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Associate Professor

Liang Boon Wee

Associate Professor
PhD, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States
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Biography

Liang-Boon is Associate Professor at the Engineering Cluster at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). His research interest includes computer vision, machine learning, guidance, navigation and control. He started his career at DSO National Laboratories as a research engineer in 1987. He has held various leadership positions in DSO, from 2006 to 2007 he was Head of the Advanced Systems laboratories, from 2007 to 2010 he was Programme Director in Guided Systems, and from 2010 to 2019 he holds the position of Chief Engineer. Liang-Boon has worked on the development of systems that requires expertise in diverse technical areas. His technical expertise in systems development include unmanned aerial systems, and robotic manipulator systems. From 2019 he is with Singapore Institute of Technology.

SIT Appointments

  • Associate Professor
    Present

Education

  • PhD
    The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor , United States
  • MSc
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor , United States
  • M.Eng
    National University of Singapore , Singapore
  • B Eng (1st Class Honors)
    National University of Singapore , Singapore

Achievements

  • Keynote speaker IEEE International Conference on Computer and Drone Applications
    –
  • Distinguished Member of Technical Staff - DSO National Laboratories
  • Intellectual Property Reward - Creation of Novel and Non-Obvious IP (Silver)
  • Defence Technology Prize (Team)

Professional Memberships

  • Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    – Present

Corporate Experience

  • Member of Project Evaluation Panel, EDB (OSTin)
    – Present
  • Consultancy on Autopilot Design, ST Engineering
    –
  • Consultancy on Autonomous Mobile Robot, Solustar Pte Ltd
    –
  • Consultancy on precision pointing systems, DSO National Laboratories
    –
  • Chief Engineer, Guided Systems Division, DSO National Laboratories
    –
  • Programme Director, Guided Systems Division, DSO National Laboratories
    –
  • Head, Advanced Systems Laboratory, DSO National Laboratories
    –

Research Interests

  • Computer Vision

    Research and Technology development in image processing with applications in image enhancements, image registration, image classification.

  • Machine Learning

    Applications of Deep Learning and Model based learning algorithm and techniques to object detection and segmentation. Research and technlogy development for autonomous system perception.

  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control

    Design and development of algorithms and techniques for the guidance and control of autonomous platforms. Research and technology development of navigation techniques under GPS denied environment.

  • Precision Pointing and Tracking Systems

    Research and technology development of motion control systems for very precise tracking in dynamic conditions.

Current Projects

  • Power Generation Management System (PGMS) for Hybrid Engine
    – Present

    PI, Industry Sponsor: DSO National Laboratories

  • Muscle Strength and Endurance Measurement Device
    – Present

    co-PI, SIT Ignition Grant. Industry partner: Kinexcs Pte Ltd

  • Transporter Drone
    – Present

    PI, SIT Innovation Capability Grant. Industry partner: DSO National Laboratories

  • Comprehensive Online Condition Monitoring System for Distribution Network Component
    – Present

    co-PI, SIT Innovation Capability Grant. Industry partners: EA Technology Asset Management Pte. Ltd, SP Powergrid Ltd, SP One Pte Ltd

Past Projects

  • Use of ROS to teach robotics and autonomous systems
    –

    SIT Advancement for Learning and Teaching (SALT)

Journal Papers

  • L.B. Wee, M.W. Walker, N.H. McClamroch, "An articulated-body model for free-flying robot and its use for adaptive motion control", IEEE Trans. on Robotics and Automation, Vol 13 Issue 2, 1997.

  • L.B. Wee and M.W. Walker, "On the dynamics of contact between space robots and configuration control for impact minimization", in Special issue on Space robotics IEEE Tran. of Rob. and Aut. Oct 1993.

  • K.W. Lim, T.S. Low, M.F. Rahman, L.B. Wee, "A discrete time variable structure controller for a brushless dc motor drive", IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics, Vol 38, No. 2, Apr. 1991.

  • M.W. Walker and L.B. Wee, "Adaptive control of space based manipulators", IEEE Transaction on Robotics and Automation, Vol 7, No. 6, Dec. 1991.

