Dr Tien-Fu Lu

Senior Lecturer

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

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My research interests focus on intelligent mechatronic and robotic systems covering the use of smart materials for sensing and actuation, trajectory planning, motion control, machine vision, and artificial intelligence. Examples are:

Nano-positioning and measurement technologies (piezoelectric actuator/sensor/energy harvester, flexure hinges, compliant mechanisms), and cavitation;
Robotics (exoskeleton, human-machine interaction, chemical plume tracing using robots, industrial robot calibration, underwater robotics);
Robotics and mechatronics in mining and agriculture (feature recognition for grapevine pruning, 3D stockpile mapping and modelling; stockyard operation optimisation, bucket wheel reclaimer modelling/simulation/control);

Projects leading to a research degree (Master or PhD) are available.

Exoskeleton Media aired on Sunday 5th August 2018, 10:00am on Eleven, Australia: Youtube website: https://youtu.be/Tz8W6xez5wo and Scope program website: https://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/scope/season-4/episode-60 (from 7 mins:27 secs to 10 mins 32 secs)

The Matlab codes of the paper, Nguyen, V., & Lu, T. (2018). Analytical expression of the magnetic field created by a permanent magnet with diametrical magnetization. Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, 87, 163-174., is available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328279901_Analytical_Expression_of_the_Magnetic_Field_Created_by_a_Permanent_Magnet_with_Diametrical_Magnetization

Agriculture: Post/Cordon detection for grapevine pruning (2016): https://youtu.be/f_nlNKZL_nc

Agriculture: Machine learning for real-time weed detection (2019): https://youtu.be/jxo-t-aJ-5k

Agriculture: RTK-GPS RGB camera Lidar vineyard data collection with user interface (2021): https://youtu.be/RTqjvatxofM

