Feifei Qian

Dr. Feifei Qian is a WiSE Gabilan Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California, specializing in robotics and bio-inspired robotics. Her research focuses on developing intelligent robots that can adapt to complex terrains to support planetary exploration missions. As a Principal Investigator on NASA-funded projects, she investigates animal-inspired robotic mobility to provide technological advancements for future space exploration. Previously, at the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, she conducted postdoctoral research to develop frameworks that enable robots to transform obstacles into opportunities. Feifei is also passionate about STEM education, designing various robotics courses and actively engaging in educational outreach activities.

• 2020–Present·University of Southern California·WiSE Gabilan Assistant Professor
  • Leading NASA-funded robotics projects focusing on robotic navigation and bio-inspired mobility in complex terrains.
  • Teaching robotics-related courses, such as EE579: Robotic Mobility.
• 2015–2019·University of Pennsylvania GRASP Laboratory·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Developed frameworks for robots to utilize environmental obstacles as opportunities.
  • Collaborated with geomorphologists and aeolian scientists to study desertification issues and designed robots for environmental sensing.

• 2015–2019·University of Pennsylvania·Postdoctoral Research
  • Robotics specialization focused on obstacle transformation and environmental perception.
• Time not provided | Institution not provided | Doctoral Degree
  • Bio-inspired robotics and related research areas.