My research group/students/alumni/visitors
Group photo taken in May 2012
Left to right
Back: Ronghu CHI (Dr), Ming YU (Dr), Tawit UTHAICHAROENPONG (RA), Bin XU (Dr), Danwei WANG, Qinglei HU (Dr), Guoyi CHI, Diluka MORATUWAGE, Xinsheng WANG (Dr), Zhao XU, Marjan ALAVI
Front: Yongsheng SHI (Dr), Qiang SHEN, Yu WANG, Zuo BAI, Tianqi LIU, Wenzhou LU, Senqiang ZHU, Namal SENARATHNE, Junxiang LIAN (Dr), Barys SHYROKAU
Research Positions are open immediately:
1) Robotics engineer/research fellow: Project is on the design and development of a robot for industrial application. Applicants should have relevant degrees (Master or PhD) with background in robotic mechanism design and experiences in control and, preferably, computer vision applications. Hands-on experiences are essential in this position.
2) Research Fellow/Research associate: The project is to develop prognosis methodologies for power electronics systems. Applicants should have relevant degree (PhD or Master) with background on power electronics and/or health monitoring for industrial systems.
3) Three PhD student vacancies are available for August 2014 intake. Areas: 1) Prognosis of power electronics systems; 2) Outdoor mobile robotics; 3) Robot force control.
Scholarships and research vacancies are available from time to time, please contact Dr Danwei Wang if you are interested in joining our research programs.
Ph.D research programs
| Name | Study period | Degree | Thesis title/research area |
| Yang Chule | 2015-now | PhD | Semantic relationships in search and rescue operations |
| WANG Yuanzhe | 2014-now | PhD | Distributed real-time formation control for multiple autonomous vehicles |
| YUE Yufeng | 2014-now | PhD | 3D SLAM with UAV/UGV coordination |
| NGUYEN Viet Hung | 2013-now | PhD | Model-based Prognosis for Electrical Machines |
| Ehsan MIHANKHAH | 2013-now | PhD | Perception of Outdoor Environments for Mobile Robot Maneuvers |
| WANG Yu | 2011-2016 | Ph.D | Traffic Light Control for Multi-Junctions |
| SHEN Qiang | 2011-now | Ph.D | Fault Tolerant Control for Satellite Attitude Control with Reaction Wheels |
| LIU Tianqi | 2011-2016 | Ph.D | Analysis and Design of Repetitive Control Systems |
| P.G. Chaminda Namal SENARATHNE | 2009-2015 | Ph.D | Towards Hierarchical Strategies for Multi-Robots Exploration of Unstructured Environments |
| ALAVI Seyedeh Marjan | 2009-2015 | Ph.D | Fault Diagnosis for Power electronic Inverters |
| Barys SHYROKAU | 2010-2014 | Ph.D | Adaptive Control Allocation for Multi-task Integrated Vehicle Control |
| CHI Guoyi | 2010-2013 | Ph.D | Sensor placement for FDI for hybrid systems: Bond Graph Approach |
| Diluka MORATUWAGE | 2008-2013 | Ph.D | Collaborative Multi-Vehicle Localization and Mapping in Sub-sea Environments |
| XU Zhao | 2008-2012 | Ph.D | Robust Training Algorithms and Weight Convergence Analysis for Recurrent Neural Networks |
| ZHU Senqiang | 2007-2013 | Ph.D | Tracking and Formation Control for UAVs with Input Constraints |
| DONG Junfeng | 2004-2012 | Ph.D | View Based Mobile Robot Navigation: A Genetic Algorithm Filter Approach |
| YU Ming | 2007-2012 | Ph.D | Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hybrid Systems Using Bond Graph Models and Computational Intelligence |
| WU Baolin | 2007-2012 | Ph.D | Orbit and Attitude Control for Satellite Formation Flying |
| Peyman MOGHADAM | 2006-2011 | Ph.D | Biologically Inspired Visual Intelligence for Unmanned Ground Vehicles |
| WANG Yigang | 2003-2009 | Ph.D |
Robust Repetitive Learning Control with Application to PWM DC/AC Converters |
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LIU Shuyong |
2002-2008 | Ph.D |
Nonlinear Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Shallow Water Environment |
| LOW Chang Boon | 2002-2007 | Ph.D |
GPS-based Control for Wheeled Mobile Robots with Wheel Skidding and Slipping |
| ZHANG Bin | 2002-2006 | Ph.D |
Time-Frequency Analysis and Design of Iterative Learning Control |
PHAM Minh Tuan |
2001-2006 | Ph.D |
Vehicle Following: Control Design, Simulation and Experiments |
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JIA Zhen |