Conferences

  • Keynote speaker, International Conference on Computer and Drone Applications, L.B. Wee et.al., "A Distributed Method for UAV Swarm Path Planning", IEEE IConDA 28-29 Nov 2022.

  • Z.Guo, H.Y.Yu, L.B. Wee, “Design of a Novel Compliant Differential Shape Memory Alloy Actuator”, IROS 2013, Nov 3-7, Tokyo Japan 2013.

  • L.B. Wee, "Strapdown seeker guidance", 11th GW & Armamenet Tech Seminar, Nov 24, 2000.

  • L.B. Wee, "On zero dynamics of nonlinear flight control systems", ICARCV 98, Dec 9-11, Singapore 1998.

  • L.B. Wee, "Non-linear autopilot design for a fighter aircraft", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Aug 7-9, 1995 Baltimore.

  • L.B. Wee, "A Multi-Objective Control Surface Mixer", GW Technology Platform Seminar, NTU S'pore, 1994.

  • L.B. Wee, "A Nonlinear Controller for An Acrobot", 3th Int Conf. on Automation, Robotics and Computer Vision, 8-11 Nov, S'pore 1994.

  • L.B. Wee and M.W. Walker, "On parameter estimation and adaptive control of space robots", Proc SICICI 1992.

  • L.B. Wee and M.W. Walker, "Space based robot manipulators: dynamics of contact and trajectory planning for impact minimization", American Control Conference 1992.

  • M.W. Walker and L.B. Wee, "An adaptive control strategy for space based manipulators", IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, Sacromento USA, May 1991.

  • M.W. Walker and L.B. Wee, "Adaptive cartesian control of space robots", American Control Conference, Boston Jun 1991.

  • M.W. Walker and L.B. Wee, "Adaptive control of space based robot manipulators", SOAR 90 workshop, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jun. 1990.

  • L.B. Wee, K.W. Lim, T.S. Low, M.F. Rahman, "A Nd-Fe-B excited permanent motor - Design and Performance", Proc. of 3rd International Conference on Drives, London U.K., Nov. 1987.

  • T.S. Low, M.F. Rahman, K.J. Binns, L.B. Wee, "Performance of a motor with Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet excitation", Digest of INTERMAG '87 Conference, Tokyo Japan, Apr. 1987.

  • M.F. Rahman, T.S. Low, L.B. Wee, "Development of a digitally controlled permanent magnet brushless dc drive system", Proc. of conference on applied motion control, USA, Jun 1986.

  • L.B. Wee, M.F. Rahman, T.S. Low, "Control of a permanent magnet brushless dc drive", Proc. of International Conference on Power Conversion and Industrial Control, Singapore, Oct 1986.

Books

  • Z.Guo, H.Y.Yu, L.B. Wee, “Compliant Shape Memory Alloy Actuator Design, Modeling and Motion Control”, p131-146, Advances in Engineering Research, Vol 9, NOVA 2015.

Teaching Modules

Computer Engineering, BEng (Hons)

  • TLM1007 - Digital Systems
  • TLM2012 - Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP)
  • TLM3001 - Group Design Project

Systems Engineering (ElectroMechanical Systems), BEng (Hons)

  • SEM2403 - ElectroMechanical Design
  • SEM3700 - Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP)
  • SEM4004 - Capstone 1

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering, BEng (Hons)

  • MME2151 - Electro-mechanical Systems Technology

Information and Communications Technology (Information Security), BEng (Hons)

  • ICT2902 - Career and Professional Development II
  • ICT4001 - Capstone Project

Information and Communications Technology (Software Engineering), BEng (Hons)

  • ICT2902 - Career and Professional Development II
  • ICT4001 - Capstone Project

Computing Science, BSc (Hons)

  • CSC3002 - Integrated Work Study Programme

Past

  • EDE1102 Programming
  • ICT4003 - Flip Module I: Productivity Management (3216)
  • ASE2306 - Capstone Project (18681)
  • CSC3003 - Design Project (15906)