (2011)
Incubated Start-ups
1.Guangzhou Chengshi Information Technology Co., Ltd.
2.Guangzhou Xiangtian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
3.Guangzhou Botai Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd.
4.Botai Robotics (Shunde) Co., Ltd.
5.Guangzhou Jizhen Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
6.Luobo Ke Technology Co., Ltd.
7.Guangzhou Lianwei IoT Technology Co., Ltd.
8.Guangzhou Zhishang Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.
9.Future Cube Technology Co., Ltd.
10.Xinliantong Technology Co., Ltd.
11.Anjiu Technology Co., Ltd.
12.Guangdong Jizhen Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
13.Dongguan Jiancong Technology Co., Ltd.
14.Guangzhou Buku E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
15.Shenzhen Zheqi Technology Co., Ltd.
16.Dongguan Yulai Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
17.Guangzhou Huaqing Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Social Contributions
Dr. Zhang focuses on cultivating undergraduate robotics innovation teams through a 3D training model that integrates skill development, practical projects, and entrepreneurship. By leveraging industry partnerships with leading companies (e.g., DJI, Huawei, Misumi, Texas Instruments, National Instruments, Autodesk, NVIDIA, SolidWorks, Audiowell, New Oriental, Infineon, Gowin Semiconductor, and 普渡机器人), he has created a collaborative innovation ecosystem and practical platforms for students.
His team’s achievements have attracted extensive media coverage, including reports by CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, China Youth Daily, and leading local media. The documentary of SCUT’s Robotics Innovation Base has been viewed over 40 million times.
The base hosts 170+ annual visits from domestic and international institutions, including Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore), Fukuoka University (Japan), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), HKUST, University of Macau, and top Chinese universities, serving as a model for innovation education.
Selected Publications
1.2017: Visited by then-Governor of Guangdong Province Ma Xingrui, who observed robot demonstrations and interacted with students.
2.2017: SCUT Robotics Innovation Base documentary reached 40 million views.
3.2018: Visited by Song Yi, Director of the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education.
4.2018: Awarded the "Xiaoping Technology Innovation Team" title by Vice Premier Sun Chunlan at the Great Hall of the People.
5.2019: South China Tiger Robotics Team invited to participate in CCTV’s First Class of the New Semester for a robot rescue simulation.
6.2020: Met with Vice Premier Sun Chunlan at SCUT’s International Campus to showcase competition robots.
7.2020: Delivered a live lecture on "Robotics and AI" on Bilibili and contributed to SCUT’s recruitment promotional video.
8.2021: Team participated in the filming of the movie My Country, My Parents.
9.Outreach: Conducted robotics workshops and served as an external mentor for top high schools in Guangdong Province, including High School Affiliated to South China Normal University and Guangdong Experimental High School.
This translation ensures accuracy and professionalism while adhering to academic conventions and institutional naming standards. Key terms (e.g., Robomaster, Xiaoping Technology Innovation Team) are retained in their original forms for international recognition.
