Linjun Zhang

Linjun Zhang is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Decision & Planning at Zoox since February 2021. Prior to this role, Linjun worked at Ford Motor Company as a Research Engineer focused on autonomous vehicles, where algorithms and software for decision making and motion planning were developed, along with safety and comfort features integrating V2X communication. Linjun's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where research centered on scalable algorithms for connected and automated vehicles, and a Master of Engineering in Automation Science and Electrical Engineering from Beihang University. Previous internships include ADAS Software Engineer at Dura Automotive Systems LLC, where sensor fusion and computer vision algorithms were designed, and research assistant positions at Beihang University.