Quanxi Zhou (Usain, 周泉锡) is a Ph.D. student at Tsukada Lab of School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. He received the B.Eng. degree from the College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, in 2021 in Computer Science and Technology of the Honors Program, and received the M.Eng. degree from the School of Cyber Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing, China, in 2024, majoring in Cyberspace Security.

🔬 Research Interests

Wireless Communication, Reinforcement Learning, UAV, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Remote Sensing

🎓 Educational Experience

• 2024.10–present: Ph.D. Student, University of Tokyo
• 2024.04–2024.10: Research Student, University of Tokyo
• 2021.09–2024.01: M.Eng., Beihang University
• 2017.09–2021.07: B.Eng., China Agricultural University

👩‍🏫 Teaching Assistant Experience

• 2023.03–2023.07: Research Seminar, Beihang University
• 2022.03–2022.07: Computer Network Experiment, Beihang University
• 2020.09–2021.07: Undergraduate Research Program, China Agricultural University

🏛️ Student Union Roles

• 2022.03–2023.09: President, Graduate Student Union, School of Cyberspace Security, Beihang University
• 2019.09–2020.09: Minister of Academic Development, Student Union, China Agricultural University

🛠️ Project Experience

National Level

• 2022.10–2024.01: Fully Homomorphic Encryption Core Algorithms and Trustworthiness Verification Methods — National Key R&D Program Youth Scientist Project (Beihang University, Grant No. 2023YFB3106200)
• 2019.12–2021.03: Autonomous Transportation Robot for Solar Greenhouse Based on ROS System — National College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program (China Agricultural University, Grant No. 202010019049)

University Level

• 2019.01–2020.03: System Integration of Shellfish Object Detection Methods Based on Deep Convolutional Networks — Undergraduate Research and Training Program (China Agricultural University)
• 2018.12–2020.03: Raspberry System and Intelligent Vehicle with Binocular Recognition Technology — Undergraduate Research and Training Program (China Agricultural University)

💼 Internship Experience

• 2019.03–2019.06: Chinese Academy of Sciences
• 2019.10–2020.09: CNPC Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development
• 2020.12–2021.03: Eastsoft Technology Co., Ltd.
• 2021.09–2021.12: China Academy of Information and Communications Technology

📚 Publications

Journal

[1] “Uncertainty-Aware Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Anti-Interference Trajectory Planning of Cellular-Connected UAVs”, Quanxi Zhou, Wwencan Mao, Jin Nakazato, Yusheng Ji and Manabu Tsukada, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2025.3606201.

[2] “A Feature-Aware Elite-Imitation MARL for Multi-UAV Trajectory Optimization in Mountain Terrain Detection”, Quanxi Zhou, Ye Tao, Qianxiao Su, Manabu Tsukada, Drones. (Accepted)

[3] “Multi-Modal Trajectory Planning for Emergency-Oriented Air-Ground Collaborative Sensing and Communication”, Yaxi Liu, Quanxi Zhou, Wencan Mao, Xulong Li, Wei Huangfu, Manabu Tsukada, Yusheng Ji, Keping Long, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, DOI: 10.1109/TCCN.2025.3585254.

[4] “Cellular Connected UAV Anti-Interference Path Planning Based on PDS-DDPG and TOPEM”, Quanxi Zhou, Yongjing Wang, Ruiyu Shen, Jin Nakazato, Manabu Tsukada, Zhenyu Guan, IEEE Journal on Miniaturization for Air and Space Systems, 2024.

[5] “Research and Analysis of Data Value of Online Shopping Platform”, Quanxi Zhou, Computer Programming Skills and Maintenance, 2019(01): 87–89. DOI: 10.16184/j.cnki.comprg.2019.01.030.

[6] “Analysis of Common Data Preprocessing Technology”, Quanxi Zhou, Communications World, 2019, 26(01): 17–18.

[7] “Analysis of Key Technologies of Internet Information Security in the Data Era”, Quanxi Zhou, Information Recording Materials, 2019, 20(01): 115–116.

Conference Paper

[1] “Design of Anti-Interference Path Planning for Cellular-Connected UAVs Based on Improved DDPG”, Quanxi Zhou, Yongjing Wang, 2024 10th IEEE International Conference on High Performance and Smart Computing (HPSC), pp. 71–76, IEEE, May 2024.

[2] “Design of Enterprise Reputation Evaluation Framework Based on Encrypted Decision Tree Algorithm”, Quanxi Zhou, Ruiyu Shen, IOS Press, November 21, 2024. DOI: 10.3233/FAIA241133.

Ongoing Works

[1] “CLIFF: A Multi-Modal Remote Sensing Model for Geological Hazard Monitoring Based on Bitemporal UAV Images”, Yili Ren, Quanxi Zhou, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. (Under Review, Contribute Equally)

[2] “Feature-Driven Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for UAV Trajectory Planning and Resource Allocation in Dynamic Environments”, Quanxi Zhou, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing. (Under Review)

[3] “Trajectory Planning for UAV-Based Smart Farming Using Imitation-Based Triple Deep Q-Learning”, Wencan Mao, Quanxi Zhou, (Conference Submission, Contribute Equally)

[4] “FM-EAC: Feature Model-based Enhanced Actor-Critic for Multi-Task Control in Dynamic Environments” Quanxi Zhou, (Conference Submission)

📖 External Reviewer

2024, 2025 IEEE Internet of Things Journal (IOTJ)

2025 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)

2025 The Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (PRICAI)

🏆 Awards

2024.10 SpringGX Award in the University of Tokyo
2022.09 Learning Excellence Scholarship of Beihang University
2018.09 & 2019.09 Learning Excellence Scholarship of CAU for 2017-2018 Academic Year & 2018-2019 Academic Year
2019.09 & 2020.09 Social Work Scholarship of CAU for 2018-2019 Academic Year & 2019-2020 Academic Year

🥇 Honors

2023.09 Second Prize in the Beijing Round of the China “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Municipal Level)
2021.06 First Prize in Chinese College Student Agricultural Robot Competition (National Level)
2021.04 Beijing Second Prize in the Chinese College Student Artificial Intelligence Competition (Municipal Level)
2020.06 Third Prize in “Xingnong Cup” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of CAU
2020.06 Bronze Medal in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of CAU
2020.06 Bronze Medal in the Internet of CAU
2020.04 First Prize in Advanced Mathematics Competition of CAU
2019.11 Second Prize in Mathematical Modeling and Computer Application Competition (Municipal Level)
2019.04 Second Prize in Advanced Mathematics Competition of CAU
2018.10 Third Prize in Chinese College Students’ Advanced Mathematics Competition (National Level)
2018.10 Second Prize in Beijing College Students’ Advanced Mathematics Competition (Municipal Level)
2018.06 Third Prize in “Minsheng Cup” Modeling Competition of CAU
2018.06 Excellent Award in the Physics Experiment Competition of CAU

📬 Contact With Me

📧 usainzhou@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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