Journals

Year	Citation
2024	Wang, Y. J., Chi, P. K., Lin, Y. H., Lu, T. F., & Sue, C. Y. (2024). A six-axis force and torque sensor consisting of compliant mechanisms and full-bridge strain gauges. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 226, 19 pages. DOI
2023	Cheng, Z. Y., Sun, Y., Hu, K., Li, J., Lu, T. F., & Li, R. J. (2023). Deep learning–based intelligent measurement methods and system for CMM. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 221, 14 pages. DOI
2023	Latif, Y., Anastasiou, P., Ng, Y., Prime, Z., Lu, T. -F., Tetlow, M., . . . Chin, T. -J. (2023). High Frequency, High Accuracy Pointing onboard Nanosats using Neuromorphic Event Sensing and Piezoelectric Actuation.
2023	Chen, J., Lu, T. F., Peukert, D., & Dowd, P. (2023). A numerical sensitivity study -The effectiveness of RFID-based ore tracking through a simulated coarse ore stockpile and the impacts of key process variables. Powder Technology, 429, 118939. DOI
2022	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., Lu, T. -F., & Amabili, M. (2022). Design, development, and theoretical and experimental tests of a nonlinear energy harvester via piezoelectric arrays and motion limiters. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, 142, 14 pages. DOI Scopus30 WoS8
2022	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., & Lu, T. F. (2022). High-efficient internal resonance energy harvesting: Modelling and experimental study. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 180, 18 pages. DOI Scopus38 WoS7
2022	Saputra, Z., Manurung, R. V., Debataraja, A., Nugraha, M. I., & Lu, T. F. (2022). Carbon electrode sensitivity enhancement for lead detection using polypyrrole, ionic liquid, and nafion composite. Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology, 13(1), 95-100. DOI
2022	Al-Khulaidi, R., Akmeliawati, R., Grainger, S., & Lu, T. F. (2022). Structural Optimisation and Design of a Cable-Driven Hyper-Redundant Manipulator for Confined Semi-Structured Environments. Sensors, 22(22), 18 pages. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2022	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., & Lu, T. -F. (2022). A Proof-of-Concept Study on an Internal-Resonance-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Coupled Three-Dimensional Bending-Torsion Motions. JOURNAL OF VIBRATION AND ACOUSTICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 144(6), 1-8. DOI Scopus6 WoS3
2022	Zhao, S., Lu, T. F., Statsenko, L., Koch, B., & Garcia, C. (2022). A framework for near real-time ROM stockpile modelling to improve blending efficiency. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 20(2), 497-515. DOI
2021	Wang, Y. J., Wu, L. C., Ke, J. D., & Lu, T. F. (2021). Planar Six-Axis Force and Torque Sensors. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(23), 1. DOI Scopus6 WoS4
2021	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., & Lu, T. -F. (2021). A broadband magnetically coupled bistable energy harvester via parametric excitation. Energy Conversion and Management, 244, 1-13. DOI Scopus42 WoS33
2020	Lou, Z., Gao, R., Zhang, J., Wang, X., Fan, K., & Lu, T. (2020). Tests for position and orientation errors of axes of a 2D rotary stage. Measurement Science and Technology, 31(11), 8 pages. DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2020	Li, Z., Tian, Z., Lu, T., & Wang, H. (2020). Assessment of different plume-tracing algorithms for indoor plumes. Building and Environment, 173, 14 pages. DOI Scopus9 WoS8
2020	Nguyen, V. T., Lu, T. F., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2020). A novel approach for human intention recognition based on hall effect sensors and permanent magnets. Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, 92, 55-65. DOI
2020	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., & Lu, T. F. (2020). Enhanced nonlinear energy harvesting using combined primary and parametric resonances: Experiments with theoretical verifications. Energy Conversion and Management, 221, 12 pages. DOI Scopus23 WoS21
2019	Nguyen, V. T., & Lu, T. F. (2019). Modelling of magnetic field distributions of elliptical cylinder permanent magnets with diametrical magnetization. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 491, 165569-1-165569-11. DOI Scopus13 WoS8
2019	Nguyen, V. T., Lu, T. F., Robertson, W., & Grimshaw, P. (2019). Magnetic field distribution of an elliptical permanent magnet. Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, 97, 69-82. DOI Scopus4
2019	Lu, T., Fan, Y., & Morita, T. (2019). An investigation of piezoelectric actuator high speed operation for self-sensing. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 136, 105-115. DOI Scopus9 WoS8
2019	Zhang, Y., & Lu, T. F. (2019). On an equivalent model of multi-layer piezoelectric actuators for facilitating finite element simulations. Microsystem Technologies, 25(12), 4455-4464. DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2019	Lou, Z. -F., Hao, X. -P., Cai, Y. -D., Lu, T. -F., Wang, X. -D., & Fan, K. -C. (2019). An Embedded Sensor System for Real-Time Detecting 5-DOF Error Motions of Rotary Stages.. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 19(13), 1-11. DOI Scopus15 WoS14 Europe PMC4
2019	Zhang, Y., Wang, M., Fan, Y., Lu, T. F., Cheng, Y., & Peng, Y. (2019). Improving load capacity of stick-slip actuators in both driving directions via a shared driving foot. Smart Materials and Structures, 28(6), 065004-1-065004-9. DOI Scopus25 WoS24
2018	Nguyen, V., & Lu, T. (2018). Analytical expression of the magnetic field created by a permanent magnet with diametrical magnetization. Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, 87, 163-174. DOI Scopus19
2017	Lu, T. (2017). Impacts on multi-layer piezoelectric actuator when coupled with mechanical elements. Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical, 263, 762-771. DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2017	Zhang, Y., Lu, T., & Gao, W. (2017). Equivalent homogeneous model of D31-mode longitudinal piezoelectric transducers. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 28(19), 2651-2658. DOI Scopus7 WoS7
2017	Zhang, Y., Tu, Z., Lu, T., & Al-Sarawi, S. (2017). A simplified transfer matrix of multi-layer piezoelectric stack. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 28(5), 595-603. DOI Scopus34 WoS25
2016	Zhang, Y., Lu, T. -F., & Al-Sarawi, S. (2016). Formulation of a simple distributed-parameter model of multilayer piezoelectric actuators. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 27(11), 1485-1491. DOI Scopus32 WoS22
2015	Zhao, S., Lu, T., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2015). Automatic quality estimation in blending using a 3D stockpile management model. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 29(3), 680-695. DOI Scopus8 WoS5
2015	Zhang, Y., Lu, T., & Peng, Y. (2015). Three-port equivalent circuit of multi-layer piezoelectric stack. Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical, 236, 92-97. DOI Scopus22 WoS17
2015	Zhao, S., Lu, T., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2015). 3D stockpile modelling and quality calculation for continuous stockpile management. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 140, 32-42. DOI Scopus8 WoS8
2015	Brinn, M., Zhao, S., Kumaratilake, J., Lu, T., Freeman, B., Al-Sarawi, S., & Henneberg, M. (2015). Axon stretch growth of adult primary motor neurons.. Journal of Neurochemistry, 134, 333.
2014	Gao, D., Lu, T., & Grainger, S. (2014). A new method of feature extraction and location derivation in vineyards using point clouds. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 30(2), 293-306. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2014	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Cazzolato, B., Lu, T., & Oskouei, R. (2014). Implementation and analysis of an innovative digital charge amplifier for hysteresis reduction in piezoelectric stack actuators. Review of Scientific Instruments, 85(4), 045005-1-045005-6. DOI Scopus12 WoS10 Europe PMC1
