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Huijuan Zhang is a leading researcher in mobile robotics, specializing in localization, navigation, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for indoor environments. Her most influential work, "Localization and navigation using QR code for mobile robot in indoor environment" (2015), has garnered 108 citations, introducing a landmark-based approach that uses QR codes as global pose references to enhance robot positioning accuracy. Building on this, Zhang advanced RGB-D SLAM by integrating static point and line features to handle dynamic environments, a critical contribution for real-world applications where static assumptions fail. She also improved the robustness of FastSLAM through particle swarm optimization-based resampling, addressing particle depletion that degrades accuracy over time. Additionally, Zhang developed a novel corner matching method that leverages sharp corners for localization, offering a general and efficient alternative to conventional techniques. Her work bridges theoretical SLAM formulations with practical deployment challenges, making her a key figure in indoor robotics navigation. With a citation impact spanning over 125 total citations, Zhang’s contributions continue to influence autonomous systems research, particularly in environments requiring reliable, low-cost localization solutions.