Runqi Chai

3.9k total citations · 6 hit papers
66 papers, 2.7k citations indexed

About

Runqi Chai is a scholar working on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Aerospace Engineering and Control and Systems Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Runqi Chai has authored 66 papers receiving a total of 2.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 37 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 34 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 21 papers in Control and Systems Engineering. Recurrent topics in Runqi Chai's work include Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (37 papers), Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (25 papers) and Aerospace Engineering and Control Systems (13 papers). Runqi Chai is often cited by papers focused on Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (37 papers), Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (25 papers) and Aerospace Engineering and Control Systems (13 papers). Runqi Chai collaborates with scholars based in China, United Kingdom and Macao. Runqi Chai's co-authors include Antonios Tsourdos, Senchun Chai, Yuanqing Xia, Al Savvaris, C. L. Philip Chen, Huijun Gao, Farshad Arvin, Barry Lennox, Hujun Yin and Joaquín Carrasco and has published in prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and Automatica.

In The Last Decade

Runqi Chai

62 papers receiving 2.7k citations

Hit Papers

Design and Experimental Validation of Deep Reinforcement ... 2021 2026 2022 2024 2022 2022 2021 2022 2024 50 100 150
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Design and Experimental Validation of Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Fast Trajectory Planning and Control for Mobile Robot in Unknown Environment
    2022 190 citations Runqi Chai, Farshad Arvin et al. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems profile →
  2. Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Planning and Control for Autonomous Ground Vehicle Parking Maneuver
    2022 158 citations Runqi Chai, Tianhao Liu et al. profile →
  3. Dual-Loop Tube-Based Robust Model Predictive Attitude Tracking Control for Spacecraft With System Constraints and Additive Disturbances
    2021 148 citations Runqi Chai, Antonios Tsourdos et al. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics profile →
  4. Multiphase Overtaking Maneuver Planning for Autonomous Ground Vehicles Via a Desensitized Trajectory Optimization Approach
    2022 125 citations Runqi Chai, Antonios Tsourdos et al. profile →
  5. Cooperative motion planning and control for aerial-ground autonomous systems: Methods and applications
    2024 81 citations Runqi Chai, Zongyu Zuo et al. Progress in Aerospace Sciences profile →
  6. A Two Phases Multiobjective Trajectory Optimization Scheme for Multi-UGVs in the Sight of the First Aid Scenario
    2024 57 citations Runqi Chai, Kaiyuan Chen et al. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Runqi Chai China 29 1.1k 1.0k 924 550 360 66 2.7k
Al Savvaris United Kingdom 31 1.3k 1.2× 745 0.7× 1.0k 1.1× 400 0.7× 315 0.9× 88 2.7k
Senchun Chai China 28 962 0.9× 1.4k 1.4× 782 0.8× 489 0.9× 493 1.4× 172 3.3k
Holger Voos Luxembourg 27 819 0.7× 1.2k 1.2× 776 0.8× 248 0.5× 301 0.8× 227 2.6k
Thierry Fraichard France 30 952 0.9× 1.1k 1.1× 2.3k 2.4× 932 1.7× 484 1.3× 81 2.9k
Yoshiaki Kuwata United States 24 980 0.9× 942 0.9× 1.7k 1.8× 698 1.3× 243 0.7× 66 2.7k
David Hyunchul Shim South Korea 34 2.4k 2.2× 1.3k 1.3× 2.1k 2.3× 445 0.8× 411 1.1× 193 4.0k
Ivan Petrović Croatia 29 1.1k 1.0× 1.2k 1.2× 1.3k 1.4× 336 0.6× 357 1.0× 230 3.0k
Rodney Teo Singapore 23 969 0.9× 1.0k 1.0× 701 0.8× 389 0.7× 138 0.4× 67 2.3k
Sachin Patil United States 22 708 0.6× 1.3k 1.3× 1.4k 1.5× 180 0.3× 519 1.4× 42 2.7k
Arthur Richards United Kingdom 31 1.9k 1.7× 2.0k 2.0× 1.6k 1.7× 422 0.8× 219 0.6× 123 4.1k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chai, Senchun, et al.. (2025). Learning-based trajectory planning for AGVs in dynamic environment. Expert Systems with Applications. 298. 129616–129616.
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2025). Resilient Nonlinear MPC with a Dynamic Event-Triggered Strategy Under DoS Attacks. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica. 12(3). 642–644.
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2024). Bidirectional neural network for trajectory planning: An application to medical emergency vehicle. Neurocomputing. 591. 127763–127763. 5 indexed citations