2013	Lu, T. (2013). Indoor odour source localisation using robot: Initial location and surge distance matter?. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 61(6), 637-647. DOI Scopus21 WoS11
2013	Bazghaleh, M., Mohammadzaheri, M., Grainger, S., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2013). A new hybrid method for sensorless control of piezoelectric actuators. Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 194, 25-30. DOI Scopus16 WoS13
2013	Myo, T., & Lu, T. (2013). Investigation of the bucket wheel reclaimer's cutting trajectory to define optimal voxel shape. Transaction on Control and Mechanical Systems, 2(2), 54-60.
2013	Lightheart, T., Grainger, S., & Lu, T. (2013). Spike-timing-dependent construction. Neural Computation, 25(10), 2611-2645. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2013	Zhao, S., Lu, T., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2013). Dynamic modelling of 3D stockpile for life-cycle management through sparse range point clouds. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 125, 61-77. DOI Scopus10 WoS9
2013	Awadalla, M., Lu, T., Tian, Z., Dally, B., & Liu, Z. (2013). 3D framework combining CFD and MATLAB techniques for plume source localization research. Building and Environment, 70, 10-19. DOI Scopus35 WoS32
2013	Shimizu, Y., Peng, Y., Kaneko, J., Azuma, T., Ito, S., Gao, W., & Lu, T. (2013). Design and construction of the motion mechanism of an XY micro-stage for precision positioning. Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 201, 395-406. DOI Scopus58 WoS43
2013	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Mohammadzaheri, M., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2013). A digital charge amplifier for hysteresis elimination in piezoelectric actuators. Smart Materials & Structures, 22(7), 1-9. DOI Scopus23 WoS17
2013	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Mohammadzaheri, M., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2013). A novel digital charge-based displacement estimator for sensorless control of a grounded-load piezoelectric tube actuator. Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 198, 91-98. DOI Scopus15 WoS8
2012	Tan, K., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2012). Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) dynamics modeling and performance evaluation. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 70, 1547-1555.
2012	Li, R., Anvar, A., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2012). Dynamic modeling of underwater manipulator and its simulation. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 72, 463-472.
2012	Lu, T., & Xu, S. (2012). A fast stockpile simulation engine and its application in mineral ore handling. International Journal of Modeling, Simultion and Scientific Computing, 3(2), 1-20. DOI
2012	Tan, K., Lu, T., & Anvar, A. (2012). Side Scan Sonar Modeling for Maritime Robotic Operations. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 154-154, 1195-1201. DOI
2011	Lu, T. (2011). Fuzzy logic for large mining bucket wheel reclaimer motion control - from an engineer's perspective. CAAI Transactions on Intelligent Systems, 6(1), 85-94.
2011	Lu, T., & Myo, T. (2011). Optimal stockpile voxel identification based on reclaimer minimum movement for target grade. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 98(1-2), 74-81. DOI Scopus14 WoS10
2011	Liu, Z., Wang, Y., & Lu, T. (2011). Odor source localization using multiple robots in complicated city-like environments. Advanced Materials Research, 291-294, 3337-3344. DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2010	Lu, T. (2010). Modeling for stockpile operations associated with bulk solid materials using bucket wheel reclaimer. International Journal of Information Acquisition, 7(4), 357-373. DOI
2010	Minase, J., Lu, T., Cazzolato, B., & Grainger, S. (2010). Adaptive identification of hysteresis and creep in piezoelectric stack actuators. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 46(9-12), 913-921. DOI Scopus17 WoS11
2010	Minase, J., Lu, T., Cazzolato, B., & Grainger, S. (2010). A review, supported by experimental results, of voltage, charge and capacitor insertion method for driving piezoelectric actuators. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, 34(4), 692-700. DOI Scopus116 WoS96
2010	Tanjung, G., Lu, T., & Lozo, P. (2010). A method for detecting breaches and new objects in multiple outdoor images. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 7(1), 39-54. DOI Scopus2 WoS1
2009	Dissanayake, D., Al-Sarawi, S., Lu, T. F., & Abbott, D. (2009). Finite element modelling of surface acoustic wave device based corrugated microdiaphragms. Smart Materials & Structures, 18(9), 1-11. DOI Scopus8 WoS5
2009	Liu, Z., & Lu, T. (2009). Odour source localisation in a wind-varying indoor environment. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 2(1-2), 168-186. DOI Scopus5
2009	Yong, Y., & Lu, T. (2009). Kinetostatic modeling of 3-RRR compliant micro-motion stages with flexure hinges. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 44(6), 1156-1175. DOI Scopus133 WoS99
2008	Yong, Y., Lu, T., & Handley, D. (2008). Review of circular flexure hinge design equations and derivation of empirical formulations. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, 32(2), 63-70. DOI Scopus327 WoS260
2008	Harvey, D., Lu, T., & Keller, M. (2008). Comparing insect-inspired chemical plume tracking algorithms using a mobile robot. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 24(2), 307-317. DOI Scopus51 WoS43
2008	Yong, Y., & Lu, T. (2008). The effect of the accuracies of flexure hinge equations on the output compliances of planar micro-motion stages. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 43(3), 347-363. DOI Scopus56 WoS45
2008	Harvey, D., Lu, T., & Keller, M. (2008). Effectiveness of insect-inspired chemical plume-tracking algorithms in a shifting wind field. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 24(1), 196-201. DOI Scopus12 WoS9
2006	Tsai, M., Hwung, J., Lu, T., & Hsu, H. (2006). Recognition of quadratic surface of revolution using a robotic vision system. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 22(2), 134-143. DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2004	Lu, T., Handley, D., Yong, Y., & Eales, C. (2004). A three-DOF compliant micromotion stage with flexure hinges. Industrial Robot, 31(4), 355-361. DOI Scopus73 WoS55
2004	Yong, Y., Lu, T., Handley, D., & Hu, P. (2004). A study on the accuracy of kinematic modelling for a 3RRR compliant micro-motion stage with flexure hinges. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 25(5), 457-464.
2000	Lee, R. S., Tsai, J. P., Lee, J. N., Kao, Y. C., Lin, G. C., & Lu, T. F. (2000). Collaborative virtual cutting verification and remote robot machining through the Internet. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 214(7), 635-644. DOI Scopus11 WoS9
1997	Lu, T. F., & Lin, G. C. I. (1997). An on-line relative position and orientation error calibration methodology for workcell robot operations. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 13(2), 89-99. DOI Scopus27 WoS16
1997	Lin, G. C. I., & Lu, T. F. (1997). Vision and force/torque sensing for calibration of industrial robots. Industrial Robot, 24(6), 440-445. DOI Scopus4 WoS2
1997	Lu, T. F., Lin, G. C. I., & He, J. R. (1997). Neural-network-based 3D force/torque sensor calibration for robot applications. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 10(1), 87-97. DOI Scopus22 WoS19
1996	Lu, T. F. (1996). CAD 5 vision and sensor based intelligent robot server. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 9(2), 91-100. DOI Scopus2 WoS2

