Zhiquan Zhang

Fujian Medical University, University of Pennsylvania

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Zhiquan Zhang is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work bridges surgical oncology and robotic control systems, making significant contributions to both gastric cancer treatment and safe human-robot interaction. In surgical oncology, Zhang has advanced the field of robotic gastrectomy for locally advanced proximal gastric cancer, with a landmark prospective study demonstrating long-term survival outcomes and recurrence patterns—a critical contribution given the unclear oncological efficacy of robotic approaches. This work has already garnered 11 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on surgical practice. In parallel, Zhang addresses fundamental challenges in robotics through the development of Constrained Passive Interaction Control, a novel framework that ensures both passivity and safety for robot manipulators during physical human-robot collaboration. This research, with 4 citations, tackles the critical vulnerability of impedance-controlled robots to unsafe configurations under perturbation. By integrating passivity theory with safety constraints, Zhang’s work has implications for assistive robotics, manufacturing, and surgical assistance. This dual expertise—advancing both clinical outcomes in cancer surgery and foundational robotic safety—positions Zhang as a uniquely versatile researcher whose work directly impacts patient care and the future of collaborative robotics.