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Academic Background

PhD Candidate : System Group, Boston University. 2002 till now.

Since Sept. 2002, I have been pursuing my Ph.D degree at System Group of Boston University . My Research topics are mainly in stochastic modeling optimization of queueing models. Particularly, I am conducting the performance analysis and optimization of high speed networks(Resilient Packet Ring) and large call centers.

Meanwhile, I am researching in the field of biometrics security issues. HMM based speech recognition is one of the main direction. I am also interested in OPNET simulation stuffs.

Recent publication: Fluid approximation of call center with dynamic priority, CDC 2004

Master Degree : Automation Dept. Shanghai Jiaotong University. 1999-2002.

Thanks to my advisor Professor Jia, Qing* and Professor Xie, JianYing, under the direction of whom, I successfully implemented many important projects in the Rockwell Automation Lab at SJTU. From these projects I got a solid foundation on research and science. The experience enriched me in the field of Automation Industries.

Production: DeviceNet Adaptor for Pump and Valve 2002 (In 2002, I went to Kyoto, Japan for the conformance test of the DeviceNet Adaptor for Pump and Valve, which now has been listed as the standard product in ODVA(Vendor 632).)

Reward: Rockwell Automation Scholarship. 2001
Reward: Excellence of Global Develop Program in Milwalkee 2000 (project "Motor Relay Protection")

Bachelor Degree : Automation. Shanghai Jiaotong University(SJTU). 1995-1999.

Reward: Excellence Scholarships. 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Social Activities:
Chief editor of the Psychology newspaper at SJTU
Member of Student Association
Organizer of English Corner at SJTU

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Projects

At Boston University:

  • Network Simulation
    From the 802.17 Protocol, we abstracted the key performances of Resilient Packet Ring networks, and used the fluid model to simulate the system. Global feedback is used for the congestion control, and RPR system performance is optimized by adjusting the parameters using IPA techniques.
  • FIFO fluid model analysis
    For the purpose of performance analysis, we use perturbation analysis to study the typical sample path of FIFO fluid model. Simulation results show the fluid consistancy with the corresponding discrete model.
  • Dynamic priority call center system
    Dynamic priority is introduced in the call center system in order to improve the performance of low priority customers. Fluid approximation of the call center is discussed and IPA is used to optimize the call center performance by adjusting the key parameter. [See CDC paper.]
  • Visualization of data in treemap [DIstributed upon request for privacy reason]

At Shanghai Jiaotong University:

  • Distributed Control System
    Using SLC and IOs of Allen Bradley to control the motion of motors.
  • Design of DeviceNet Adaptor for Pump&Valve
    Design a DeviceNet Adaptor for Pump&Valve. Has been listed as a standard product(See ODVA DeviceNet Vendor 632)
  • Fuzzy Control of Boiling System
    Using fuzzy control algorithm to control the temperature & Water level of a boiling system.
  • Robotic Control with Control-Logix
    Using the most recent product of Rockwell Automation to control a robot.
  • PLC control of elevator system
    Platform: SLC of AB.

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Working Experiences

  2002~Current Research Assistant in System group of Boston University
 

2004~Current

 Research Assistant in Biometric Security Lab of Boston University
  2005 Consultant in Boston University Personal Computing and Service Center
  Spring 2005 Online facilitator of Java course in MET Department of Boston University
  Spring 2004 Teaching assistant at CAE lab, manufacturing engineering dept of Boston Univ.
  Fall 2003 Grader of the course EK500(Probability and Quality Engineering) and MN520(Product System Control) at Boston Univ.
  Summer 2003 Assistant of Engineering Copy & Mail Room at Boston Univ.
  Feb.~Mar. 2002 Technical English Intepreter for the Shanghai Instrument Company
  1999-2002 Research assistant in the Rockwell Automation lab, was affiliated with ATon Electric&Electronic Inc. Shanghai. During this period, I developed the first DeviceNet product of China.(Vendor ID 632 in ODVA)
  1999~ 2002

Translator of SAN(Storage Area Networks) and NAS(Network Attached Storage) solutino documents, the Rockwell Automation technical documents, the SGI Visualization and Storage solutions documents.

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Research Interests

  • Fluid model & Perturbation Analysis
    Performance analysis on Resilient Packet Ring model.
    [Reference of RPR, http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/17/]
    [The Resilient Packet Ring(RPR, IEEE 802.17) is a new high speed backbone technology for metropolitan area networks. Compared with its predecessors
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  • Stochastic Modeling & Simulation
    M/M/1 queue, Dual M/M/1 queue, IPA for M/M/1 queue: http://people.bu.edu/taoye/
    Assembly Queue(either stable or unstable: http://smyrni.bu.edu/)
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  • Complex System
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Capabilities & Skills

Computer Skills
Programming: Java, C++, C, Assembly (SCM based), Embedded C programming, Oracle, XML
Simulation, Optimization and CAD Tools: MATLAB, C, CPLEX, Pro/ENGINEER
Web design: Macromedia Studio
Networking: MS Win2K network administrator
OS: MS Windows, Linux
Software Engineering: UML, Model driven design, OOP.

Automation Specialty Capabilities
Rockwell Automation network architecture, like Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and S/W
Proficient in Inter MCS51 series SCM (Single Chip Microcomputer) based designing

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