Xiaoyan Hong
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About
Xiaoyan Hong is a leading researcher in mobile and underwater acoustic networks, with a focus on developing shared, open-access infrastructure to advance aquatic robotics and communication systems. Her major contributions center on the creation of μNet (Mu-Net), a pioneering open-source, open-architecture testbed designed to democratize underwater research by lowering the high costs and technical barriers typically associated with aquatic experimentation. Hong’s work addresses a critical gap in the field: the lack of accessible, community-shared facilities for testing mobile underwater acoustic networks. Her most-cited paper, "First Step Towards μNet: Open-Access Aquatic Testbeds and Robotic Ecosystem" (2021), has garnered 9 citations, reflecting its growing influence in enabling small research groups to participate in underwater studies. Additionally, her follow-up work, "Mu-Net: Community-shared infrastructure for mobile underwater acoustic networks" (2021), further solidifies her role in fostering collaborative innovation. Hong’s efforts are notable for their emphasis on reducing duplication of resources and promoting reproducible research, making her a key figure in the push toward more inclusive and efficient underwater robotics and networking ecosystems. Her work continues to inspire new approaches to aquatic research infrastructure.
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