SEPTEMBER 13, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Novel hybrid advanced traction power supply system and high-quality and efficient energy management technology
Dr Xin Wang, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Dong Liu)
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Mitigating the Structural Bias in Graph Adversarial Defenses
Mr Junyuan Fang, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
OCTOBER 4, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Differentially Private Graph Neural Networks for Link Prediction
Mr Xun Ran, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
OCTOBER 18, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Optimal adaptive output regulation for discrete-time nonlinear stochastic systems
Dr Zhaobo Liu, Shenzhen University
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Dong Liu)
OCTOBER 25, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Dynamic Output Feedback Stabilization of Switched Linear Autonomous Systems: A Hybrid Observer Approach
Dr Miaomiao Wang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Jie Chen)
NOVEMBER 1, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
V2I-aided zk-SNARK for Travel Records Verification of Electric Vehicles
Mr Cao Ding, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
NOVEMBER 8, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Linear Quantum Systems: Poles, Zeros, Invertibility and Sensitivity
Dr Guofeng Zhang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Jie Chen)
NOVEMBER 15, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Prof. Yutaka Yamamoto, Kyoto University, Japan
Lifting for Nonlinear Systems and Model Predictive Control
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Jie Chen)
NOVEMBER 22, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Distributed Control of DC Microgrids: A Compromised Design Approach
Prof. Hongwei Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
NOVEMBER 29, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Uncovering the Iceberg in the Sea: Fundamentals of Modulation and Pulse Shaping Design for Random ISAC Signals
Prof. Fan Liu, Southeast University, Nanjing
Venue: CD 634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Liang Liu)
DECEMBER 6, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Comprehensive Analysis Framework for DC Electrical Networks: Evaluating Existence, Algorithm Convergence, Stability of Equilibrium
Miss Zhenxi Wu, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG-B5311, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
DECEMBER 13, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
From Networked Multi-Agent System to Physical Traffic Computing
Dr. Kai Fung Chu, University of Cambridge, UK
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
JUNE 26, 2024, WEDNESDAY, 11:00am–12:00nn
NOMA Assisted Far-Field and Near-Field Communications
Prof. Zhiguo Ding, University of Manchester and Khalifa University
Venue: FJ303, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
MAY 17, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Optical Interconnects for Data Centers
Dr Kangping Zhong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
MAY 10, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Analysis, Synthesis and Learning of Network-Inspired Systems
Dr Lin Lin, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5-203, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
MAY 3, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
High Performance Swept Lasers and the ApplicationsDr Dongmei Huang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
APRIL 19, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Design of Joint Source-Channel Coding Schemes Based on DP-LDPC Codes and Spatially-Coupled DP-LDPC Codes
Ms Jia Zhan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
APRIL 12, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Strengthening Critical Power Network Branches for Cascading Failure Mitigation (rehearsal talk for IEEE ISCAS 2024)
Miss Biwei Li, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG G7603, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Dong Liu)
APRIL 5, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Design of Wireless In-Wheel Motor Drive With S/CP Compensation (rehearsal talk for IEEE ISCAS 2024)
Mr Felix Chen, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5-202, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 22, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Emergence of Cooperation via Reinforcement Learning in Multiagent Systems
Prof. Zhihai Rong, Donghua University, Shanghai
Venue: YEUNG Y5202, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
MARCH 15, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Intelligent Perception and Trustworthy Navigation for Ground Vehicles in Challenging Environments
Dr Rui Song, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD 634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
MARCH 8, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
What Contributes More to the Robustness of Heterophilic Graph Neural Networks?
