Yixiao Chen – Transportation Engineering – Best Researcher Award Published on 12/09/202513/09/2025 by Civil Engineering Yixiao Chen | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award Doctoral Student | Jiangsu University | China Yixiao Chen is a highly accomplished PhD candidate at Jiangsu University specializing in vehicle engineering, with a strong academic and research profile centered on autonomous driving, acceleration evaluation, steer-by-wire systems, scene generation, and SLAM. The academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in transportation from Nantong University in 2020, followed by a master’s degree in vehicle engineering at Jiangsu University, focusing on visual SLAM, and continued into doctoral studies from 2023 onward. Recognized for excellence, multiple honors have been earned, including the Best Researcher Prize in 2025 for a significant paper on scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles, third place in the 3rd National Onsite Autonomous Driving Challenge, and several awards during graduate studies such as Outstanding Graduate Student Cadre and Best Paper Award. Research contributions include impactful journal publications in esteemed outlets like Symmetry, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and the Journal of Automobile Engineering, addressing key advancements in scenario testing, acceleration evaluation, visual mapping algorithms, and vehicle dynamics. Alongside publications, multiple patents have been secured, focusing on accelerated testing methods, virtual acceleration test systems, and semantic mapping for indoor parking, reflecting innovation and applied research outcomes. Beyond academic work, leadership has been demonstrated by managing large-scale projects, including serving as project leader for the Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Innovation Program and acting as a core member in projects on virtual simulation scenario modeling, drive-by-wire systems, and millimeter-wave detection. Currently, a dedicated team of eight postgraduates has been established under guidance, advancing research on drive-by-wire chassis control and virtual simulation platforms, strengthening both theoretical development and real-world application. The career trajectory illustrates a blend of rigorous academic achievement, practical innovation, and leadership, positioning Yixiao Chen as an emerging expert contributing significantly to the fields of autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle systems. Profile: ORCID Publications: Chen, Y., Jiang, H., & Sun, T. (2025). Review of scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles: Migration challenges between symmetric frameworks and asymmetric scenarios. Symmetry. Chen, Y. (2025). Design of variable steering ratio for steer-by-wire system based on driver’s steering characteristics. Machines. Li, A., Su, M., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., & Chen, W. (2024). A two-dimensional lane-changing dynamics model based on force. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Jiang, H., Chen, Y., Shen, Q., Yin, C., & Cai, J. (2024). Semantic closed-loop based visual mapping algorithm for automated valet parking. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. Chen, Y. (2020). An empirical study of virtual simulation technology replacing real car test in college teaching. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. Chen, Y. (2019). Optimization for pure electric buses body structure based on improved response surface method. Journal of Machine Design.
Yixiao Chen | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award Doctoral Student | Jiangsu University | China Yixiao Chen is a highly accomplished PhD candidate at Jiangsu University specializing in vehicle engineering, with a strong academic and research profile centered on autonomous driving, acceleration evaluation, steer-by-wire systems, scene generation, and SLAM. The academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in transportation from Nantong University in 2020, followed by a master’s degree in vehicle engineering at Jiangsu University, focusing on visual SLAM, and continued into doctoral studies from 2023 onward. Recognized for excellence, multiple honors have been earned, including the Best Researcher Prize in 2025 for a significant paper on scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles, third place in the 3rd National Onsite Autonomous Driving Challenge, and several awards during graduate studies such as Outstanding Graduate Student Cadre and Best Paper Award. Research contributions include impactful journal publications in esteemed outlets like Symmetry, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and the Journal of Automobile Engineering, addressing key advancements in scenario testing, acceleration evaluation, visual mapping algorithms, and vehicle dynamics. Alongside publications, multiple patents have been secured, focusing on accelerated testing methods, virtual acceleration test systems, and semantic mapping for indoor parking, reflecting innovation and applied research outcomes. Beyond academic work, leadership has been demonstrated by managing large-scale projects, including serving as project leader for the Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Innovation Program and acting as a core member in projects on virtual simulation scenario modeling, drive-by-wire systems, and millimeter-wave detection. Currently, a dedicated team of eight postgraduates has been established under guidance, advancing research on drive-by-wire chassis control and virtual simulation platforms, strengthening both theoretical development and real-world application. The career trajectory illustrates a blend of rigorous academic achievement, practical innovation, and leadership, positioning Yixiao Chen as an emerging expert contributing significantly to the fields of autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle systems. Profile: ORCID Publications: Chen, Y., Jiang, H., & Sun, T. (2025). Review of scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles: Migration challenges between symmetric frameworks and asymmetric scenarios. Symmetry. Chen, Y. (2025). Design of variable steering ratio for steer-by-wire system based on driver’s steering characteristics. Machines. Li, A., Su, M., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., & Chen, W. (2024). A two-dimensional lane-changing dynamics model based on force. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Jiang, H., Chen, Y., Shen, Q., Yin, C., & Cai, J. (2024). Semantic closed-loop based visual mapping algorithm for automated valet parking. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. Chen, Y. (2020). An empirical study of virtual simulation technology replacing real car test in college teaching. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. Chen, Y. (2019). Optimization for pure electric buses body structure based on improved response surface method. Journal of Machine Design.