Professor at Harbin Engineering University, China.
Dr. Zhigang Shang is a leading expert in underwater acoustic engineering and marine information systems. He serves as Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Marine Information Acquisition and Security at Harbin Engineering University. With a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and extensive experience in national defense research, he has led and participated in over 20 major national and military R&D projects. Dr. Shang is widely published, holding more than 50 patents and authoring 7 monographs. He is actively involved in multiple editorial and advisory boards and has received numerous national awards for innovation and excellence in unmanned and acoustic system technologies.
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Zhigang Shang earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Information Engineering (Underwater Acoustics) from Harbin Engineering University in 2010. He then completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2015, where he specialized in acoustic signal processing and underwater sensing technologies.
Professional Experience
Dr. Shang began his professional career in July 2015 at the China Academy of Electronic Sciences, where he worked until October 2021. Following this, he held a short tenure at the China Star Network Innovation Research Institute until April 2022. Since then, he has been a faculty member at Harbin Engineering University, where he currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Marine Information Acquisition and Security, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Dr. Shang holds several academic and professional positions, including:
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Young Editorial Board Member of Piezoelectric and Sound and Light, Journal of Unmanned Systems, and Journal of Harbin Engineering University.
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Senior Member of the Chinese Institute of Electronics.
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Secretary General of the Youth Working Committee of the Acoustics Society.
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Mentor at the Beijing Institute of Technology.
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Recognized leader in Underwater Acoustic Engineering as noted in the Blue Book of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Research Interest
Dr. Shang’s research focuses on:
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Underwater acoustics
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Marine information acquisition
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Unmanned systems
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Intelligent sensing
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Signal processing
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Acoustic stealth and detection technologies
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Multimodal marine data fusion
He is particularly recognized for his contributions to unmanned underwater and aerial platforms, with practical applications in military defense, marine security, and autonomous systems.
Author Metrics
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Academic Publications: 50+ peer-reviewed papers
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National Invention Patents: 50+
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Software Copyrights: 10+
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Books/Monographs: 7
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Major R&D and Military Projects: 20+
Awards:
- Best Paper Award, 2022 International Unmanned Systems Conference
- Excellence Award, 2023 China Conversion Application Competition
- Multiple awards in national UAV and underwater platform competitions
- Provincial Excellent Youth Fund recipient
- National Key R&D Young Scientist designation
Top Noted Publication
1. DOA Estimation Exploiting a Single Moving Acoustic Vector Sensor: A Cramér-Rao Bound-Based Study
Authors: Qu, Xinghao; Shang, Zhigang; Qiao, Gang; Liu, Songzuo
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2025
Citation Count: 0 (as of now)
Summary:
This study presents a novel method for Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation using a single moving Acoustic Vector Sensor (AVS). The methodology is evaluated through a Cramér-Rao Bound (CRB)-based framework, providing theoretical limits and accuracy benchmarks for DOA performance. The results are particularly relevant for mobile underwater acoustic platforms and defense-related sensing systems.
2. Cross-Domain Communication Buoy System Based on Optimal Communication Link Selection
Authors: Xing, Minghan; Shang, Zhigang; Qiao, Gang; Li, Tianshui; Xie, Jiaxuan
Published in: Journal of Unmanned Undersea Systems, 2024
Citation Count: 0 (as of now)
Summary:
This paper introduces an innovative communication buoy system that optimizes cross-domain (air-sea) communication via dynamic link selection algorithms. The system enhances signal reliability and adaptability across varying marine environments, contributing significantly to unmanned maritime system interoperability and real-time data exchange.
Conclusion
Dr. Zhigang Shang is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Engineering. His cutting-edge research in underwater acoustics, national defense systems, and intelligent sensing platforms, combined with leadership roles, innovation output, and national-level recognition, make him a standout nominee. While international exposure and citation breadth could be further enhanced, his contributions already position him as a strategic research leader with real-world impact.