Research Fellows and Graduated Students Supervised

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* * *  Research Fellows  * * *

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v Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

1. Lei Lei, HKCLR, 2024–

2. Qingxiang Li, HKCLR, 2023–

3. Xinyi Wang, HKCLR, 2023–2024

4. Julian Lam, CUHK, 2023

5. Yao Li, HKCLR, 2023–2024

6. Kyeredey Mark Ansah, HKCLR, 2022–2023

7. Yu Zhai, HKCLR & CUHK, 2022–2023

8. Panpan Zhou, HKCLR & CUHK, 2021–2023

v National University of Singapore (NUS)

9. Shupeng Lai, NUS, 2016–2019

10. Kun Li, NUS, 2015–2017

11. Swee-King Phang, NUS, 2014–2015

12. Xiangxu Dong, NUS, 2011–2013

13. Xiaolian Zheng, NUS, 2011–2012

14. Delin Luo (Xiamen University), NUS, 2011–2013

15. Feng Lin, NUS, 2009–2011

16. Biao Wang (NUAA), NUS, 2008–2012

17. Miaobo Dong, NUS, 2005–2007 & 2010–2012

18. Weiyao Lan, NUS, 2004–2006

19. Kemao Peng, NUS, 2000–2005

20. Changdong Cheng, NUS, 1999–2000

21. Lisong Yuan, NUS, 1998–1999

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* * *  Ph.D. Students  * * *

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v Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

1. Jialiang Wang, Ph.D. (HKPFS),
   Topic: Issues related to unmanned systems technologies
2. Zongzhou Wu, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to unmanned systems technologies
3. Jiwen Xu, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to unmanned systems technologies
4. Yiwei Chen, Ph.D. (HKPFS),
   Topic: Issues related to smart cities and energy optimization
5. Yijun Huang, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to digital twin systems and LLM
6. Wendi Ding, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to unconventional unmanned systems
7. Zixuan Guo, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to the integration of unmanned systems and digital twin technologies
8. Bingxin Han, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to big data processing
9. Benyun Zhao, Ph.D.,
   Topic: Issues related to big data processing
10. Zhipeng Lin, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to vision SLAM systems
11. Junjie Wen, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to unmanned ground vehicles
12. Ruoyu Wang, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to unmanned systems applications
13. Zuoquan Zhao, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to unmanned surface vehicles
14. Guidong Yang, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to geographic information systems modeling
15. Ruixin Yan, Ph.D.,
    Topic: Issues related to underwater image processing
16. Xunkuai Zhou, Ph.D., Tongji University, 2024
    Dissertation: Visual MAVs detection on edge-computing intelligence device: Algorithms and applications
17. Jihan Zhang, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Application of digital twin modeling and management based on UAV vision in large-scale environmental monitoring
18. Minghao Dou, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Application of computational fluid dynamics techniques in unmanned systems
19. Xuchen Liu, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Development of an unmanned morphable aerial-aquatic vehicle
20. Dongyue Huang, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Morphable unmanned aerial-aquatic vehicles: From design to modeling and control
21. Songqun Gao, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Development of a light-weight unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) in coastal water
22. Chuanxiang Gao, Ph.D., 2024
    Dissertation: Development of UAVs-based systems for automated infrastructure management
23. Zhenjun Zhao, Ph.D., 2023
    Dissertation: Feature extraction and pose estimation for accurate and robust localization
24. Zini Pan, Ph.D., 2023
    Dissertation: Cooperative formation control and target fencing for networked systems
25. Yizhou Chen, Ph.D., 2023
    Dissertation: Development of online graph theoretic perception and planning methods for mobile robots
26. Xinyi Wang, Ph.D., 2023
    Dissertation: Decentralized planning for multi-agent coordination system in cluttered environments
27. Kangcheng Liu, Ph.D. (HKPFS), 2022
    Dissertation: Robust an efficient robotic localization and scene perception with machine learning
28. Panpan Zhou, Ph.D., 2021
    Dissertation: Distributed coordination control of multi-agent systems with actuator limitation

v National University of Singapore (NUS)