Book Chapters

Year	Citation
2021	Fan, Y., Ghayesh, M. H., & Lu, T. (2021). Enhanced Vibration Energy Harvesting Using Mechanical Stoppers and Parametric Resonances. In Vibration Engineering for a Sustainable Future: Numerical and Analytical Methods to Study Dynamical Systems, Vol. 3 (pp. 173-179). Springer International Publishing. DOI
2015	Lu, T., & Awadalla, M. (2015). Modelling and simulation platform for chemical plume tracking and source localization. In Y. TAN (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Design, Control, and Modeling of Swarm Robotics (pp. 456-484). Online: IGI Global.
2010	Wang, X., & Lu, T. (2010). 802.11 WLAN OWPT measurement algorithms and simulations for indoor localization. In S. Ao (Ed.), Intelligent Automation and Computer Engineering (Vol. 52 LNEE, pp. 1-15). Netherlands: Springer. DOI
2002	Lu, T., & Lin, G. (2002). Intelligent systems techniques and their application in manufacturing systems. In C. Leondes (Ed.), Expert systems - The technology of knowledge management and decision making for the 21st century - Volume 2 (pp. 381-410). 525 B St, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495 USA: Academic Press.

Conference Papers

Year	Citation
2020	Li, Z., Tian, Z. F., Lu, T., & Wang, H. (2020). Localisation of fire source in a warehouse using plume-tracing method. In The 11th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM20) (pp. 1-5). online: Scientech.
2019	Patel, D., Lu, T., & Chen, L. (2019). An influence based error identification for kinematics calibration of serial robotic manipulators. In R. Yang, Y. Takeda, C. Zhang, & G. Fang (Eds.), Robotics and Mechatronics: Proceedings of the fifth IFToMM International Symposium on Robotics & Mechatronics (ISRM 2017) Vol. 72 (pp. 145-154). Switzerland: Springer. DOI
2018	Nugraha, M. I., & Lu, T. F. (2018). Elastic Joint Design and the Associated Impedance and Reaction Control. In Proceedings - 2018 International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, iCAST 2018 (pp. 171-177). online: IEEE. DOI
2014	Zhao, S., Lu, TF, D., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2014). 3D stockpile modelling to improve the quality control in iron ore handling. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Mining, Material and Metallurgical Engineering (pp. 80-1-80-9). Prague, Czech Republic: Avestia.
2014	Zhang, Y., & Lu, T. -F. (2014). A simple distributed parameter analytical model of multi-layer piezoelectric actuators. In D. Al-Dabass, J. Kuo, C. -H. Liu, S. -P. Ma, & Z. Ibrahim (Eds.), Proceedings of the Asia Modelling Symposium 2014: 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation (AMS 2014) (pp. 247-250). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. DOI
2014	Liang, Y., Lu, T. -F., & Zhang, Y. (2014). Investigation on the mechanical effects of electrodes to multi-layer piezoelectric actuators by using finite element analysis. In Proceedings - Asia Modelling Symposium 2014: 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation, AMS 2014 (pp. 255-257). Taipei: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. DOI Scopus5 WoS5
2014	Zhang, Y., & Lu, T. -F. (2014). Investigation on the uniform-electrical-field assumption for modelling multi-layer piezoelectric actuators. In Proceedings - Asia Modelling Symposium 2014: 8th Asia International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation, AMS 2014 (pp. 251-254). Taipei: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. DOI Scopus2 WoS1
2013	Myo, T., & Lu, T. (2013). Sickle-shaped voxel approach to enhance automatic reclaiming operation using bucket wheel reclaimer. In Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA) (pp. 1700-1705). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus2
2013	Myo, T., & Lu, T. (2013). Investigation of the volume calculation of sickle-shape voxel of a stockpile. In Proceedings of the11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, ICBMH 2013 (pp. 1-8). CD: Institution of Engineers Australia.
2013	Guo, P., Anvar, A., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2013). Modeling and simulation of a robotic underwater manipulator and gripper touch sensors. In Proceedings of the 2013 2nd Submarine Institute of Australia Technology Conference (pp. 1-7). online: Submarine Institute of Australia.
2013	Tan, K., Lu, T., & Anvar, A. (2013). Drag coefficient estimation model to simulate dynamic control of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) motion. In Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 935-969). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust & NZ. Scopus6 WoS2
2013	Anvar, A., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2013). Modelling and simulation of tactile sensing system of fingers for intelligent robotic manipulation control. In Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 935-941). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust & NZ.
2013	Mohamad Hashim, M., & Lu, T. (2013). Time-critical trajectory planning for a car-like robot in unknown environments. In 2013 IEEE Business Engineering and Industrial Applications Colloquium (BEIAC), 2013 (pp. 836-841). Online: IEEE. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2013	Zhang, J., Wang, Y., Tian, Z., Lu, T., & Awadalla, M. (2013). CFD modeling of airflows and contaminant transport in an aircraft cabin. In Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 789-795). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust & NZ.
2013	Lu, T., & Gao, S. (2013). Review of elliptical flexure hinge design equations: rotational compliance. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, ASPEN 2013 (pp. 1-6). Taipei.
2013	Gao, D., Lu, T., & Grainger, S. (2013). Post identification and location derivation in vineyards through point clouds using cylinder extraction and density clustering. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, RAM 2013 (pp. 55-60). USA: IEEE. DOI
2012	Mohamad Hashim, M., & Lu, T. (2012). Performance of a time-dependent motion planning approach for a car-like robot in static environments. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Man-Machine Systems 2012, ICoMMS 2012 (pp. 1-6). CD: IEEE Malaysia.
2012	Zhao, S., Lu, T., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2012). Stockpile modelling using mobile laser scanner for quality grade control in stockpile management. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2012 (pp. 1-6). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus14 WoS12
2012	Awadalla, M., Lu, T., Tian, Z., & Dally, B. (2012). CFD modeling of 3D indoor gas contaminant plumes for testing search algorithms of mobile robot. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process Industries (pp. 1-7). online: CSIRO.
2012	Zhao, S., Lu, T., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2012). A simulation study of sensor data fusion using UKF for bucket wheel reclaimer localization. In Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2012 (pp. 1192-1197). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus5
2012	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2012). Using frequency-weighted data fusion to improve the performance of a digital charge amplifier. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (pp. 4774-4779). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus2
2012	Minase, J., Lu, T., Cazzolato, B., & Grainger, S. (2012). A comparison between PI & identification based inverse control for precise operation of a piezoelectric actuator for use in micro positioning application. In Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors, ISPTS (pp. 1-2). USA: IEEE.
2012	Mohamad Hashim, M., Lu, T., & Basri, H. (2012). Dynamic obstacle avoidance approach for car-like robots in dynamic environments. In 2012 International Symposium on Computer Applications and Industrial Electronics (ISCAIE 2012) (pp. 130-135). Online: IEEE. DOI Scopus7
2011	Lu, T. (2011). Indoor odour source localisation using robot: are there advantageous initial locations?. In Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (pp. 384-389). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus3
2011	Liu, Z., Wang, Y., & Lu, T. (2011). Car-like mobile robot reverse parking: using fuzzy logic control approach. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Robot, Vision and Signal Processing (pp. 77-80). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus5
