（Updated on July 14, 2011）

Dr. Ma Yongsheng 马永胜 [中文版] Associate Professor (Tenured) [Download CV] Department of Mechanical Engineering, [Link] Faculty of Engineering [link] PhD, The University of Manchester, (UMIST), UK, 1994 MSc, The University of Manchester, (UMIST), UK, 1990 B.Eng, TsingHua University, Beijing, China, 1986 Address: 4-9, Mechanical Engineering Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2G8, Canada Tel: (+1) 780.492.4443 Fax: (+1) 780.492.2200 Email: yongsheng.ma@ualberta.ca Office: 4-8J, Mechanical Engineering Building

I welcome industrial collaboration in the areas of CADCAM, Collaborative Engineering, ERP Development and Knowledge Driven Design Automation. I have the current PhD Scholarship Openings under Engineering Management stream:

o Associative Plastic Injection Mold Design (1 position)

o 3D Ergonomics Study for Construction Industry (2 Positions)

Qualified candidate must satisfy the minimum graduate study enrolment requirement. For more information, check up department information page [link]

Education

1981-1986：Obtained BEng from Dept. of Precision Instruments and Machinery, Tsinghua University, China

1986-1987：MSc candidate in Dept. of Precision Instruments and Machinery, Tsinghua University, China

1987-1988：Training Dept. for overseas study, Beijing Language and Culture University

1988-1990：Obtained MSc from the University of Manchester (UMIST), UK

1990-1993：Obtained PhD from the University of Manchester (UMIST), UK

Current Teaching Duties

Fall 2011/2012

- MEC E 460 - Engineering Design Project (2008-present).

- [2009 Capstone Award winning group], [Poster], [National Award First Place in the 2009 CSME Student Design Competition in Halifax] [More about the project and the team]

- [2010 Capstone Award winning group], Neutral Spine Walker: “Concerto”

Winter 2011/2012

- ENG M 401 - Financial Management for Engineers (2008-present)

- ENGM 670 –Advanced Topics in Engineering Management: Advanced Product Modelling and Production Engineering (NEW)[Poster][Syllabus]

Past Courses taught in U of A

- MEC E 364 - Manufacturing Processes (2008 – 2011)

Research interests

Collaborative Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM); Feature-based Engineering; Knowledge-based Design and Manufacturing, CAD/CAM/CAPP; ERP, Plastic Injection Mould Design

Research Grants and Support:

- Sept. 2011 – Aug. 2015, Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD grant – Liu JiKai (Central South University, Changsha, China), “Methodology Study for Plastic Product Development and Troubleshooting Analysis for Molding Processes”.

- Sept. 2011 – Aug. 2015, CSC PhD grant – Cheng Zhengrong (Sichuan University, Chengdu, China), “Knowledge-based product modeling and process engineering”.

- June 2011 - May 2012, CSC visiting scholar grant – Wan Wei (NUAA), “Feature-based concurrent and collaborative engineering”.

- April 2011 – March 2012, NSERC Engage Grant, “Methodology study for Plastic Product Development and Trouble Shooting Methods for Molding Processes”, partnered with Drader Custom Manufacturing [Link].

- Feb. 2011 – Jan. 2013, MITACS [link] “Accelerate Cluster” Internship Grant, “Methodology Research on Business Process Reengineering with a Neutral Information Model of ERPs”, partnered with McCoy Drilling and Completion, FARR, Canada [link].

- Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2010, NSERC Interaction Grant, “Exploration of Collaboration on Product Development and Molding Quality Evaluation”, partnered with Drader Custom Manufacturing, completed.

- Sept. 2010 – Aug. 2014, CSC PhD grant – Xie Yanan, “Interoperability in knowledge driven collaborative engineering”.

- April 2009 – March 2014, NSERC Discovery Grant, “Interoperability in Knowledge Driven Collaborative Engineering”.

- June 2009 - June 2010, CSC visiting scholar grant – Yin Chenggang (China Agricultural University), “Generic constraint representation, modeling and application for a parametric gear box design”, completed.

- Dec. 2009 – Nov. 2010, Chinese Scholarship Committee visiting scholar grant – Li, Yuliang (Zhejiang University), “Research on the semantic process modeling and management of early stage engineering design”, completed.

- Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2009, NSERC GRF grant administrated by VP research of U of A in supporting new faculty - “Fine Grain Feature Constraint Modeling in Engineering Collaboration”, completed.

- Jan. - April 2009, Student Exchange Grant administrated by the Canadian Bureau for International Education, on behalf of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), completed.

