Meina Zhang

Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences

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Dr. Meina Zhang is a leading researcher in intelligent agricultural robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous navigation and perception systems for greenhouse environments. Her most cited work, “Autonomous Navigation System of Greenhouse Mobile Robot Based on 3D Lidar and 2D Lidar SLAM” (2022, 74 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in precision agriculture: enabling robots to reliably map and navigate the complex, cluttered interiors of greenhouses. By fusing 3D and 2D LiDAR data with SLAM algorithms, Dr. Zhang’s system achieves robust localization where traditional methods fail, directly advancing the deployment of mobile robots for tasks like crop monitoring and harvesting. Her contributions are foundational to the emerging field of intelligent greenhouse automation, bridging robotics, sensor fusion, and agricultural engineering. With over 74 citations on this single paper, her work has rapidly influenced both academic research and practical applications in smart farming. Dr. Zhang’s research continues to push the boundaries of autonomous navigation in unstructured agricultural spaces, making her a key figure in the future of sustainable, technology-driven food production.