Lili Wang

Dr. Lili Wang serves as an Associate Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), joining in May 2024 as an independent Principal Investigator and PhD advisor. Her research focuses on theoretical and applied control systems for intelligent sensor networks through interdisciplinary integration of control theory, optimization, and machine learning.

Her academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University (2014-2020)
• Master's in Control Theory and Control Engineering from Zhejiang University (2011-2014)
• Bachelor's in Automation from Zhejiang University (2007-2011)

Dr. Wang's research spans social dynamics, distributed estimation, distributed control, formation control for multi-agent systems, and distributed learning applications. Her work develops novel algorithms for networked control systems with applications in intelligent sensor networks and multi-robot coordination, emphasizing theoretical rigor and practical implementation.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent advancement in distributed observer design, formation control strategies, and consensus algorithms. Key trends include innovative applications of graph theory and spectral methods to multi-agent systems, with growing integration of learning techniques for adaptive control in uncertain environments.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• IEEE Senior Member (2024)
• Lillian Gilbreth Fellowships at Purdue University (2023)
• CPS Rising Star Award (2023)
• Henry Prentiss Becton Graduate Prize (2019)
• Zhang Siying Outstanding Paper Award (2012)

As a PhD advisor at SUSTech, Dr. Wang mentors graduate researchers in control theory and its applications. She is currently founding COL-LABORATORY, a dedicated research team advancing control systems for intelligent sensor networks through interdisciplinary collaboration, with ongoing projects in distributed learning frameworks and robust multi-agent coordination.