By Associate Professor Ang Liu

Journal articles

Zhang M; Tao F; Huang B; Liu A; Wang L; Anwer N; Nee AYC, 2021, 'Digital twin data: methods and key technologies', Digital Twin, 1, pp. 2 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17467.1

Wang L; Liu Z; Liu A; Tao F, 2021, 'Artificial intelligence in product lifecycle management', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 114, pp. 771 - 796, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-06882-1

Liu A; Zhang D; Wang X; Xu X, 2021, 'Blockchain-based customization towards decentralized consensus on product requirement, quality, and price', Manufacturing Letters, 27, pp. 18 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2020.12.001

Tao F; Anwer N; Liu A; Wang L; Nee AYC; Li L; Zhang M, 2021, 'Digital twin towards smart manufacturing and industry 4.0', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.12.005

Qi Q; Tao F; Hu T; Anwer N; Liu A; Wei Y; Wang L; Nee AYC, 2021, 'Enabling technologies and tools for digital twin', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 3 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2019.10.001

Wang X; Wang Y; Tao F; Liu A, 2021, 'New Paradigm of Data-Driven Smart Customisation through Digital Twin', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 270 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.07.023

Liu A; Yu Q; Xia B; Lu Q, 2021, 'Privacy-preserving design of smart products through federated learning', CIRP Annals, 70, pp. 103 - 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2021.04.022

Medini K; Peillon S; Orellano M; Wiesner S; Liu A, 2021, 'System modelling and analysis to support economic assessment of product-service systems', Systems, 9, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/systems9010006

Wang Y; Wang X; Tao F; Liu A, 2021, 'Digital twin-driven complexity management in intelligent manufacturing', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17489.1

Tao F; Qi Q; Liu A, 2021, 'Inaugural Editorial - Digital Twin', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17471.1

Liu A; Lu S, 2020, 'Functional design framework for innovative design thinking in product development', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 30, pp. 105 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2020.04.008

Zhang Y; Xu X; Liu A; Lu Q; Xu L; Tao F, 2019, 'Blockchain-Based Trust Mechanism for IoT-Based Smart Manufacturing System', IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, 6, pp. 1386 - 1394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCSS.2019.2918467

Wei W; Tian Z; Peng C; Liu A; Zhang Z, 2019, 'Product family flexibility design method based on hybrid adaptive ant colony algorithm', Soft Computing, 23, pp. 10509 - 10520, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00500-018-3622-y

Liu A; Teo I; Chen D; Lu S; Wuest T; Zhang Z; Tao F, 2019, 'Biologically Inspired Design of Context-Aware Smart Products', Engineering, 5, pp. 637 - 645, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2019.06.005

Tao F; Sui F; Liu A; Qi Q; Zhang M; Song B; Guo Z; Lu SCY; Nee AYC, 2019, 'Digital twin-driven product design framework', International Journal of Production Research, 57, pp. 3935 - 3953, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1443229

Tao F; Zhang H; Liu A; Nee AYC, 2019, 'Digital Twin in Industry: State-of-the-Art', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15, pp. 2405 - 2415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TII.2018.2873186

Sheng L; Li W; Jiang S; Chen J; Liu A, 2019, 'Nonlinear torsional vibration analysis of motor rotor system in shearer semi-direct drive cutting unit under electromagnetic and load excitation', Nonlinear Dynamics, 96, pp. 1677 - 1691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11071-019-04878-x

Dai Y; Lu S; Liu A, 2019, 'Student pathways to understanding the global virtual teams: an ethnographic study', Interactive Learning Environments, 27, pp. 3 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2018.1448286

Liu A; Wang Y; Teo I; Lu S, 2019, 'Constraint management for concept ideation in conceptual design', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 24, pp. 35 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2018.11.006

Chen D; Zhang D; Liu A, 2019, 'Intelligent Kano classification of product features based on customer reviews', CIRP Annals, 68, pp. 149 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.04.046

Dai Y; Liu A, 2019, 'Understanding student variances in learning outcomes and task interpretations from multimedia presentations', British Journal of Educational Technology, 50, pp. 2685 - 2702, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12715

Wang C-Y; Liu A; Lu S, 2019, 'Building Numerical Design Matrix and Managing Functional Couplings for Concept Improvement of The Existing Product', MATEC Web of Conferences, 301, pp. 00011 - 00011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201930100011

Ireland R; Liu A, 2018, 'Application of data analytics for product design: Sentiment analysis of online product reviews', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 23, pp. 128 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2018.06.003