2011	Liddy, T., Lu, T., & Harvey, D. (2011). Target following using a vector field approach. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Robot, Vision and Signal Processing (pp. 162-165). USA: IEEE. DOI
2011	Liddy, T., Lu, T., & Harvey, D. (2011). Dynamic obstacle avoidance for an ackerman vehicle: a vector field approach. In ICINCO 2011 - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics Vol. 2 (pp. 93-98). online: SciTePress.
2011	Lu, T., Zhao, S., Xu, S., Koch, B., & Hurdsman, A. (2011). A 3DOF system for 3 dimensional stockpile surface scanning using laser. In Proceedings of the 2011 6TH IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (pp. 1-5). 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus10 WoS23
2011	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2011). Model-based drift correction of a digital charge amplifier. In Proceedings of the15th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (pp. 1-6). Melbourne, Australia: International Conference on Mechatronics Technology.
2011	Lightheart, T., Grainger, S., & Lu, T. (2011). Constructive network reinforcement learning for autonomous mobile robots. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (pp. 1-6). Australia: ICMT secretariat.
2011	Myo, T., & Lu, T. (2011). The study of BWR cutting trajectory for optimal stockpile-voxel profile design. In Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (pp. 1961-1966). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus2
2011	Chen, C., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2011). Modelling and simulation of automated underwater acoustic communication transmission recovery for oceanic robotics operations. In Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (pp. 291-297). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and NZ.
2010	Tan, K., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2010). 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) maritime robotic simulation framework. In Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision ICARCV 2010 (pp. 799-804). 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus2
2010	Zhong, Z., He, D., Lu, T., & Mohamad Hashim, M. (2010). Study on steering actuator transfer function of picking mobile robot. In Proceedings of the 2010 WRI International Conference on Communications and Mobile Computing Vol. 1 (pp. 200-204). USA: IEEE. DOI
2010	Zhao, S., Lu, T., & Anvar, A. (2010). Multiple obstacles detection using fuzzy interface system for AUV navigation in natural water. In Proceedings of ICIEA 2010 (pp. 50-55). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus5 WoS2
2010	Lu, T., & Gao, W. (2010). Input compliance variation of a particular one DOF compliant mechanism caused by fitting in piezo stack actuator. In Proceedings of ICMA 2010 (pp. 1908-1912). USA: IEEE. DOI
2010	Lu, T., & Xu, S. (2010). SPSim: A stockpile simulator for analyzing material quality distribution in mining. In Proceedings of IEEE ICMA 2010 (pp. 299-304). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus9
2010	Bazghaleh, M., Grainger, S., Cazzolato, B., & Lu, T. (2010). An innovative digital charge amplifier to reduce hysteresis in piezoelectric actuators. In Proceedings of ACRA 2010 (pp. 1-6). CD: ARAA. Scopus13
2010	Lightheart, T., Grainger, S., & Lu, T. (2010). A constructive spiking neural network for reinforcement learning in autonomous control. In Proceedings of ACRA 2010 (pp. 1-8). CD: ARAA. Scopus1
2010	Lu, T., & Myo, T. (2010). Optimization of reclaiming voxels for quality grade target with reclaimer minimum movement. In Proceedings of ICARCV 2010 (pp. 341-345). 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus12 WoS8
2010	Minase, J., Lu, T., Cazzolato, B., & Grainger, S. (2010). Inverse control of a piezoelectric actuator for precise operation of a micro-motion stage. In Proceedings of ACRA2010 (pp. 1-10). www: ARAA. Scopus2
2009	Zhang, Z., He, D., Lu, T., & Liddy, T. (2009). Fuzzy control of picking mobile robot throttle open rate. In Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Intelligent Systems Vol. 1 (pp. 170-174). USA: IEEE. DOI
2009	Zhao, S., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2009). Automated mapping and localization for autonomous underwater vehicle's navigation using imaging sonar. In Proceedings of IMECS 2009 (pp. 1-6). Hong Kong: IAENG. WoS1
2009	Wang, X., Lu, T., & Chen, L. (2009). Synchronization and time resolution improvement for 802.11 WLAN OWPT Measurement. In Proceedings of IMECS 2009 (pp. 1-6). Hong Kong: IAENG. DOI WoS1
2009	Zhao, S., Lu, T., & Anvar, A. (2009). Automatic object detection for AUV navigation using imaging sonar within confined environments. In Proceedings of ICIEA 2009 (pp. 3648-3653). Singapore: IEEE. DOI Scopus17
2009	Lu, T. (2009). Preparation for turning a bucket wheel reclaimer into a robotic arm. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2008) (pp. 1710-1715). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus15 WoS7
2009	Yong, Y., & Lu, T. (2009). Comparison of circular flexure hinge design equations and the derivation of empirical stiffness formulations. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (pp. 510-515). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus19 WoS16
2009	Mohamad Hashim, M., & Lu, T. (2009). Time-dependent motion planning for nonholonomic mobile robots. In Proceedings of the 9th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control, as published in IFAC Proceedings Volumes Vol. 42 (pp. 517-522). Japan: IFAC. DOI Scopus3
2009	Liu, Z., & Lu, T. (2009). Multiple robots plume-tracing in open space obstructed environments. In Proceedings of ROBIO 2009 (pp. 2433-2439). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus15 WoS9
2009	Mohamad Hashim, M., & Lu, T. (2009). A new strategy in dynamic time-dependent motion planning for nonholonomic mobile robots. In Proceedings of ROBIO 2009 (pp. 1692-1697). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus4 WoS2
2009	Mohamad Hashim, M., & Lu, T. (2009). Multiple waypoints trajectory planning with specific position, orientation, velocity and time using geometric approach for a car-like robot. In Proceedings of ACRA 2009 (pp. 1-7). Australia: ARAA. Scopus5
2009	Lu, T. (2009). Bucket wheel reclaimer modeling as a robotic arm. In Proceedings of ROBIO 2009 (pp. 263-268). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus11 WoS5
2009	Zhao, S., Lu, T., & Anvar, A. (2009). Automatic map building for AUV localization in confined environment. In Proceedings of the International multiconference of engineers and computer scientists 2009 Vol. 1174 (pp. 187-201). United States: Springer New York LLC. DOI
2009	Dissanayake, D., Al-Sarawi, S., Lu, T., & Abbott, D. (2009). Advanced modelling and simulation of wirelessly interrogated microfluidic devices. In Proceedings of RSM20009 (pp. 332-336). CD: IEEE.
2008	Dissanayake, D., Al-Sarawi, S., Lu, T., & Abbott, D. (2008). Design and characterisation of micro-diaphragm for low power drug delivery applications. In M. Ahmadian (Ed.), Proceedings of SPIE Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2008 Vol. 6928 (pp. 1-8). USA: SPIE. DOI Scopus6
2008	Liu, Z., & Lu, T. (2008). Odor source localization in complicated indoor environments. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (pp. 371-377). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus10 WoS4
2008	Zhao, S., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2008). Automatic object detection and diagnosis for AUV oeration using underwater imaging sonar. In Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (pp. 1906-1911). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus4 WoS3
2008	Liu, Z., & Lu, T. (2008). A simulation framework for plume-tracing research. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2008 (pp. 1-7). CD: ARAA. Scopus27
2008	Tanjung, G., Lu, T., Lozo, P., & Liddy, T. (2008). A robust approach for detecting the edges of outdoor wire fences. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2008 (pp. 1-6). CD: ARAA. Scopus1
2008	Liddy, T., Lu, T., Lozo, P., & Harvey, D. (2008). Obstacle avoidance using complex vector fields. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2008 (pp. 1-7). CD: ARAA. Scopus8
