Artificial Intelligence and Optimisation Research Centre
The Artificial Intelligence and Optimisation (AIOP) Research Center advances cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence (AI), optimisation, and their multidisciplinary intersections across computer science, AI and operations research. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges through strong collaboration with external institutions and industry partners.
- Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Agents and Systems, Computer Vision and Reasoning, Data Mining, Federated Learning, Fuzzy Logic, Computational Intelligence
- Decisions Under Uncertainties, Energy Efficient Edge Computing, Intelligent Business Processes, Software Engineering, Digital Twin, Intelligent Simulation
- Transportation, Logistics, Medical Imaging, Computational Finance, Energy Harvest and Optimization, AI based Kinetic Modeling
Leadership:
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Head of AIOP Research Group, Professor in Computer Science
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Head of School of Computer Science, Professor, Deputy Director of IDIC
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Chair Professor of Computer Science and Technology
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Professor, Computer Science Course Director
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Professor
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
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Computer Science / Faculty of Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
Core members:
Dr Heng Yu, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Heshan Du, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Huan Jin, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Jiawei Li, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Jing Bie, Civil Engineering | Profile
Dr Kian Ming Lim, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Pushpendu Kar, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Qian Zhang, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Tianxiang Cui, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Xinan Chen, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Ning Xue, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Yong Sun, Chemical and Environmental Engineering | Profile
Dr Yuan Yao, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Zheng Lu, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Daokun Zhang, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Chin Poo Lee, Computer Science | Profile
Dr Siang Yew Chong, Computer Science | Profile
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In the past five years, the team has published 156 papers, including 130 in SCI/SSCI journals; filed 2 patents.
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Research Projects in the Past Five Years：
- National-level projects: 6;
- Provincial-level projects: 2;
- Municipal-level projects: 16;
- Industry-funded projects: 10
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Awards in the Past Five Years：
- National-level: 7;
- Municipal-level: 6;
- International: 3
Research Center Facilities: At present, the research center covers a total area of 2,521 square meters, with equipment and high-performance servers valued at over RMB 27.33 million. In the past five years, it has secured more than RMB 37.1976 million in research funding. The team includes 3 experts selected for national-level talent programs, 3 for provincial-level programs, and 5 for municipal-level programs.
Instruments and Facilities: The research center is equipped with a wide range of personal computers, servers, and graphic workstations, totaling 463 sets of hardware and software, with an asset value of approximately RMB 27.33 million. In addition, it has 8 sets of specialized software.
- 2m*6mLED Giant Screen
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- MiR100 Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)
- Robotics
- High-Resolution Camera
- Deep Learning Workstation
- UAV – M200 Drone
- Ubisense UWB Indoor Positioning System
University and research institutions partners
Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration
- Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and its logistics subsidiaries
- China Electronics Technology Group (Ningbo) Marine Electronics
- Ningbo Weicheng Technology Co., Ltd.
- Ningbo Haishangxian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Platypus Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
- Douyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Wuhan)
- Ping An Good Doctor (Shanghai) and Ningbo First Hospital
- Huawei Ningbo AI Supercomputing Center
Artificial Intelligence and Optimisation Research Centre
Email: aiop@nottingham.edu.cn