LIN,Zhiyun

Home Research Research Publications Teaching Protocol Sharing News Center for Pain Medicine Research Brief Info Software Alumni Join us Contact us LIN, Zhiyun Google Scholar ResearcherID Professor |College of Engineering, School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Zhiyun Lin is currently a tenured full professor and vice dean of School of Systems Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology. He received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Toronto, Canada, in 2005, and then he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in University of Toronto from 2005 to 2007. He joined College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University in 2007 as a research professor and then promoted to a tenured full professor in 2011. In 2017, he moved to Hangzhou Dianzi University and worked as the Director of Artificial Intelligence Institute. He joined Southern University of Science and Technology in 2021. He held visiting professor positions at several universities including The Australian National University (Australia), University of Cagliari (Italy), University of Newcastle (Australia), University of Technology Sydney (Australia), and Yale University (USA). He is a technical committee member of The International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) on Networked Systems, and on Discrete Event and Hybrid Systems. He is Associate Editor of several international journals including IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Control Systems Letters, Electronic, The Chinese Journal of Artificial Intelligence, etc. His research interests focus on multi-agent systems, distributed artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and swarm robots, and cyber-physical systems. He has authored and coauthored two monograph and over 230 peer-reviewed papers in leading international journals and conferences. According to Google Scholar, his work has been cited over 8000 times. From 2014 to 2022, he has been consecutively selected in the list of Mostly Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier. He is a Foreign Full Member (Academician) of the Russian Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of IEEE, a Fellow of IET and a Fellow of AAIA. Personal Profile Personal Profile Research Multi-agent systems Distributed artificial intelligence Autonomous systems and swarm robots Cyber-physical systems Publications Read More MONOGRAPH Kai Cai and Zhiyun Lin, Directed Cooperation of Multi-Agent Systems, Kindle Direct Publishing, March, 2023. Zhiyun Lin, Distributed Control and Analysis of Coupled Cell Systems, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, May 2008.    SELECTED PUBLICATION Liangming Chen, Zhiyun Lin, Lihua Xie, “Angle-based distributed node localizability and localization”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, doi: 10.1109/TAC.2023.3339437, 2023.  Jian Hou, Zhiyong, Zhiyun Lin, et. al., “Resilient consensus via weight learning and its application in fault-tolerant clock synchronization”, IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, vol. 10, no.4, pp: 2097-2107, 2023.  Rui Feng, Zhiyun Lin, Peng Wu, Zhimin Han, and Bo Wang, “A double auction mechanism for task scheduling of an EOS constellation”, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 70, no. 7, pp: 2490-2494, 2023. Xucun Yan, Zihuai Lin, Zhiyun Lin*, Branka Vucetic,“A novel exploitative and explorative GWO-SVM algorithm for smart emotion recognition”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 10, no. 11, pp: 9999-10011, 2023. Lifu Ding, Zhiyun Lin, Xiasheng Shi, and Gangfeng Yan, “Target-value-competition-based multi-agent deep reinforcement learning algorithm for distributed nonconvex economic dispatch”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 1, pp: 204-217, 2023. (regular paper) Rui Feng, Zhiyun Lin*, Peng Wu, Zhimin Han, and Bo Wang,,“Distributed task scheduling for multiple EOSs via a game theory approach”, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, vol. 59, no. 2, pp: 1658-1669, 2022. (regular paper) Yinmiao Wang, Zhimin Han, Keyou You, Zhiyun Lin, “A two-channel model for relation extraction using multiple trained word embeddings”, Knowledge-Based Systems,  vol. 255, pp: 109701, 2022. Liangming Chen, Zhiyun Lin*, Hector Garcia de Marina, Zhiyong Sun, and Mir Feroskhan, “Maneuvering angle rigid formations with global convergence guarantees”, IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, vol. 9, no. 8, pp: 1464-1475, 2022. Xiasheng Shi, Lei Xu, Tao Yang, Zhiyun Lin, and Xuesong Wang, “Distributed fixed-time resource allocation algorithm for the general linear multi-agent systems”, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 69, no. 6, pp: 2867-2871, 2022. Yanjun Lin, Zhiyun Lin*, Zhiyong Sun, and Brian D. O. Anderson, “A unified approach for finite-time global stabilization of affine, rigid and translational formation”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 67, no. 4, pp: 1869-1881, 2022.  (regular paper) Kun Cao, Zhimin Han, Zhiyun Lin, and Lihua Xie, “Bearing-only distributed localization: A unified barycentric approach”, Automatica, vol. 133, pp: 109834, 2021. Jian Hou, Zhiyun Lin*, Mengfan Xiang, and Mingyue Jiang, “Random grouping based resilient beamforming”, Automatica, vol. 123, pp: 109309, 2021. (regular paper) Shulong Zhao, Xiangke Wang, Zhiyun Lin, Daibing Zhang, and Lincheng Shen, “Integrating vector field approach and input-to-state stability curved path following for unmanned aerial vehicles”, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, vol. 50, no. 8, pp: 2897-2904, 2020. (regular paper) Zhimin Han, Kexin Guo, Lihua Xie*, and Zhiyun Lin, “Integrated relative localization and leader-follower formation control”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 64, no. 1, pp:20-34, 2019. (regular paper). Tingrui Han, Zhiyun Lin*, Ronghao Zheng, and Minyue Fu, “A barycentric coordinate based approach to formation control under directed and switching sensing graphs”, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, vol. 48, no. 4, pp: 1202-1215, 2018. (regular paper) Yun Xu, Tingrui Han, Kai Cai, Zhiyun Lin*, Gangfeng Yan, and Minyue Fu, “A Distributed Algorithm for Resource Allocation over Dynamic Digraphs”, IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 65, no. 10, pp: 2600-2612, 2017. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Tingrui Han, Ronghao Zheng, Changbin Yu, “Distributed localization with mixed measurements under switching topologies”, Automatica, vol. 76, pp: 251-257, 2017. Zhiyun Lin*, Lili Wang, Zhimin Han, and Minyue Fu, “A graph Laplacian approach to coordinate-free formation stabilization for directed networks”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 61, no. 5, pp: 1269-1280, 2016. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Lili Wang, Zhiyong Chen, Minyue Fu, and Zhimin Han, “Necessary and sufficient graphical conditions for affine formation control”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 61, no. 10, pp: 2877-2891, 2016. (regular paper) Mohammad Deghat*, Brian D.O. Anderson, and Zhiyun Lin, “Combined flocking and distance-based shape control of multi-agent formation”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 61, no. 7, pp: 1824-1837, 2016. (regular paper) Che Lin*, Zhiyun Lin, Ronghao Zheng, Gangfeng Yan, and Guoqiang Mao, “Distributed source localization of multi-agent systems with bearing angle measurements”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 61, no. 4, pp: 1105-1110, 2016. Zhiyun Lin*, Tingrui Han, Ronghao Zheng, Minyue Fu, “Distributed localization for 2D sensor networks with bearing-only measurements under switching topologies”, IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 64, no. 23, pp: 6345-6359, 2016. (regular paper) Zhimin Han, Lili Wang, Zhiyun Lin, and Ronghao Zheng*, “Formation control with size scaling via a complex Laplacian-based approach”, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, vol. 46, no. 10, pp:2348-2359, 2016. (regular paper) Hao Xin, Minyue Fu*, Zhiyun Lin, and Yuting Mou, “Decentralized optimal scheduling for charging and discharging of plug-in electrical vehicles in smart grids”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 5, pp: 4118-4127, 2016. (regular paper) Peng Wang, Guoqiang Mao, Zihuai Lin, Ming Ding, Weifa Liang, Xiaohu Ge*, and Zhiyun Lin, “Performance analysis of raptor codes under maximum likelihood decoding”, IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 64, no. 3, pp: 906-917, 2016. (regular paper) Miao Yu, Wenyuan Xu*, Tingrui Han, and Zhiyun Lin, “Energy-efficient time synchronization in wireless sensor networks via temperature-aware compensation”, ACM Transaction on Sensor Networks, vol. 12, no. 2, pp: 1-29, 2016. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin, Minyue Fu*, and Yingfei Diao, “Distributed self-localization for relative position sensing networks in 2D space”, IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 63, no. 14, pp. 3751-3761, 2015. (regular paper) Hao Xing*, Yuting Mou, Minyue Fu, and Zhiyun Lin, “Distributed bisection method for economic power dispatch in smart grid”,IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 30, no. 6, pp.3204-3035, 2015. (regular paper) Yuting Mou*, Hao Xing, Zhiyun Lin, and Minyue Fu, “Decentralized optimal demand-side-management for PHEV charging in a smart grid”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 726-736, 2015.(regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Jian Hou, Gangfeng Yan, and Changbin Yu, “Reach almost sure consensus with only group information”, Automatica, vol. 52, no. 2,pp. 283-289, 2015. Tingrui Han, Zhiyun Lin*, and Minyue Fu, “Three-dimensional formation merging control under directed and switching topologies”, Automatica, vol. 58, pp. 99-105, 2015. Ronghao Zheng, Zhiyun Lin*, Minyue Fu, and Dong Sun*, “Distributed control for uniform circumnavigation of ring-coupled unicycles”, Automatica, vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 23-29, 2015. Yingfei Diao, Minyue Fu*，Zhiyun Lin, Huanshui Zhang,A sequential cluster-based approach to node localizability of sensor networks, IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems， vol. 2, no. 4, pp: 358-369, 2015. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Lili Wang, Zhimin Han, and Minyue Fu, “Distributed formation control of multi-agent systems using complex Laplacian”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 59, no. 7, pp. 1765-1777, 2014.(regular paper) Yingfei Diao, Zhiyun Lin, and Minyue Fu*, “A barycentric coordinate based distributed localization algorithm for sensor networks”, IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, vol. 62, no. 18, pp: 4760-4771, 2014. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin* and Chen Wang, “Scheduling parallel Kalman filters for multiple processes”, Automatica, vol. 49, no. 1, pp: 9-16, 2013.(regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Wei Ding, Gangfeng Yan, Changbin Yu, and Alessandro Giua, “Leader-follower formation via complex Laplacian”, Automatica, vol. 49, no. 6, pp: 1900-1906, 2013. Xiangke Wang*, Changbin Yu, and Zhiyun Lin, “A dual quaternion solution to attitude and position control for rigid-body coordination”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, vol. 28, no. 5, pp: 1162-1170, 2012. Zhiyun Lin, and Mireille Broucke*, “On a reachability problem for affine hypersurface systems on polytopes”, Automatica, vol. 47, no. 4, pp: 769-775, 2011.  Zhiyun Lin*, Min Wu, and Gangfeng Yan, “Reachability and stabilization of discrete-time affine systems with disturbances”, Automatica, vol. 47, no. 12, pp: 2720-2727, 2011.  Yong Hu, Gangfeng Yan, and Zhiyun Lin*, “Gait generation and control for biped robots with underactuation degree one”, Automatica, vol. 47, no. 8, pp: 1605-1616, 2011. Ying Lan*, Gangfeng Yan, and Zhiyun Lin, “Synthesis of distributed control for coordinated path following based on hybrid control”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 56, no. 5, pp: 1170-1175, 2011. Yong Hu*, Gangfeng Yan, and Zhiyun Lin, “Feedback control of planar biped robots with regulable step length and walking speed”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, vol. 27, no. 1, pp: 162-169, 2011.  Wei Ding, Gangfeng Yan, and Zhiyun Lin*, “Collective motions and formations under pursuit strategies on directed acyclic graphs”, Automatica, vol. 46, no. 1, pp: 174-181, 2010.  Ronghao Zheng, Zhiyun Lin*, and Gangfeng Yan, “Ring-coupled unicycles: boundedness, convergence and control”, Automatica, vol. 45, no. 11, pp: 2699-2706, 2009. Zhiyun Lin*, Bruce Francis, and Manfredi Maggiore, “State agreement for continuous-time coupled nonlinear systems”, SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, vol. 46, no. 1, pp: 288-307, 2007. (regular paper) Zhiyun Lin*, Bruce Francis, and Manfredi Maggiore, “Necessary and sufficient graphical conditions for formation control of unicycles”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 50, no. 1, pp: 121-127, 2005.  Zhiyun Lin*, Mireille Broucke, and Bruce Francis, “Local control strategies for groups of mobile autonomous agents”, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 49, no. 4, pp: 622-629, 2004. Join us Read More Contact Us Contact Address Room 701, South Tower, College of Engineering Office Phone 0755-88018534 Email linzy@sustech.edu.cn