Yonghe Zhang

Yonghe Zhang

Director

Born in July 1977, senior researcher and doctoral supervisor, Vice President of the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, CAS, director of the Key Laboratory for Satellite Digitization Technology, CAS. His research mainly focuses on space science detection technology, especially in spacecraft system design and simulation, as well as drag-free formation control for gravitational wave detection. In recent years, he has published more than 30 academic papers and won honors such as the First Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress, the First Prize of Military Science and Technology Progress, and the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Guang Liang

Guang Liang

Vice Director

Born in February 1983, senior researcher and doctoral supervisor, Director of the R&D Center, and Vice Director of the Key Laboratory for Satellite Digitization Technology, CAS. His research mainly focuses on key technology design and product development of satellite communication, satellite overall design, and satellite integrated electronics. He has published 78 papers and obtained 81 patents and won awards such as the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Excellent Academic Leader, and Shanghai Young Top Talent.

Ye Zhu

Ye Zhu

Vice Director

Born in September 1982, senior researcher and doctoral supervisor, Director of the Telecommunication Satellite division, Vice Director of the Key Laboratory for Satellite Digitization Technology, CAS. His research mainly focuses on satellite general technologies such as mass satellite manufacturing, satellite autonomous health management, and autonomous operation. The research achievements have been applied to the iterative optimization of innovative satellite platforms, continuously supporting the development and construction of multiple low-orbit satellite systems in China.

Farid Gamgami

Farid Gamgami

Vice Director

Farid Gamgami, born in December 1977, is a senior researcher at the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Vice Director of the Key Laboratory for Satellite Digitization Technology, CAS. He holds a master's degree in aerospace engineering from RWTH Aachen University and a Doctor of Natural Sciences in theoretical astrophysics at Heidelberg University. His research focuses on innovative holistic digital design methodologies and AI-powered concurrent engineering. He is also the author of the multidisciplinary textbook 《Space Propulsion and Spaceship Design》.

Wen Zheng

Wen Zheng

Vice Director

Born in October 1980, senior researcher and doctoral supervisor, Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory for Satellite Digitization Technology, CAS. His research mainly focuses on satellite digital design and simulation, satellite system integration, and space mission planning. He has led multiple national-level research projects and published over 50 academic papers in international journals. He has also won several awards including the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Excellent Young Scientist Award.