CV

Yanzhe (Justin) Zhao

Computational Neuroscience | Cognitive Neuroscience | Neuro-AI

justinzhaoyz@outlook.com
+86 17765119079
Tianjin, , China

Summary

B.Eng. in Automation student at Tianjin University, School of Future Technology, an elite undergraduate college. Trained through the Intelligent Machine Platform honors track, with two years of shared mathematics, physics, and engineering foundations before selecting Automation. Research interests center on computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and Neuro-AI, grounded in robotics, control, and reproducible scientific computing.

Education

  • B.Eng. in Automation, Intelligent Machine Platform Honors Track
    Present
    Tianjin University, School of Future Technology
    GPA: Overall 3.85/4.0; Junior specialization 3.98/4.0
    Courses: Overall standing: rank 8/100, weighted score 91.54, GPA 3.85/4.0, Junior specialization standing: rank 1/8, weighted score 96.55, GPA 3.98/4.0, Elite first-two-year training in mathematics, physics, and engineering fundamentals, Brain and Cognition, Intelligent Medical Signal Processing, Optimization-based Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Pattern Recognition and Brain-like Intelligence, Equations of Mathematical Physics, Theory of Motor, Numerical Computational Method, Circuit Principles, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Principles of Programming, Selected grades: Numerical Computational Method 99, Fundamental Physics 99, Equations of Mathematical Physics 98, Mathematical Analysis 95, Principles of Programming 95, Probability and Mathematical Statistics 94, Circuit Principles 94, Advanced Linear Algebra 93, Analog Circuits 93, Automatic Control 92, Discrete Mathematics 92

Work Experience

  • Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
    2026-07 - 2026-09
    Shanshan Qin Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    Upcoming summer research visit as an undergraduate research assistant.
    • Summer research visit at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Skills

Programming and Scientific Computing

  • Python
  • C++
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Verilog
  • Java
  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • scikit-learn
  • Matplotlib
  • Brian2

Research Methods

  • Computational neuroscience
  • EEG/ERP signal processing
  • Deep reinforcement learning
  • Applied machine learning
  • Experiment diagnosis
  • Reproducible workflows
  • Technical writing

Robotics and Systems

  • ROS2
  • Gazebo
  • Control
  • Embedded systems
  • SolidWorks
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Git
  • LaTeX

Publications

  • Nonholonomic Narrow Dead-End Escape with Deep Reinforcement Learning
    2025
    Proceedings of the 2025 9th International Conference on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, ACM
    Conference paper on deep reinforcement learning for nonholonomic robots escaping narrow dead-end environments.

Portfolio

Languages

  • Chinese
    Native
  • English
    Proficient

Interests

  • Research
    Computational neuroscience, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuro-AI, Predictive processing, World models, Embodied cognition