ZHANG Zhuorui
PhD Candidate

I am currently a Ph.D. student in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
My research interests include deep learning, computer vision, and large language models, with a focus on autonomous driving and aviation engineering. Before joining PolyU, I spent over two years as an autonomous driving algorithm engineer at XPeng Motors Ltd., where I developed synthetic data generation pipelines and optimized model training to enhance autonomous vehicle performance. I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI in engineering to improve safety, reduce risks, and enhance operational efficiency. Outside of my research, I enjoy fishing in my free time.
Education
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Publication
XPeng Motors Technology Company Ltd., Guangzhou, China
Autonomous Driving Algorithm Engineer
Jul. 2021 – Apr. 2024
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), Macau, China
Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics and Data Science
Sep. 2019 – Jul. 2021
South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, China
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
Sep. 2013 – Jul. 2017
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Deep Learning & Machine Learning
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Computer Vision & Computer Graphics
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Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Autonomous Driving
Zhang, Z., Feng, S., Yang, T., Huang, R., Wang, H., Wang, F., & Li, F. (2026). AviationCopilot: Building a reliable LLM-based Aviation Copilot inspired by human pilot training. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 69, 103806.
Bai, C., Shao, Z., Zhang, G., Liang, D., Yang, J., Zhang, Z., ... & Lu, C. (2024). Anything in Any Scene: Photorealistic Video Object Insertion. arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.17509.
Zhang, Z., Dai, H. N., Zhou, J., Mondal, S. K., García, M. M., & Wang, H. (2021). Forecasting cryptocurrency price using convolutional neural networks with weighted and attentive memory channels. Expert Systems with Applications, 183, 115378.
