Research Interests: Intelligent control, fuzzy neural networks, intelligent transport systems,  knowledge-based  approach to computer-aided control system design, computer vision, defect inspection, industrial automation.

Dr. Grantham K.H. Pang obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Cambridge in 1986. He was with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada, from 1986 to 1996 and joined the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Hong Kong in 1996.  Since 1988, he published more than 130 technical papers and has authored or co-authored six books. He has also obtained two U.S. patents.

Dr. Pang was the Organizing Chair of the 1996 IEEE Symposium on Computer-Aided Control System Design. Dr. Pang is an Editor of the International Journal of Intelligent Control and Systems, Machine Intelligence and Robotic Control, and Control and Computers.

Dr. Pang has acted as a consultant to many companies, including Mitsubishi Electric Corp. in Japan, Northern Telecom and Imperial Oil Ltd. in Canada, MTR Corp. and COTCO Int. Ltd. in Hong Kong.  In 1994, he worked as a Senior Visiting Researcher at Hitachi Research Lab. in Japan.

Dr. Pang is a Chartered Electrical Engineer (UK) and a Proferssional Engineer (Ontario, Canada).  He is also a member of the IEE, HKIE, as well as a Senior Member of IEEE.

Items of Interests 

• Journal Publications
• Lectures on Energy
• ELEC6046/MEDAL software
• Industrial Automation Research Laboratory
• Princess
• Personal

1. Liu, H.S, Pang, G.K.H., “Positioning Beacon System using Digital Camera and LEDs”, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, October 24, 2002.

2. Pang, G.K.H., K. Takahashi, T. Yokota, H. Takenaga, “Intelligent Route Selection for In-vehicle Navigation System”, accepted for publication in Transportation Planning & Technology on Feb 15, 2002.

3. Stanley Chu, Pang, G.K.H., “ Comparison between different model of Hexapod Robot in Fault-Tolerant Gait”, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics Part A: Systems and Human on July 8, 2002.

4. Yang, X., Pang, G.K.H. and Yung, N., “Discriminative fabric defect detection using adaptive wavelet”, to appear in Optical Engineering, December, 2002.

5. Kumar, A., Pang, G.K.H., “Defect detection in textured materials using Gabor filters”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol 38, Issue 2, pp. 425-440, March/April 2002.

6. Kumar, A., Pang, G.K.H., “Defect detection in textured materials using optimized filters”, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, Vol. 32, Number 5, pp. 553-570, ISSN 1083-4419, October 2002.

7. Pang, G.K.H., Kwan, T.O., Liu, H.S., Chan, C.H., “LED Wireless”, IEEE Industry Application Society Magazine, pp. 21-28, Vol. 8, No. 1, ISSN 1077-2618, Jan/Feb 2002.

8. Pang, G.K.H., Liu, H.S., “LED Location Beacon System Based on Processing of Digital Image”, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 135-150, September 2001.

9. Fung, G.S.K., Yung, N.H.C., Pang, G.K.H., and Lai, A.H.S., " Effective Moving Cast Shadow Detection for Monocular Color Traffic Image Sequences," Optical Engineering,  Vol. 41(6), p. 1425-1440, 2002.

10. Pang, G.K.H., Poon, G., “A Portable Multimedia Information Device in a Wireless Optical Data Link”, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 87-95, February 2001.

11. Pang, G.K.H., Chan, C.H., Kwan, T.O., “Tricolor Light Emitting Diode Dot Matrix Display System with Audio Output”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 534 – 540, March/April 2001.

12. Liu, H.S., Pang, G.K.H., “Accelerometer for Mobile Robot Positioning”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 812-819, May / June 2001.

13. Pang, G.K.H., Liu, H.S., “Evaluation of a low-cost MEMS accelerometer for distance measurement”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic System Vol. 30, pp. 249-265, 2001.

14. Kumar, A., Pang, G.K.H., “Multi-channel defect segmentation using localized spatial filters”, Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, No. 12, pp. 3176-3190, Dec. 2000.

