Ma Shijian

AI Engineer
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Professional Summary

Innovative AI Agent Engineer with expertise in developing intelligent autonomous systems and multi-agent architectures. Specialized in large language models, reinforcement learning, and agent-based frameworks. Proven track record in designing and deploying production-ready AI agents for complex decision-making tasks. Passionate about advancing the frontier of artificial intelligence through practical agent systems that solve real-world problems.

Professional Experience

Research Assistant
University of Macau
Aug 2025 - Present
  • Conducted research under the supervision of Prof. Yan LIN and Prof. Hongchuan SHEN
  • Developed Financial Agent for automated financial text analysis and model continuous learning
  • Built Computer Agent capable of automating computer operations through natural language instructions and screen capture analysis
  • Created ShortStudio, an AI-powered short video creation platform that analyzes trending videos and generates similar content
  • Developed multimodal emotion analysis system for short drama content
  • Fine-tuned Qwen3-8B model for stance detection using Zhihu data, improving accuracy from 0.77 to 0.93
  • Open-sourced MSJ-Factory project: A Complete Guide to Fine-tuning Qwen2.5-Coder for Chinese Sentiment Analysis (150+ GitHub stars)
Visiting Student
UCL Robot Perception and Learning Lab
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
  • Conducted research under the supervision of Prof. Dimitrios Kanoulas and Dr. Jianhao Jiao
  • Implemented real-time object tracking and position-based planning on Unitree Go2 quadruped robot platform
  • Developed end-to-end environmental mapping system integrating predefined knowledge graphs with real-time observations
  • Integrated scene graphs, vision-language models, and graph-based retrieval-augmented generation for indoor navigation
Graduate Researcher - Robotics
University of Macau
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
  • Developed embodied AI system for humanized operations on short video platforms
  • Built low-cost unmanned surface vessel equipped with action camera for water photography and 3D reconstruction
  • Developed obstacle avoidance system with object recognition and depth estimation capabilities
  • Implemented KAN layers to replace MLP layers for feature embedding in iPlanner
Graduate Researcher - Machine Learning
University of Macau
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
  • Conducted research under the supervision of Prof. Zeng Jicheng and Prof. Lin Yan
  • Collected 330,000 game reviews and utilized large language models for automated game analysis
  • Built synthetic game review dataset for training game issue comment checker and released as open-source
  • Applied difference-in-differences methodology to study the impact of large language models (e.g., GPT) on HuggingFace
  • Conducted music analysis of Suno songs combining music theory, signal processing, and machine learning techniques
Undergraduate Researcher
University College Dublin
Dec 2021 - Aug 2023
  • Developed end-to-end TCMFormer Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic model based on TCM theory
  • Created business report visualization website utilizing commercial data
  • Validated multiple machine learning algorithms using public datasets and published research papers
Research Assistant
Green Bay Marine Technology Co., Ltd.
Jun 2020 - Oct 2022
  • Collaborated with Prof. Xiao Li's robotics team at Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  • Developed autonomous navigation system for 0.8-meter rescue unmanned surface vessel
  • Implemented multi-agent reinforcement learning on 1.75-meter unmanned vessel array

Technical Skills

Agent Frameworks:
LangChain, AutoGPT, BabyAGI, CrewAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel
LLM & APIs:
GPT, Claude, Gemini, Qwen, Mistral, OpenAI API, Anthropic API
Programming:
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, C++
ML/DL Frameworks:
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, TRL
Vector Databases:
Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Qdrant, FAISS
Tools & Platforms:
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, FastAPI, Redis, PostgreSQL

Publications

  • Qianyi Zhang, Shijian Ma, Boyi Liu, Jianhao Jiao, Dimitrios Kanoulas. "Follow Everything: A Leader-Following and Obstacle Avoidance Framework with Goal-Aware Adaptation." arXiv, 2025.
  • Shijian Ma, Shicong Ma, Jianhao Jiao. "RoboAgent: An Integrated Hardware-Software Agent for Short Video Interactions." TechRxiv, 2024.
  • Shijian Ma, Shicong Ma, Jianhao Jiao. "WaveDepth: Enabling Water Depth Estimation with Water Segmentation." TechRxiv, 2024.
  • Shijian Ma, Shicong Ma, Jianhao Jiao. "WaveShot: A Compact Portable Unmanned Surface Vessel for Dynamic Water Surface Videography and Media Production." arXiv, 2024. AIME accept.
  • Shijian Ma, Shicong Ma. "Exploring the Relationship between Vehicle Specifications and Fuel Efficiency using Random Forest Regression and Gradient Boosting Regression Models." ECCS, 2024.
  • Shijian Ma. "Churn Prediction in Business using Logistic Regression and Logit Boost." ICDSCA, 2023.
  • Shicong Ma, Xiaoguang Tang, Shijian Ma. "Integration of Multi-sensor Marine Environment Monitoring System for Hybrid-Power USV." ICGMRS, 2023.
  • Shijian Ma, Xiaoguang Tang, Weize Ma, Jitao Liu, Li Xiao. "An Unmanned Cleaning Robot for the Inner Wall of Large LNG Tanks." ICARM, 2022.

