Summary
Ken Zhang is an Advanced Research Scientist with 14 years of experience in machine vision, robotics, embedded systems and algorithm design, currently based in Shanghai. He has led applied research and product development at Honeywell since 2011, delivering solutions from flame condition identification and personnel-locating safety systems to smart gas grid analytics and pipeline diagnostic robots. Earlier roles at Cisco and multiple engineering centers sharpened his firmware and microcode expertise for broadband and network products, giving him a rare blend of field-deployable embedded engineering and data-driven modeling. Holding a Ph.D. in Robotics and Robot Vision, he combines rigorous academic training with hands-on system integration across hardware, vision algorithms, and safety-critical applications. Notably, his work spans both lab characterization and production products, demonstrating an ability to translate advanced research into robust industrial solutions.
14 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering at Harbin University of Science and Technology
Master Degree, Robotics, Master Degree, Robotics at Harbin Institute of Technology
Ph.D, Robotics and Robot Vision, Ph.D, Robotics and Robot Vision at Shanghai Jiao Tong University