Mr Junyuan Fang, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5202, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Dong Liu)
MARCH 1, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Unravel the Complex Interplay in Power Networks
Miss Jade Li, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5202, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
FEBRUARY 23, 2024, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Using AI to Model Business Growth and Its Implications for Business
Mr Sean Kong, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG G7603, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
DECEMBER 8, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Reinforcement Learning Approach to Data-Driven Optimal Control of Dynamical Systems with Communication Uncertainties
Dr Yi Jiang, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5-203, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Dong Liu)
DECEMBER 1, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
From macro to microscopic: leveraging connected automated vehicles for traffic control
Dr Huan Yu, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Guangzhou)
Venue: YEUNG B5-211, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Jie Chen)
NOVEMBER 24, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Negative Inductance: A Potential Game Changer
Prof. Michael Tse, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG P4302, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 17, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Blockchain-Enabled Social Media Network for Mitigating Misinformation Spread
Prof. Lorry Rui Luo, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG B5-207, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
NOVEMBER 10, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Image and Video Restoration and Benchmarking in Bitstream Corruptions
Dr Yi Wang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
NOVEMBER 3, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Harnessing the Power of Light: The Journey of Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors
Dr Huan Wu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
OCTOBER 27, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
To Reduce Power Outage Risk: Cascading Failure Modeling and Analysis in Modern Power Grids
Dr Dong Liu, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG B5-207, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
OCTOBER 20, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Structure and Function of Hypergraph Based High-order Networks
Prof. Zi-Ke Zhang, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
Venue: YEUNG B5-207, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
OCTOBER 13, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Programmable Photonic Circuits for Artificial Neural Networks and Quantum Machine Learning
Dr Hui Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
OCTOBER 6, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Mitigating Cascading Failure in Power Networks Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Dr Xi Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing
Venue: YEUNG Y5-303, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, FRIDAY, 10:30am–11:30am
UAV-Enabled Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for Smart Cities
Prof. Simon Pun, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen Campus)
Venue: CD634, PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Resilience of Multimodal Public Transportation Infrastructure systems in Hong Kong
Prof. Shauhrat Chopra, City University of Hong Kong
Venue: YEUNG Y5-303, CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MAY 12, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Self-supervised Learning and its Applications in Speech Processing
Dr Weiwei Lin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue for in-person attendance: CD634 PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
MAY 5, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Ensuring Safe Roads Ahead: The Significance of Driver Training for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles
Mr. Mohsin Murtaza, RMIT University, Australia
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
APRIL 21, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Advanced Antenna Technologies for Far-Field Wireless Power Transfer Enabled IoT Applications
Dr Wei Lin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue for in-person attendance: CD634 PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
APRIL 14, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Understanding Blockchain Transaction Behavior From a Complex Network Perspective
Dr Jiajing Wu, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
Venue for in-person attendance: G-5216 Yeung Building CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 31, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Pre-trained Foundation Models Enables Open-ended Multi-task Agents
Mr. Zihao Wang, Peking University, Beijing, China
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 24, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Beyond the Plug: Some Recent Work on Electric Vehicle Charging Networks
Dr Xi Chen, State Grid US Representative Office, New York, USA
Venue for in-person attendance: G-5216 Yeung Building CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 17, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Probabilistic Analysis of Renewable-rich Power Systems
Dr Kazi Hasan, RMIT University, Australia
Venue for in-person attendance: CD634 PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: K.H. Loo)
MARCH 10, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Approaches to Automatic CC-CV Charging Profiles in Inductive Power Transfer Systems
Dr Zhicong Huang, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
Venue for in-person attendance: G-5216 Yeung Building CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 3, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Design of a Single-Stage Wireless DC Motor Drive System
Mr Xin Chen, City University of Hong Kong
Venue for in-person attendance: G-5216 Yeung Building CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
FEBRUARY 24, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Beyond Message Passing: Graph Kernel Neural Networks
Dr Luca Rossi, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue for in-person attendance: CD634 PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
FEBRUARY 24, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Beyond Message Passing: Graph Kernel Neural Networks