Key Projects

Financial Agent: Automated Financial Analysis System
2025
  • Developed intelligent agent for automated financial text analysis and processing
  • Implemented continuous learning mechanism for model adaptation to evolving financial data
Computer Agent: Natural Language Computer Automation
2025
  • Built autonomous agent capable of executing computer operations via natural language instructions
  • Integrated screen capture analysis for visual understanding and context-aware actions
  • Implemented multi-step task planning and execution capabilities
ShortStudio: AI-Powered Short Video Creation Platform
2025
  • Developed platform for analyzing trending short videos and generating similar content
  • Integrated video analysis algorithms to identify successful content patterns
  • Implemented automated content generation pipeline using AI models
Short Drama Multimodal Emotion Analysis System
2025
  • Built comprehensive emotion analysis system for short drama content
  • Integrated multimodal analysis combining visual, audio, and textual features
  • Developed emotion recognition and classification models for dramatic content
MSJ-Factory: Qwen Model Fine-tuning Framework
2025
  • Created comprehensive guide for fine-tuning Qwen2.5-Coder for Chinese sentiment analysis
  • Fine-tuned Qwen3-8B model for stance detection using Zhihu data
  • Achieved significant accuracy improvement from 0.77 to 0.93 in stance detection tasks
  • Open-sourced project gaining 150+ GitHub stars for community contribution
FollowEverything: Object Following System for Quadruped Robots
2025
  • Implemented real-time object tracking and position-based planning on Go2 quadruped robot
  • Achieved open-set object following capabilities for diverse target objects
PKER: Prior Knowledge-assisted Environmental Representation
2025
  • Created maps by integrating predefined knowledge graphs with real-time observations
  • Integrated scene graphs, vision-language models, and graph-based RAG
  • Applied to indoor navigation and scene understanding tasks
RoboAgent: Integrated Hardware-Software Agent
2024
  • Developed an autonomous social media interaction system
  • Utilized computer vision for precise interface recognition and physical interaction
  • Generated contextually relevant content through large language models
Unmanned Patrol Boat
2024
  • Designed a USV with real-time camera and audio transmission
  • Integrated 4G module for remote video streaming
  • Combined LLMs with music generation and 3D generation models
WaveDepth: Water Depth Estimation System
2024
  • Combined water semantic segmentation with water scene depth estimation
  • Constructed specialized water scene depth estimation dataset
  • Designed lightweight real-time estimation model optimized for edge devices
Underwater Perception Systems
2024
  • Developed USV-based underwater scene depth estimation system
  • Integrated single-beam sonar and RTK-GPS for underwater 3D reconstruction
  • Built Nginx-based point cloud visualization server
WaveShot: Portable USV for Water Videography
2024
  • Designed lightweight and portable water surface filming unmanned vessel
  • Implemented innovative highly maneuverable water surface photography method
  • Integrated monocular depth estimation algorithm to enhance spatial awareness
MS-HNN: Mirror Symmetry Hodge Neural Network
2024
  • Designed neural network architecture integrating mirror symmetry and Hodge theory
  • Developed network components including Hodge duality layers and symmetry modules
  • Achieved superior performance on data with intrinsic symmetry
TCM AI Systems
2023
  • Developed tongue diagnosis model based on ResNet and mobile application
  • Created TCMFormer model with expanded Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology
  • Implemented ALiBi positional encoding and LoRA fine-tuning
MatroidNN: Matroid-based Feature Selection
2023
  • Developed feature selection method based on matroid theory
  • Created correlation-based dependency analysis for identifying maximally independent feature sets
Machine Learning Projects
2022-2023
  • Real Estate Price Analysis: Comprehensive machine learning analysis of property prices
  • MPG Prediction: Applied Random Forest and Gradient Boosting regression models
  • Student Writing Score Prediction: Implemented SVM and kNN algorithms
  • Laptop Price Prediction: Comparative analysis of regression models
  • Business Churn Prediction: Applied Logistic Regression and Logit Boost algorithms
Multi-sensor Marine Environment Monitoring System
2022
  • Collaborated on field testing and co-authored conference paper for hybrid-power USV
LNG Tank Cleaning Robot
2022
  • Enhanced robot stability through extended buoyancy system redesign
  • Implemented modular battery system for easier maintenance and replacement

Education

Visiting Student, Computer Science
University College London (UCL) | London, United Kingdom
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
Master of Science in Data Science
University of Macau (UM) | Macau, China
Aug 2023 - Jun 2025
Coursework in Master of Information Technology
University of Queensland (UQ) | Brisbane, Australia
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
Bachelor of Marketing
University College Dublin (UCD) | Dublin, Ireland
Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

Honors & Achievements

Professional Service

  • Reviewer: IROS 2025, ICRA 2025, RA-L 2024, IROS 2024

Patents

  • Patent No: ZL201420713314.1 - A portable remote control water cleaning boat (2022, China)
  • Patent No: ZL202130395091.4 - Water surface intelligent cleaning robot (2022, China)

Awards

  • Silver Medal (Hubei Province Level), 7th National College Students' "Internet plus" Entrepreneurship Contest (2022, Wuhan, China)
  • Winner's Prize Award, 16th "Chunhui Cup" Chinese Overseas Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2022, Wuhan, China)

Certificates

  • Certificate in Data Analysis Professional Skills, Chinese Association for Applied Statistics (CAAS) (2024, China)
  • Research Camp Program: Academic Training, ViaX Instructor (2022, China)