29. Yu-Herng Tan, Ph.D., 2020
    Dissertation: Design of a morphable aerial-underwater multirotor robot
30. Xiaodong Liu, Ph.D., 2020
    Dissertation: Deep learning for underwater image enhancement and beyond
31. Menglu Lan, Ph.D., 2020
    Dissertation: Motion and task planning for unmanned multicopter systems
32. Yingcai Bi, Ph.D., 2018
    Dissertation: Multi-sensor state estimation for micro aerial vehicles in complex environments
33. Jiaxin Li, Ph.D., 2018
    Dissertation: Point cloud recognition with deep learning
34. Yijie Ke, Ph.D., 2017
    Dissertation: Development of unconventional aircraft with both VTOL and cruise flight capabilities
35. Kangli Wang, Ph.D., 2017
    Dissertation: Vertical landing on moving platforms with autonomous hybrid tail-sitter UAV
36. Shupeng Lai, Ph.D., 2016
    Dissertation: Trajectory generation-based guidance and control of rotorcraft unmanned aerial vehicles
37. Limiao Bai, Ph.D., 2016
    Dissertation: Identification and analysis of stock market dynamics
38. Kun Li, Ph.D., 2015
    Dissertation: Navigation and autonomous control of MAVs in GPS-denied environments
39. Kevin Ang, Ph.D., 2015
    Dissertation: Development of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles with effective sense and avoid capabilities
40. Jinqiang Cui, Ph.D., 2015
    Dissertation: Navigation of unmanned aerial vehicles in GPS-denied environments
41. Swee-King Phang, Ph.D., 2014
    Dissertation: System design methodology and implementation of micro aerial vehicles
42. Shiyu Zhao, Ph.D., 2014
    Dissertation: Control and navigation of multi-vehicle systems using visual measurements
43. Fei Wang, Ph.D., 2014
    Dissertation: Indoor navigation systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
44. Xiaoyang Li, Ph.D., (co-supervised)
    Dissertation: Stability analysis and controller design of linear systems with random parametric uncertainties
45. Yajuan Sun, Ph.D., (co-supervised)
    Dissertation: Controller synthesis for bisimulation equivalence
46. Xiaomeng Liu, Ph.D., (co-supervised)
    Dissertation: Graph theoretic analysis of multi-agent system structural properties
47. Ali Karimoddini, Ph.D., (co-supervised)
    Dissertation: Hybrid formation control of unmanned helicopters
48. Xiaolian Zheng, Ph.D., 2012
    Dissertation: Stock market modeling: A system adaptation approach
49. Xiangxu Dong, Ph.D., 2012
    Dissertation: Development of sophisticated unmanned software systems and applications to UAV formation
50. Feng Lin, Ph.D., 2010
    Dissertation: Development and applications of a vision-based unmanned helicopter
51. Ben Yun, Ph.D., 2010
    Dissertation: Development of a miniature low-cost UAV helicopter autopilot platform and formation flight control UAV teams
52. Guowei Cai, Ph.D., 2009
    Dissertation: Development of small-scale unmanned-aerial-vehicle helicopter systems
53. Chin-Kwan Thum, Ph.D., 2009
    Dissertation: Advanced control techniques for future storage devices
54. Chee-Khiang Pang, Ph.D., 2007
    Dissertation: Disturbance attenuation with multi-sensing servo systems for high density storage devices
55. Yingjie He, Ph.D., 2006
    Dissertation: Composite nonlinear feedback control for systems with actuator saturation
56. Guoyang Cheng, Ph.D., 2006
    Dissertation: Comprehensive modeling and robust nonlinear control of HDD servo systems
57. Shijian Lu, Ph.D., 2005
    Dissertation: Rectification and recognition of document images with perspective and geometric distortions
58. Minghua He, Ph.D., 2003
    Dissertation: Structural decomposition of linear singular systems and applications
59. Jianping Chen, Ph.D., 2003
    Dissertation: Development of web-based laboratories in engineering education
60. Zhongming Li, Ph.D., 2003
    Dissertation: Optimal control issues related to hard disk drive servo systems
61. Venkatakrishnan Venkataramanan, Ph.D., 2002
    Dissertation: Nonlinear control and its applications to hard disk drive servo systems
62. Kexiu Liu, Ph.D., 2001
    Dissertation: Robust and perfect tracking design and applications