- July 2007 – Mar. 2012, Faculty startup grant - “Web-based Design and Manufacturing”.

- July 2007 – Mar. 2012, Department startup grant - “Web-based Design and Manufacturing”.

Current Research Team Members:

- Mr. Md Moin Uddin (PhD Candidate, from Sept. 2008 to present) [click for profile]

- Mr. Xie, Yanan (PhD Candidate, from Sept. 2010 to present) [click for profile]

- Mr. Wei, Jingxing Tony (MSc Candidate, from Sept. 2010 to present) [click for profile]

- Mr. Campos Triano, Alberto Luis (Mexico Conacyt scholar, MSc Candidate, from Jan. 2011 to present)

- Mr. Wang Wei, (Visiting PhD Student, CSC award recipient from NUAA, June 2011 to May 2012)

- Ms. Sajadfar, Narges (Volunteer, to be a MSc Candidate, from Sept. 2011 onwards)

- Mr. Liu, Hongyi (MSc Candidate, to start from Sept. 2011 onwards)

- Mr. Liu, JiKai (CSC award recipient, PhD Candidate, to start from Sept. 2011 onwards)

- Mr. Cheng, Zhengrong (CSC award recipient, PhD Candidate, to start from Sept. 2011 onwards).

- Mr. Matar, Houssam (PhD Candidate, from Sept. 2011 to present, co-supervisor: Prof. George Jergeas)

Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Electronic Business Management (IJEBM)

Editorial Board Member, Jan. 2012-Dec. 2014, Advanced Engineering Informatics (ADVEI)

Editor, Journal of ISRN software Engineering, [Editors List]

Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE TASE) [Editors List]

Associate Editor, 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 9-13, 2011, Shanghai, China [Link].

Invited guest editors for the issues of the following Journals:

· Special Issue on Knowledge-Driven Product Innovation and Engineering Management, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 37, No. 3-4 (158 pages), 2010 [PDF file].

· Special Issue on Collaborative and Multi-disciplinary Product Design, Concurrent Engineering: Research and Application (CERA), Vol. 17, No. 2, June 2009, pp. 101-166, SAGE Publications, ISSN 1063 293X.

· Special Issue on Product Lifecycle Modeling, Analysis and Management, Computers in Industry, Vol. 59, No. 2-3, March 2008, pp. 107-304, Elsevier, ISSN 0166-3615.

· Special Issue on Product Lifecycle Management, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2007, pp. 1- 117, International Society of Agile Manufacturing.

Professional Society Memberships:

1. IEEE Member since June 3, 2010 [Association Link].

2. Professional Engineer registered under The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, Canada since Sept. 7, 2009.

3. Since 1993, Senior member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

4. Since 2007, Member of American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

Services for the Academic Research Community:

1. Keynote speaker, organization committee, Cyclic CAD/CAE Interactions in Engineering Design – Quantitative Prediction, the 2^nd International Conference on Engineering Design and Optimization, 19-21 August 2011, Ningbo, China. [link]

2. Keynote speaker, organization committee, Engineering design interoperability and productivity - a challenge in engineering it, International Conference on Engineering Design and Optimization, 28-30 October 2010, Ningbo, China.[Report] [Photo].

3. May 2011, academic visit to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China.

4. Program Committee member, 14^th CSCWD conference, 2010, April 14-16, Shanghai, China [Link].

5. Program Committee member, 15^th CSCWD Conference, 2011, June 08-10, Lausanne, Switzerland [Link].

6. Program committee member, International Conference of Manufacturing Automation, Dec. 13-15, 2010, Hong Kong [Link].

7. Invited session chair, Adaptive Manufacturing, 6^th IEEE CASE conference, Toronto, Aug. 21-24, 2010, Canada [Link].

8. May 15-30, 2010, academic visit to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China. [Pictures]

9. May 5-6, 2010, Presentation on Technocon 2010 conference, “Interoperability and Productivity: A Challenge In Engineering IT”, Edmonton, Canada [Conference link][Technocon 2010 PDF file].