2008	Tan, K., Liddy, T., Anvar, A., & Lu, T. (2008). The advancement of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology. In Proceedings of ICIEA 2008 (pp. 1-6). Singapore: IEEE. DOI Scopus18 WoS9
2008	Dissanayake, D., Al-Sarawi, S., Lu, T., & Abbott, D. (2008). Finite element analysis of wirelessly interrogated implantable bio-MEMS. In D. Nicolau, & G. Metcalfe (Eds.), Proceedings of the SPIE Smart Materials, Nano-, and Micro-Smart Systems 2008 Vol. 7270 (pp. 1-10). CD: SPIE. DOI
2007	Lu, T., & Qi, S. (2007). Wind sensor for miniature robot chemical plume tracking. In Tian Fu Liu (Ed.), Proceedings of ROBIO 2007 (pp. 1-6). USA: IEEE. DOI Scopus3 WoS1
2007	Liu, P., Fang, Y., & Lu, T. (2007). An approach for kinematic and dynamic modelling of compliant micro-motion manipulators with flexure hinges. In R. Batra (Ed.), Proceedings of ICMEM2007 (pp. 589-593). USA: Science Press.
2007	Barnes, A., Liu, Q., Young, G., & Lu, T. (2007). Evaluation of selected dielectric elastomers for use in an artificial muscle actuator. In M. Dunbabin, & M. Srinivasan (Eds.), Proceedings of ACRA2007 (pp. 1-9). CDROM: ARAA. Scopus7
2007	Liddy, T., & Lu, T. (2007). Waypoint navigation with position and heading control using complex vector fields for an Ackerman steering autonomous vehicle. In M. Dunbabin, & M. Srinivasan (Eds.), Proceedings of ACRA2007 (pp. 1-6). CDROM: ARAA. Scopus10
2007	Tanjung, G., & Lu, T. (2007). A study on indoor automatic change detection for a mobile-camera. In M. Dunbabin, & M. Srinivasan (Eds.), Proceedings of ACRA2007 (pp. 1-6). CDROM: ARAA. Scopus1
2007	Minase, J., Lu, T., & Wornle, F. (2007). State estimation of non-linear piezoelectric stack actuator, hysteresis model. In Said Al Sarawi (Ed.), Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering Vol. 6414 (pp. 1-10). CDROM: SPIE. DOI Scopus3
2006	Liu, P., Fang, Y., & Lu, T. (2006). Classification and general kinematic models of 3-DOF planar parallel manipulators. In Y. Pan, Z. Lin, Z. Hu, S. Sun, J. Vergeest, & Q. Huang (Eds.), Proceedings of Digital Techniques, Humanized Design, Regional Autonomous Innovation - CAID&CD' 2006 (pp. CDROM140-CDROM146). CDROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus4 WoS1
2006	Gao, M., & Lu, T. (2006). Image processing and analysis for autonomous grapevine pruning. In Z. Wang, & M. Meng (Eds.), Proceedings of IEEE ICMA 2006 Vol. 2006 (pp. CDROM922-CDROM927). CDROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus28 WoS22
2006	Lu, T., & Ng, C. (2006). Novel wind sensor for robotic chemical plume tracking. In Z. Wang, & M. Meng (Eds.), Proceedings of IEEE ICMA 2006 Vol. 2006 (pp. CDROM933-CDROM938). CDROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus6 WoS3
2006	Harvey, D., Lu, T., & Keller, M. (2006). Odor sensor requirements for an insect inspired plume tracking mobile robot. In Hong Zhang (Ed.), Proceedings of ROBIO 2006 (pp. CDROM130-CDROM135). CDROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus7 WoS7
2006	Yong, Y., Lu, T., & Minase, J. (2006). Trajectory following with a three-DOF micro-motion stage. In Bruce MacDonald (Ed.), Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2006 (pp. CDROM1-CDROM6). New Zealand: ARAA. Scopus5
2006	Torng, J. S., Fan, K. C., & Lu, T. F. (2006). A genetic approach on the PID control of VCM for auto-focusing laser probe. In W. Jywe, C. L. Chen, K. C. Fan, R. F. Fung, S. G. Hanson, W. H. Hsieh, . . . C. H. Tzeng (Eds.), PROGRESS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURE FOR MICRO/NANO TECHNOLOGY 2005, PT 1 AND 2 Vol. 505-507 (pp. 373-378). Taipei, TAIWAN: TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD. DOI WoS1
2006	Torng, J., Fan, K. C., & Lu, T. F. (2006). A genetic approach on the PID control of VCM for auto-focusing laser probe. In Materials Science Forum Vol. 505-507 (pp. 373-378). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.. DOI Scopus2
2005	Torng, J., Fan, K., & Lu, T. (2005). A genetic approach on the PID control of VCM for auto-focusing laser probe. In W. Jywe (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2005 international conference on advanced manufacture (pp. E010-1-E010-6). Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
2005	Lu, T., & Liu, P. (2005). Deformation investigation and modelling of flexure hinges in a particular 3RRR micro motion stage. In K. Fan (Ed.), Proceedings of the 9th international conference on mechatronics technology (pp. CD ROM 1-CD ROM 6). CD ROM: CAIRO.
2004	Handley, D., Lu, T., Yong, Y., & Zhang, W. (2004). A simple and efficient dynamic modelling method for compliant micropositioning mechanisms using flexure hinges. In L. Faraone, & V. Varadan (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE Vol.5276. Spie Int Symposium on "Microelectronics, MEMS and Nanotechnology" Vol. 5276 (pp. www 1-www 10). WWW: SPIE. DOI Scopus29 WoS21
2004	Yong, Y., Lu, T., & Handley, D. (2004). Loop closure theory in a deriving linear and simple kinematic model for a 3 DOF parallel micromanipulator. In L. Faraone, & V. Varadan (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 5276. Spie Int. Symposium on "Microelectronics, MEMS and Nanotechnology" Vol. 5276 (pp. www 1-www 10). WWW: SPIE. DOI Scopus13 WoS9
2004	Lu, T., Handley, D., & Yong, Y. (2004). Position control of a 3 DOF compliant micro-motion stage. In L. Xie (Ed.), Proceedings of ICARCV 2004 Vol. 2 (pp. CD-ROM 1274-CD-ROM 1278). CD-ROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus14 WoS7
2004	Handley, D., Lu, T., Yong, Y., & Eales, C. (2004). Workspace investigation of a 3 DOF compliant micro-motion stage. In L. Xie (Ed.), Proceedings of ICARCV 2004 Vol. 2 (pp. CD-ROM 1279-CD-ROM 84). CD-ROM: IEEE. DOI Scopus19 WoS10
2004	Yong, Y., Lu, T., Handley, D., & Hu, P. (2004). Kinematics of a 3RRR compliant micro-motion stage: Modelling accuracy improvement. In F. Yetai, K. Fan, & Y. Xiaoyou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Precision Mechanical Measurements (pp. CD-ROM 1-CD-ROM 6). CD-ROM: ICMI.
2003	Harvey, D., Lu, T., & Keller, M. (2003). Wind sensor and robotic model wasp development. In J. Roberts, & G. Wyeth (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2003 Australasian Conference on Robotics & Automation (pp. CDROM 1-CDROM 7). CDROM: ARAA.
2002	Handley, D., Zhang, W., Lu, T., & Zhao, W. (2002). Multiple degree of freedom compliant mechanism possessing nearly uncoupled dynamics: experimental findings. In D. Sood, A. Malshe, & R. Maeda (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4936 Vol. 4936 (pp. 168-176). CDROM: SPIE. DOI Scopus7 WoS4
2002	Aker, M., & Lu, T. (2002). A method for optimising weight and response of brush-type wound-field current motors. In M. Er (Ed.), Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (pp. 1343-1348). CD ROM: IEEE Singapore. Scopus1
2002	Handley, D., Zhao, W., Zhang, W., Li, Q., & Lu, T. (2002). An experimental observation of uncoupling of multi-DOF PZT actuators in a compliant mechanism. In M. Er (Ed.), Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (pp. 1354-1358). CDROM: IEEE Singapore Section. Scopus4
2002	Aker, M., Lu, T., & Li, Q. (2002). Weight optimisation of brush-type wound-field direct current motors. In Proceedings of the 2002 IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, October 27-30, 2002, Vancouver, British Columbia (pp. 397-402). Vancouver, Canada: IEEE - Insititute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. DOI Scopus2 WoS2
2001	Lu, T., Torng, J., & Fan, K. (2001). Development of a robotic measuring system for 3D range data acquisition. In P. Lu (Ed.), 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Technology: Technology & Strategy for Global Manufacturing in Knowledge-Based Economy (pp. CDROM 1-CDROM 6). Hong Kong: Chiang Industrial Charity Foundation.
2001	Lu, T. (2001). An intelligent workcell robot. In P. Lu (Ed.), 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Technology: Technology & Strategy for Global Manufacturing in Knowledge-Based Economy (pp. CDROM 1-CDROM 6). Hong Kong: Chiang Industrial Charity Foundation.
1995	Lin, G. C., Lu, T. F., & Zhang, D. (1995). CAD-based intelligent robot vision system. In F. Y. Wu, & S. S. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering Vol. 2423 (pp. 156-167). SAN JOSE, CA: SPIE - INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING. DOI Scopus5 WoS3

