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Debin Xia is a robotics researcher whose work centers on amphibious robotics, bio-inspired mechanical design, and advanced motion control systems. He has made significant contributions to the development of spherical amphibious robots capable of operating seamlessly across aquatic and terrestrial environments, drawing inspiration from natural swimmers such as turtles and ducks to inform innovative propulsion mechanisms and locomotion strategies. Xia's most influential work includes hydrodynamic modeling of water-jet thrusters for amphibious spherical robots (69 citations) and a comprehensive design, modeling, and control framework for miniature bio-inspired amphibious platforms (67 citations), demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical engineering impact. His development of fuzzy PID and improved model predictive control algorithms addresses critical challenges in three-dimensional underwater trajectory tracking, particularly under actuator constraints. Notably, his turtle-inspired spherical robot design (51 citations) introduced a legged, multi-vectored water-jet composite propulsion mechanism that expanded operational versatility in confined amphibious environments. More recently, Xia has explored reinforcement learning-based vector control and vision-based localization for multi-robot systems in GPS-denied settings, signaling a growing interest in autonomous decision-making. With a cumulative citation profile exceeding 290 citations, his research provides a valuable foundation for students and engineers advancing next-generation amphibious and underwater robotic systems.