10. January 2008 to March 2010, Vice President (External) of Association of Canadian Chinese Professors [Link].

11. December 2008 to March 2010, appointed by the Provost as a member of advisory council of the China Institute [link], University of Alberta

12. As the VP (External) of ACCP, Dr. Ma was invited as an Honorable Guest by China’s Foreign Expert Bureau to the Conference of International Expert Professionals (CIEP) 2009, which was organized in ShenZhen, Nov. 7-8 at the ShenZhen City’s international convention center. ACCP members and their activities were introduced in a presentation. University of Alberta was also presented in the exhibition. He was also interviewed by CCTV and the interview was showed on CCTV news on Nov. 8, 2009 at 10:33 AM. [Pictures][CCTV Video]

13. Since Oct. 26, 2009, visiting professor of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). [Link 1][Pictures]

14. June 15 - July 13, 09, Visiting Scholar Lecturer, offered a 3-credits intensive summer course on “Computer Aided Production Engineering” at Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea. [Students]

15. May 2009, lead a University of Alberta ACCP delegation visiting Southwest University of China [Photo].

16. 2009-2011, External Examiner for the Engineering Informatics diploma course. Multidiscipline Engineering Division of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.

17. 2009, Scientific reviewer, NSERC Global Partnership program under the mandate of Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), Canada.

18. 2009 and 2010, Reviewer, NSERC Strategic Projects, Canada.

19. 2009, Doctoral Examiner for the Schulich Schoolf of Engineering, University of Calgary.

20. Scientific committee member, 2008 International Conference on Advances in Product Development and Reliability (PDR’08), 4th – 6th August, 2008, Chengdu, China. [Picture of delegates]

21. March 2008, lead a University of Alberta ACCP delegation visiting four China universities: Sichuan University [Report link], SiChuan Normal University, The Electronics Science and Technology University of China [Link1][Link2], and South-Western Petroleum University.

22. June 2008, lead a University of Alberta ACCP delegation, visiting two China Universities, ZheJiang University, and WuHan University [related announcement].

23. External Examiner for the Engineering Informatics diploma course from 2007-2009. Multidiscipline Engineering Division of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.

24. External Assessor for The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, 2007

25. International Scientific Committee member, 3rd International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management 2007 (HNICEM 2007), 15-18 March 2007, Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

26. Programme Committee member, The 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work in Design, April 26-28, 2007, Melbourne, Australia.

27. Scientific Committee member, International Conference on Agile Manufacturing (ICAM 2007), Durham University, UK, 9-11 July, 2007.

28. Special Session Chair, Product Lifecycle Management, 4th International IEEE Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN'06, Singapore, 16-18 August 2006.

29. Programme Committee member, 2005 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, August 10-12, 2005 – Friendship Hotel, Beijing, China., Co-Sponsored by: IEEE ITSS, Natural Science Foundation of China, Tsinghua University, IIE China, CAST-USA, IEEE Beijing.

30. Programme Committee member, Third International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA'05), Sydney from the 4th to the 7th of July 2005.

31. Invited speaker, Product and process management, Symposium on Product Lifecycle Management, 5 October 2005, Wednesday, 9.00am –12.30pm, Auditorium, Level 3, SIMTech Tower Block, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, 71 Nanyang Drive, Singapore.[Report Mentioned]

32. Session chair of Collaborative Product Lifecycle Modeling, Integration, and Management, international conference on concurrent engineering (CE2005), 25-27 July, 2005, Fort Worth, Dallas, Texas, US.

33. Session chair of the 2005 International CAD Conference and Exhibition held in Montien Riverside hotel, Bangkok, 20-24 June, 2005, Thailand.

34. International Scientific Committee member, 2nd International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management 2005 (HNICEM 2005), 17-20 March 2005, HYATT Regency Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

35. Keynote speaker, “Commercialization of products and licensing of technologies from academic researches”, the 3^rd International conference on Engineering Education and 2004 the Philippine Association for Technical Education (PATE) National Convention, 26-27 July, 2004, Westin Phillippine Plaza Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

36. Keynote speaker, “Unified feature-based product lifecycle management”, the International symposium on Precision Engineering, MTA 2005-MetalAsia, organized by A*Star SIMTech and Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd, 11-12 May, 2005, Singapore Expo.

37. International Advisory Committee member, 2^nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS (ICITA 2004), jointly organized by Heilongjiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; IEEE NSW Section, Australia; Saora Inc., Japan, 9-11 January 2004, HARBIN, CHINA.

38. Visiting Professor (from June 2004 to May 2006), Heilongjiang University, HARBIN, CHINA.

39. International Advisory Committee member, 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS (ICITA 2002), jointly organized by IEEE, NSW Section, Australia; Charles Sturt University, Australia; Department of State and Regional Development, Australia; Saora Inc., Japan; and Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, Australia, 25-28 November 2002, BATHURST, AUSTRALIA.

