Lei Chen

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Automation and Control Engineering Building Science and Techniques Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control Heat and Mass Transfer Operations Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics Power and Energy Systems Engineering Robotics and Automation

Dr Lei Chen

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.

Date Position Institution name
2004 - ongoing senior lecturer the university of adelaide

Year Citation
2026 Tang, D., Korolis, T., Li, Z., Chen, L., Greet, C., & Asamoah, R. (2026). Linking mill shell vibration to particle size reduction gradient along a high-intensity grinding mill chamber. Minerals Engineering, 235, 9 pages.
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2026 Li, Z., Chen, L., Aldrich, C., Zanin, M., & Asamoah, R. (2026). A review of the AG/SAG mill liner health monitoring systems. Minerals Engineering, 235, 8 pages.
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2026 Tang, D., Yang, L., Chen, L., Asamoah, R. K., & Hu, E. (2026). Real-time bulk-density monitoring for rotary air concentration used in alluvial gold mining. Powder Technology, 469, 8 pages.
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2026 Tang, D., Korolis, T., Chen, L., Greet, C., & Asamoah, R. (2026). High-intensity grinding mill media wear detection via real-time vibration monitoring: A case study on a Metso HIGmill™ pilot plant. Minerals Engineering, 236, 10 pages.
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2025 Yang, L., Chen, L., Tang, D., Zanin, M., Aldrich, C., & Asamoah, R. (2025). Roping Prediction Versus Detection: Could Prediction Be Possible?. Minerals, 15(2), 110-1-110-20.
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2025 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Zanin, M., & Chen, L. (2025). Optimising Sag Mill Throughput and Circulating Load Using Machine Learning Models: A Multi-Objective Approach for Identifying Optimal Process Parameters. Minerals Engineering, 232, 14 pages.
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2025 Tang, D., Chen, L., Asamoah, R. K., & Hu, E. (2025). Online particle-size monitoring for hydrocyclone overflow: Where is the beacon?. Minerals Engineering, 233, 15 pages.
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2025 Asamoah, R. K., Owusu, K. B., Tang, D., & Chen, L. (2025). Unique acoustic response of varying feed size in autogenous/semi-autogenous (AG/SAG) mills. Minerals Engineering, 233, 109648.
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2024 Yang, L., Tang, D., Chen, L., Aldrich, C., Zanin, M., & Peukert, D. (2024). Online mass-flow-rate measurement of high-intensity gas-conveyed particle flow for dry mineral processing. Powder Technology, 488, 120329-1-120329-11.
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2024 Pourhedayat, S., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2024). Performances of a gas turbine power plant with a direct evaporative saturator. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 56, 103047.
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2024 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2024). Trnsys Simulation of a Bi-Functional Solar Thermal Energy Storage Assisted Heat Pump System. Energies, 17(14), 16 pages.
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2024 Pourhedayat, S., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2024). Yearly Hour-by-Hour Performance-Evaluation of a Siemense-Gas-Turbine-Power Plant for Australia's Climate Condition with and Without a Novel Intake Air Precooling Strategy. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 21, 12 pages.
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2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neumann, F., Zanin, M., Karageorgos, J., & Chen, L. (2024). A comparative study of prediction methods for semi-autogenous grinding mill throughput. Minerals Engineering, 205, 108458-1-108458-14.
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2024 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2024). CFD analysis and optimization of thermal stratification in a Thermal Diode Tank (TDT). Journal of Energy Storage, 76, 109837.
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2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Karageorgos, J., Zanin, M., Neumann, F., & Chen, L. (2024). An integrated intelligent framework for maximising SAG mill throughput: Incorporating expert knowledge, machine learning and evolutionary algorithms for parameter optimisation. Minerals Engineering, 212, 108733-1-108733-16.
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2023 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2023). Simulation of a radiation-enhanced thermal diode tank (RTDT) assisted refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) system using TRNSYS. Journal of Building Engineering, 82, 108168-1-108168-17.
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2023 Du, X. -X., Lambert, M. F., Chen, L., & Jing Hu, E. (2023). Linking and Comparison of the Damping of Fluid Transients and Frequency Response Diagram Methods for Pipe Leak and Burst Detection and Localization. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 149(1), 04022036-1-04022036-13.
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2023 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2023). Radiation-enhanced Thermal Diode Tank (RTDT) for Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) systems. International Journal of Refrigeration, 146, 237-247.
