About Me

Hi, My name is Junchao Ma. I am currently a PhD researcher in the Dynamic Robotics and Control Laboratory, advised by Dr. Quan Nguyen.

Over the past four years, my research has focused on the design and system integration of legged robotic platforms for highly dynamic motion, working across the full stack—from mechanical design and real-time embedded firmware to low-level control and high-level software systems. Building on this foundation, I now leverage reinforcement learning to inform both hardware design and humanoid control, with the goal of developing robotic systems that can operate robustly in complex real-world environments and deliver meaningful societal impact.