Other Services to Community:

1. 2009, Citizen Panelist, a joint program between Edmonton City Council and U of A.

2. 2009, Coordinator, Healthy Sport (Junior) Club, Under Edmonton District Badminton Association, Canada.

Publication lists

Book Chapter, Editorials

1. M. M. Uddin and Y.-S. Ma, “Towards a Feature-based and Fine-Grain Product Repository for Heterogeneous Computer-aided Systems”, Enabling Manufacturing Competitiveness and Economic Sustainability (4^th CARV2011 Proceedings), Springer, 2011 [PDF].

1. J.Q. Yan, X.G. Ming, and Y.-S. Ma (Eds), Special Issue on “Knowledge-driven product innovation and enterprise management”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, ISSN (Online): 1741-5047 - ISSN (Print): 0952-8091, Vol. 37, No. 3/4, pp. 165-306, 2010.

2. Y.-S. Ma and W.D. Li, (Eds), Special Issue on Collaborative and Multi-disciplinary Product Design, journal of Concurrent Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 101- 166, Sage Publications, ISSN:  1063-293X, June, 2009 [Click for Editorial in PDF].

3. Y.-S. Ma, G. Chen and G. Thimm, “Fine Grain Feature Associations in Collaborative Design and Manufacturing - A New Modelling Approach”, in Collaborative Design and Planning for Digital Manufacturing, edited by L.H. Wang and A.Y.C. Nee, Springer-Verlag, ISSN: 978-1-84882-286-3 (Print) 978-1-84882-287-0 (Online), pp. 71-97. [Download PDF file]

4. Y.-S. Ma and J. Fuh (Eds), “Product lifecycle modelling, analysis and management”, Special Issue of Computers in Industry, Volume 59, Issues 2-3, Pages 107-320 (March 2008), ELSEVIER. [Link].

5. Y.–S. Ma, S. –H. Tang, and G. Chen, “A Fine-grain and Feature-oriented Product Database for Collaborative Engineering”, Collaborative Product Design & Manufacturing Methodologies and Applications (edited by WD Li, SK Ong, AYC Nee and CA McMahon), published by Springer, England, 2007, pp.109-136, ISBN 978-1-84628-801-2. [Download PDF file]

6. S. N. Dwivedi and Y.-S. Ma (Eds), International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp. 1-117, International Society of Agile Manufacturing.

International Journal Papers

1. Abiy Wubneh and Y.–S. Ma, Transformation of Configuration Parameters of Open-loop Mechanisms into Linkage Dimensions with a Case Study, in process.

2. Rajiur S. M. Rahman and Y.-S. Ma, Smart Modeling of Drilling-Well in an Integrated Approach, in Process.

3. Y.G. Li, W. Wang, Y.-S. Ma, “Recognition of Rib Feature in Aircraft Structural Parts”, Submitted, in review.

4. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, An enhanced generative design process model with a smart knowledge capturing method, submitted (ADVEI-S-11-00009).

5. R. Wang, G. Thimm and Y.-S. Ma, “Tolerance Transfer for Sheet Metal Forming Based on Transformation in Space”, submitted to International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

6. G. Thimm, R. Wang and Y.-S. Ma, “Geometric Tolerance Transfer and Design Compliance for Sheet Metal Processing”, submitted.

7. C.-G. Yin and Y.-S. Ma, “Parametric Feature Constraint Modeling and Mapping in Product Development”, accepted by Advanced Engineering Informatics (ADVEI) (ADVEI-S-10-00195), Elsevier, to appear.

8. Y.-L., Li, W. Zhao, Y.-S. Ma, “A design exploration method for resolving parameter coupling in engineering change propagation”, accepted by International Journal of Design Engineering, [draft], Inderscience.

9. Q. Hadi, Y.-S. Ma, Unified Feature Based Approach for Process System Design, accepted by the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Taylor & Francis [proof PDF]

10. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, Parametric CAD/CAE integration using a Common Data Model, [download PDF file] by Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Elsevier, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2011, pp. 117-186.

11. R. Wang, G. Thimm, and Y.-S. Ma, “Review: Geometric and Dimensional Tolerance Modeling for Sheet Metal Forming and Integration with CAPP”, [ PDF ] International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 51, Numbers 9-12, 2010, pp. 871-889.

12. Y.-L., Li, W. Zhao, Y.-S. Ma, “A strategy for resolving evolutionary performance analysis coupling at the early stages of complex engineering design”, Journal of Engineering Design, [PDF], Taylor and Francis, Vol. 22, No. 9, 2011, pp. 603-626.