Conference Items

Year	Citation
2015	Brinn, M., Zhao, S., Kumaratilake, J., Lu, T. -F., Freeman, B., Al-Sarawi, S., & Henneberg, M. (2015). Axon stretch growth of adult primary motor neurons. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 25th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Neurochemistry jointly with the 13th Meeting of the Asian-PacificSociety for Neurochemistry in conjunction with the 35th Meeting of the Australasian Neuroscience Society, as published in Journal of Neurochemistry. Cairns, AUSTRALIA: Wiley-Blackwell. DOI
2014	Lu, T., & Le, H. (2014). Human-in-the-loop chemical plume tracking using robots – mapping while localizing source. Poster session presented at the meeting of Tokyo International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences (TICEAS 2014). Tokyo.

Year

Citation

2015

Brinn, M., Zhao, S., Kumaratilake, J., Lu, T. -F., Freeman, B., Al-Sarawi, S., & Henneberg, M. (2015). Axon stretch growth of adult primary motor neurons. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 25th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Neurochemistry jointly with the 13th Meeting of the Asian-PacificSociety for Neurochemistry in conjunction with the 35th Meeting of the Australasian Neuroscience Society, as published in Journal of Neurochemistry. Cairns, AUSTRALIA: Wiley-Blackwell.
DOI

2014

Lu, T., & Le, H. (2014). Human-in-the-loop chemical plume tracking using robots – mapping while localizing source. Poster session presented at the meeting of Tokyo International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences (TICEAS 2014). Tokyo.

Patents

Year Citation
2004 Lu, T., Handley, D., & Yong, Y. (2004). Pub. No.: WO/2006/050560, Parallel micromanipulator and control method. Australia.

Year	Citation
2004	Lu, T., Handley, D., & Yong, Y. (2004). Pub. No.: WO/2006/050560, Parallel micromanipulator and control method. Australia.

Selected funding since 2006:

June 2023 - May 2024. Tien-Fu Lu (solo CI), Mirror control system to compensate balloon sway movements for high-altitude remote hyperspectral sensing, CSIRO Research Agreement, AUD$53,900 (GST included)

2022 - 2026 Tien-Fu Lu (CI, Led by Dr. Kym Perry). Advancing surveillance and control of pest snails (Tien-Fu is in charge of a theme titled "Develop and test automated spatial mapping of snail densities", GRDC. Total: AUD$4.6 Millions (AUD$2.8 Millions GRDC investment and AUD$1.8 Research partner co-investment, $181,789 cash allocated to the team Tien-Fu leads)

August 2021. Jerome Buhl and Tien-Fu LU (CI). "A disruptive mobile roboticised tracking systems for pests and beneficial invertebrates". Agrifood and Wine FAME Strategy Internal Grant (UoA). Total: AUD$25,000

January 2020. Tien-Fu LU (CI, led by Prof Tat-Jun Chin). "Ultra-fine Attitude Control via Event-based Star Tracking and Piezoelectric Stabilisation". CRC SmartSat, AUD$600,000

January 2020, Tien-Fu LU (CI, led by Prof Andy Lowe), "VitiVisor - Technology to transform vineyard management", Riverland Wine and Wine Australia, with support from UniSA and Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA): AUD$5 Million ($430.2K cash allocated to the team Tien-Fu led). https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/tag/vitivisor; New canopy surveillance systems are set to ring in the age of precision viticulture;

August 2019, Tien-Fu LU (CI, led by Prof Peter Dowd), ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, AUD$12.5 Million.

November 2017, Tien-Fu LU, Research agreement, “Lower Body Exoskeleton Prototype for Rehabilitation Purpose for Adult Patient who Have Difficulties with Walking,” AUD$60,500

September 2017, Tien-Fu LU (CI, led by Prof Stephen Grano), AUD$ 4.1 Million, Department of State Development, PRIF RCP, Unlocking Complex Resources through Lean Processing, https://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news94962.html

October 2016, Tien-Fu LU (a team led by Prof Mark Jaksa), “Tekscan Pressure Mapping for Engineering Applications,” The Unviersity of Adelaide Research Infrastructure Scheme (Stream 1: Replacement New Equipment), AUD$145,000

October 2016, Mathias Baumert and Tien-Fu LU, “64 channel biopotential electrode patch,” ECMS Equipment/Infrastructure Funding, AUD$10,000

October 2016, Tien-Fu LU (a team led by A/Prof Paul Grimshaw), “Upgrade to 3D analysis system used in the sports engineering research laboratory,” ECMS Equipment/Infrastructure Funding, AUD$150,000

April 2016, Tien-Fu LU, et al, Project Support from RAA for “Lower Body Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation,” AUD$15,700

May 2015, Tien-Fu LU, et al, Research agreement with Land Division, DSTO for “Distributed operating systems and middleware aspects of the Robot Operating System (ROS),” $AUD9,592

2014 – 2015, Tien-Fu LU, AUD$8,000, Novita Children’s services for ‘The exoskeleton for gain rehabilitation”

2011 – 2012, Tien-Fu LU, AUD$98k, Enterprise Connect – Researcher in Business, Department of Innovation Industry, Science and Research, Australian Government, “Machine vision based vineyard post and cordon detection”

2009 – 2010, Tien-Fu LU, AUD$32.5k, strategic research funding for “Stockpile stacking/reclaiming simulation”, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide

2009 - 2010, Tien-Fu LU, AUD$20k, Institute of Minerals, Energy and Resources, University of Adelaide for the project titled “Reclaimer trajectory planning optimisation based on stockpile material flow, quality distribution and shape prediction”.

