Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
BIOGRAPHY

Swee King Phang received his B.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS), in 2010, and 2014 respectively. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Taylor’s University, Malaysia. His research interests are in system and control of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including modelling and flight controller design of UAS, indoor navigation of UAS, and trajectory optimization.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Deputy Director, Digital Innovation and Smart Society Impact Lab, 01/05/2023 to present
  • Cluster Head, Autonomous Robots Research Cluster, Center for Smart Society 5.0, Taylor's University, 05/08/2021 to 04/08/2023
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, Singapore
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) Hons, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, Singapore
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Professional Engineer, Since 2022 (National)
  • Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Corporate Member, Since 2022 (National)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Graduate Engineer, Since 2017 (National)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Senior member, 2010 to 2023 (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Mechatronics
  • Autonomous System
  • Control Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Mobile robot trajectory optimization
  • Navigation of UAV in GPS-less environment
  • UAV Dynamic Modelling and Flight Controller Design
  • Autonomous Drone System
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Digital and Analogue Electronics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2021)
  • Electronics and Microprocessors, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Signals and Systems, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2020)
  • Microprocessors and Computer Architecture, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2020)
  • Control Systems, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Electrical Engineering Group Project I, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Real Time Instrumentations, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Electrical Engineering Group Project II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2024
  • Tai, J.J. & Phang, S.K. (in press) Enhancing UAV Navigation in Partially Observable 2D Environments: An Optimized Obstacle Avoidance Approach. Controller Design for Industrial Applications, Scrivener Publishing, Wiley.
  • Phang, S.K. & Tai, J.J. (in press) Fast Inner and Outer Dynamics Control of Multi-rotor UAVs with Novel SIPIC and RPT Controllers Design. Controller Design for Industrial Applications, Scrivener Publishing, Wiley.
2015
  • Phang, S. K., Li, K., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2015). Systematic design methodology and construction of micro aerial quadrotor vehicles. In Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (pp. 181-206). Springer Netherlands.
     
Article in Journals
2024
  • Tereshchenko, E., Salmela, E., Melkko, E., Phang, S. K., & Happonen, A. (2024). Emerging best strategies and capabilities for university–industry cooperation: opportunities for MSMEs and universities to improve collaboration. A literature review 2000–2023. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 13(1), 1-45. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tereshchenko, E., Phang, S. K., García Alcaraz, J. L., & Happonen, A. (2024). Practice-Based Views on Key Success Elements in University-Industry Collaborative Activities. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 20(1), 1-25. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.345653 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Wong, Z.S & Phang, S.K. (in press). Optimizing v-slam for better dynamic environment handling on mobile robots. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology.
  • Che, J., Phang, S.K. & Lin, G. (in press). Advanced uav path planning and clustering techniques for 3d reconstruction of post-earthquake architectures. Journal of Engineering Science & Technology.
  • Lin, G., Phang, S.K. & Che, J. (in press). Intelligent monitoring with unmanned aerial vehicles for advanced concrete replacement studies. Journal of Engineering Science & Technology.
2023
  • S. K. Phang, T. H. A. Chiang, A. Happonen and M. M. L. Chang, "From Satellite to UAV-Based Remote Sensing: A Review on Precision Agriculture," in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 127057-127076, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3330886. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Eftekhari, S., Al-Obaidi, A. S. M., Phang, S. K., & Eftekhari, H. (2023). Effect of Alula Span and Deflection Angle on Aerodynamic Efficiency of Bio-Inspired UAV Wings. Unmanned Systems, 12(1), 1-16. (ISI-Indexed)
  • JOHNSON, M. A. M., PHANG, S. K., WONG, W., CHEW, W., MUN, H., & HOON, Y. (2023). DISTRIBUTED FIBER OPTIC SENSING IN LANDSLIDE MONITORING–A COMPARATIVE REVIEW. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 18(1), 406-423. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2022
  • Tai, J.J., Phang, S.K., Wong, Y.M.F., (2021). COAA* - An Optimized Obstacle Avoidance and Navigational Algorithm for UAVs Operating in Partially Observable 2D Environments, Unmanned Systems. In-press. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Phang, S. K., & Chen, X. D. (2021). Autonomous tracking and landing on moving ground vehicle with multi-rotor UAV. J. Eng. Sci. Technol.(JESTEC), 16, 2795-815. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S.K., Ahmad, N., Aravind, C.V., Chen, X., (2021) Internet of things based architecture for additive manufacturing interface, International Journal of Grid and Utility Computing. Vol. 12, No. 5/6, pp. 460-468. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2020
  • Ahmed, H. F. T., Ahmad, H., Narasingamurthi, K., Harkat, H., & Phang, S. K. (2020). DF-WiSLR: Device-free Wi-Fi-based sign language recognition. Pervasive and Mobile Computing, 69, 101289. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S.K., Ahmed, S.Z., Abdul Hamid, M.R. (2020). Optimized Real Time 3-D Feature Map Generation with Unmanned Aerial Systems, Test Engineering & Management, 82(January-February 2020), 3104-3112. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Zhang, L., Chen, J., Deng, F., Bi, Y., Phang, S.K., Chen, X. (2018). Trajectory Planning for Improving Vision-Based Target Geolocation Performance Using a Quad-Rotor UAV, IEEE Transcations on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, in-press.
     
