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Below are my selected publications. Feel free to email to me in case you'd like to request for my other publication(s) not listed here.

Book Chapters

  1. Intelligent Visualization Techniques for Reusable Learning Objects to Facilitate An Online Learning Environment
    Vincent Tam, Ricky Mak and Alvin Kwan
    Enhancing Learning Through Technology, The World Scientific Publishing, December 2006. Draft available here. (109K)
  2. An Effective Search Framework Combining Meta-Heuristics to Solve the Vehicle Routing Problems with Time Windows
    Vincent Tam and K.T. Ma
    in the book of "Combinatorial Optimization, Focus on Vehicle Routing Problem" (ISBN: 978-3-902613-28-8), edited by Vedran Kordic, the I-Tech Education and Publishing, May 2008.
  3. An Interactive Simulation Game to Enhance Learners’ Experience on Ubiquitous Computing Devices

Vincent Tam, Zexian Liao, C.H. Leung, Lawrence Yeung and Alvin Kwan

in the book of “Advanced Learning” " (ISBN: 978-953-307-010-0), pages 141 – 152, edited by Raquel Hijón-Heira, the I-Tech Education and Publishing, Kirchengasse 43/3, A-1070 Vienna, Austria, EU, Dec 2009.  [online version available here]

  1. Integrating Wireless Sensors and the ZigBee Networks to Monitor the Efficiency of Workflow in Manufacturing Plants

Vincent Tam and Johnny Yeung

(accepted for publication) In the book of “ZigBee Network Protocols and Applications”, edited by Qian Zhang, Chonggang Wang, and Tao Jiang, published by the Auerbach Publications, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.

 

Journal Papers (1995 - )

  1. A Framework for Integrating Artificial Neural Networks and Logic Programming
    Jimmy H.M. Lee and Vincent Tam
    International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools, Vol. 4. Numbers 1 & 2, pages 3-32, June 1995. Available here. (188K)
  2. Semantics for Using Stochastic Constraint Solvers in Constraint Logic Programming
    Peter Stuckey and Vincent Tam
    Journal of Functional and Logic Programming, Vol. 1998, Number 2, The MIT Press, January 1998. Available here. (129K) or online version of the journal.
  3. Extending GENET with lazy arc consistency
    Peter Stuckey and Vincent Tam
    IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 28, Number 5, pages 698-703, September 1998. Available here. (89K)

4.      Optimizing Personal Computer Configurations with Heuristic-Based Search Methods

      Vincent Tam and K.T. Ma

      The Journal of Artificial Intelligence Review [abstracted/indexed in the ACM Computing Reviews], the Kluwer Publisher, Vol. 17, Number 2, pages 129 – 140, April 2002 (ISSN 0269-2821).  (PDF file)

  1. Removing Node Overlapping in Graph Layout Using Constrained Optimization
    Kim Marriott, Peter Stuckey, Vincent Tam and Q. Wei
    Journal of CONSTRAINTS , the Kluwer Publisher, Vol. 8, Number 2, pages 143-171, 2003.  (PS file)
  2. Improving Evolutionary Algorithms for Efficient Constraint Satisfaction
    Vincent Tam and Peter Stuckey
    The International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools, Vol. 8, No. 2, December 1999. World Scientific Publishers. Available here. (93K)
  3. Combining Meta-Heuristics to Effectively Solve the Vehicle Routing Problems with Time Windows

Vincent Tam and K.T. Ma

      The Journal of Artificial Intelligence Review [abstracted/indexed in the ACM Computing Reviews], the Kluwer Publisher, Vol. 21, Number 2, pages 87 – 112, April 2004 (ISSN 0269-2821). (PS file)

  1. Using Micro-Genetic Algorithms to Improve Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
    Vincent Tam, K.Y. Cheng and K.S. Lui
    The Journal of Communications, Issue 4, 2006. The Academy Publisher.   (PDF file)
  2. Data Centric Storage with Diffuse Caching in Sensor Networks

Keng Teck Ma, King-Yip Cheng, King-Shan Lui and Vincent Tam

Special Issue on Distributed Systems of Sensors and Applications, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (WCMC) Journal, Wiley, 2007.  (PDF file)

  1. A Distributed Multihop Time Synchronization Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks using Pairwise Broadcast Synchronization

King-Yip Cheng, King-Shan Lui, Y.C. Wu and Vincent Tam

in the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Vol. 8, No. 4, April 2009 (published by the IEEE Communications Society, available at: http://www.comsoc.org/twc/Public/2009/apr/index.html).

  1. Integrating Learning Objects into an Interactive Simulator for Computer Systems

    J. Yeung, Vincent Tam and Edmund Y. Lam

                The IEEE Learning Technology Newsletter (ISSN 1438-0625) – Special Issue on “Learning Objects and Supporting Technologies for Next-Generation Learning”, published by the IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology, Volume 11, Issue 4, pp. 16 – 19, October, 2009 (available at: http://www.ieeetclt.org/issues/october2009/lt_oct2009.pdf).