Tao F; Qi Q; Liu A; Kusiak A, 2018, 'Data-driven smart manufacturing', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 48, pp. 157 - 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2018.01.006

Wei W; Liang H; Wuest T; Liu A, 2018, 'A new module partition method based on the criterion and noise functions of robust design', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 94, pp. 3275 - 3285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-9797-4

Zhang Z; Liu L; Wei W; Tao F; Li T; Liu A, 2017, 'A Systematic Function Recommendation Process for Data-Driven Product and Service Design', Journal of Mechanical Design, 139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4037610

Liu A; Lu S; Zhang Z; Li T; Xie Y, 2017, 'Function recommender system for product planning and design', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 66, pp. 181 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2017.04.041

Liu A; Lu SCY, 2016, 'A crowdsourcing design framework for concept generation', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 65, pp. 177 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.021

Dai Y; Liu A; Morrison J; Lu S, 2016, 'Systemic design of interactive learning environment for global engineering courses', International Journal of Engineering Education, 32, pp. 2597 - 2611

Wei W; Liu A; Lu SCY; Wuest T, 2015, 'A multi-principle module identification method for product platform design', Journal of Zhejiang University Science A, 16, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A1400263

Liu A; Lu SCY, 2015, 'A new coevolution process for conceptual design', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 64, pp. 153 - 156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2015.04.020

Liu A; Dai Y; Lu S, 2015, 'Effectiveness of e-learning 2.0 tools and services to support learner-learner virtual interactions in a global engineering class', International Journal of Engineering Education, 31, pp. 553 - 566

Green JL; Dai Y; Joo J; Williams E; Liu A; Lu SCY, 2015, 'Interdisciplinary dialogues as a site for reflexive exploration of conceptual understandings of teaching–learning relationships', Pedagogies, 10, pp. 86 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1554480X.2014.999774

Liu A; Lu SCY, 2014, 'Alternation of analysis and synthesis for concept generation', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 63, pp. 177 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.094

Liu A; Lu SCY, 2013, 'Impacts of synthesis reasoning on ideation effectiveness in conceptual design', Journal of Mechanical Design, 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4024086

Lu SCY; Liu A, 2012, 'Abductive reasoning for design synthesis', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 143 - 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.03.062

Lu SCY; Liu A, 2011, 'Subjectivity and objectivity in design decisions', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 161 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.122

Conference Papers

Cha Y; Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A; Lim CP, 2024, 'Empowering University Educators to Support Generative AI-enabled Learning: Proposing a Competency Framework', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 256 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.021

Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A, 2024, 'Facilitating Students' Adaptive Help-seeking and Peer Interactions through an Analytics-enhanced Forum in Engineering Design Education', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 292 - 297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.024

Wang Y; Xiao R; Wang X; Liu A, 2023, 'Constructing autonomous, personalized, and private working management of smart home products based on deep reinforcement learning', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 72 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.04.003

Xiao R; Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A; Zhang J, 2023, 'Deep reinforcement learning-driven smart and dynamic mass personalization', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 97 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.04.004

Hu X; Tian Y; Nagato K; Nakao M; Liu A, 2023, 'Opportunities and challenges of ChatGPT for design knowledge management', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 21 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.05.001

Dai Y; Liu A; Lim CP, 2023, 'Reconceptualizing ChatGPT and generative AI as a student-driven innovation in higher education', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 84 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.05.002

Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'An ontology-based product usage context modeling method for smart customization', in Procedia CIRP, Virtual event, pp. 641 - 646, presented at 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world, Virtual event, 28 March 2022 - 30 March 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.307

Dai Y; Liu A, 2020, 'Personalizing peer instruction in a flipped classroom', in Proceedings of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Teaching Assessment and Learning for Engineering Tale 2020, pp. 47 - 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TALE48869.2020.9368320

Wang X; Wang Y; Liu A, 2020, 'Determining Customer-Focused Product Features through Social Network Analysis', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 704 - 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.227

Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A, 2020, 'Digital Twin-Driven Analysis of Design Constraints', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 716 - 721, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.229

Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A, 2020, 'Digital twin-driven supply chain planning', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 198 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.04.154

Medini K; Andersen AL; Wuest T; Christensen B; Wiesner S; Romero D; Liu A; Tao F, 2020, 'Highlights in Customer-driven Operations Management Research', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 12 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.026

Wei W; Yuan J; Liu A, 2020, 'Manufacturing data-driven process adaptive design method', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 728 - 734, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.230

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