13. C.K. Au and Y.-S. Ma, “Garment pattern definition, development and application with associative feature Approach”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 61, No.6, August 2010, pp. 524-531. [PDF download].

14. A. Khaled, Y.-S. Ma, J. Miller, “Feature and Product Markup Languages in Service-Oriented CAX Collaboration”, International Journal of Manufacturing Research [Abstract][PDF Download], Vol.5 No.1, 2010, pp. 87-101.

15. Y.-S. Ma and C.H. Bong, “Fine Grain Associative Feature Reasoning in Collaborative Engineering”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 37, No. 3-4, 2010, pp. 210-216. [PDF Download].

16. Y.-S. Ma, S.-H. Tang, C.K. Au and J.-Y. Chen, “Collaborative Feature-based Design via Operations with a Fine-grain Product Database”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 60, No. 6, 2009, pp. 381-391 [PDF Download].

17. Y.-S. Ma, “Towards Semantic Interoperability of Collaborative Engineering in Oil Production Industry”, Concurrent Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 111-119, Sage Publications, June 2009 [PDF Download].

18. Y.-S. Ma, Roger J.X. Jiao, Y.-M. Deng, “Web Service-Oriented Electronic Catalogs for Online Product Customization”, Concurrent Engineering Research and Application, Vol. 14, No. 4, 2008, pp. 263-270. [PDF Download]

19. Y.-S. Ma, G. Chen and G. Thimm, “Paradigm Shift: Unified and Associative Feature-based Concurrent and Collaborative Engineering”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, special issue on Advanced Technologies for Collaborative Manufacturing, Vol.19, No.6, 2008, pp. 626-641. [PDF Download]

20. Y.-S. Ma and J. Fuh, “Editorial: Product lifecycle modelling, analysis and management”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 59 (2-3), 2008, pp. 107 - 109, doi:10.1016/j.compind.2007.06.005 [Download PDF file]

21. G. Chen, Y.S. Ma, and G. Thimm, “Change propagation algorithm in a unified feature modeling scheme”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp. 110-118. [Download PDF file]

22. S.G. Lee, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and J. Verstraeten, “Product lifecycle Management in Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp.296-303. [Download PDF file]

23. X. G. Ming, J. Q. Yan, Y. R. Ni, S. N. Li, W. F. Lu and Y. S. Ma, “Collaborative process planning and manufacturing in product lifecycle management”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp. 154-166. [Download PDF file]

24. Y.-S. Ma, “Research on PLM system interoperability with a feature-object-based approach”, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 44-46, 2008, pp 373-380, (online at http://www.scientific.net). [Download PDF file]

25. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor and L.-Y. Jin, Associative assembly design features: concept, implementation and application, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 32, Numbers 5-6 / March, 2007, pp. 434-444. [Download PDF file]

26. M.Q. Wang and Y.–S. Ma, A systematic method for mapping customer requirements to quality characteristics in product lifecycle, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling, Vol. 3(4), 2007, pp. 229-237. [Download PDF file]

27. Y.-L. Liu, Y.-S. Ma, Stephen S.G. Lee and G. Thimm, “Product Module Partition and Optimization for Customization”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp. 9-14. [Download PDF file]

28. S.H. Tang, Y.–S. Ma, G. Chen and J.Y. Chen, “Design of Feature-oriented Database for Collaborative Product Development”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp.15-20. [Download PDF file]

29. G. Thimm, R. Wang, and Y.–S. Ma, “Tolerance Transfer in Sheet Metal Forming”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 45, No. 14, 2007, pp. 3289-3309. [Download PDF file]

30. Y.Y. Zhang, R.J.X. Jiao, Y.-S. Ma, “Market Segmentation for Product Family Positioning Based on Fuzzy Clustering”, Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 18(3), 2007, pp. 227-241. [Download PDF file]

31. Y.-S. Ma, T.S. Rajeshbabu and Y.-M. Deng, “Web Service Oriented Standard Product Library”, International Journal of Electronic Business Management (IJEBM), Vol.5(2), 2007, pp.105-114, ISSN 1728-2047. [Download PDF file]

32. Y.-S. Ma, “Web Service-Oriented Standard Product Library”, International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2006, pp. 65-72. [Download PDF file]

33. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, Georg Thimm, S.-H. Tang, “Associations in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, ASME Transactions Journal of Computing & Information Science in Engineering, vol. 6, no. 2, 2006, pp.114-126. [Download PDF file]

34. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Using Cellular Topology in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-4, 2006, pp. 89-98, http://www.cadanda.com [Download PDF file]

35. G. Thimm, S.G. Lee, and Y.-S. Ma, “Towards unified modelling of product life-cycles”, Computers in Industry, 57 (2006) 331–341. [Download PDF file]

36. G. Chen, Y. -S. Ma*, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, Knowledge-based reasoning in a unified feature modeling scheme, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 2(1-4), 2005, pp. 173-182. [Download PDF file]

37. J.Y. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, C.L. Wang, and C.K. Au, Collaborative design environment with multiple CAD systems, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 2(1-4), 2005, pp. 367-376. [Download PDF file]

38. Y.-S. Ma, A case study on non-parametric design method in ODM collaborative product development, International Journal of Product Development, Vol.2 (4), 2005, pp. 411-434. [Download PDF file]

39. Y. -S. Ma, and T. Tong, "An Object Oriented Design Tool for Associative Cooling Channels in Plastic Injection Mold", the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 23, 2004, pp. 79 - 86. [Download PDF file]

40. Y.-S. Ma*, Graeme A Britton, S. B. Tor, L.-Y. Jin, and G. Chen and S.-H. Tang, Design of a feature-object-based mechanical assembly library, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 397-403. [Download PDF file]

41. Tang S.-H., Ma Y.-S.* and Chen G., A Feature-oriented Database Framework for Web-based CAx Applications, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 117-125. [Download PDF file]

42. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma*, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, Unified feature modeling scheme for the integration of CAD and Cax, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 595-601. [Download PDF file]

43. Y.-S. Ma, S.B. Tor, and G.A. Britton, "The Development of a Standard Component Library for Plastic Injection Mould Design Using an Object Oriented Approach", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 22, no. 9-10, 2003, pp. 611-618. [Download PDF file]

44. Y. -S. Ma and T. Tong, "Associative Feature Modeling for Concurrent Engineering Integration", Computers in Industry, vol. 51, no. 1, 2003, pp. 51 - 71. [Download PDF file]

45. Y. -M. Deng, G. A. Britton, Y. C. Lam, S. B. Tor, Y. -S. Ma, “A Feature-Based CAD-CAE Integration Model for Injection Moulded Product Design”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol .40 n15, pp. 3737-3750, Taylor & Francis, 2002. [Download PDF file]

46. S. Hinduja, Y. -S. Ma and G. Barrow, "Determination of the Radial Width of Cut and Cutting Modes in Milling", Int. J. Mach. Tools. Manufacturing. Vol. 35, No.5, pp.689-699, 1995. [Download PDF file]

Local Journal Paper

1. Y. -S. Ma, S. Hinduja and G. Barrow, "Actual Radial Width of Cut and Cutting Mode in 2.5 D Spiral-out Pocketing", J. of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp.60-68, June 1994. [Download PDF file]

2. Y.-S. Ma, S.-H. Tang and M.M. Uddin, “A review on Feature-Based Product Repository for Collaborative Engineering”, CSME Bulletin, The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Fall 2008, pp. 15-21. [Download PDF file]

3. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S., CHEN, G. "面向特征的产品数据库中并行性和一致性的控制Control of concurrency and consistency in the feature oriented database of product", 机械设计 journal of machine design, Vol. 25, No. 10, pp. 43-45, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]

4. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S., CHEN, G. "面向特征的产品数据库中特征有效性的维护 Maintaining feature validity in feature-oriented product database", 机械设计与制造Journal of Machine design and manufacturing, Vol. 210, No. 8, pp 200-202, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]

5. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S. , CHEN, G. "与历史无关的模型重建中基于规则的特征排序Rule-based characteristics ordering in the history independent models reconstruction", 机械设计Journal of machine design, Vol. 25, No. 8, pp. 15-17, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]

Conference Papers

1. Y.N. Xie, J.X. Wei and Y.-S. Ma, Multi-view Feature Model Representation to Support Integration of Chemical Process and Mechanical Design, submitted to CAD’12 conference, Jun 11-14, 2012 Marriott Gateway on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Canada.

2. W. Wang, Y.G. Li and Y.-S. Ma, Towards a feature-based agent-driven NC tool path generation to support design and process changes, submitted to CAD’12 conference, Jun 11-14, 2012 Marriott Gateway on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Canada.

