Dr Chao Huang
Senior Lecturer
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Human-machine collaboration
Autonomous driving
Path planning and control
Robotics
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Hu, D., Huang, C., Wu, J., & Yuan, X. (2025). Toward Multi-Task Generalization in Autonomous Navigation: A Human-in-the-Loop Adversarial Reinforcement Learning With Diffusion Policy. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 26(11), 1-15. Scopus5 WoS3 |
| 2025 | Li, B., Li, W., Hua, W., Guo, L., Xing, H., Tang, H., & Huang, C. (2025). The Integrated Disturbance Estimation and Non-Singular Terminal Sliding Mode Longitudinal Motion Controller for Low-Speed Autonomous Electric Vehicles. Sensors, 25(18), 18 pages. |
| 2025 | Liu, S., Zhou, G., & Huang, C. (2025). A Policy Model Based Efficient and Accurate Scene Recognition Method for Service Robot. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 10(11), 11952-11959. |
| 2025 | Huang, C., Bilik, I., Boada, B. L., & Huang, Y. (2025). Guest Editorial: Enhancing Safety in Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs) for Mixed Traffic Environments. Iet Intelligent Transport Systems, 19(1), 4 pages. |
| 2025 | Guo, J., Zhou, Y., Burlion, L., Savkin, A. V., & Huang, C. (2025). Autonomous UAV last-mile delivery in urban environments: A survey on deep learning and reinforcement learning solutions. Control Engineering Practice, 165, 106491-1-106491-29. |
| 2025 | Shi, Y., Ge, S., Nguyen, A. -T., Li, J., Huang, C., & Hu, C. (2025). Trust-Based Shared Steering Control With Game Theory Using Event-Triggered ADP for Human-Vehicle Cooperative Driving. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 74(11), 16879-16893. |
| 2025 | Liu, S., Huang, C., & Huang, H. (2025). Behavior Cloning-Based Active Scene Recognition via Generated Expert Data With Revision and Prediction for Domestic Robots. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 41, 4180-4194. |
| 2025 | Hu, D., Zhou, G., Wu, J., & Huang, C. (2025). Trust-Calibrated Human-in-the-Loop Reinforcement Learning for Safe and Efficient Autonomous Navigation. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 12(18), 39029-39041. |
| 2025 | Guo, J., Zhou, G., Huang, H., & Huang, C. (2025). Advancements in UAV Path Planning: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach with Soft Actor-Critic for Enhanced Navigation. Unmanned Systems, 13(04), 1065-1084. |
| 2025 | Hu, D., Huang, C., Zhao, J., Zhao, Y., & Wu, J. (2025). Autonomous Driving Economic Car-Following Motion Strategy Based on Adaptive Rollout Model-Based Policy Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(5), 12416-12427. |
| 2025 | Li, P., Mao, X., Huang, C., & Li, P. (2025). Dissipating Traffic Waves in Mixed Vehicle Platoons: A Controller-Matching-Based Double-Layer Distributed Model Predictive Control Approach. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 26(7), 9326-9340. |
| 2025 | Hu, D., Mo, L., Wu, J., & Huang, C. (2025). “Feariosity”-Guided Reinforcement Learning for Safe and Efficient Autonomous End-to-End Navigation. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 10(8), 7723-7730. |
| 2025 | Hu, D., Huang, C., Wu, J., Wei, H., & Pi, D. (2025). Enhancing data-driven energy management strategy via digital expert guidance for electrified vehicles. Applied Energy, 381, 125138. |
| 2025 | Liu, J., Hang, P., Na, X., Huang, C., & Sun, J. (2025). Cooperative Decision-Making for CAVs at Unsignalized Intersections: A MARL Approach With Attention and Hierarchical Game Priors. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 26(1), 443-456. |
| 2025 | Zhao, J., Li, R., Zhang, G., Huang, C., Liang, Z., & Ding, Z. (2025). Supervisor-Based Hierarchical Adaptive MPC for Yaw Stabilization of FWID-EVs Under Extreme Conditions. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 26(2), 1852-1863. |
| 2025 | Han, P., Li, C., Huang, C., Huang, H., Guo, Y., & Pan, G. (2025). LEO Internet Satellite Constellation Design for Regional Civil Aviation Airways With Multiple Repeat Ground Tracks. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 61(2), 4088-4104. |
| 2025 | Savkin, A. V., & Huang, C. (2025). Joint Communication and Safe 3D Path Optimization for Multi-UAV Assisted Mobile Internet of Vehicles on an Uneven Terrain. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 22, 17464-17473. |
| 2025 | Wang, Y., Yin, G., Hang, P., Zhao, J., Lin, Y., & Huang, C. (2025). Fundamental Estimation for Tire Road Friction Coefficient: A Model-Based Learning Framework. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 74(1), 481-493. |
| 2024 | Cao, H., Cheng, L., Shen, Z., Huang, C., Huang, H., & Wang, F. -Y. (2024). Detecting and Tracking 6-DoF Motion of Unknown Dynamic Objects in Industrial Environments Using Stereo Visual Sensing. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 54(12), 7558-7570. |
| 2024 | Wu, J., Huang, C., Huang, H., Lv, C., Wang, Y., & Wang, F. -Y. (2024). Recent advances in reinforcement learning-based autonomous driving behavior planning: A survey. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 164, 104654. |
| 2024 | Wu, J., Huang, C., He, H., & Huang, H. (2024). Confidence-aware reinforcement learning for energy management of electrified vehicles. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 191, 114154. |
