Xiaoxiao Cheng

Xiaoxiao Cheng is a Lecturer in Engineering Systems for Robotics at the University of Manchester's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Previously, he held roles as a Research Associate at Imperial College London (2020-2023) and a Research Fellow at Stanford University (2019-2020). He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Melbourne (2019), M.Phil. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2014), and B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology (2011).

His research focuses on intelligent autonomous systems and human-machine interfaces, integrating robotics, control theory, AI, and neuroscience. Key areas include adaptive control for human-robot interaction, sensory integration, intention detection, and multi-sensory feedback for applications in manufacturing and hazardous environments. He actively explores autonomous navigation and computational modeling to enhance human-machine collaboration.

Recent publications emphasize haptic feedback systems, shared control in robotic surgery, and multimodal sensory datasets. His work contributes to SDGs related to industry innovation and infrastructure, and sustainable cities.

Xiaoxiao Cheng welcomes prospective PhD students in robotics, control systems, and human-machine interaction. He is open to collaborations and can be contacted at Xiaoxiao.cheng@manchester.ac.uk.