Professional Activities
Conference Roles
- Interpretatio stricta based scientific description, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, 2011)
- Interpretatio stricta based scientific description, by Invitation (South China University of Technology, China, 2011)
- Interpretatio stricta based scientific description, by Invitation (Zhejiang University, China, 2011)
- Group Search Optimiser – A novel optimization algorithm, by Invitation (Zhejiang University, China, 2010)
- Group Search Optimiser – A novel optimization algorithm, by Invitation (South China University of Technology, China, 2010)
- Development of Smart Grid Information Systems, by Invitation (Zhejiang University, China, 2010)
- Development of Smart Grid Information Systems, by Invitation (South China University of Technology, China, 2010)
- Development of coal mill models using evolutionary algorithms, by Invitation (Centre for Development of Automation and Computing, 2009)
- e-Automation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (The 2nd National Seminar on ASTeC, 2009)
- Development of coal mill models using evolutionary algorithms, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (The 2nd National Seminar on ASTeC, 2009)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (Centre for Development of Automation and Computing, 2009)
- Advanced evolutionary computation techniques, by Invitation (Centre for Development of Automation and Computing, 2009)
- Advanced evolutionary computation techniques, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (The 2nd National Seminar on ASTeC, 2009)
- Bacteria-inspired modelling and optimisation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (EPSRC Workshop on Computational Intelligence in Identification and Control, 2008)
- Bacteria-inspired modelling and optimisation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (EPSRC, UK, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 2008)
- Biologically Inspired Modelling and Optimisation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (The 2008 International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control , 2008)
- How to write scientific papers in English, by Invitation (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, 2008)
- How to write scientific papers in English, by Invitation (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 2008)
- Difference between the concepts of value in East and West and its influence on scientific research, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Xi’an Jiao Tong University, China, 2008)
- Biologically Inspired Modelling and Optimisation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (ICMIC 2008, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (Hunan University, Changsha, China, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (University of Shandong, Jinan, China, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (University of Shandong, China, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (Hunan University, 2008)
- e-Automation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (EPSRC, 2008)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (China Electrical Power Research Institute, Beijing, 2007)
- How to write scientific papers in English, by Invitation (China Electrical Power Research Institute, Beijing, 2007)
- An architecture of e-Automation, by Invitation (Nanjing University of Post and Telecommunications, China, 2007)
- Difference between the concepts of value in East and West and its influence on scientific research, by Invitation (Nanjing University of Post and Telecommunications, China, 2007)
- An architecture of e-Automation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (The EPSRC UK-China Link Scheme, 2006)
- Difference between the concepts of value in East and West, by Invitation (Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, 2006)
- Difference between the concepts of value in East and West, by Invitation (National Humanistic Seminar, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2006)
- Multi-agent based substation automation systems, by Invitation (IEEE Work Force Group, IEEE PES 2005 General Meeting, San Francisco, California, USA., 2005)
- Condition monitoring and assessment with an e-Automation architecture, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (EuroTech 2005 Conference (Industrial conference), Mont Hotel, Chester, U.K., 2005)
- Multi-agent based automation platform for distributed industrial systems, by Invitation (IEE Workshop, 2005)
- Systems Architecture for Network Enabled Capabilities, by Invitation (Loughborough University, 2005)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (Southern China Power Grid, Guangzhou, China, 2004)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (China Hi-Tech Fair, Shenzhen and DTI, UK, 2004)
- Difference between Chinese and British cultures and research methodologies, by Invitation (Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, 2004)
- British Engineering Education, by Invitation (Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, 2003)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2003)
- Information and Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (Xi¿an Jiaotong University, China, 2002)
- e-Automation, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (the first UK-China Hi-Tech Forum, Shanghai, China., 2002)