15. Chan, C.H., Pang, G.K.H., “Fabric defect detection by Fourier analysis”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 1267-1276, September/October 2000.

16. Pang, G.K.H., Ho, K.L., Kwan, T.O., Yang, E., “Visible Light Communication for audio Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 1112-1118, November 1999.

17. Pang, G.K.H., Takahashi, K., Yokota, T. and Takenaga, H., “Adaptive route selection for dynamic route guidance system based on fuzzy-neural approaches”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Vol. 48, No.6, pp. 2028-2041, November 1999.

18. Pang, G.K.H. and Mesbah, S., `”Design of Bang-bang Controller Based on a Fuzzy-Neuro Approach : Application to a Heating System”,  Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 22, 51-85, 1998.

19. Maekawa, K. and Pang, G.K.H., “Control System Design Automation for Mechanical Systems”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 21, pp. 239-256, 1998.

20. Tang, R., Pang, G.K.H. and Woo, S.S., “A Continuous Fuzzy Petri Net Tool for Intelligent Process Monitoring and Control”, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 318-329, Sept. 1995.

21. Pang, G.K.H., Tang, R. and Woo, S., “A Process Control and Diagnostic Tool based on Continuous Fuzzy Petri Net”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 643-650, 1995.

22. James, J., Cellier, F., Pang, G., Gray, J and Mattsson, S.E., “The State of Computer-Aided Control System Design”, IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 6-7, 1995.

23. An, Y., Pang, G.K.H. and Aplevich, D., “A Hybrid Model for Intelligent Control Systems”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotics Systems, Vol. 4, pp. 221-241, 1994.

24. Hwu, Y.J., Pang, G.K.H. and Lenard, J.G., “An Application of Artificial Neural Networks to the Prediction of Flow Stress of Steels at Elevated Temperatures”, Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. 22, pp. 35-40, 1994.

25. Pang, G.K.H. and Ravichandran, T., “Knowledge-based Control of a Single-link Flexible Robot Arm”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 123-130, 1993.

26. Janabi-Sharifi, F., Wilson, W.J. and Pang, G.K.H., “A Multi-Layered Learning Model”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 8, pp. 399-423, 1993.

27. Pang, G.K.H., “Multi-input, Multi-output Control System Analysis and Synthesis by Singular Value Decomposition”, Control Theory & Applications, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 46-59, 1993.

28. Patil, S. and Pang, G.K.H., “Servo Controller Design using Neural Networks”, Journal of Applied Intelligence, Vol. 3, pp. 131-141, 1993.

29. Ravichandran, T., Pang, G.K.H. and Wang, D., “Robust Hinfinity Optimal Control of a Single Flexible Link”, Control Theory and Advanced Technology, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 887-908, Dec 1993.

30. Pang, G.K.H., “A Knowledge Environment for an Interactive Control System Design Package”, Automatica, Vol. 28. No. 3, pp. 473-491, May 1992.

31. Pang, G.K.H., “Intelligent Process Control System Design”, International Journal on Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 5, No. 6, pp. 493-503, 1992.

32. Da Silva, A., Quintana, V.H. and Pang, G.K.H., “Associative Memory Models for Bad Data Processing”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 23-32, Feb. 1992.
33. Da Silva, A., Quintana, V.H. and Pang, G.K.H., “A Probabilistic Associative Memory and its Application to Signal Processing in Electrical Power Systems”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 309-318, 1992.

34. Da Silva, A., Quintana, V.H. and Pang, G.K.H., “A Pattern Recognition Approach for Data Estimation and Debugging in Power Systems”, Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp.7-15, 1993.

35. Pang, G.K.H., “Multivariable Controller Design in an Adaptive Control Scheme”, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, Vol. 5, pp. 63-86, 1991.

36. Pang, G.K.H., “Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of Linear Multivariable Control Systems using the Systematic Design Approach”, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 100-107, 1991.

37. Pang, G.K.H., “A Framework for Intelligent Control”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 109-127, 1991.