Dr Luca Rossi, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue for in-person attendance: CD634 PolyU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
FEBRUARY 17, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Networks, Measurements and Uncertainty
Prof. Anton van Wyk, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Venue for in-person attendance: G-5216 Yeung Building CityU
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
FEBRUARY 3, 2023, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
GammaE: Gamma Embeddings for Logical Queries on Knowledge Graphs
Dr Dong Yang, OPPO Research Institute, Beijing, China
Zoom Meeting ID: 952 2704 5234
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(Zoom Host / Chair: Nelson Chan)
DECEMBER 9, 2022, FRIDAY, 10:30am–12:00nn
Wireless Power Applications to Smart Grid
Prof. S. Y. Ron Hui, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
DECEMBER 2, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Deep learning identifies explainable reasoning paths of mechanism of action for drug repurposing from multilayer biological network
Mr Jiannan Yang, School of Data Science, CityU
(Zoom Host / Chair: Qingpeng Zhang)
NOVEMBER 18, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
A Cascading Failure Model with Realistic Voltage Profiles Integrating Voltage Collapse Events
Miss Jade Li, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 11, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Extending the Lifetime of Power Electronic Converters
Prof. Dylan Lu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 4, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Operation of Commercial Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Dr Xiaowen Bi, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Eric Wong)
OCTOBER 28, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Talk with the Smart Pavement: A Prefabricated, Composite, Fully Connected, Intelligent and Sustainable Sponge Road Pavement
Mr Yuhao Wang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Ivan Ho)
OCTOBER 21, 2022, FRIDAY, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Power System Dynamics and Control - Structure, Data and Learning
Prof. David Hill, Monash University, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
OCTOBER 14, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Structural and Empirical Analysis of Network-based Information Diffusion
Dr Yafei Zhang, Laboratory for AI-Powered Financial Technologies Limited
(Zoom Host / Chair: Xiaofan Liu)
OCTOBER 7, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Integrated Sensing and Communication
Mr Qin Shi, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Imaging Techniques with a Single-Pixel Detector and Their Applications
Dr Yin Xiao, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Advanced Modeling of Mutual Inductance for Wireless Power Transfer Systems in Automotive Applications
Prof. Giulia Di Capua, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Makes a Life-Saving Difference to All Countries
Ms Yang Ye, School of Data Science, CityU
(Zoom Host / Chair: Qingpeng Zhang)
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Knowledge Centric Networking: Challenges and Opportunities
Prof. Dapeng Oliver Wu, Department of Computer Science, CityU
(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
MAY 13, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Deep Learning Based Train Delay Prediction for a High-speed Rail Network
Dr Xingtang Wu, Beijing Jiaotong University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MAY 6, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Synchronization and Clustering Using Chaotic Circuit Networks with Weighted Coupling
Dr Yoko Uwate, Tokushima University, Japan
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
APRIL 29, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Synchronous Switch Technology Toward a Deep Fusion of Smart Materials and Structures, Power Electronics, and the Internet of Things
Dr Junrui Liang, ShanghaiTech University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
APRIL 22, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Mobile Edge Computing for Cooperative Deep Inference
Dr Yuyi Mao, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
APRIL 8, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Functional and Structural Brain Network Analysis
Prof. Jie Zhang, Institute of Brain-inspired Intelligence, Fudan University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Xiaofan Liu)
APRIL 1, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Predicting Onset Time of Cascading Failure in Power Systems Using a Neural Network-Based Classifier
Dr Dong Liu and Mr Junyuan Fang, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 25, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Printing and In-situ Crystallization Investigation toward Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Dr Kuan Liu, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
MARCH 18, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Multi-Attractor and Transient Stability of Islanded Microgrid
Dr Jingxi Yang, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
MARCH 4, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Synthesis, Analysis and Development of Three-Port DC/DC Converters
Dr Hamzeh Aljarajreh, Unversity of Technology Sydney, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
FEBRUARY 25, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
A Framework of Blockchain-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection in Software Defined Networking
Dr Wenjuan Li, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Francis Lau)
FEBRUARY 18, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Summarizing Heterogeneous Landscapes of Network Community Divisions
Dr Alec Kirkley, School of Data Science, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
FEBRUARY 11, 2022, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Potential Factors Affecting the Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19
Mr M. Pear Hossain, Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Michael Tse)
DECEMBER 10, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Capacity Characterization for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Communications
Dr Shuowen Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Ivan Ho)
DECEMBER 3, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Sustainable Targeted Interventions to Mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Big Data-driven Modeling Study in Hong Kong
Dr Qingpeng Zhang, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Xiaofan Liu)
