Xianyi Cheng

Xianyi Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. They lead the Robot Dexterity Lab and teach ME 555: Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering.

Education includes a B.S. from Harbin Institute of Technology (2017), M.S. (2019), and Ph.D. (2024) from Carnegie Mellon University.

Research interests focus on advancing robot dexterity through interdisciplinary approaches in mechanical engineering, with emphases on control systems, mechatronics, and advanced robotics applications.

No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Their academic contributions are centered on the Robot Dexterity Lab's activities and coursework instruction.