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2023 Pourhedayat, S., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2023). An improved semi-analytical model for evaluating performance of gas turbine power plants. Energy, 267, 1-10.
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2023 Du, X. X., Lambert, M. F., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2023). Approach for Near-Real-Time Pipe Burst Detection and Location Estimation Utilizing Any Sequence of Harmonics of the Transient Pressure Signal. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 149(5), 13 pages.
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2023 Pourhedayat, S., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2023). A comparative and critical review on gas turbine intake air pre-cooling strategies. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 41, 101828.
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2023 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2023). Performance Simulation Model of a Radiation-Enhanced Thermal Diode Tank-Assisted Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RTDT-RAC) System: A Novel Cooling System. Energies, 16(18), 1-14.
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2022 Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2022). Energy-Saving Potential of Thermal Diode Tank Assisted Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems. Energies, 15(1), 206-1-206-16.
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2022 Pourhedayat, S., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2022). Simulation of innovative hybridizing M-cycle cooler and absorption-refrigeration for pre-cooling of gas turbine intake air: Including a case study for Siemens SGT-750 gas turbine. Energy, 247, 1-15.
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2021 Du, X., Zeng, W., Lambert, M., Chen, L., & Hu, E. J. (2021). Approach for near-real-time pipe burst detection, localization, and quantification with low data transmission and sampling rates. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 147(7), 04021032-1-04021032-14.
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2021 Dizaji, H. S., Hu, E., Chen, L., Pourhedayat, S., & Wae-hayee, M. (2021). Proposing the concept of mini Maisotsenko cycle cooler for electronic cooling purposes; experimental study. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 27, 13 pages.
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2021 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z. F., & Hu, E. (2021). A neural network approach for improving airfoil active flutter suppression under control-input constraints. Journal of Vibration and Control, 27(3-4), 451-467.
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2021 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2021). Modified value-function-approximation for synchronous policy iteration with single-critic configuration for nonlinear optimal control. International Journal of Control, 94(5), 1321-1333.
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2020 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2020). Developing a virtual stiffness-damping system for airfoil aeroelasticity testing. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 468, 115061-1-115061-16.
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2020 SadighiDizaji, H., Hu, E. J., Chen, L., & Pourhedayat, S. (2020). Analytical/experimental sensitivity study of key design and operational parameters of perforated Maisotsenko cooler based on novel wet-surface theory. Applied Energy, 262, 1-14.
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2020 Du, X., Lambert, M., Chen, L., Hu, E., & Xi, W. (2020). Pipe Burst Detection, Localization, and Quantification Using the Transient Pressure Damping Method. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 146(11), 1-14.
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2020 Ahamed, R., Ghomashchi, R., Xie, Z., & Chen, L. (2020). Techniques to characterize ternary and quaternary ferromagnetic shape memory alloys. CRITICAL REVIEWS IN SOLID STATE AND MATERIALS SCIENCES, 46(6), 21 pages.
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2019 SadighiDizaji, H., Hu, E. J., Chen, L., & Pourhedayat, S. (2019). Comprehensive exergetic study of regenerative Maisotsenko air cooler; formulation and sensitivity analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 152, 455-467.
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2019 SadighiDizaji, H., Hu, E., Chen, L., & Pourhedayat, S. (2019). Using novel integrated Maisotsenko cooler and absorption chiller for cooling of gas turbine inlet air. Energy Conversion and Management, 195, 1067-1078.
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2019 Ahamed Khan, R., Ghomashchi, R., Xie, Z., & Chen, L. (2019). Powder metallurgy synthesis of Heusler Alloys: effects of process parameters. Materials, 12(10), 1596-1-1596-18.
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2018 Ahamed Khan, R., Ghomashchi, R., xie, Z., chen, L., Munroe, P., & Xu, S. (2018). Powder processing and characterisation of a quinary Ni-Mn-Co-Sn-Cu Heusler alloy. Powder Technology, 324, 69-75.
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2018 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2018). Adaptive nonlinear optimal control for active suppression of airfoil flutter via a novel neural-network-based controller. Journal of Vibration and Control, 24(22), 5261-5272.
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2018 Qin, J., Hu, E. J., Nathan, G., & Chen, L. (2018). Mixed mode operation for the Solar Aided Power Generation. Applied Thermal Engineering, 139, 177-186.
