Xiangbo Zhang
I am an undergraduate student in Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
My research interests lie at the intersection of machine learning, language model behavior, and robust control for nonlinear systems. In particular, I am highly interested in building safe, aligned, and fair large language models, and in understanding their behavior through principled and interpretable approaches.
I enjoy developing theory-driven machine learning systems and connecting mathematical foundations—such as optimization, control, and statistical reasoning—with practical, deployable ML systems. My current work focuses on interpretable and reliable learning pipelines, multi-agent LLM systems, and evaluation frameworks for robustness, alignment, and fairness.
Open to research collaborations and academic discussions, please feel free to send me one email.
Publications
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Input-Envelope-Output: Auditable Generative Music Rewards in Sensory-Sensitive Contexts. Ye, Q., Sang, S., Ma, X., Zhang, X. ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) 2026 (Accepted). [arXiv] [Official].
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Stable and Explainable Personality Trait Evaluation in Large Language Models with Internal Activations. Ma, X., Zhang, X., Weng, Z. The 64th Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) 2026 (Accepted). [arXiv].
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Memory Dial: A Training Framework for Controllable Memorization in Language Models. Zhang, X., Emami, A. The 64th Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) 2026 (Accepted). [arXiv].
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UniHash: Unifying Pointwise and Pairwise Hashing Paradigms. Ma, X., Li, R., Zhang, X., Weng, Z. arXiv preprint 2026 [arXiv].
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Discrete Wavelet Transform-Based Capsule Network for Hyperspectral Image Classification. Gao, Z., Wang, J., Shen, H., Dou, Z., Zhang, X., Huang, K. arXiv preprint 2025 [arXiv].
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Global Output Regulation for Uncertain Feedforward Nonlinear Systems with Unknown Nonlinear Growth Rate. Chang, L., Zhang, X. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control (IJRNC) 2025 [Paper].
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State-Feedback Control of a Class of Nonlinear Systems with Neutral Delays. Zhang, X. International Annual Conference on Complex Systems and Intelligent Science (CSIS-IAC) 2024 [Paper].
Service
Reviewer, ACL ARR 2026
Program Committee, COMPSAC 2026 (IEEE Computer Society Signature Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications)
Teaching Assistant, MATH 1010 Foundations of Math, Kean University (Summer 2024)
STME Tutor, Educational Opportunity Fund Program, Kean University (2024-2025)
Math Tutor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Kean University (2025)
Awards & Honors
Faculty Honors, Georgia Institute of Technology (2025)
Dean's List, Kean University (2024-2025)
Dean's First Class Scholarship, Kean University (2024)
Study Abroad Scholarship, Kean University (2024)
Equity, Access, and Community
I strongly support the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
I come from a resource-limited background, where access to research training and academic mentorship was often scarce. My opportunity to pursue higher education and research in the United States has been made possible through scholarships and institutional support, which I deeply value.
These experiences have shaped my understanding that talent is widely distributed, while opportunity is not. I am especially happy to engage with and support students and researchers from underrepresented or less-resourced backgrounds, and to discuss practical paths toward academic and research success.