Zhenning Li – Faculty of Science and Technology

Welcome to the HUMAN Lab — Human-like Understanding and Modeling in Autonomous Navigation.

We’re delighted to have you visit our website and explore our research at the forefront of autonomous driving and intelligent transportation.

Under the leadership of Zhenning Li, the HUMAN Lab is committed to advancing the next generation of autonomous navigation systems through a focus on human-like perception, behavior modeling, and decision-making. We believe that truly effective autonomous vehicles must go beyond technical precision — they must understand and anticipate human actions, adapt to complex environments, and integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

Thank you for your interest in the HUMAN Lab — where human-centric intelligence shapes the future of autonomous mobility.

Vacancy!

NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants, please understand that I’m unable to respond to each one individually. Additionally, I’m looking for applicants with strong capabilities in deep learning programming or reinforcement learning.

We have an exciting opportunity available for exceptional and highly motivated candidates seeking Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellow positions. We are looking for individuals who are intellectually curious and driven. No entrance exams are required. Applicants must have obtained an English CET 6 (430 for students from mainland China) or provide TOEFL (550)/IELTS (6) scores as proof of English proficiency.

1. We offer a Recommended Direct Admission (招收推薦免試攻讀博士學位及碩士學位課程) with application deadlines in August (1st batch) and October (2nd batch) of each year. More details can be found on the graduate school website.

2. For the Ph.D. Program, applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a strong academic record (Minimal requirement: B.S. in TOP 211 university). Excellent candidates will be awarded the UM Macao PhD Scholarship (MOP 20,000 per month) and Ph.D. Assistantship (up to MOP 14,000 per month). The application deadlines are in February and May of each year.

3. If you’re interested in a Post-doctoral fellow position, please contact us to discuss the possibilities. All eligible applicants will be funded by the UM Macao Postdoctoral Fellowship (MOP 40,000 per month) and Postdoctoral Associateship (MOP 28,000 per month). Applications for this position are accepted throughout the year.

4. We also have opportunities for IoTSC Funded Ph.D. students and Post-doc fellows specializing in Connected and Autonomous Driving, Deep Learning for Intelligent Transportation, and Traffic Safety. The application deadline for the first batch is 25th August. The Ph.D. Scholarship offers MOP 12,500 per month, and the Post-doc Associateship provides MOP 25,000 per month.

If you’re interested in any of these positions, we encourage you to contact us via email (zhenningli@um.edu.mo).

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