3. Y.M. Deng, Y.-S. Ma, M.Y. Wang, and L. Shi, A Comprehensive Behavioural Process Model for Design Synthesis, accepted by the International Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering Technology (ISMSET 2011), Nov. 12-13, 2011, Dubai, United Arab Emirates [Article in PDF][Conference link].

4. M.M. Uddin and Y.-S. Ma, Towards a Feature-based and Fine-Grain Product Repository for Heterogeneous Computer-aided Systems, accepted and to be presented on the 4^th International conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV 2011), 2-5 Oct., 2011 [Article in PDF].

5. S.M.R. Rahman and Y.-S. Ma, Knowledge driven generic drill string modeling, CANCAM 2011, 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada [Conf Link] [Full Paper].

6. Y.-S. Ma and Q. Hadi, “Feature-based Approach for a Process Supply System Design”, submitted to International Conf. on Manufacturing Automation (ICMA 2010), Dec. 13-15, 2010, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [Conference page] [Abstract][Full Paper].

7. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, Generative CAD and CAE Integration Using Common Data Model, published in the Proceedings of the 6^th annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2010), Toronto, August 21-24, pp. 586-591. [Abstract][Full Paper]

8. Y.-S. Ma, “Interoperability and Productivity in Engineering IT”, presented on Technocon 2010, an IT conference jointed organized by the city of Edmonton and University of Alberta, May 5-6, Edmonton, 2010, (http://www.technocon.ca/). [Abstract]

9. Y.-S. Ma, “Research on PLM system interoperability with a feature-object-based approach”, best paper award, 2008 International Conference on Advances in Product Development and Reliability (PDR’08), Chengdu, China, 4^th-6^th August, 2008. [Download PDF file]

10. Khaled, Y.-S. Ma and J. Miller, “A service Oriented Architecture for CAX Concurrent Collaboration”, to be presented on The 4th annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2008), from August 23 to 26, 2008 in Washington DC, U.S.A. [Download PDF file]

11. G. Thimm, Y.-S. Ma, S.G. Lee, D. Liu, and K. Chua, “An investigation into the early and retirement life-cycle stages: tools, requirements”, International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM07), Politecnico di Milano, 11-13 July, 2007. [Download PDF file]

12. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Using Cellular Topology in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, presented by international CAD’06 conference, June 19-23, Phuket Island, Thailand, 2006 [PDF].

13. R. Wang, G. Thimm and Y.-S. Ma, “Statistical Tolerance Transfer for Sheet Metal Part Forming”, presented on 5^th International Conference on Mechanical and Materials in Design, Porto – Portugal, 24-26 July, 2006. [Download PDF file]

14. Y.-S. Ma, “Web Service Oriented Standard Product Library”, presented to International Conference on Agile Manufacturing ICAM-2006, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, July 19–20, 2006. [Download PDF file]

15. Y.-S. Ma, Q.Z. Yang, and B. Song, “Product Lifecycle Analysis and Optimization in an Eco-value Based, Sustainable and Unified Approach”, 2006 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN’06 (16-18 Aug 2006)[conference link], Singapore, pp. 537-541. [Download PDF file]

16. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Knowledge-based reasoning in a unified feature modeling scheme”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005.

17. J.Y. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, C.L. Wang, and C.K. Au, “Collaborative design environment with multiple CAD systems”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005.

18. S.–H. Tang, Y.–S. Ma and G. Chen, “Integration of a solid modeler with a feature-oriented database”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005. [Download PDF file]

19. X.G. Ming, Y.-S. Ma, W. He, W.F. Lu, Q.Z. Yang, L.-P. Khoo, “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management in Virtual Enterprise Ecosystem – Business Challenge and Research Strategy”, proceedings of The 12th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering (CE2005): Research and Applications -Next Generation Concurrent Engineering: Smart and Concurrent Integration of Product Data, Services, and Control Strategies, M. Sobolewski and P. Ghodous (Eds.), ISPE, Dallas, USA 25 - 29 July 2005, pp.337-342. [Download PDF file]

20. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, X.G. Ming, G. Thimm, S.S.G. Lee, L.-P. Khoo, S.-H. Tang, W. F. Lu, “A unified feature modeling scheme for multi-applications in PLM”, proceedings of The 12th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering (CE2005): Research and Applications -Next Generation Concurrent Engineering: Smart and Concurrent Integration of Product Data, Services, and Control Strategies, M. Sobolewski and P. Ghodous (Eds.), ISPE, Dallas, USA 25 - 29 July 2005, pp. 343-348. [Download PDF file]