2009 – 2012, Tien-Fu LU, ARC (Australian Research Council) Linkage grant for the project titled “The study and development of a 3D real- time stockpile management system” AUD$78,420 plus AUD$55,000 cash from industry partner LP0989780

2009 – 2010, Tien-Fu LU, Research agreement with Maritime Operation, DSTO for “Intelligent operation of underwater robot,” $AUD20,000

2008 – 2010, Braden Philips (lead), Said Al-Sarawi and Tien-Fu Lu, AUD$307k SA Premier’s Science and Research Fund (PSRF) grant for Smart Sensors for Smart Packaging

2007 June, Tien-Fu LU, StateWeb Award in Excellence technology innovation, StateWeb Pty Led, SA, Australia $AUD10,000

2007 – 2008, Tien-Fu LU, Research agreement with Maritime Operation Division, DSTO for “Intelligent operation of underwater robot,” $AUD80,000

2006 – 2007, Tien-Fu LU, Research agreement with Maritime Operation, DSTO for “Further development of underwater robot,” $AUD25,000

2006 – 2007, Tien-Fu LU, Research contract with 3D Family Pty Ltd for “The development of a 5 DOF micro motion stage,” $AUD10,000

2006 – 2007, Tien-Fu LU, Research contract with WSD, DSTO for “Autonomous Patrol Robot for Perimeter Protection”, $AUD21,000 worth Quadbike and actuator and $25,000

Awards/Honors:

Invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "The impacts of one Qubit Quantum Reinforcement Learning structure variations on CartPole motion control" at iCMMT 2022, the International Conference on Advanced Mechanism and Machine Technology, " 11-12/Nov/2022, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Web of Science high citation paper #2: dated 2018 July: Yong, Y., Lu, T. F., & Handley, D. (2008). Review of circular flexure hinge design equations and derivation of empirical formulations. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, 32(2), 63-70.

Tien-Fu Lu, Shi Zhao, Kuang-Chao Fan, and Chengbo Cai, “Automatic Alignment using 2-axis Angle Adjuster for a Particular Autocollimator,” The 6th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015), 15 – 20 August, 2015, Harbin, China (Conference best paper award)

Shi Zhao, Amir Anvar, Tien-Fu Lu, “Automated Mapping and Localization for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle’s Navigation Using Imaging Sonar,” IAENG International Conference on Control and Automation, 18-20 March, 2009, 09 ICCSA, Hong Kong (best student paper award)

Robotics M (undergraduate and postgraduate) (continuing)

Electronics IIM (2001- 2015)

Mechatronics 1M (2016 100%, 2021-2022 25%)

Sports Engineering I (2017- 2018 100%, 2019-2020 25% )

Sports Engineering II (2019-2020 100%, 2021 25%)

Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
2022	Principal Supervisor	Investigation of Quantum cognition and AI assisted systems to study exoskeleton motion intention/attempt.	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Nguyen Truong Thu Ngo
2021	Principal Supervisor	Ore Tracking Model from Uncertain Resource Model to Belt Sensors and Run-of-Mine Stockpiles	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Part Time	Miss Juan Chen

Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
2018 - 2020	Co-Supervisor	Hazardous Chemical Source Localisation in Indoor Environments Using Plume-Tracing Methods	Master of Philosophy	Master	Full Time	Mr Zeqi Li
2018 - 2022	Principal Supervisor	Ambient Vibration Energy Harvesting	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Yimin Fan
2017 - 2019	Principal Supervisor	Modelling of Magnetic Fields of Permanent Magnets with Diametrical Magnetization	Master of Philosophy	Master	Full Time	Mr Van Tai Nguyen
2016 - 2018	Principal Supervisor	Incorporation of the Influences of Kinematics Parameters and Joints Tilting for the Calibration of Serial Robotic Manipulators	Master of Philosophy	Master	Full Time	Mr Dhavalkumar Arunbhai Patel
2012 - 2016	Principal Supervisor	Uniform-Electric-Field-Approximation Based Modelling of Longitudinal Piezoelectric Transducers	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Yangkun Zhang
2011 - 2014	Principal Supervisor	Identification and Location Derivation of Grapevine Features through Point Clouds	Master of Engineering Science	Master	Full Time	Mr Di Gao
2010 - 2016	Principal Supervisor	3D Real-Time Stockpile Mapping and Modelling with Accurate Quality Calculation using Voxels	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Dr Shi Zhao
2009 - 2018	Co-Supervisor	Constructive Spiking Neural Networks for Simulations of Neuroplasticity	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Toby Asher Lightheart
2009 - 2017	Principal Supervisor	Investigation of Stockpile-Voxel Profile and Material Reclaiming Optimization Using Bucket Wheel Reclaimer	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Part Time	Mr Maung Myo
2009 - 2014	Co-Supervisor	Hybrid Digital Control of Piezoelectric Actuators	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Mohsen Bazghaleh
2008 - 2010	Principal Supervisor	Odour Source Localisation Using Multiple Plume-Tracing Mobile Robots	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Zhenzhang Liu
2007 - 2010	Principal Supervisor	Indoor Environments Robot Localization by Employing 802.11 Wireless Network One Way Propagation Time Measurements	Master of Engineering Science	Master	Full Time	Mr Xinrui Wang
2007 - 2014	Principal Supervisor	Outdoor Navigation: Time-critical Motion Planning for Nonholonomic Mobile Robots	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Mohd Sani Mohamad Hashim
2007 - 2010	Co-Supervisor	Modelling and Analysis of Wirelessly Interrogated SAW Based Micropumps for Drug Delivery Applications	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Dr Don Dissanayake
2007 - 2009	Principal Supervisor	Automatic Underwater Multiple Objects Detection and Tracking Using Sonar Imaging	Master of Engineering Science	Master	Full Time	Dr Shi Zhao
2005 - 2010	Principal Supervisor	A Study of Image Change Detection Methods for Multiple Images of the Same Scene Acquired by a Mobile Camera	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Dr Guntur Tanjung
2004 - 2007	Principal Supervisor	Kinetostatic Modelling of Compliant Micro-motion Stages with Circular Flexure Hinges	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Miss Yuen Yong
2004 - 2011	Principal Supervisor	Image Processing and Analysis for Autonomous Grapevine Pruning	Master of Engineering Science	Master	Full Time	Miss Ming Gao
2003 - 2007	Principal Supervisor	The Modelling and Optimal Design of a Three Degree-of-Freedom XYOz Micro-Motion Stage	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Daniel Handley
2003 - 2007	Principal Supervisor	An Investigation into Insect Chemical Plume Tracking Using a Mobile Robot	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	APrf David Harvey
2002 - 2004	Principal Supervisor	A Method for Concurrently Optimising The Weight and Response of Wound Field Direct Current Motors	Master of Engineering Science	Master	Part Time	Mr Mounzer ElAkar

Position: Senior Lecturer
Phone: 83133556
Email: tien-fu.lu@adelaide.edu.au
Fax: 83134367
Campus: North Terrace
Building: Engineering South, floor 2
Org Unit: Mechanical Engineering