The College of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering | Harbin Engineering University | China
Dr. Wentao Zhou is an emerging researcher in smart materials and intelligent systems, recognized for his growing academic impact and innovative contributions to advanced material technologies. He has developed a strong research portfolio with an h-index of 4, supported by 9 published documents and 56 citations across 51 citing documents, reflecting the influence and relevance of his scientific work. Dr. Zhou is affiliated with the College of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering at Harbin Engineering University, where he has built a multidisciplinary background spanning deep learning, computer vision, and small-object detection with applications in material characterization and intelligent sensing. His research excellence is further demonstrated through the publication of 10 peer-reviewed SCI papers, multiple competition achievements, and significant innovation output, including 3 authorized Chinese patents and several ongoing patent activities. He also contributes to technological development as a key technical backbone in collaborative projects, independently leading planning, algorithm design, personnel coordination, and the establishment of monitoring, identification, and testing standards for air-traffic-control systems. Dr. Zhou’s work is strengthened by academic exposure at globally ranked institutions and active professional engagement as a Graduate Student Member of IEEE. He has also earned more than 20 prestigious honors and scholarships, recognizing both academic excellence and technological innovation. Beyond his research achievements, he has held leadership roles such as Workshop Chair for RAITS, reflecting his commitment to academic service and community contribution. His core research in smart materials integrates intelligent algorithms with material-focused applications, positioning him as a promising young scientist whose innovations align strongly with the objectives of the Research Excellence Award. Dr. Zhou’s scholarly record, technological creativity, and dedication to advancing smart materials collectively underscore his merit as a dynamic and impactful researcher.
Featured Publications
Yang, S., Zhou, W., Qu, S., & Khoo, B. C. (2025, December). Fast and high-accuracy state estimator for some unknown dynamic objects with a stereo camera in aerial tracking.
Wang, R., Qiao, R., Zhou, W., & Cai, C. (2025, November). HACRNet: Hierarchical attention compression for high-speed fine-grained ship recognition.
Zhou, W., Cai, C., Srigrarom, S., & Li, C. (2025, June). SAD-YOLO: A small object detector for airport optical sensors based on improved YOLOv8.
Zhang, Y., Zhao, E., Liang, H., & Zhou, W. (2024, December). MATD3 with multiple heterogeneous sub-networks for multi-agent encirclement-combat task.
Zhou, W., Cai, C., Wu, K., & Gao, B. (2024, June). LAS-YOLO: A lightweight detection method based on YOLOv7 for small objects in airport surveillance.