 

 

Conference Papers (1994 - )

Ad-hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks

  1. Improving APS with Anchor Selection in Anisotropic Sensor Networks
    with Mr. Steve Cheng and Dr. K.S. Lui
    (regular paper) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Networking and Services (ICNS'05), Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, October 23-28, 2005. (PDF file)
  2. Efficient Event and Query Distribution in Sensor Network
    with Mr. Matthew Chan and Dr. K.S. Lui
    (regular paper) in Proceedings of the First International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing (CollaborateCom 2005), San Jose, California, USA, December 19-21, 2005. (PDF file)
  3. BlueGame - A Bluetooth Enabled Multi-Player and Multi-Platform Game: An Experience Report
    with Mr. Matthew Chan and Dr. K.S. Lui
    (regular paper) in Proceedings of the IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC'06), Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 8-10, 2006. (PDF file)
  4. Improving Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks with An Evolutionary Algorithm
    with Mr. Steve Cheng and Dr. K.S. Lui
    (an invited paper to the Special Session) in Proceedings of the IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC'06), Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 8-10, 2006. (PDF file)
  5. Hybrid Approach for Localization in Anisotropic Sensor Networks
    with Mr. Steve Cheng and Dr. K.S. Lui
    Proceedings of the IEEE 63rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2006-Spring), Melbourne, Australia, May 7-10, 2006. (PDF file)
  6. A Descend-Based Evolutionary Approach to Enhance Position Estimation in Wireless Sensor Networks

with Steve Cheng and K.S. Lui

(short paper) in Proceedings of the IEEE 18th International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI’06) [published by the IEEE Computer Society], Arlington, VA, USA, November 13-15, 2006.  (PDF file)

  1. An Adaptive Framework with Multiple Schemes for Event and Query Distribution in Wireless Sensor Networks

      with K.T. Ma and K.S. Lui

(an invited paper to the Special Session) in Proceedings of IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC’07), Harrah’s Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, January 11-13, 2007. (PDF file)

  1. Localization in Sensor Networks with Limited Number of Anchors and Clustered Placement

      with K.Y. Cheng and K.S. Lui

in Proceedings of IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC’07), Hong Kong, March 11 - 15, 2007. (PDF file)

  1. A Greedy Distributed Time Synchronization Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks

      with K.Y. Cheng, K.S. Lui and Y.C. Wu

      in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communications 2008 (ICC 2008), Beijing China, May 19 - 23, 2008. (PDF file of the draft version)

 

e-Learning

  1. Extending Educational Access Through Hand-held Devices

with B. Yin

Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia , Hypermedia and Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA) 2002 [published by AACE, ISBN: 1-880094-45-2, in June/02 at Norfolk, VA, USA], Volume 3, pp.2113 – 2115, Denver, Colorado, USA, June 24-29, 2002.

  1. Data Synchronization in a Mobile Learning Network with Distributed Databases on Handheld Devices (an invited paper)

      with B. Yin

      Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Research and Education (ITRE2003) 2003 (ISBN: 0-7803-7878-4), pp. 296-300, Newark, New Jersey, USA, August 10 – 13, 2003.

  1. Intelligent Visualization Techniques to Improve Online Learning Environment Facilitated by Learning Objects

      with Alvin C.M. Kwan and Ricky W.K. Mak

      Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2006), Hong Kong, July 10 – 11, 2006.

  1. An Interactive Simulation Game to Enhance Learners’ Experience on Mobile Devices

      with Alvin C.M. Kwan, C.H. Leung, Lawrence Yeung and Zexian Liao

      Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2007), Hong Kong, July 9 – 10, 2007.

  1. Developing An Interactive Game Platform to Promote Learning and Teamwork on Mobile Devices: An Experience Report

      with Zexian Liao, Alvin C.M. Kwan, C.H. Leung and Lawrence Yeung

      Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2008), IEEE Computer Society Press, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, July 1 – 5, 2008. (PDF file)

  1. Turning Mobile Phones into A Mobile Quiz Platform to Challenge Players’ Knowledge: An Experience Report

      with S.W. Cheung, Wilton Fok, K.S. Lui, Jade Wong and Beta Yip

      Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2008), IEEE Computer Society Press, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, July 1 – 5, 2008. (PDF file)

  1. Developing An Innovative and Pen-Based Simulator to Enhance Education and Research in Computer Systems

with Johnny Yeung, Edmund Y. Lam and C.H. Leung

 Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Teaching Technologies (ICALT 2009), the IEEE Computer Society Press, Riga, Latvia, July 14 - 18, 2009. 

  1. Integrating QR Codes and Web 2.0 Technologies to Facilitate the Sharing of Learning Experiences for Field Trips

with L.H. Chan and Michael K.M. Lui 

     Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2009), Hong Kong, July 6 – 8, 2009.

     (Revised Paper Abstract) [** Declaimer: This Revised Paper Abstract supersedes the printed version or other online version.]

