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Yuxin Xing is a researcher specializing in mobile robotics, chemical sensing, and gas detection technologies, with a particular focus on developing intelligent sensor systems for hazardous and uncontrolled environments. Their work addresses a critical challenge in search and rescue robotics: equipping mobile robots with reliable, real-time gas discrimination capabilities to support firefighters and emergency responders in dangerous situations. Xing's most significant contribution is the development of the "FireNose," a sophisticated multi-sensor unit combining metal oxide (MOX) gas sensors with CMOS micro-heaters, plasmonic-enhanced non-dispersive infrared sensors, and environmental monitoring components. This system enables detection and discrimination of both known and unknown gases at parts-per-million levels under harsh, real-world conditions. Complementing this hardware work, Xing also pioneered innovative thermal modulation signal processing techniques that dramatically enhance MOX sensor bandwidth and chemical selectivity by cycling heater temperatures between 225°C and 350°C. With a body of work accumulating nearly 120 citations across five key publications spanning 2016 to 2019, Xing has established a coherent and impactful research trajectory. Their contributions bridge sensor engineering, embedded systems, and autonomous robotics, making meaningful advances toward safer, more effective emergency response technologies.