Dong Liu | Data Driven Control | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dong Liu | Data Driven Control | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Provincial Key Laboratory at Shenyang Aerospace University, China

Dong Liu is an Associate Professor at the College of Automation, Shenyang Aerospace University, China. He is a leading researcher in the field of control theory and engineering, especially recognized for his work on data-driven control, model-free adaptive control, and secure control systems. He plays active roles in various national technical committees related to automation, command and control, and artificial intelligence.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Control Theory and Control Engineering,
    Northeastern University, China β€” 2018

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Associate Professor,
    College of Automation, Shenyang Aerospace University

  • Deputy Director,
    Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Flight Control and Simulation Technology

  • Recognized as a High-Level Talent by Shenyang Municipality

Committee Roles:

  • Committee Member, Technical Committee on Data-Driven Control, Learning, and Optimization (Chinese Association of Automation)

  • Committee Member, Technical Committee on Intelligent Control and Systems (Chinese Command and Control Association)

  • Committee Member, Technical Committee on Intelligent Detection and Motion Control Technology (Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence)

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Data-Driven Control

  • Model-Free Adaptive Control (MFAC)

  • Secure Control Systems

  • Sliding Mode Control

  • Cyber-Physical Systems

  • Prescribed Performance Control

  • Aerospace Control Applications

  • Event-Triggered and Reinforcement Learning-based Control

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Recognized as High-Level Talent by the Shenyang Municipality

  • Appointed Deputy Director of a Provincial Key Laboratory

  • Holds Multiple Technical Committee Memberships in prestigious national associations

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Dong Liu is an influential scholar in control engineering, especially in data-driven and model-free adaptive control systems with an emphasis on robustness, security, and real-time applications in aerospace and cyber-physical systems. His high-impact journal publications and leadership roles in national technical committees underline his strong academic and technical contributions. He is actively shaping the future of intelligent control in China and internationally.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“˜ Data-driven second-order iterative sliding mode control for cyber–physical systems under prescribed performance and DoS attacks
✍️ Yijie Yang, Dong Liu, Xin Wang, Zhujun Wang
πŸ—žοΈ Journal of Process Control, June 2025
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.jprocont.2025.103422


πŸ“˜ Prescribed performance based data-driven adaptive sliding mode control for discrete-time nonlinear systems
✍️ Dong Liu, Yi-Jie Yang, Li-Ying Hao
πŸ—žοΈ Journal of the Franklin Institute, March 2024
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2024.01.021


πŸ“˜ Data-Driven Bipartite Consensus Tracking for Nonlinear Multiagent Systems With Prescribed Performance
✍️ Dong Liu, Zhi-Peng Zhou, Tie-Shan Li
πŸ—žοΈ IEEE Trans. on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 2023
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1109/TSMC.2022.3230504


πŸ“˜ Event‐triggered model‐free adaptive control for nonlinear systems with output saturation
✍️ Dong Liu, Ning Liu, Tieshan Li
πŸ—žοΈ Int. Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, August 2023
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1002/rnc.6747


πŸ“˜ Data-Driven Adaptive Sliding Mode Control of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems With Prescribed Performance
✍️ Dong Liu, Guang-Hong Yang
πŸ—žοΈ IEEE Trans. on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, December 2019
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1109/TSMC.2017.2779564


πŸ“˜ Prescribed Performance Model-Free Adaptive Integral Sliding Mode Control for Discrete-Time Nonlinear Systems
✍️ Dong Liu, Guang-Hong Yang
πŸ—žοΈ IEEE Trans. on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, July 2019
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1109/TNNLS.2018.2881205


πŸ“˜ Model-Free Adaptive Control Design for Nonlinear Discrete-time Processes with Reinforcement Learning Techniques
✍️ Dong Liu
πŸ—žοΈ International Journal of Systems Science, July 2018
πŸ”— [Link not provided]


πŸ“˜ Performance-based data-driven model-free adaptive sliding mode control for a class of discrete-time nonlinear processes
✍️ Dong Liu
πŸ—žοΈ Journal of Process Control, June 2018
πŸ”— [Link not provided]