| 2024 | Hu, D., Huang, C., Yin, G., Li, Y., Huang, Y., Huang, H., . . . Xie, H. (2024). A transfer-based reinforcement learning collaborative energy management strategy for extended-range electric buses with cabin temperature comfort consideration. Energy, 290, 130097. |
| 2024 | Zhang, Y., Huang, Y., Huang, C., Huang, H., & Nguyen, A. -T. (2024). Joint Optimization of Deployment and Flight Planning of Multi-UAVs for Long-Distance Data Collection From Large-Scale IoT Devices. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 11(1), 791-804. |
| 2024 | Wang, Y., Zhang, Z., Wei, H., Yin, G., Huang, H., Li, B., & Huang, C. (2024). A Novel Fault-Tolerant Scheme for Multi-Model Ensemble Estimation of Tire Road Friction Coefficient With Missing Measurements. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 9(1), 1066-1078. |
| 2024 | Zhang, Y., Zhou, G., Huang, C., & Huang, H. (2024). Neural network algorithm with transfer learning and dropout for using a UAV to search the lost target in motion. Knowledge-Based Systems, 305, 112632. |
| 2023 | Chen, L., Li, Y., Huang, C., Xing, Y., Tian, D., Li, L., . . . Wang, F. -Y. (2023). Milestones in Autonomous Driving and Intelligent Vehicles—Part I: Control, Computing System Design, Communication, HD Map, Testing, and Human Behaviors. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 53(9), 5831-5847. |
| 2023 | Chen, L., Li, Y., Huang, C., Li, B., Xing, Y., Tian, D., . . . Wang, F. -Y. (2023). Milestones in Autonomous Driving and Intelligent Vehicles: Survey of Surveys. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8(2), 1046-1056. |
| 2023 | Deng, H., Zhao, Y., Nguyen, A. -T., & Huang, C. (2023). Fault-Tolerant Predictive Control With Deep-Reinforcement-Learning-Based Torque Distribution for Four In-Wheel Motor Drive Electric Vehicles. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 28(2), 668-680. |
| 2023 | Zhang, Y., Zhou, G., Hang, P., Huang, C., & Huang, H. (2023). An Enhanced Backtracking Search Algorithm for the Flight Planning of a Multi-Drones-Assisted Commercial Parcel Delivery System. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 24(10), 11396-11409. |
| 2023 | Savkin, A. V., Huang, C., & Ni, W. (2023). Collision-Free 3-D Navigation of a UAV Team for Optimal Data Collection in Internet-of-Things Networks With Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces. IEEE Systems Journal, 17(3), 4070-4077. |
| 2023 | Zhang, Y., Huang, C., & Huang, H. (2023). Backtracking search algorithm with dynamic population for energy consumption problem of a UAV-assisted IoT data collection system. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 123, 106331. |
| 2023 | Zhang, Y., Huang, C., Huang, H., & Wu, J. (2023). Multiple learning neural network algorithm for parameter estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cell models. Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation, 2(1), 100040. |
| 2023 | Savkin, A. V., Huang, C., & Ni, W. (2023). On-Demand Deployment of Aerial Base Stations for Coverage Enhancement in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Cellular Networks on Uneven Terrains. IEEE Communications Letters, 27(2), 666-670. |
| 2023 | Savkin, A. V., Huang, C., & Ni, W. (2023). Joint Multi-UAV Path Planning and LoS Communication for Mobile-Edge Computing in IoT Networks With RISs. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 10(3), 2720-2727. |
| 2023 | Huang, C., Ming, Z., & Huang, H. (2023). Drone Stations-Aided Beyond-Battery-Lifetime Flight Planning for Parcel Delivery. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 20(4), 2294-2304. |
| - | Lyu, M., Zhao, Y., Huang, C., & Huang, H. (2023). Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Search and Rescue: A Survey. Remote Sensing, 15(13), 3266. |
| - | Zhang, Z., Yin, G., Huang, C., Hu, J., Xu, X., Jiang, C., & Wang, Y. (2024). Fuzzy Adaptive State Estimation of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles with Random Missing Measurements and Unknown Process Noise. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 37(1). |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Reinforcement Learning-Based Robust Control of Nonlinear Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Systems in Dynamic Environments | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Bojun Wu |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Learning-based adaptive control and optimization framework for Dynamic Systems | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Rui Ouyang |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Learning-based adaptive control and optimization framework for Dynamic Systems | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Rui Ouyang |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Reinforcement Learning-Based Robust Control of Nonlinear Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Systems in Dynamic Environments | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Bojun Wu |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Secretary | Automotive CE Applications (CEA) | IEEE Consumer Technology Society | United States |
| 2025 - ongoing | Board Member | Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Group | IEEE Robotics and Automation Society | United States |
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