Gaoxiang (Gavin) Zhou became a member of the MeLoDy Lab in August 2017. He completed his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 and 2023, respectively. Within the MeLoDy Lab, his research focuses on system modeling, logical and discrete models, network science, and theoretical analysis, particularly in the context of node influence and sensitivity. Prior to this, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University in China in June 2016. Currently, he holds the position of adjunct professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.