  • Farhana Thariq Ahmed, H.; Ahmad, H.; Phang, S.K.; Vaithilingam, C.A.; Harkat, H.; Narasingamurthi, K. Higher Order Feature Extraction and Selection for Robust Human Gesture Recognition using CSI of COTS Wi-Fi Devices. Sensors 2019, 19, 2959. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2018
  • Phang, S.K., Hassan, M.A., Wong, Z.Y., Ng, Z.Y., Lai, Y.L. (2018). Development of Autonomous UAV Systems for Low Light Surveillance Applications Using Night Vision Camera, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems. 10(13-special issue), 1379-1391. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zhang, L., Deng, F., Chen, J., Bi, Y., Phang, S. K., Chen, X., & Chen, B. M. (2018). Vision-Based Target Three-Dimensional Geolocation Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(10), 8052-8061. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ang, K. Z., Dong, X., Liu, W., Qin, G., Lai, S., Wang, K., ... & Lao, M. (2018). High-Precision Multi-UAV Teaming for the First Outdoor Night Show in Singapore. Unmanned Systems, 6(01), 39-65. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2016
  • Cui, J. Q., Phang, S. K., Ang, K. Z., Wang, F., Dong, X., Ke, Y., ... & Liu, P. (2016). Search and rescue using multiple drones in post-disaster situation. Unmanned Systems, 4(01), 83-96.
     
2015
  • Phang, S. K., Lai, S., Wang, F., Lan, M., & Chen, B. M. (2015). Systems design and implementation with jerk-optimized trajectory generation for UAV calligraphy. Mechatronics, 30, 65-75. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wang, F., Liu, P., Zhao, S., Chen, B. M., Phang, S. K., Lai, S., ... & Lee, T. H. (2015). Development of an unmanned helicopter for vertical replenishment. Unmanned Systems, 3(01), 63-87.
     
2014
  • Phang, S. K., Li, K., Yu, K. H., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2014). Systematic design and implementation of a micro unmanned quadrotor system. Unmanned Systems, 2(02), 121-141.
     
2013
  • Lin, F., Ang, K. Z., Wang, F., Chen, B. M., Lee, T. H., Yang, B., ... & Wang, B. (2013). Development of an unmanned coaxial rotorcraft for the DARPA UAVForge Challenge. Unmanned Systems, 1(02), 211-245.
     
