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Qijun Chen is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans biologically inspired locomotion control, autonomous systems, and multi-robot coordination. Best known for his pioneering contributions to central pattern generator (CPG)-based control architectures, Chen has significantly advanced how legged robots achieve adaptive, naturalistic movement. His landmark 2011 paper on CPG-inspired workspace trajectory generation for quadruped robots has garnered 149 citations, establishing a foundational framework that bridges neuroscience and robotic engineering. This work, complemented by his widely read 2009 survey on biologically inspired locomotion control (82 citations) and subsequent research on biped robots (81 citations), demonstrates a sustained commitment to translating biological locomotion principles into practical robotic systems. Beyond legged robotics, Chen has made notable contributions to autonomous vehicle architecture design (78 citations) and distributed formation control of mobile robot swarms (54 citations), reflecting remarkable breadth across intelligent systems. His earlier work on trajectory-tracking stability for robotic manipulators and visual servoing-based homing methods further underscores his versatility. With over 600 cumulative citations across his most impactful publications, Chen's research consistently bridges theoretical rigor and real-world implementation, making his work essential reading for students and researchers advancing the frontiers of intelligent, adaptive robotics.