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2018 Sadighi Dizaji, H., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (2018). A comprehensive review of the Maisotsenko-cycle based air conditioning systems. Energy, 156, 725-749.
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2018 Khan, R., Ghomashchi, R., Xie, Z., & Chen, L. (2018). Ferromagnetic shape memory Heusler materials: synthesis, microstructure characterization and magnetostructural properties. Materials, 11(6), 988-1-988-34.
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2018 Sadighi Dizaji, H., Hu, E. J., Chen, L., & Pourhedayat, S. (2018). Development and validation of an analytical model for perforated (multi-stage) regenerative M-cycle air cooler. Applied Energy, 228(C), 2176-2194.
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2017 Mirsepahi, A., Chen, L., & O Neill, B. (2017). An artificial intelligence solution for heat flux estimation using temperature history; a two-input/two-output problem. Chemical Engineering Communications, 204(3), 289-294.
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2017 Mirsepahi, A., Mehdizadeh, A., Chen, L., O'Neill, B., & Mohammadzaheri, M. (2017). Comparison of inverse modelling and optimization-based methods in the heat flux estimation problem of an irradiative dryer/furnace. Journal of Computational Science, 19, 77-85.
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2017 Qin, J., Hu, E., Nathan, G., & Chen, L. (2017). Concentrating or non-concentrating solar collectors for solar Aided Power Generation?. Energy Conversion and Management, 152, 281-290.
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2016 Wu, J., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2016). Performance estimation of adsorption cooling cycle with sorption hysteresis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 105, 159-162.
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2016 Tang, D., Chen, L., Hu, E., & Tian, Z. (2016). A novel actuator controller: delivering a practical solution to realization of active-truss-based morphing wings. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(10), 6226-6237.
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2015 Wu, J., Madani, S., Biggs, M., Phillip, P., Lei, C., & Hu, E. (2015). Characterizations of activated carbon-methanol adsorption pair including the heat of adsorptions. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 60(6), 1727-1731.
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2015 Miri, N., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2015). An enhanced physics-based model to estimate the displacement of piezoelectric actuators. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 26(11), 1442-1451.
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2015 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Mirsepahi, A., Ghanbari, M., & Tafreshi, R. (2015). Neuro-predictive control of an infrared dryer with a feedforward-feedback approach. Asian Journal of Control, 17(6), 1972-1977.
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2015 Miri, N., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2015). An evolutionary approach to physics-based modelling of piezoelectric actuators, supported by a critical review and experimental results. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, 2(8), 335-347.
2015 Huang, H., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2015). A new model predictive control scheme for energy and cost savings in commercial buildings: an airport terminal building case study. Building and Environment, 89, 203-216.
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2015 Huang, H., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2015). A neural network-based multi-zone modelling approach for predictive control system design in commercial buildings. Energy and Buildings, 97, 86-97.
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2014 Mirsepahi, A., Chen, L., & O'Neill, B. (2014). A comparative approach of inverse modelling applied to an irradiative batch dryer employing several artificial neural networks. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 53, 164-173.
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2013 Mirsepahi, A., Chen, L., & O'Neill, B. (2013). A comparative artificial intelligence approach to inverse heat transfer modeling of an irradiative dryer. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 41, 19-27.
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2012 Chen, L. (2012). Distributed hybrid vibration absorbers for shock and forced vibrations. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 166 - 169, 1709-1712.
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2012 Mirsepahi, A., Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., & O'Neill, B. (2012). An artificial intelligence approach to inverse heat transfer modeling of an irradiative dryer. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 39(1), 40-45.
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2012 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., & Grainger, S. (2012). A critical review of the most popular types of neuro control. Asian Journal of Control, 14(1), 1-11.
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2012 Mirsepahi, A., Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., & O'Neill, B. (2012). Erratum to "An artificial intelligence approach to inverse heat transfer modeling of an irradiative dryer". [Int. Comm. Heat Mass Trans. 39 (2012) 40-45].. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 39(6), 885.
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2011 Chen, L., Askarian, S., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Samadi, F. (2011). Simulation and experimental study of inverse heat conduction problem. Advanced Materials Research, 233-235, 2820-2823.
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2011 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2011). Intelligent control of a nonlinear tank reactor. Asian Journal of Control, 13(3), 439-444.
