Mr. Dezhi Zheng | Smart Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dezhi Zheng is a distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Precision Instruments and Machinery and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Beihang University. With a career spanning roles from Lecturer to Associate Professor at the School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering at Beihang University, and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Victoria, Dr. Zheng has made significant contributions to airborne information detection, extreme signal measurement technology, and sensor-sensitive mechanisms. His research, focused on national strategic needs, has advanced the theoretical and applied aspects of precise sensing for weak physical features. Key achievements include innovations in resonant sensor technology to enhance aircraft altitude measurement, ultra-low frequency vibration sensor calibration for explosion monitoring, and wearable sensing devices that address long-term usability in brain-computer interfaces. With over 70 academic publications, 30 invention patents, and participation in more than 30 national research projects, Dr. Zheng’s work has had impactful applications in resonant sensors, low-frequency vibration technology, and smart wearable devices.