Chen Tang

Hi! I’m Chen, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science at UT Austin, advised by Prof. Peter Stone in the Learning Agents Research Group (LARG). Prior to this, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley, advised by Prof. Masayoshi Tomizuka. I led the behavior-related research activities for autonomous driving at Mechanical Systems Control (MSC) Lab. I obtained my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley and my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). I have also spent time in Honda Research Institute and Waymo as interns.

My research interest lies at the intersection of control, robotics, and learning. I am interested in developing trustworthy autonomous systems interacting with humans. To tackle this research challenge, I am dedicated to exploring principled approaches to integrate data-driven approaches (e.g., deep learning, reinforcement learning, and imitation learning) with techniques from control, explainable AI, and casualty. My past and current research primarily focused on applications in autonomous driving and robot navigation. My long-term research vision is to contribute to creating a unified framework for trustworthy and human-centered autonomy, which aims to expedite the their integration into everyday life, yielding substantial societal benefits.