NOVEMBER 26, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Private Data Analysis with Local Differential Privacy
Dr Qingqing Ye, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
NOVEMBER 19, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Frustrated Oscillatory Network with Stochastic Coupling
Prof. Yoshifumi Nishio, Tokushima University, Japan
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 12, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Indirect Influence in Social Networks as an Induced Percolation Phenomenon
Dr Xiangrong Wang, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Ron Chen)
NOVEMBER 5, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Modelling and Robustness Analysis of Cyber-Physical Systems from a Complex Network Perspective
Prof. Yongxiang Xia, Hangzhou Dianzi University, China
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Wallace Tang)
OCTOBER 29, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
On Massive IoT Connectivity with Temporally-Correlated User Activity
Mr Qipeng Wang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
OCTOBER 22, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Deep Learning in Real Time With Spiking Neural Networks
Dr Jason Eshraghian, University of Western Australia, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
OCTOBER 8, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Protograph-based Low-density Parity-check Hadamard Codes: A Type of Ultimate-Shannon-limit-approaching Code
Mr Pengwei Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Vertex Cover of Complex Networks: Cover or not cover? Vertices Decide with Games
Prof. Xiang Li, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Ron Chen)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Resilience of Energy Systems with Renewables Integration
Prof. Yunhe Hou, University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Advanced Prediction Techniques Applied to Smart Grids
Prof. Chi Yung Chung, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
MAY 7, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Statistical Parameter Privacy
Dr Ehsan Nekouei, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Ron Chen)
APRIL 30, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Statistical Characterization of Localization Performance in mmWave Network
Dr Young Jin Chun, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Lin Dai)
APRIL 23, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Fractional Order Modeling and Synchronous Control of Hydro-Generator Unit Network
Dr Zhihuan Chen, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
APRIL 16, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
IoT Applications on the RISC-V Processor with Security Extensions
Dr Yao Liu, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Ray Cheung)
APRIL 9, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Network Controllability Robustness: Criteria, Computation and Optimization
Dr Yang Lou, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Ron Chen; Zoom co-Host: Prof. Michael Tse)
MARCH 26, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Domain-Specific Computing with FPGA: An Architecture-Compilation Co-design Method
Dr Runbin Shi, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Ray Cheung; Zoom co-Host: Prof. Michael Tse)
MARCH 19, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Deep Learning of CSI Data for Indoor Positioning
Miss Josyl Rocamora, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Ivan Ho)
MARCH 12, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Itinerary and Infrastructure Planning for Electric Vehicle Fleet in Logistics
Dr Xiaowen Bi, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Wallace Tang; Zoom co-Hosts: Prof. Michael Tse and Prof. Ron Chen)
MARCH 5, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
On the Robestness of Behavioral Circuit Design: From Fault-Tolerance to Hardware Security
Dr Anjana Balachandran, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
FEBRUARY 26, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Stability Analysis of the Photovoltaic-Battery Hybrid Power System
Mr Li Ding, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
FEBRUARY 5, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Epidemiological Parameters and Mathematical Models of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr Daihai He, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
JANUARY 29, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Channel Estimation in Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Wireless Communication
Dr Liang Liu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
JANUARY 22, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Tradeoff Between Robustness and Functionality in Cyber-Coupled Power Systems
Dr Dong Liu, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
JANUARY 15, 2021, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Homoclinic Bifurcation in Grid-Forming Power Converters
Dr Jingxi Yang, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 27, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Task-oriented Feature Encoding for Edge AI
Dr Jun Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Francis Lau)
NOVEMBER 20, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
There’s Nothing New Under the Sun: Knowledge Discovery in Cryptocurrency Transactions
Dr Xiaofan Liu, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Ron Chen)
NOVEMBER 13, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Multi-Agent Systems and Gamification for Production Environments in Industry 4.0
Jessica Ulmer and Sebastian Braun, FH Aachen, Germany, and RMIT University, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
NOVEMBER 6, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Knowledge-Aware Suicide Risk Prediction
Dr Qingpeng Zhang, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Wallace Tang)
OCTOBER 30, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Coronaviruses Modelling in Australia Using Networks (Part 2)
[Part 1 of this talk will be delivered at IWCSN 2020.]
Prof. Michael Small, University of Western Australia, Australia
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Michael Tse)
OCTOBER 23, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Sensor Placement of Cone-Invariant and Multi-Agent Systems Against Undetectable Zero Dynamics Attacks
Dr Jianqi Chen, City University of Hong Kong
(Zoom Host / Chair: Prof. Jie Chen)
OCTOBER 16, 2020, FRIDAY, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Error Correction Codes: From Digital Communications to Peptide-Based Data Storage
Prof. Francis Lau, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Zoom Host / Chair: Dr Haibo Hu)