Anqing Duan
Visiting Assistant Professor of Robotics
Research interests
Professor Duan's research mainly focuses on generating intelligent and autonomous behavior in robotic systems. His work explores the use of algorithmic tools like machine learning, automatic control, and optimization to synthesize advanced motions for a wide range of robotic tasks. Notably, Professor Duan has applied his research expertise in human-centered robotics to promote human wellbeing and healthcare. Professor Duan's long-term goal is to innovate robotic technologies that can assist, complement, and empower humans across diverse domains. Email
Prior to joining MBZUAI, Professor Duan worked as a research associate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Before that, he was enrolled in a joint Ph.D. program in robotics, a collaborative initiative between the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the University of Genoa in Italy. Additionally, Professor Duan held a position as a visiting researcher at the Learning Algorithms and Systems Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland.
- Ph.D. in robotics from Italian Institute of Technology and University of Genova.
- Master’s in mechatronics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
- Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering form Harbin Institute of Technology.
- The National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Robotics Fellowship.
- Duan, A., Batzianoulis, I., Camoriano, R., Rosasco, L., Pucci, D. and Billard, A.: “A structured prediction approach for robot imitation learning”, The International Journal of Robotics Research, 43(2), pp.113-133, 2024.
- Duan, A., Victorova, M., Zhao, J., Sun, Y., Zheng, Y. and Navarro-Alarcon, D.: “Ultrasound-guided assistive robots for scoliosis assessment with optimization-based control and variable impedance”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(3), pp.8106-8113, 2022.
- Duan, A., Huo, S., Lee, H.Y., Zhou, P., Romero, J.G., Yang, C. and Navarro-Alarcon, D.: “Robust grasping by bimanual robots with stable parameterization-based contact servoing”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2024.
- Duan, A., Yang, C., Zhao, J., Huo, S., Zhou, P., Ma, W., Zheng, Y. and Navarro-Alarcon, D.: “Safe Learning by Constraint-Aware Policy Optimization for Robotic Ultrasound Imaging”, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2024.