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I am committed to developing intelligent system technologies that transform workplaces into efficient, enjoyable, and sustainable environments. My research focuses on cognitive sensing, reasoning, control, and human interaction technologies, with applications in manufacturing and construction.
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Iโm based in Tฤmaki Makaurau, Auckland
My distinctions and honours include:
KiwiNet Emerging Innovator, 2023
University of Auckland Early Career Research Excellence Award, 2023 – 2021
2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists, according to Stanford University
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Best Paper Award, 2021.
I joined the University of Auckland in 2019 as a Lecturer and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2022.
At the University of Auckland, I lead the Manufacturing System Teaching Group and coordinate teaching resources within my department. I actively contribute to various professional groups and editorial boards, including serving as an Associate Editor for several prominent journals and conferences in my field. Additionally, I chaired the 2023 IEEE 19th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering and hold memberships in IEEE, ASME, and SME.
My areas of expertise include Automation, Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Smart Manufacturing, Human-Machine Interaction, and Construction Automation, with a strong focus on bridging research with practical industry applications.
I have secured significant funding from prestigious bodies like MBIE and the National Science Challenge, and my work has been adopted in commercial settings.
In 2023, I was honoured to be named a KiwiNet Emerging Innovator and received the University of Auckland Early Career Research Excellence Award. I have also been recognised as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists from 2021 to 2023, according to Stanford University.
Yuqian’s recent kลrero
In the smart construction theme we’re investigating the intrinsic properties of ‘file to factory’ workflows.
Just recently we had our kick-off meeting with the Construction 4.0 team at HERA House – joined by many of our team.
HERA has been successful in the 2022 round of funding for a four-year Construction 4.0 research project.