Lubing Zhou
About Lubing Zhou
Lubing Zhou is a Tech Lead Night Driving and Senior Research Scientist II at Motional, specializing in night driving technology and autonomous vehicles. With over a decade of experience in computer vision and deep learning, he has held various research and leadership roles in prominent companies and institutions in Singapore.
Current Role at Motional
Lubing Zhou serves as Tech Lead Night Driving and Senior Research Scientist II at Motional since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing night driving technology, leading research and development initiatives. His work contributes to the enhancement of autonomous vehicle capabilities, particularly in low-light conditions. Zhou's expertise in this niche area is integral to Motional's mission to improve safety and efficiency in autonomous driving.
Previous Experience at nuTonomy / Aptiv
Prior to his current position, Lubing Zhou worked at nuTonomy, which later became part of Aptiv, as a Senior Scientist from 2017 to 2020. During this three-year tenure in Singapore, he contributed to various projects aimed at developing autonomous vehicle technologies. His role involved applying his knowledge in computer vision and deep learning to enhance the functionality of self-driving systems.
Experience at International Intelligent Machines Co., Ltd.
Lubing Zhou was employed at International Intelligent Machines Co., Ltd. (IIM) as Perception Lead and Deputy Product Manager from 2016 to 2017. His work took place in both Singapore and Shenzhen, where he focused on perception technologies for autonomous systems. This role provided him with valuable experience in product management and technical leadership.
Educational Background
Lubing Zhou holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Beihang University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Nanyang Technological University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Vision and Robotics from 2009 to 2013. This academic foundation supports his extensive career in computer vision and deep learning applications.
Research Experience
Before joining Motional, Lubing Zhou worked as a Research Scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Research Engineer at Nanyang Technological University for ten months in 2013. His research experience has focused on data analysis and its applications in autonomous vehicle systems, contributing to his expertise in the field.