2012
  • Wang, F., Phang, S. K., Ong, J. J., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2012). Design and construction methodology of an indoor UAV system with embedded vision. Control and Intelligent Systems, 40(1), 22-32. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
Article in Proceeding
2024
  • Che, J., Phang, S. K., & Ge, L. (2023, December). An Adaptive Fast Terminal Sliding Mode and ADRC Fusion Control for Quadcopter UAVs. In 2023 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Irraivan, E., Phang, S. K., & Gudipalli, A. (2023, December). Automatic Number Plate Recognition and QR Code Double Authentication System for a Carpark. In 2023 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Kosuga, T., Phang, S. K., Soong, M. F., Diagarajan, M. S., & Prabha, N. A. (2023, December). High Resolution Low Altitude 2D Map Reconstruction Using UAV. In 2023 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (pp. 1-7). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Kumar, S. S. G., Gudipalli, A., Phang, S. K., & Pandian, B. J. (2023, December). Design and Development of an Inexpensive Inertial Measurement Unit in the Arduino Environment. In 2023 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (pp. 1-5). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Sugumaran, G., Vaithilingam, C. A., Phang, S. K., & Happonen, A. (2023, December). Extended Kalman-Bucy Filter with Fuzzy Hybrid Model for State of Charge Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries. In 2023 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ge, L., Phang, S. K., & Che, J. (2024, January). Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Assisted Assessment of Cable-Stayed Bridge Slant Cables and Piers: Methods and Applications. In 2024 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) (pp. 141-145). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wong, W. T., & Phang, S. K. (2024, January). Studies on Techniques to Improve YOLO in Fault Detection Using RGB Images of Solar Panels. In 2024 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) (pp. 164-168). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Jianfeng, C., Phang, S. K., & Ge, L. (2024, January). Optimizing UAV Pathways for Enhanced 3D Architectural Reconstruction. In 2024 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) (pp. 169-173). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2023
  • Chung, J. Z. A., Chang, M. M. L., & Phang, S. K. (2023, May). Recent Advances and Benchmarking of NewSQL for OLTP and OLAP in the Big Data Age. In 2023 IEEE 13th Symposium on Computer Applications & Industrial Electronics (ISCAIE) (pp. 168-174). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lim, J. H., & Phang, S. K. (2023, July). Classification and Detection of Obstacles for Rover Navigation. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012030). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Chow, K. L., & Phang, S. K. (2023, July). Design and Control of Autonomous Rover for Foliage Navigation. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012029). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Shahid, I. G., Phang, S. K., & Chew, W. J. (2023, July). Fast 3D Mapping Solution with UAV. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012019). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Eu, K. Q., & Phang, S. K. (2023, July). Automated Parcel Loading-Unloading Mechanism Design for Delivery UAV. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012016). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Iskandar, N., Chew, W. J., & Phang, S. K. (2023, July). The Application of Image Processing for Conversion of Handwritten Mathematical Expression. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012014). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Qi, L. Z., Tien, D. T. K., & Phang, S. K. (2023, July). Integrated smart public parking system for Malaysia. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2523, No. 1, p. 012040). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2022
  • Irraivan, E., & Phang, S. K. (2022, September). Development of a Two-Factor Authentication System for Enhanced Security of Vehicles at a Carpark. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical and Information Technology (IEIT) (pp. 35-39). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Ahmed, H. F. T., Ahmad, H., Phang, S. K., Harkat, H., & Narasingamurthi, K. (2021, July). Wi-Fi CSI Based Human Sign Language Recognition using LSTM Network. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications Technology (IAICT) (pp. 51-57). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Goh, J. N., Phang, S. K., & Chew, W. J. (2021, December). Real-time and automatic map stitching through aerial images from UAV. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2120, No. 1, p. 012025). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ong, J. W., Chew, W. J., & Phang, S. K. (2021, December). The application of image processing for monitoring student’s attention level during online class. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2120, No. 1, p. 012028). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Tan, J. K., Chew, W. J., & Phang, S. K. (2021, December). The application of image processing for Human-Computer Interface (HCI) using the Eye. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2120, No. 1, p. 012030). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ho, J. C., Phang, S. K., & Mun, H. K. (2021, December). 2-D UAV navigation solution with LIDAR sensor under GPS-denied environment. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2120, No. 1, p. 012026). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lum, K. L., Mun, H. K., Phang, S. K., & Tan, W. Q. (2021). Industrial Electrical Energy Consumption Forecasting by using Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 335, p. 02003). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lee, C. H. S., Phang, S. K., & Mun, H. K. (2021). Design and Implementation of an Agricultural UAV With Optimized Spraying Mechanism. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 335, p. 02002). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wong, T. K., Mun, H. K., Phang, S. K., Lum, K. L., & Tan, W. Q. (2021). Real-time Machine Health Monitoring System using Machine Learning with IoT Technology. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 335, p. 02005). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2020