38. Pang, G.K.H., “An Elevator Scheduling System using the Blackboard Architecture”, IEE Proc. Pt. D. Control Theory and Applications, Vol. 138, No. 4, pp. 337-346, July 1991.

39. Da Silva, A., Quintana, V.H. and Pang, G.K.H., “Solving Data Acquisition and Processing Problems in Power Systems Using a Pattern Analysis Approach”, IEE Proc. Pt. C., Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 138, No. 4, pp. 365-376, July 1991.

40. Pang, G.K.H. and Shen, H.C., “Intelligent Control of an Autonomous Mobile Robot in a Hazardous Material Spill Accident - A Blackboard Structure Approach”, Journal of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp.351 - 365, 1990.

41. Pang, G.K.H., Vidyasagar, M. and Heunis, A.J., “Development of a New Generation of Interactive CACSD Environments”, IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 40 - 44, 1990.

42. Brandin, B., Chen, T., Derventzis, C. and Pang, G.K.H., “The Control and Supervision of Groups of Lifts using the Blackboard Architecture Approach”, Trans. Inst. Measurement and Control, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 271-279, October 1990.

43. Pang, G.K.H., “Knowledge Engineering in the Computer-Aided Design of Control Systems”, Expert Systems: The International Journal of Knowledge Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 250-262, November 1989.

44. Boyle, J-M., Pang, G.K.H. and MacFarlane, A.G.J., “The Development and Implementation of MAID: A Knowledge Based Support System for use in Control System Design”, Trans. Inst. Measurement and Control, Vol. 11, No.1, pp. 25-39, January 1989.

45. Pang, G.K.H., “A Blackboard System for the Off-line Programming of Robots”, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 425-444, 1989.

(b) Research Monograph (refereed publication) & Chapter in Book/Encyclopedia

46. Pang, G.K.H., “Blackboard Architecture for Intelligent Control”, Article-level writer for the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, developed in scholarly partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

47. Pang, G.K.H., Yang, X.Z. and Yung, N., “Fabric Defect Classification using Wavelet Frames and Minimum Classification Error-based Neural Network”, in Mechatronics and Machine Vision 2002: Current Practice, Robin Bradbeer and John Billingsley (ed.), pp. 77-85, Research Studies Press Ltd., 2002.

48. Pang, G.K.H. and Ng, C.K., “Automated People Counting using Template Matching and Head Search”, in Mechatronics and Machine Vision 2002: Current Practice, Robin Bradbeer and John Billingsley (ed.), pp. 323-331, Research Studies Press Ltd., 2002.

49. Pang, G.K.H., Tang, R. and Woo, S.S., “Intelligent Real-Time Expert System Environment in Process Control”, in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Manufacturing, Cornelius Leondes (ed.), pp. 5-1 to 5-18, Chapter 5, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing, CRC Press, 2001.

50. Pang, G.K.H., Tang, R. and Woo, S.S., “Intelligent Control and Supervision Based on Fuzzy Petri Nets”, in Methods and Applications of Intelligent Control, S.G. Tzafestas (ed.), pp. 217-243, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1997.

51. Pang, G.K.H., “Fuzzy Neural Networks for Control Design”, in Emergent Computing Methods in Engineering Design, D.E. Grierson and P. Hajela (ed.), pp. 204-221, NATO ASI Series, Springer-Verlag, 1996.

52. Pang, G.K.H., “Knowledge-Based Control System Design”, in Recent Advances in Computer-Aided Control Systems Engineering, M. Jamshidi and C.J. Herget (ed.), pp. 127-150, Elsevier Science Publishers, 1992.

53. Boyle, J-M., Pang, G.K.H. and MacFarlane, A.G.J., “The Development and Implementation of MAID: A Knowledge Based Support System for use in Control System Design”, in Applied Artificial Intelligence, K. Warwick (ed.), pp. 164-189, P. Peregrinus Ltd. on behalf of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, U.K., 1991.

54. Pang, G.K.H. and MacFarlane, A.G.J., “An Expert Systems Approach to Computer-Aided Design of Multivariable Systems”. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences Series, Volume 89, 325 pages, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1987.

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