Shan Xu is a skilled researcher and engineer with extensive experience in robotics and machine learning. Currently serving as a Research Scientist at Google since September 2024, Shan previously interned as a Machine Learning Intern at Intuitive and a Research Scientist Intern at Meta. Throughout academic pursuits at the University of Virginia and Nankai University, Shan held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant, focusing on advanced projects involving robot kinematics, trajectory planning, and deformable object tracking. Shan earned a Master of Engineering in Robotics and a Doctorate in Systems Engineering, complemented by foundational knowledge from a Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio includes practical experience in SLAM techniques through internships, notably at Shenzhen Linkmiao Robotics Co., Ltd.