  • Jayavarman, Al-Obaidi, A. S. M., Phang, S. K., & How, Y. G. (2020, May). Improving aerodynamic efficiency of a Skywalker drone. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 020011). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lee, K. H., Phang, S. K., & Wong, Y. M. F. (2020, May). Small scale autonomous watercraft for aquatic mapping. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 020015). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Low, S. A., Al-Obaidi, A. S. M., Phang, S. K., & Lee, S. (2020, May). Development of a hybrid vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle for maritime application. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 020020). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Tai, J. J., Phang, S. K., & Wong, Y. M. F. (2020, May). Optimized autonomous UAV design with obstacle avoidance capability. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 020026). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ahmed, H. F. T., Ahmad, H., Phang, S. K., Vaithilingam, C. A., Harkat, H., & Narasingamurthi, K. (2020, May). Sign language gesture recognition with bispectrum features using SVM. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 030001). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Hassan, M. A. A., & Phang, S. K. (2020, May). Optimized autonomous UAV design for duration enhancement. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 030004). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ng, Z. Y., & Phang, S. K. (2020, May). Development of simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm using optical sensor for multi-rotor UAV. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 030007). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Tee, J. L., Phang, S. K., Chew, W. J., Phang, S. W., & Mun, H. K. (2020, May). Classification of meditation states through EEG: A method using discrete wavelet transform. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 030010). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wong, Z. Y., Chew, W. J., & Phang, S. K. (2020, May). Computer vision algorithm development for classification of palm fruit ripeness. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2233, No. 1, p. 030012). AIP Publishing LLC. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Phang, S. K., Ahmed, S. Z., & Hamid, M. R. A. (2019, February). Design, Dynamics Modelling and Control of a H-Shape Multi-rotor System for Indoor Navigation. In 2019 1st International Conference on Unmanned Vehicle Systems-Oman (UVS) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lee, K., Phang, S. K., & Chew, W. J. (2019, August). Development of low computational power vision tracking algorithm on embedded system. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2137, No. 1, p. 030004). AIP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lou, W. J., Teh, A. S., & Phang, S. K. (2019, August). Low cost haptic and motion based mixed reality peripheral interface. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2137, No. 1, p. 030005). AIP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2018
  • Norhijazi Ahmad, Phang Swee King (2018) Internet of Things Based Architecture for Additive Manufacturing Interface, Proceedings of the International Engineering Research Conference - 11th Eureca 2018, pg 56
  • Peng, K., Lin, F., Phang, S. K., & Chen, B. M. (2018, June). Nonlinear flight control design for maneuvering flight of quadrotors in high speed and large acceleration. In Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 2018. ICUAS'18. IEEE International Conference on (pp. 212-221). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S. K., Abdul Hamid, M. R., Chen, X. & Lin, F. (2018, June). Autonomous ledge detection and landing with multi-rotor UAV. In Control and Automation, 2018. ICCA'18. IEEE International Conference on (pp. 42-47). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Chen, X., Lin, F., Abdul Hamid, M. R., Teo, S. H. & Phang, S. K. (2018, June). Real-time landing spot detection and pose estimation on thermal images using convolutional neural networks, 2018. ICCA'18. IEEE International Conference on (pp. 998-1003). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Tai, J. J., Phang, S. K., & Hoo, C. L. (2018, October). Application of Steady-State Integral Proportional Integral Controller for Inner Dynamics Control Loop of Multi-rotor UAVs. In 2018 Fourth International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Automation (ICACCA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2017
  • Wang, K., Phang, S. K., Ke, Y., Chen, X., Gong, K., & Chen, B. M. (2017, July). Vision-aided tracking of a moving ground vehicle with a hybrid UAV. In Control & Automation (ICCA), 2017 13th IEEE International Conference on (pp. 28-33). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Chen, X., Phang, S. K., & Chen, B. M. System Integration of a Vision-Guided UAV for Autonomous Tracking on Moving Platform in Low Illumination Condition.
     
