CV
Yanzhe (Justin) Zhao
Computational Neuroscience | Cognitive Neuroscience | Neuro-AI
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 TrackPresentTianjin University, School of Future TechnologyGPA: Overall 3.85/4.0; Junior specialization 3.98/4.0Courses: 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 Assistant2026-07 - 2026-09Shanshan Qin Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityUpcoming 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 Learning2025Proceedings of the 2025 9th International Conference on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, ACMConference paper on deep reinforcement learning for nonholonomic robots escaping narrow dead-end environments.
Portfolio
- EEG Feature Enhancement and Single-Trial Classification
- EEG Time-Frequency Analysis with OpenBMI
- Deep Learning Exp2: MNIST Noise Robustness
- Q-RIS-UAV Secure Energy Optimization
- SAGIN ML: Satellite Link Optimization
- MNIST MLP Experiment Diagnosis
Languages
- ChineseNative
- EnglishProficient
Interests
- ResearchComputational neuroscience, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuro-AI, Predictive processing, World models, Embodied cognition