Zijian Wang

Zijian Wang

Undergrad. at China University of Petroleum (East China), Ph.D. Student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Hi there👋, I'm Zijian Wang, a 4th year undergraduate student at China University of Petroleum (East China). I'm mainly interested in reinforcement learning (RL) and have conducted a series of studies on Graph RL, Model-based RL and Agentic RL.

Currently, I am doing a research internship at X-LANCE Lab at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and am responsible for the Agent Memory & LLM4Research within the LLM group, supervised by Prof. Lu Chen.

From 2026 Fall, I will be a Ph.D. Student at X-LANCE Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Publications 📚

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Honors & Service 🏆

Selected Awards

Major Honors

National Scholarship

Ministry of Education (Top 0.2%)

2024

First Prize

The Chinese Mathematics Competitions for College Students

2023

Outstanding Student Prize

China University of Petroleum

2023

2024

Outstanding Star Scholarship for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

China University of Petroleum

2024

2025

Community Service

Journal / Conference Reviewer

AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)

ACL Rolling Review (ARR) · Association for Computational Linguistics

Knowledge-Based Systems

Hobbies & Interests 🎵

Music

Music

Music has always been an essential part of my life. I enjoy various genres, but Japanese pop music and anisong compositions hold a special place in my heart. My favorite songs include NEO SKY NEO MAP!, ユニゾン, and 満ちてゆく, whose melodies accompany me during research and study sessions.

Idol Groups

Anime Idol Groups

I'm an enthusiastic fan of anime idol groups, particularly drawn to their choreography, music production, and the positive energy they bring. My favorite group is Poppin' Party, 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会, and スタァライト九九組, whose self-producing capabilities and diverse performances have always impressed me.

Following their journey not only brings joy but also inspires me to pursue excellence in my own work. I admire the dedication and teamwork displayed by these performers, which often reminds me of the collaborative nature of research. One of my current dreams is to go and watch their live performances on the spot! 🥰

Outdoor Travel

Outdoor Travel

Exploring natural landscapes and diverse cultures has become my favorite way to recharge. I've been fortunate to visit several breathtaking locations, including Zhu Shan in Qingdao, Jinsha Jiang in Panzhihua, and the 3rd Beach in Qingdao.

Each journey provides new perspectives and inspiration for my research. The tranquility found in nature often helps me develop fresh ideas and approaches to academic challenges. Hiking through mountain trails has taught me perseverance, while observing different ecosystems has broadened my understanding of complex systems.