2002-2006 | Ph.D |
Vision based Target Tracking for Autonomous Vehicles |
YE Yongqiang |
2000-2004 | Ph.D | Phase based design of iterative learning control |
SUN Mingxuan |
1998-2002 | Ph.D | Iterative learning control with system relative degree |
ZHOU Keliang |
1998-2002 | Ph.D | Performance Optimisation for PWM converters: repetitive control and modulation approaches |
XU Guangyan |
1997-2001 | Ph.D | Robust full state tracking and ultimate exponential stabilization of nonholonomic wheeled mobile robots |
HO Yeong Khing |
1991-1997 | Ph.D | Modelling and control of constrained robot systems with uncertainties in the constraint functions |
CHEAH Chien Chern |
1994-1996 | Ph.D | Model reference learning control for a class of nonlinear systems |
Research Fellows/visiting scientists
| Name | Period | Title | Project title |
| Dr. Abd El Khalick Mohammad Ahmad Mohammad | 2014-now | Research Fellow | Control of dynamic interaction between motion and force during contact |
| Dr. Prarinya Siritanawan | 2016-now | Research Fellow | Vision-based feature extraction and SLAM |
| Dr. Diluka Moratuwage | 2015-now | Research Fellow | Collaborative SLAM for heterogeneous robots |
| Dr. P.G. Chaminda Namal SENARATHNE | 2013-now | Research Fellow | Multi-robots exploration of unstructured environments |
| Mr Ehsan MIHANKHAH | 2012-now | Research Associate | Environment characterization and similarity detection using Laplace Spectra |
| Dr Zhu Senqiang | 2014-2015 | Research Fellow | Heterogeneous autonomous robots |
| Dr WANG Weilin | 2013-2015 | Research Fellow | Traffic Signal Control for urban road networks |
| Dr Wu Baolin | 2013-2014 | Research Fellow | Satellite Attitude Control |
| Mr. K.R. RAKESH | 2012-2013 | Project Officer | TechX Challenge Project: Mobile robots for outdoor environments |
| Dr Reza HAGHIGHI | 2013 | Research Associate | Trajectory planning for nonholonomic vehicles for formation keeping and reconfiguration |
| Mr Yosmar Putra | 2012-2013 | Project Officer | TechX Challenge Project: Mobile robots for outdoor environments |
| Dr ZHOU Hao | 2010-2011 | Visiting Scholar | Satellite Formation Flying Control |
| Dr WANG Guohua | 2011 | Visiting Scholar | Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Complex Systems |
| Dr XU Bin | 2012-2013 | Research Fellow | Traffic light control for multi-junctions |
| Dr WANG Xinsheng | 2011-2012 | Visiting Scholar | Fault tolerant control for satellite attitude system with reaction wheels |
| Dr SHI Yongsheng | 2012 | Visiting Scholar | Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Complex Systems |
| Dr LIAN Junxian | 2011-2012 | Visiting Scholar | Robotics |
| Dr CHI Ronghu | 2011-2012 | Visiting Scholar | Iterative learning control |
| Dr HU Qinglei | 2012 | Research Fellow | Fault tolerant control for satellite attitude system with reaction wheels |
| Mr Tawit Uthaicharoenpong | 2011-2012 | Research Associate | Traffic light control for multi-junctions |
| Mr ZHU Senqiang | 2011-2014 | Research Associate | Fault tolerant control for satellite attitude system with reaction wheels |
| Dr YU Ming | 2011-2014 | Research Fellow | Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Complex Systems |
| Mr LU Wenzhou | 2012 | Visiting Research Student | Repetitive Control and Applications to Power Electronics |
| Prof S. Mikami | 2011 | Visiting Professor | Traffic light control for multi-junctions |
| Mr HUANG Lei | 2008-2010 | Visiting Researcher | False alarm and prevention in model-based FDI |
| Mr Tawit Uthaicharoenpong | 2007-2008 | Project Officer | Front wheel steering system test-bed development for FDI |
| Dr Hu Tianjiang | 2007- 2008 | Visiting Researcher | Learning Control Design for Systems with Hysteresis |
| Prof He Xiufeng | 2007-2008 | Visiting Professor | GPS based navigation for Outdoor Autonomous Systems |
| Dr Xu Guangyan | 2006-2009 | Research Fellow | Satellite Formation Flying Control |
| Dr Shai A. Arogeti | 2006-2009 | Research Fellow | Health Monitoring, Diagnosis and Prognosis of Autonomous Robots |