  • Li, Z., Lao, M., Phang, S. K., Hamid, M. R. A., Tang, K. Z., & Lin, F. Development and Design Methodology of an Anti-Vibration System on Micro-UAVs.
     
2016
  • Chen, X., Phang, S. K., Shan, M., & Chen, B. M. (2016, June). System integration of a vision-guided uav for autonomous landing on moving platform. In Control and Automation (ICCA), 2016 12th IEEE International Conference on (pp. 761-766). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Qian, Y., Liu, K., Zhang, L., Lin, J., Lu, Z., & Phang, S. K. Design and Implementation of a Configurable Multi-rotor UAV.
     
2015
  • Cui, J. Q., Phang, S. K., Ang, K. Z., Wang, F., Dong, X., Ke, Y., ... & Lin, J. (2015, July). Drones for cooperative search and rescue in post-disaster situation. In Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems (CIS) and IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM), 2015 IEEE 7th International Conference on (pp. 167-174). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S. K., Cui, J., Ang, K., Wang, F., Dong, X., Ke, Y., ... & Lin, J. Urban post-disaster search and rescue solutions with unmanned aircraft systems. In Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Electronics, Information and Communication (pp. 91-92).
     
  • Phang, S. K., Wang, F., Wang, K., Lai, S., & Chen, B. M. (2015, September). An effective method for autonomous localization and navigation in unknown indoor environment using MAV. In 2015 International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition (IMAV).
     
2014
  • Phang, S. K., Li, K., Wang, F., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2014, May). Explicit model identification and control of a micro aerial vehicle. In Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS), 2014 International Conference on (pp. 1048-1054). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S. K., Lai, S., Wang, F., Lan, M., & Chen, B. M. (2014, June). UAV calligraphy. In Control & Automation (ICCA), 11th IEEE International Conference on (pp. 422-428). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wang, F., Wang, K., Lai, S., Phang, S. K., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2014, June). An efficient UAV navigation solution for confined but partially known indoor environments. In Control & Automation (ICCA), 11th IEEE International Conference on (pp. 1351-1356). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wang, F., Liu, P., Zhao, S., Chen, B. M., Phang, S. K., Lai, S., ... & Cai, C. (2014, July). Guidance, navigation and control of an unmanned helicopter for automatic cargo transportation. In Control Conference (CCC), 2014 33rd Chinese (pp. 1013-1020). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Li, K., Huang, R., Phang, S. K., Lai, S., Wang, F., Tan, P., ... & Lee, T. H. (2014, August). Off-board visual odometry and control of an ultralight quadrotor mav. In IMAV 2014: International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition 2014, Delft, The Netherlands, August 12-15, 2014. Delft University of Technology.
     
2013
  • Li, K., Phang, S. K., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2013, May). Platform design and mathematical modeling of an ultralight quadrotor micro aerial vehicle. In 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS) (pp. 1077-1086). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wang, F., Cui, J., Phang, S. K., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2013, May). A mono-camera and scanning laser range finder based UAV indoor navigation system. In Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS), 2013 International Conference on (pp. 694-701). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lin, F., Ang, K. Z., Wang, F., Chen, B. M., Lee, T. H., Yang, B., ... & Wang, B. (2013, July). Development of an unconventional unmanned coaxial rotorcraft: Gremlion. In International Conference of Design, User Experience, and Usability (pp. 120-129). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2012
  • Wang, B., Dong, X., Chen, B. M., Lee, T. H., & Phang, S. K. (2012, June). Formation flight of unmanned rotorcraft based on robust and perfect tracking approach. In American Control Conference (ACC), 2012 (pp. 3284-3290). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Wang, F., Phang, S. K., Cui, J., Cai, G., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2012, June). Nonlinear modeling of a miniature fixed-pitch coaxial UAV. In American Control Conference (ACC), 2012 (pp. 3863-3870). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Phang, S. K., Cai, C., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2012, July). Design and mathematical modeling of a 4-standard-propeller (4SP) quadrotor. In Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA), 2012 10th World Congress on (pp. 3270-3275). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2011
  • Wang, F., Phang, S. K., Cui, J., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2011). Search and rescue: A UAV aiding approach. In Proc. 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (pp. 183-186).
     