- British Cultures and Education, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2002)
- Information and Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (Dongfang Information and Electronics, Yantai, 2002)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (UKACC Conference Control 2002, The University of Sheffield, 2002)
- British Engineering Education, by Invitation (The 3rd meeting of the Deans and Presidents of Electrical Engineering Schools of Chinese Universities¿, Nanjinag, International Conference Hotel, 2002)
- Information and Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (Southeast China University, Nanjing, 2002)
- e-Automation, by Invitation (XJ Group, Beijing, China, 2001)
- Information Technology and Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (Hongshan Hotel, Wuhan China, 2001)
- Cultures and Methodologies of Scientific Discovery, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2000)
- Machine Learning and Applications, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, 2000)
- Intelligence and Information Engineering, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (China HI-TECH Trading Fair, Shenzhen, China, 1999)
- Electricity Markets, by Invitation (Hunan Power System Administration Bureau, China, 1999)
- Machine Learning and Applications, by Invitation (The University of Liverpool, 1999)
- Machine Learning and Its applications in Power Systems, by Invitation (University of Hong Kong, 1999)
- Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (XJ Group, Xuchang, China, 1998)
- Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (The University of Liverpool, 1997)
- Reinforcement learning and tuning control, by Invitation (Drax Power Plant, National Power, 1997)
- Reinforcement learning and applications, by Invitation (EPSRC Dasbury Laboratory, 1997)
- Learning control of large-scale electric power systems, by Invitation (The Electric Power Research Institute, Beijing, China, 1996)
- Machine learning and its applications, by Invitation (Shell Research Ltd, Chester, 1996)
- Intelligence Engineering, by Invitation (The University of Liverpool, 1996)
- Prediction and control of chaotic dynamics, by Invitation (The Electric Power Research Institute, Beijing, China, 1996)
- Machine learning and its application, by Invitation (The University of Liverpool, 1996)
- Learning automata and applications to control engineering, by Invitation (Nanyang Technological University, 1996)
- Learning control of chaotic dynamics, by Invitation (Department of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Liverpool, 1996)
- Reinforcement learning and its applications, by Invitation (Proteus Molecular Design Ltd, Proteus House, Macclesfield, Cheshire, 1994)
- Adaptive control theory and applications, by Invitation (The Queen¿s University of Belfast, 1994)
- Machine learning and its applications in electrical power systems, by Invitation (Beijing Power Engineering and Economics Institute, 1993)
- Life in A British University, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1993)
- Artificial intelligent applications in systems engineering, by Invitation (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1993)
- Review of adaptive control, by Invitation (IEEE Control Chapter Workshop, 1990)
Editorships
- European Transactions on Electrical Power (Editorial Board Member, 2009 - present)
- Special Issue, International Journal of Modelling, Identification (Guest Editor, 2008 - 2009)
- Proceedings of The Chinese Society For Electrical Engineering (Editorial Board Member, 2006 - present)
- The Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control (Associate Editor, 2005 - 2009)
- International Journal of Automation and Computing (Editor, 2003 - present)
- Journal of Shenzhen University (Advisory Board Editor, 2002 - present)
- Electric Power Automation Equipment (Associate Editor, 2002 - 2008)
- Journal of Automation of Electric Power Systems (Associate Editor, 2001 - present)
- Journal of Power System Technology (Associate Editor, 1999 - 2006)
Examination Roles
- City University of Hong Kong, DPhil (PhD, 2008)
- University of Sheffield, PhD (2006)
- University of Sheffield, PhD (2003)
- University of Leicester, PhD (2002)
- The Queen's University of Belfast, PhD (2002)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), PhD (2000)
- University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, PhD (2000)
- University of Leicester, PhD (1999)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), PhD (1999)
- University of Glasgow, PhD (1998)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), MRes (PGT, 1998)
- University of Central Lancashire, MRes (PGT, 1996)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), PhD (1996)
- University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, PhD (1996)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), MSc (PGT, 1995)
- INTI College, Malaysia, BEng (1995)
- University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, MSc (PGT, 1995)
- INTI College, Malaysia, BEng (1995)
- University of Liverpool, MSc (PGT, 1995)
- University of Strathclyde, PhD (1993)
Professional Body Memberships
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Fellow, 2011 - present)
- Institute of Measurement & Control (Fellow, 2010 - present)
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (Fellow, 2000 - present)
- Chartered Engineer (Chartered Engineer, 1988 - present)