| Dr Low Chang Boon | 2006-2008 | Research Fellow | Performance Monitoring, Diagnosis and Prognosis of High Value Equipment |
| Dr Ramon Costa-Castello | 2006 | Visiting Researcher | Repetitive Control Design with Passivity Properties |
| Dr Liu Zuojun | 2003-2004 | Visiting researcher | Path planning for trailer motion |
| Prof Pham Thuang Cat | 2003 | Visiting Professor | Mobile robot dynamics and control design |
| Dr HE Bo | 2000-2002 | Post Doctoral Fellow | Precise positioning and orientation for outdoor mobile robot |
| Dr YE Cang | 1999-2001 | Research Fellow | Mobile robot navigation |
| Dr. XIAO Jizhong | 1998-2000 | Research Associate | Robot force control and surface polishing |
| Dr. LIU Hui | 1998-2000 | Post Doctoral Fellow | Iterative learning control and Neural Networks |
Master research programs
| Name | Study period | Degree | Thesis title/research area |
| Hong Jie | 2015 - now | M.Eng | Material removal using robotic polisher with electrical-chemical approach |
| MA Shiao | 2006-2009 | M.Eng | Model-based Fault diagnosis of Dynamic Systems |
| Naveen PARTHASARATHY | 2007-2009 | M.Eng | Development of Robotic Test-bed and Algorithm Implementation of Iterative Learning Control |
| JIANG Xin | 2008-2009 | M.Sc | Web-based Monitoring System for Equipments Maintenance Service |
| HANG Yue | 2006-2008 | M.Eng | Satellite Formation Flying: path planning with fuel constraints |
| KARNIK R.A. | 2007-2008 | M.Sc |
Evaluation of enabling RFID technology for operation visibility in an industrial plant |
| PONNUSAMY S.P. | 2006-2007 | M.Sc |
Development of an interactive programming environment for robotic applications |
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KYAW Naing Oo
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2005-2006 | MSc |
Survey on Features, Failure Analysis, Overcoming Techniques, and System Design of the RFID System |
| PANG Kuan Weng | 2004-2006 | MSc | Performance and Analysis of a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver using GPS Simulation System |
| LEE Wei Sung, Eric | 2004-2006 | MSc | Repetitive Control for Disturbance Rejections in Hard Disk Drive |
| XING Likun | 2004-2005 | MSc | Circuit grid approach for mobile robot path planning |
| YAP Jiun Yi | 2003-2004 | MPhl | Teleservice of outdoor mobile robots |
| BAO Songlin | 2002-2003 | MSc | A precise measurement system using a laser scanning sensor |
| LIAO Xiangwen | 2001-2003 | MSc | Neural network based iterative learning control and applications to robots |
| YU Tieniu | 2000-2003 | M.E | GPS positioning and outdoor mobile robot control |
| LI Xingjun |
2000-2002 |
MSc | Direct digital control of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning for a class of clean rooms |
CHEN Yiyin |
1999-2002 | MSc | Policy based management for internet quality of service |
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LI Jinyu |
1999-2001 | M.E |
Iterative learning control with neural network |
Seshdri R. Murali |
1999-2001 | MSc | Control on yield variations between testers using monitoring test |
YU Yufu |
1999-2001 | MSc | Simulations and comparison study of iterative learning control designs |
PHAM Minh Tuan |
1998-2001 | M.E | Development and implementation of a trajectory planner and a tracking controller for an autonomous vehicle |
QI Feng |
1998-2000 | M.E | Path planning for a 4-wheel vehicle |
NGAI Hin Sung |
1997-1999 | M.E | Design and implementation of nonlinear control laws for a stepper motor |
| TAY Eng Kng | 1996-1998 | M.E | Modelling and control of a AGV |
| PANG Jui Boo | 1995-1996 | M.Sc | Fuzzy logic kinematic control for redundant Manipulators under multiple performance criteria |
| ZHANG Nianzu | 1994-1996 | M.E | Experimental research on robot control |
| GU Ming Kun | 1992-1994 | M.E | Developments of two kinematic Control algorithms for redundant manipulators |
| CHEAH Chien Chern | 1992-1994 | M.E | Learning control of motion and force for constrained manipulators |
| YAO Bin | 1991-1992 | M.E | Unified approach to robust control of robot manipulator using variable structure model-reaching control strategy |