     (PDF file of the PPT Slides)

  1. Towards An Innovative Application of the Wii Remote to Facilitate Interactive Discussion

with S.T. Fung 

     Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2009), Hong Kong, July 6 – 8, 2009.

  1. An Interactive and Pen-Based Simulator to Enhance Education and Research in Computer Systems: An Experience Report

with Johnny Yeung, C.H. Leung, Edmund Y. Lam and Diane Salter

     Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2009), Hong Kong, July 6 – 8, 2009.

  1. An Adaptive Learning Platform to Practise the Writing of Chinese Characters on Ultra-Mobile PCs

      with K.W. Yeung

     Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (ICT 2009), Hong Kong, July 6 – 8, 2009.

 

 

Search Techniques and Their Applications

  1. Towards the Integration of Artificial Neural Networks and Constraint Logic Programming
    with Jimmy H.M. Lee
    Proceedings of IEEE Sixth International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence, pages 446-452, November 1994. Available here. (89K)
  2. Using Stochastic Solvers in Constraint Logic Programming
    with Peter Stuckey
    In Nineteenth Australasian Computer Science Conference Proceedings, 18(1), pages 174-183, Melbourne, Australia, February 1996. Available here. (106K)
  3. Models for using Stochastic Solvers in Constraint Logic Programming
    with Peter Stuckey
    Proceedings of Eighteenth International Symposium on Programming Languages, Implementation, Logics, and Programs (PLILP'96), pp. 423-437, Aachen, Germany, September 1996. Available here. (102K)
  4. Using Stochastic Methods to Guide Search in CLP: a Preliminary Report
    with Jimmy H.M. Lee, H.F. Leung, Peter Stuckey and Mr. H.W. Won
    Proceedings of Asian Computing Science Conference (ASIAN'96), pp. 43-52, RELC International Hotel, Singapore, December 1996. Available here. (48K)
  5. Extending E-GENET with Lazy Constraint Consistency
    with Peter Stuckey
    Proceedings of the IEEE Nineth International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI'97), pp. 248-259, Newport Beach, California, U.S.A., November 1997. Available here. (117K)
  6. Improving GENET and EGENET by New Variable Ordering Strategies
    with Peter Stuckey
    International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications - 1998 (ICCIMA'98), pp. 107-112, Latrobe Valley Motel and Convention Centre, Victoria, Australia, February 1998. Available here. (48K)
  7. An Efficient Heuristic-Based Evolutionary Algorithm for Solving Constraint Satisfaction Problems
    with Peter Stuckey
    Proceedings of IEEE International Joint Symposia on INTELLIGENCE and SYSTEMS pp. 75-82, Washington, DC, U.S.A., May 21-23, 1998. Available here. (106K)
  8. Applying EGENET to Solve Continuous Constrained Optimization Problems : A Preliminary Report
    Proceedings of IEEE International Joint Symposia on INTELLIGENCE and SYSTEMS pp. 115-122, Bethesda, Maryland, October 31-November 3, 1999.
  9. Removing Node and Edge Overlapping in Graph Layouts by A Modified EGENET Sovler
    Proceedings of The Eleventh IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI), Chicago IL, November 9-11, 1999. (available here).
  10. Solving PC Configuration Problems as Discrete Optimization Problems : A Preliminary Report
    with Mr. K.T. Ma
    Proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (PRICAI 2000, published by Springer-Verlag as Lecture Notes in Computer Science), pp. 701 - 711, Melbourne, Australia, August 28 - September 1, 2000.
  11. Using Heuristic-Based Optimizers to Handle the Personal Computer Configuration Problems
    with Mr. K.T. Ma
    (Accepted for publication) ICTAI 2000, Canada, 2000.
  12. Evolving Artificial Ant Systems to Improve Layouts of Graphical Objects
    with Mr. Simon Koo and Prof. K. Sugiyama
    Proceedings of the Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (PRICAI’04), Auckland, New Zealand, August 9-13, 2004. (PDF file)

Web-based Information Systems

  1. A Fast and Flexible Framework of Scripting for Web Application Development: A Preliminary Report
    with Mr. W.K. Foo and R.K. Gupta
    Proceedings of The First International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering (WISE 2000, published by the IEEE Computer Society), pp.434-439, Hong Kong, China, June 19-21, 2000.
  2. Using Class Decompilers to Facilitate the Security of Java Applications
    with Mr. Rakesh K. Gupta
    Proceedings of The First International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering (WISE 2000, published by the IEEE Computer Society), pp.138-143, Hong Kong, China, June 19-21, 2000. (gzipped PS file)

Workshop Papers

  1. Integrating Artificial Neural Networks and Constraint Logic Programming
    with Jimmy H.M. Lee
    Post-Conference Workshop of ICLP'94, Italy, June 1994. Available here. (112K)
  2. Integrating Stochastic Solvers with Constraint Logic Programming
    with Peter Stuckey
    International Logic Programming Symposium'95 Post-conference Workshop on Constraints, Databases and Logic Programming, Portland, December 1995. Available here. (107K)