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Zhang, Chenrui, et al.. (2024). Stabilizing nonlinear model predictive control under Denial-of-Service attack via dynamic samples selection. Automatica. 164. 111591–111591. 5 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Kaiyuan Chen, Jinning Zhang, et al.. (2024). Efficient and Near-Optimal Global Path Planning for AGVs: A DNN-Based Double Closed-Loop Approach With Guarantee Mechanism. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 72(1). 681–692. 5 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2024). Cooperative motion planning and control for aerial-ground autonomous systems: Methods and applications. Progress in Aerospace Sciences. 146. 101005–101005. 81 indexed citations breakdown →
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Chen, Kaiyuan, et al.. (2024). A Data-Driven Real-Time Trajectory Planning and Control Methodology for UGVs Using LSTMRDNN. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica. 11(5). 1292–1294. 1 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2024). Online Trajectory Planning Method for Autonomous Ground Vehicles Confronting Sudden and Moving Obstacles Based on LSTM-Attention Network. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. 55(1). 421–435. 5 indexed citations
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Li, Yan, Jiajun Wu, Yuchen Gao, et al.. (2024). Process scheduling for prefabricated construction based on multi-objective optimization algorithm. Automation in Construction. 168. 105809–105809. 3 indexed citations
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Liu, Tianhao, Runqi Chai, Senchun Chai, et al.. (2024). Fast Collision-Free Multi-Vehicle Lane Change Motion Planning and Control Framework in Uncertain Environments. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 71(12). 16602–16613.
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2023). Design and Practical Implementation of a High Efficiency Two-Layer Trajectory Planning Method for AGV. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 71(2). 1811–1822. 20 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, et al.. (2023). Terminal sliding mode attitude tracking control for unmanned vehicle with predefined-time stability. Aerospace Science and Technology. 142. 108669–108669. 17 indexed citations
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Sun, Xin, et al.. (2023). Flexible Final-Time Stochastic Differential Dynamic Programming for Autonomous Vehicle Trajectory Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 1–12. 3 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Antonios Tsourdos, Al Savvaris, et al.. (2021). Review of advanced guidance and control algorithms for space/aerospace vehicles. Progress in Aerospace Sciences. 122. 100696–100696. 142 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Antonios Tsourdos, Al Savvaris, et al.. (2020). Design and Implementation of Deep Neural Network-Based Control for Automatic Parking Maneuver Process. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems. 33(4). 1400–1413. 176 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Al Savvaris, & Senchun Chai. (2019). Integrated missile guidance and control using optimization-based predictive control. Nonlinear Dynamics. 96(2). 997–1015. 25 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Antonios Tsourdos, Al Savvaris, Yuanqing Xia, & Senchun Chai. (2019). Real-Time Reentry Trajectory Planning of Hypersonic Vehicles: A Two-Step Strategy Incorporating Fuzzy Multiobjective Transcription and Deep Neural Network. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 67(8). 6904–6915. 148 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Al Savvaris, Antonios Tsourdos, Yuanqing Xia, & Senchun Chai. (2018). Solving Multiobjective Constrained Trajectory Optimization Problem by an Extended Evolutionary Algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. 50(4). 1630–1643. 103 indexed citations
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Chai, Runqi, Al Savvaris, & Antonios Tsourdos. (2017). Violation Learning Differential Evolution-Based hp-Adaptive Pseudospectral Method for Trajectory Optimization of Space Maneuver Vehicle. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 53(4). 2031–2044. 67 indexed citations

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