πŸ“˜ Data-Driven Adaptive Sliding Mode Control of Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems With Prescribed Performance
✍️ Dong Liu
πŸ—žοΈ IEEE Trans. on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, November 2017
πŸ”— [Link not provided]


πŸ“˜ Event-based model-free adaptive control for discrete-time non-linear processes
✍️ Dong Liu
πŸ—žοΈ IET Control Theory & Applications, September 2017
πŸ”— [Link not provided]


πŸ“˜ Neural network-based event-triggered MFAC for nonlinear discrete-time processes
✍️ Dong Liu
πŸ—žοΈ Neurocomputing, July 2017
πŸ”— [Link not provided]


Erik De Kuyffer | Planning Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Erik De Kuyffer | Planning Optimization | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student at University of Ghent, Belgium

Erik De Kuyffer is a seasoned project and program manager with extensive experience in IT, logistics, customer service, and business development. His expertise lies in optimization, innovation, and people management, making him a valuable asset in various industries. He has led teams, managed complex projects, and developed new services across multiple organizations.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ongoing: Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Ghent University (UGent)
  • 2011: Postgraduate TIM, HoGent
  • 2008: ManaMa Avionica & Spacionica, KHBO
  • 1997: Industrial Engineer Chemistry, KAHO Sint-Lieven
  • 1990: ASO Latin-Mathematics, Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

Current Position:

  • INDEFF (2023 – Present) – Freelance Managed Services Lead
    • Leads project and program management initiatives.
    • Manages IT and OT teams.
    • Develops and markets new services.

Previous Roles:

  • Qurtinz (2021 – 2023) – Freelance Project Manager
    • Oversaw daily operations, customer service, and IT management.
    • Managed administrative and installation teams.
  • INDEFF (2018 – 2021) – PM/Regional Director
    • Handled project/program management, business development, and support teams.
  • Vandapower (2017) – Operations Director
    • Managed production, logistics, and quality control.
    • Supervised operational teams.
  • Barco N.V. (2015 – 2017) – Customer Service Manager
    • Improved customer service flows and developed new services.
    • Led a team of engineers.
  • Generix Group (2012 – 2015) – PM/Customer Service Manager
    • Managed software projects, presales, and customer service.
  • Net Solutions/Eozen (2006 – 2012) – Project Manager
    • Led software and IT projects, technical analysis, and presales activities.
  • Influe Benelux NV (1999 – 2006) – Technical Manager EDI/VMI
    • Managed technical implementations, parameter settings, and project coordination.
  • GHD Katoennatie Gent (1998 – 1999) – Logistic Warehouse Manager
    • Oversaw daily warehouse operations for Volkswagen.
  • Procter & Gamble (1997 – 1998) – Research Associate
    • Conducted market research for detergent product launches.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Project Management Optimization
  • IT and Digital Transformation
  • Automation and Process Optimization
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Prince2 Certificate (Project Management)
  • Recognized expertise in project/program management across multiple industries.

Conclusion🌟

Erik De Kuyffer is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in project and program management, IT, logistics, and artificial intelligence. His diverse career spans leadership roles across industries, showcasing expertise in business development, innovation, and optimization. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in AI at Ghent University, he continues to explore cutting-edge technologies and their applications in various domains.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“Œ Travel route and formation optimization for flocks of drones in package delivery by using an ACO based V-Shape algorithm
πŸ“… 2024-12 | πŸ“š Results in Engineering
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103627
✍️ Contributors: E. De Kuyffer, W. Joseph, L. Martens, T. De Pessemier


πŸ“Œ Offshore windmill and substation maintenance planning with Distance, Fuel consumption and Tardiness optimisation
πŸ“… 2023 | πŸ“š Operations Research Perspectives
πŸ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.orp.2023.100267
✍️ Contributors: E. De Kuyffer, K. Shen, L. Martens, W. Joseph, T. De Pessemier