Xudong Chen

Xudong Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, part of the McKelvey School of Engineering. Previously, he held an Assistant Professor position at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He earned a BS in Electronics Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Harvard University (2014).

His research focuses on control theory, decision theory, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, and network science, with a particular emphasis on large-scale multi-agent systems. Applications span quantum systems, smart materials, neuroscience, social science, robotics, drones, and spacecraft. His work develops advanced mathematical tools and engineering methods to address challenges in these complex systems.

• Notable Awards:
  • 2023 A.V. Balakrishnan Early Career Award
  • 2021 Donald P. Eckman Award
  • NSF CAREER Award (2021)
  • AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2020)

Chen has secured grants including NSF support for graphon-based structural system theory and AFOSR funding. He leads a research group and maintains a lab website for collaborative projects. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across diverse engineering domains.