2010
  • Phang, S. K., Ong, J. J., Yeo, R. T., Chen, B. M., & Lee, T. H. (2010, July). Autonomous mini-UAV for indoor flight with embedded on-board vision processing as navigation system. In Computational Technologies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (SIBIRCON), 2010 IEEE Region 8 International Conference on (pp. 722-727). IEEE. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Solar Panel Anomaly Detection Using RGB Camera-Equipped Drones , Co-researcher, 2024 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Autonomous Target Tracking and Precise Landing on Target with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with On-board Vision-aided GPS Localization, Project Leader, 2018 to 2020 (Taylor's University)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Development, Alphaswift Industries Sdn. Bhd., 01/06/2023 to 31/05/2024, Consultant  (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • Autonomous Drone Surveillance System, Taylor's University, 01/03/2018 to 21/03/2019, Researcher (Private/Industrial Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • A BIO-INSPIRED APPROACH TO ENHANCE THE AERODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY OF MINI UAVS USING ALULA, SHAHROOZ EFTEKHARI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • HIGHER ORDER STATISTICAL FEATURES FOR HUMAN GESTURE RECOGNITION USING CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION OF COMMERCIAL WI-FI DEVICES, HASMATH FARHANA THARIQ AHMED  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
ONGOING
  • MERLIN ASHA MANOAH JOHNSON  (Main Supervisor)
  • GE LIN  (Main Supervisor)
  • HUANG YUQING  (Main Supervisor)
  • CHE JIANFENG  (Main Supervisor)
  • ZHANG YONGYUE  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Recent Advances and Benchmarking of NewSQL for OLTP and OLAP in the Big Data Age, 2023 IEEE 13th Symposium on Computer Applications & Industrial Electronics (ISCAIE), 20/05/2023 (International)
  • Automated Parcel Loading-Unloading Mechanism Design for Delivery UAV, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (International)
  • Fast 3D Mapping Solution with UAV, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (International)
  • Design and Control of Autonomous Rover for Foliage Navigation, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (International)
  • Classification and Detection of Obstacles for Rover Navigation, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (International)
  • Integrated smart public parking system for Malaysia, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (National)
  • The Application of Image Processing for Conversion of Handwritten Mathematical Expression, 18th International Engineering Research Conference 2022, 30/11/2022 (International)
  • Development of a Two-Factor Authentication System for Enhanced Security of Vehicles at a Carpark, 2022 International Conference on Electrical and Information Technology (IEIT), 15/09/2022 (International)
  • Wi-Fi CSI Based Human Sign Language Recognition using LSTM Network, IEEE International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications Technology (IAICT), 26/07/2022 (International)
  • The application of image processing for monitoring student s attention level during online class, 15th International Engineering and Computing Research Conference (EURECA 2021), 30/06/2021 (International)
  • 2-D UAV navigation solution with LIDAR sensor under GPS-denied environment, 15th International Engineering and Computing Research Conference (EURECA 2021), 30/06/2021 (International)
  • The application of image processing for Human-Computer Interface (HCI) using the Eye, 15th International Engineering and Computing Research Conference (EURECA 2021), 30/06/2021 (National)
  • Real-time and automatic map stitching through aerial images from UAV, 15th International Engineering and Computing Research Conference (EURECA 2021), 30/06/2021 (International)
  • Industrial Electrical Energy Consumption Forecasting by using Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks, 14th EURECA 2020 International Engineering and Computing Research Conference, 25/11/2020 (International)
  • Design and implementation of an agricultural UAV with optimized spraying mechanism, 14th EURECA 2020 International Engineering and Computing Research Conference, 25/11/2020 (International)
  • Real-time Machine Health Monitoring System using Machine Learning with IoT Technology, 14th EURECA 2020 International Engineering and Computing Research Conference, 25/11/2020 (International)
