Chen Zeng

Chen Zeng is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo. Their research focuses on autonomous robotics, multidisciplinary optimization, and advanced UAV systems design. Dr. Zeng holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo (2022), an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2018), and a BS in Geophysics and Seismology from Tongji University (2015).

Key research areas include space debris capture systems using tether-net technologies, cyber-physical systems control, and bio-inspired design for unmanned aerial vehicles. Their work bridges robotics, aerospace engineering, and machine learning to develop intelligent systems with robust operational capabilities. Recent studies emphasize optimizing system performance under uncertainties and creating physics-aware learning frameworks.

Publications highlight contributions to concurrent design optimization of robotic systems, program synthesis for embedded systems, and multi-modal sensing for autonomous vehicles. Dr. Zeng's research demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications in aerospace and robotics, with a particular interest in real-world challenges like space debris mitigation and swarm intelligence.