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2011 10.2478/s11814-009-0347-8 (2011). CrossRef Listing of Deleted DOIs.
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2010 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2010). Intelligent predictive control of a model helicopter's yaw angle. Asian Journal of Control, 12(6), 667-679.
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2010 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2010). Double-command fuzzy control of a nonlinear CSTR. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 27(1), 19-31.
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2010 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2010). Double-command feedforward-feedback control of a nonlinear plant. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 27(5), 1372-1376.
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2009 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Ghaffari, A., & Willison, J. (2009). A combination of linear and nonlinear activation functions in neural networks for modeling a de-superheater. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 17(2), 398-407.
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2009 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2009). Design and stability discussion of an hybrid intelligent controller for an unordinary system. Asian Journal of Control, 11(5), 476-488.
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2009 Chen, L., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2009). Vibration suppression of a principal parametric resonance. Journal of Vibration and Control, 15(3), 439-463.
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2008 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2008). Hybrid Neuro-Predictive-Fuzzy Algorithm for a Model Helicopter’s Yaw Angle Control. Engineering Letters, 16(1), 18-26.
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2007 Chen, L., Hansen, C., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2007). Active nonlinear vibration absorber design for flexible structures. International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, 12(2), 51-59.
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- Wang, M., Hu, E., & Chen, L. (n.d.). Trnsys Simulation of a Bi-Functional Thermal Diode Tank Assisted Heat Pump System.
- Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Karageorgos, J., Zanin, M., Neumann, F., & Chen, L. (n.d.). A Hybrid Intelligent Framework for Maximising Sag Mill Throughput: An Integration of Expert Knowledge, Machine Learning and Evolutionary Algorithms for Parameter Optimisation.

Year Citation
2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Karageorgos, J., Zanin, M., Neumann, F., & Chen, L. (2024). Enhanced Genetic Programming Models with Multiple Equations for Accurate Semi-Autogenous Grinding Mill Throughput Prediction. In Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2024) (pp. 1-9). Yokohama, Japan: IEEE.
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2023 Sasmono, S., Romdlony, M. Z., Akmeliawati, R., Rosa, M. R., Ekaputri, C., Endri, A. V., . . . Faizal, R. (2023). The Resilience of the Grid from the Risk of Failure Due to Kite Thread Disturbance: Case Study Khatulistiwa Grid. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022 (pp. 120-124). Online: IEEE.
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2022 Tang, D., Chen, L., Yang, L., & Hu, E. (2022). New sensor development for hydrocyclone overflow particle cumulative percent passing size online monitoring - a preliminary experimental investigation under dry condition. In R. Batterham (Ed.), Proceedings of the IMPC Asia Pacific 2022 Vol. 5/2022 (pp. 625-631). Melbourne, Australia + Online: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2021 Carlos, K., Chen, N., Hussain, F., Liu, W., Mourin, S., Akmeliawati, R., & Chen, L. (2021). Hybrid Transmission Line Kite Thread Removal Robot. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2021) (pp. 132-139). Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam: VNU_HCM Press.
2020 Hajeer, A., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2020). Review of Classification for Wall Climbing Robots for Industrial Inspection Applications. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE) Vol. 2020-August (pp. 1421-1426). online: IEEE.
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2019 Simpson, T., Hull, R., Dadgar, A., Rajagopalan, A., Kim, J., & Chen, L. (2019). On-board/off-board smooth trajectory control for quadcopters through multi-loop PID tuning. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2019) Vol. 2019-December (pp. 1-10). Sydney: Australian Robotics and Automation Association.
2019 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2019). Developing a virtual stiffness-damping system for airfoil aeroelasticity testing. In Proceedings of the 20th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2019) Vol. 2019-February (pp. 96-101). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE.
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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.
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2019 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2019). Parametric analysis for robust force/torque tracking control of a virtual stiffness-damping system in airfoil aeroelasticity testing. In Proceedings of the 2019 American Control Conference (ACC) Vol. 2019-July (pp. 3557-3562). Philadelphia, USA: IEEE.
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2017 Tang, D., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Hu, E. (2017). Nonlinear optimal control for active suppression of airfoil flutter via a novel neural-network-based controller. In Proceedings of the 2017 25th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED) (pp. 253-258). Valletta, Malta: IEEE.
