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Ye Zhao is an Associate Professor and Woodruff Faculty Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He also contributes to the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines, associated with various laboratories focused on robotics and automation. His research spans areas such as robust trajectory optimization, robotic manipulation, and dynamic legged locomotion. Notably, he has directed research in autonomous robots through the Laboratory for Intelligent Decision Autonomous Robots (LIDAR). With a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, his past work includes postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Zhao has earned several accolades including recognition as a finalist for the ICRA Paper Award and as a highly cited researcher. His work addresses challenges in robotic autonomy, motion planning, and decision-making within uncertain environments, with a particular interest in multi-agent systems and human-robot collaboration.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Serves as an Associate Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on robotics and automation research.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.