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Qile Zhao is a geodesist and GNSS researcher whose work centers on satellite navigation systems, antenna calibration, and precise positioning. His research makes foundational contributions to the accuracy and reliability of Global Navigation Satellite Systems, with a particular focus on antenna phase center corrections — a critical but technically demanding aspect of high-precision GNSS geodesy. Among his most notable contributions, Zhao has advanced the understanding of phase center offsets (PCOs) and phase center corrections (PCCs) for multi-constellation GNSS satellites, including BDS IGSO and MEO satellites within modern reference frames such as IGb14 and IGSR3. His work addresses the challenging correlation between terrestrial scale and PCO estimation, a problem that has long complicated satellite geodesy. Zhao has also pioneered consistency analysis methods for comparing PCC models across different calibration institutes, revealing discrepancies of several millimeters that exceed nominal calibration tolerances — findings with direct implications for global reference frame realization. His involvement in iGMAS-linked absolute field calibration campaigns and innovative use of six-axis robotic platforms for receiver antenna calibration reflects a commitment to cutting-edge experimental methodology. With nearly 40 citations across recent publications, Zhao's research is shaping the next generation of precise GNSS positioning standards.