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2016 Huang, H., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2016). Reducing energy consumption for buildings under system uncertainty through robust MPC with adaptive bound estimator. In Proceedings of the 4th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue (pp. 1-10). West Lafayette, Indiana, USA: Ray W. Herrick Laboratories.
2015 McLean, L., Chen, L., & Robertson, W. (2015). A robotic joint sensor. In Proceedings of the 2015 Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (pp. 1-8). Canberra, ACT: ARAA.
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2015 Tang, D., Chen, L., & Tian, Z. (2015). Neural-network based online policy iteration for continuous-time infinite-horizon optimal control of nonlinear systems. In Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE China Summit & International Conference on Signal and Information processing (pp. 792-796). Chengdu, China: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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2015 Huang, H., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2015). A hybrid model predictive control scheme for energy and cost savings in commercial buildings: simulation and experiment. In Proceedings of 2015 American Control Conference Vol. 2015-July (pp. 256-261). Chicago, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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2015 Sergiienko, N., & Chen, L. (2015). Adaptive head stabilisation system for a snake-like robot. In Proceedings of Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2014 Vol. 02-04-December-2014 (pp. 1-7). Melbourne, Australia: Australian Robotics and Automation Association Inc..
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2014 Tang, D., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2014). A novel unknown-input estimator for disturbance estimation and compensation. In Proceedings of Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Vol. 02-04-December-2014 (pp. 116-1-116-8). Melbourne, Vic.: ARAA.
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2014 Huang, H., Chen, L., & Hu, E. (2014). Model predictive control for energy-efficient buildings: An airport terminal building study. In IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation, ICCA (pp. 1025-1030). Taichung, TAIWAN: IEEE.
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2013 Miri, N., Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Grainger, S., & Bazghaleh, M. (2013). Physics-based modelling of a piezoelectric actuator using genetic algorithm. In Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ISIEA 2013 (pp. 16-20). Online: IEEE.
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2013 Huang, H., Chen, L., Mohammadzaheri, M., Hu, E., & Chen, M. (2013). Multi-zone temperature prediction in a commercial building using artificial neural network model. In Proceedings of the 2013 10th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation, ICCA 2013 (pp. 1896-1901). USA: IEEE.
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2013 Miri, N., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2013). A comparative study of different physics-based approaches to modelling of piezoelectric actuators. In Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics: Mechatronics for Human Wellbeing, AIM 2013 (pp. 1211-1216). USA: IEEE.
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2013 Miri, N., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2013). Optical sensing by polystyrene microspheres. In 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics: Mechatronics for Human Wellbeing, AIM 2013 (pp. 1681-1685). USA: IEEE.
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2012 Huang, H., Chen, L., Mohammadzaheri, M., & Hu, E. (2012). A new zone temperature predictive modeling for energy saving in buildings. In Proceedings of Evolving Energy, the IEF International Energy Congress 2012, as published in Procedia Engineering Vol. 49 (pp. 142-151). Netherlands: Elsevier.
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2010 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Mirsepahi, A., Ghanbari, M., & Prime, Z. (2010). Hybrid intelligent control of an infrared dryer. In Proceedings of CHEMECA 2010 (pp. 1-10). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2010 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2010). A design approach for feedback-feedforward control systems. In 2010 AMERICAN CONTROL CONFERENCE (pp. 4917-4918). 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA: IEEE.
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2010 Aryan, P., Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Ghanbari, M., & Mirsepahi, A. (2010). GA-IMC based PID control design for an infrared dryer. In Proceedings of Chemeca 2010 (pp. 1-8). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2010 Ghanbari, M., Mirsepahi, A., Mohammadzaheri, M., Abhary, K., & Chen, L. (2010). Neural network based solution for modelling of an infrared furnace. In Proceedings of Chemeca 2010 (pp. 1-10). Australia: Engineers Australia.
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.
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2009 Chen, L. (2009). Using Magnetorheological (MR) Fluid as Distributed Actuators for Smart Structures. In Proceedings of ICIEA 2009 (pp. 1203-1208). Singapore: IEEE.
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2009 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Behnia-Willison, F., & Askarian, S. (2009). Double-command feedforward-feedback control of a nonlinear plant. In Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Control & Automation (pp. 1937-1942). USA: IEEE.
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2009 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Behnia-Willison, F., & Aryan, P. (2009). A design approach for feedback-feedforward control systems. In Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (pp. 2266-2271). USA: IEEE.
