Zih-Yun “Sarah” Chiu
Department of Computer Science
Johns Hopkins University
About Professor Zih-Yun “Sarah” Chiu
At the Johns Hopkins University Department of Computer Science, a world-renowned hub for innovation at the intersection of computing, engineering, and medicine, Professor Zih-Yun “Sarah” Chiu is pioneering the future of intelligent systems. The department’s culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly within the university’s prestigious Data Science and AI Institute, provides an ideal environment for cutting-edge research. This esteemed institution is globally recognized for its leadership in both foundational computer science and transformative applied research, fostering breakthroughs that address complex societal challenges through advanced technology and computational methods.
🧬Research Focus
Professor Chiu’s research program is centered on developing the next generation of embodied AI and autonomous systems, with a profound focus on medical and surgical robotics. Her work integrates robotic perception, motion planning, control, and learning to create machines capable of operating with the precision and reliability of expert clinicians. By focusing on the mathematical modeling of medical knowledge and physical interactions, her lab aims to enable robots to perform safely and efficiently in complex, dynamic environments. This research in human-centered robotics promises significant breakthroughs, from enhancing the capabilities of assistive devices to advancing the autonomy of surgical systems for improved patient outcomes.
🎓Student Fit & Career
Graduate students seeking to join Professor Chiu’s team should possess a strong foundation in areas such as robotics, machine learning, computer vision, or control theory, coupled with a passion for translating algorithmic advances into tangible real-world impact. Ideal candidates are intrinsically motivated, collaborative, and eager to engage in rigorous graduate research at the frontiers of embodied AI. Through dedicated academic mentorship, PhD students and other researchers in her group will develop expertise that prepares them for impactful careers as innovators in both academia and industry, spanning the robotics, healthcare technology, and autonomous systems sectors.
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