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v Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

1. Mingqiao Han, Master of Philosophy,
   Topic: Issues related to smart environments and smart cities
2. Daniel Chueng, Master of Philosophy, 2024
   Thesis: Scan-to-BIM automation in AEC: Automated 3D semantic reconstruction of the built environment from point clouds
3. Jia Dou, Master of Philosophy, 2023
   Thesis: Building defects detection based on deep learning
4. Yu Zhai, Master of Philosophy, 2022
   Thesis: Building inspection with infrared and deep learning technologies

v National University of Singapore (NUS)

5. Junji Zhu, Master of Engineering, 2019
   Thesis: Development of Unity3D simulation platform of a heavy-duty multi-functional catamaran in open water
6. Yu Chen, Master of Engineering, 2019
   Thesis: Development of an unmanned surface vehicle
7. Mingjie Lao, Master of Engineering, 2018
   Thesis: Visual target detection and tracking framework using deep CNN for MAVs
8. Xu Yan, Master of Engineering, 2018
   Thesis: Visual inertial odometry for autonomous UAV using a thermal camera
9. Xudong Chen, Master of Engineering, 2018
   Thesis: Design and implementation of navigation systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
10. Shuai Zhang, Master of Engineering, 2018
    Thesis: Development of unconventional unmanned aerial vehicle with tilt-rotor platform
11. Hongyu Tian, Master of Engineering, 2018
    Thesis: Inspection of human inaccessible tunnel using unmanned aerial vehicles
12. Hailong Qin, Master of Engineering, 2017
    Thesis: Development of vision-based navigation for micro aerial vehicles in harsh environments
13. Tao Pang, Master of Engineering, 2016
    Thesis: Design, Prototyping and autonomous control of gasoline-engine variable-pitch quadcopter
14. Peidong Liu, Master of Engineering, 2015
    Thesis: Landing of UAVs on moving platform in GPS-denied environments
15. Remus Chua, Master of Engineering, 2003
    Thesis: The development of a network security suite for windows-based servers
16. Chao Wu, Master of Engineering, 2003
    Thesis: Time optimal control for asymptotic tracking of linear systems with input saturation
17. Guowen Zeng, Master of Engineering, 2001
    Thesis: Design and implementation of cryptographic algorithm testing platform
18. Xinmin Liu, Master of Engineering, 2000
    Thesis: Structural decompositions and sensor/actuator selection of linear systems
19. Chen Lin, Master of Engineering, 2000
    Thesis: Optimal track following control for hard disk drives
20. Shihong Chen, Master of Engineering, 2000
    Thesis: A large scale web-based virtual oscilloscope laboratory experiment
21. Teck-Beng Goh, Master of Engineering, 1999
    Thesis: The development of a dual actuator controller in hard disk drives
22. Feng Gu, Master of Engineering, 1999
    Thesis: Development of web-based virtual laboratory
23. Lan Wang, Master of Engineering, 1998
    Thesis: Optimal and robust controller design for HDD systems with dual actuator
24. Xiaoping Hu, Master of Engineering, 1998
    Thesis: Dual stage actuator modeling and control in a CD-ROM drive
25. Boon-Choy Siew, Master of Engineering, 1997
    Thesis: Robust controller design for a gyro-mirror system
26. Jun He, Master of Engineering, 1997
    Thesis: Singular H∞ control for linear time-invariant systems
27. Yi Guo, Master of Engineering, 1996
    Thesis: Computation of infimum in discrete-time H∞ control and robust controller design for a microactuator

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