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2009 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2009). Intelligent control of a nonlinear tank reactor based on lyapunov direct method. In Proceedings of IEEE-ICIT'09 (pp. 1-6). USA: IEEE.
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2008 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2008). Double-command fuzzy control of a nonlinear CSTR. In Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (pp. 659-664). USA: IEEE.
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2008 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2008). Control inertia and fuzzy brakes. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and Its Applications (pp. 1-6). USA: IEEE.
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2008 Chen, L., Mohammadzaheri, M., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2008). Distributed active shock absorbers for flexible structures. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and Its Applications (pp. 1-6). USA: IEEE.
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2008 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2008). Intelligent modelling of MIMO nonlinear dynamic process plants for predictive control purposes. In Proceedings of the 17th World Congress The International Federation of Automatic control Vol. 17 (pp. 12401-12406). Korea: IFAC.
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2008 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2008). Design and stability discussion of a hybrid intelligent controller. In Proceedings of the 17th World Congress The International Federation of Automatic control Vol. 17 (pp. 1472-1477). Korea: IFAC.
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2007 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2007). Design of an intelligent controller for a model helicopter using neuro-predictive method with fuzzy compensation. In S. Ao (Ed.), Proceedings of WCE 2007 (pp. 19-24). UK: IA ENG.
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2007 Chen, L., & Mohammadzaheri, M. (2007). Smart sensors and actuators used for both free and forced vibration control. In R. Dhaouadi, & K. Assaleh (Eds.), Proceedings of ISMA07 (pp. 1-6). USA: American University of Sharjah.
2007 Chen, L., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2007). Active vibration clamping absorber design. In Nicole Kessissoglou (Ed.), Proceedings of ICSV14 Vol. 3 (pp. 1-8). CDROM: AAS.
2007 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2007). Hybrid intelligent control of a lab model helicopter pitch dynamics. In A. Karsiti (Ed.), Proceedings of ICIAS2007 (pp. 1-5). CDROM: IEEE.
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2007 Mohammadzaheri, M., & Chen, L. (2007). Anti-overshoot control of model helicopter's yaw angle with combination of fuzzy controller and fuzzy brake. In A. Karsiti (Ed.), Proceedings of ICIAS2007 (pp. 1-5). CDROM: IEEE.
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2007 Mohammadzaheri, M., Chen, L., Ghaffari, A., & Mehrabi, D. (2007). Design of a Training Based Fuzzy Controller for Power Plant De-superheaters. In P. Mareels (Ed.), Proceedings of IDC 2007 (pp. 272-277). USA: IEEE.
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2004 Lee, Y., Halim, D., Chen, L., & Cazzolato, B. (2004). Design and implementation of spatial feedback control on a flexible plate. In DMee, R. Hooker, & I. Hillock (Eds.), Proceedings of Acoustics 2004 (pp. CD-ROM 1-CD-ROM 6). CD-ROM: Australian Acoustical Society.
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2003 Chen, L., & Hansen, C. (2003). Lumped and distributed parameter vibration absorbers for distributed structures. In C. Don (Ed.), Acoustics on the Move - Proceedings of the 8th Western Pacific Acoustics Conference (pp. CDROM 1-CDROM 4). CDROM: Australian Acoustical Society.
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2002 Cao, T., He, F., Sammut, K., & Chen, L. (2002). Variable structure observer design in matrix second-order formulation for linear & nonlinear vibrating systems using velocity measurements. In Proceedings of the 2002 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications : September 18-20, 2002, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. Vol. 1 (pp. 82-87). Glasgow, Scotland, U.K: IEEE.
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2000 Chen, L., Cao, T., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2000). Bifurcation control of a flexible beam under principal parametric excitation. In Proceedings of the American Control Conference Vol. 6 (pp. 3793-3794). CHICAGO, IL: IEEE.
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2000 Van Cao, T. T., Chen, L., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2000). Adaptive integral sliding mode control for active vibration absorber design. In Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control Vol. 3 (pp. 2436-2437). SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: IEEE.
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2000 Cao, T. V., Chen, L., He, F., & Sammut, K. (2000). Active vibration absorber design via sliding mode control. In Proceedings of the American Control Conference Vol. 3 (pp. 1637-1638). CHICAGO, IL: IEEE.
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