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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.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Teaching and conducting research in Robotics and AI.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK
Led research projects in Robotics and AI.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.