  • Computer vision algorithm development for classification of palm fruit ripeness, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Improving aerodynamic efficiency of a Skywalker drone, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Small scale autonomous watercraft for aquatic mapping, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Development of a hybrid vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle for maritime application, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Optimized autonomous UAV design with obstacle avoidance capability, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Sign language gesture recognition with bispectrum features using SVM, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Optimized autonomous UAV design for duration enhancement, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Classification of meditation states through EEG: A method using discrete wavelet transform, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Development of simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm using optical sensor for multi-rotor UAV, 13TH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (13TH EURECA 2019), 27/11/2019 (International)
  • Low cost haptic and motion based mixed reality peripheral interface, 12th International Engineering Research Conference (EURECA) 2019, 03/07/2019 (International)
  • Development of low computational power vision tracking algorithm on embedded system, 12th International Engineering Research Conference (EURECA) 2019, 03/07/2019 (International)
  • Design, Dynamics Modelling and Control of a H-Shape Multi-rotor System for Indoor Navigation, 1st International Conference on Unmanned Vehicle Systems-Oman (UVS), 05/02/2019 (International)
  • Internet of Things Based Architecture for Additive Manufacturing Interface, 11th Eureca 2018, 28/11/2018 (National)
  • Application of Steady-State Integral Proportional Integral Controller for Inner Dynamics Control Loop of Multi-rotor UAVs, 2018 Fourth International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Automation (ICACCA), 26/08/2018 (International)
  • Autonomous Ledge Detection and Landing with Multi-rotor UAV, 2018 IEEE 14th International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA), 12/06/2018 (International)
  • Nonlinear flight control design for maneuvering flight of quadrotors in high speed and large acceleration, 2018 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS), 12/06/2018 (International)
  • Real-Time Landing Spot Detection and Pose Estimation on Thermal Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks, 2018 IEEE 14th International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA), 12/06/2018 (International)
  • Development and Design Methodology of an Anti-Vibration System on Micro-UAVs, 2017 International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition, 18/09/2017 (International)
  • Vision-aided tracking of a moving ground vehicle with a hybrid UAV, 2017 International Conference on Control & Automation, 03/07/2017 (International)
  • Design and Implementation of a Configurable Multi-rotor UAV, 2016 International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition, 17/10/2016 (International)
  • System integration of a vision-guided uav for autonomous landing on moving platform, 2016 International Conference on Control & Automation, 01/06/2016 (International)
  • An effective method for autonomous localization and navigation in unknown indoor environment using MAV, 2015 International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition, 15/09/2015 (International)
  • Off-board visual odometry and control of an ultralight quadrotor mav, 2014 International Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Competition, 12/08/2014 (International)
  • An efficient UAV navigation solution for confined but partially known indoor environments, 11th IEEE International Conference on Control & Automation, 18/06/2014 (International)
  • UAV calligraphy, 11th IEEE International Conference on Control & Automation, 18/06/2014 (International)
  • Explicit model identification and control of a micro aerial vehicle, 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 27/05/2014 (International)
  • Platform design and mathematical modeling of an ultralight quadrotor micro aerial vehicle, 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 28/05/2013 (International)
  • A mono-camera and scanning laser range finder based UAV indoor navigation system, 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 28/05/2013 (International)
  • Design and mathematical modeling of a 4-standard-propeller (4SP) quadrotor, 10th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA), 2012, 06/07/2012 (International)
  • Formation flight of unmanned rotorcraft based on robust and perfect tracking approach, American Control Conference (ACC), 2012, 27/06/2012 (International)
  • Nonlinear modeling of a miniature fixed-pitch coaxial UAV, American Control Conference (ACC), 2012, 27/06/2012 (International)
  • Search and rescue: A UAV aiding approach, 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics 2011 (CANCAM 2011), 05/06/2011 (International)