About

I am a research assistant at the Chair of Software Technology (ST group), Technische Universität Dresden, where I am pursuing my PhD under the guidance of Prof. Uwe Aßmann. I am also a member of the project RTG 2947 „AirMetro“, leading by Prof. Hartmut Fricke. Currently, my research interests focus on formal model–based digital twins, emphasizing their integration into Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. I am also interested in computer vision for perception and situational awareness, as well as robotics for autonomous operation and coordination within airport surface.

Selected Publications

A Bigraph-Based Digital Twin for Multi-UAV Landing Management
Applications of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) place high demands on the safe coordination of multiple UAVs and UAV-tailored takeoff and …
Tianxiong Zhang, Dominik Grzelak, Martin Lindner, Hartmut Fricke, Uwe Aßmann
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A Bigraph-Based Digital Twin for Multi-UAV Landing Management
A Review on Constructing, Modeling and Consistency of Digital Twins for AAM Applications
The advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) presents a transformative solution to multi-modal transportation. However, coordinating …
Tianxiong Zhang, Dominik Grzelak, Wanqi Zhao, Md Ashraful Islam, Hartmut Fricke, Uwe Aßmann
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A Review on Constructing, Modeling and Consistency of Digital Twins for AAM Applications
Aircraft engine danger areas incursion detection using keypoint detection and IoT
Operational safety at airports has long been a subject of active research, with a growing focus on the safety of aircraft stands in …
Tianxiong Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Xinping Zhu, Honghao Chen, Jiajun Li, Yuming Zhong
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Aircraft engine danger areas incursion detection using keypoint detection and IoT
Detection and Control Framework for Unpiloted Ground Support Equipment within the Aircraft Stand
The rapid advancement in Unpiloted Robotic Vehicle technology has significantly influenced ground support operations at airports, …
Tianxiong Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Xinping Zhu
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Detection and Control Framework for Unpiloted Ground Support Equipment within the Aircraft Stand
SEHRNet - A Lightweight, High-Resolution Network for Aircraft Keypoint Detection
Current research on apron conflict detection is often limited to the interaction between the aircraft as a whole and other objects, …
Zhiqiang Zhang, Tianxiong Zhang, Xinping Zhu, Jiajun Li
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SEHRNet - A Lightweight, High-Resolution Network for Aircraft Keypoint Detection
Research on Conflict Detection Model for Taxi‐in Process on the Apron Based on Aircraft Wingtip Keypoint Detection
Apron safety is critical to aviation operations and aprons are prone to wingtip scraping accidents. However, few studies have been …
Tianxiong Zhang, Xinping Zhu, Jiajun Li, Honghao Chen, Zhihan Li
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Research on Conflict Detection Model for Taxi‐in Process on the Apron Based on Aircraft Wingtip Keypoint Detection
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Demonstrations

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Crazyflie UAV Swarm Digital Twin
This is a demo of Crazyflie UAV Swarm, which can monitor and control the UAV status in real time through Web Service and Rviz.
Crazyflie UAV Swarm Digital Twin
3D Reconstruction of Chengde Airport, China
A 3D point cloud reconstruction and editing of Chengde Airport in China was completed using aerial images captured by drones.
3D Reconstruction of Chengde Airport, China
3D Reconstruction of TB-20 aircraft using 3D Gaussian Splitting and Unreal Engine 5
Creating a realistic 3D model of CAFUC on-campus aircraft.
3D Reconstruction of TB-20 aircraft using 3D Gaussian Splitting and Unreal Engine 5

News

🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by FM 2026!!!
Our paper Towards a Bigraph Based Digital Twin Framework for Multi-UAS Coordination in IAM has been accepted by FM 2026.
Last updated on Feb 27, 2026 1 min read Blog
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by FM 2026!!!
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by ANTS 2026!!!
Our paper Bigraphical Model Checking for Drone Swarm Coordination in Vertiports has been accepted by ANTS 2026.
Last updated on Jan 30, 2026 1 min read Blog
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by ANTS 2026!!!
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been selected as the cover paper!!!
Our paper A Bigraph-Based Digital Twin for Multi-UAV Landing Management has been selected as the cover paper from over 60 submissions.
Last updated on Jan 16, 2026 1 min read Blog
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been selected as the cover paper!!!
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by DAUS 2026!!!
Our paper A Digital Twin-Driven Multistorey Mapping Framework for Multi-MAV System has been accepted by DAUS 2026.
Last updated on Dec 15, 2025 1 min read Blog
🎉🎉🎉 Our paper has been accepted by DAUS 2026!!!
Bigraph Workshop and First TAC Meeting
Presented current research progress.
Last updated on Oct 24, 2025 1 min read Blog
Bigraph Workshop and First TAC Meeting
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Gallery

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Contact

I am happy to supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses on topics such as digital twins, computer vision, and robotics, particularly in the context of air transportation. Feel free to contact me!