Dr. Philip Zhao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philip G. Zhao is a Senior Lecturer in Robotics and AI at the University of Manchester (UoM), UK. Before joining UoM in 2024, he served as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow from 2018 to 2023. He leads the Machine Intelligence Alliance, collaborating with multiple universities. He is recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE and a member of IET. Dr. Zhao's research focuses on AI-driven cross-system design optimization applications in fields including robotics, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT), communication networks, and computer vision. His project portfolio reflects total funding of £3 million, with over £800k secured as Principal Investigator. With over 100 publications in prestigious journals such as JSAC, TCOM, TWC, JSTSP, and TSP, as well as at major conferences like ICRA, IROS, INFOCOM, ICC, and Globecom, Dr. Zhao has made significant contributions to academia, earning over 2800 citations on Google Scholar. Additionally, he holds patents in the United States.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Teaching and conducting research in Robotics and AI.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Led research projects in Robotics and AI.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.