21. Y.–S. Ma, E. Foong, and X.G. Ming, “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Continuous Improvement”, Keynote speech presented on MTA2005 Symposium on Precision Engineering: Sustainable Manufacturing, Reducing Cost of Operations, Improving Efficiency, Singapore Expo, 11-12 May 2005, Singapore. [Download PDF file]

22. P.–L. Liu, Y.-S. Ma, B. Song and S.C. Koh, “Quick NC Simulation & Verification for High Speed Machining”, presented on and published in the proceedings of, The 2005 MORI SEIKI 2nd international conference on die & mould technology, Oct. 16-19, 2005, Beijing, China. [Download PDF file]

23. Y.-S. Ma and E.X.W. Jiang, "A Novel Network Security Solution", accepted by The 2nd International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA'04), 8-11 January 2004, Harbin, P. R. China. [Download PDF file]

24. Y.-S. Ma*, Graeme A Britton, S. B. Tor, L.-Y. Jin, and G. Chen and S.-H. Tang, Design of an feature-object-based mechanical assembly library, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.

25. S.-H. Tang, Y.-S. Ma and G. Chen, “A Feature-oriented Database Framework for Web-based CAx Applications”, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.

26. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S. -H. Tang, “Unified feature modeling scheme for the integration of CAD and Cax”, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.

27. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Unified feature based integration of design and process planning”, Proceedings of the International MATADOR conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, July 7-9, 2004, Srichand Hinduja (Ed.), Springer, pp. 63-68. [Download PDF file]

28. S.-H. Tang, Y.-S. Ma and G. Chen, “A Web-based Collaborative Feature Modelling System Framework”, Proceedings of the International MATADOR conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, July 7-9, 2004, Srichand Hinduja (Ed.), Springer, pp. 31-36. [Download PDF file]

29. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor, "Commercialization of product, design, software etc developed from academic researches", Invited plenary speech on the 3^rd International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE'04), to be held on 26-27 July, 2004, Manila, Philippines. [Download PDF file]

30. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor, E. Gunawan and C.H. Lee, "Standard Component Library Design and Implementation for Plastic Injection Mold Design with a CAD Tool", Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA'03), 10-12 June, 2003, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Download PDF file]

31. Y.-S. Ma, Y.Q. Lu, and Z. Li, "Associative Design and Knowledge Automation in Mould Wizard". Proceedings of the first International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2002), 25-29 November, 2002, Bathurst, Australia. [Download PDF file]

32. Y.-S. Ma, S.B. Tor, G.A. Britton and T. Wijaya, "Design, Definition, and Implementation of a Component Library for Mechanical Design", Proceedings of the first International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2002), 25-29 November 2002, Bathurst, Australia. [Download PDF file].

33. Y.-S. Ma, Y.–Q. Lu, and Z. Li, "Tooling Design Knowledge Encapsulation and Application in MoldWizard". Proceedings of the 2001 Knowledge Driven Automation (KDA) JAD Conference, Feb 26-28, 2001, Cypress, CA, USA. [Download PDF file].

34. Y.-M. Deng, G.A. Britton, Y.C. Lam, S.B. Tor and Y.-S. Ma (2001). A Feature-Based CAD-CAE Integration Model for Injection Molded Product Design. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Production Research, Prague, Czech Republic. 29 Jul - 3 Aug, 2001. [Download PDF file]

35. G.A. Britton, Y.-S. Ma and S.B. Tor, "Object Technology Development and Unigraphics", Proceedings of Unigraphics User Group 1999 Spring Conference: Managing design evolution, March 14-18, 1999, Newport Beach, California, USA. [Download PDF file].

36. Y.-S. Ma and H.X. Gao, "Development of An Intelligent Grating CAD system --- GRTCAD", Published in Proceedings of the 4^th International Conference Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 21-24 October, 1997, Singapore (ICCIM 97) (A. Sen, A.I. Sivakumar, R. Gay, Eds.), Vol.2, pp. 855-864, ISBN 981-3083-68-9, Springer. [Download PDF file]

37. Y.-S. Ma, "Tool Paths for Face Milling Considering Cutter Tooth Entry/Exit Conditions", Published in Proceedings of the 3^rd International Conference Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 11-14 July, 1995, Singapore (ICCIM 95) (J. Winsor, A.I. Sivakumar, R. Gay, Eds.), Vol.1, pp.427-434, ISBN 981-02-2376-5, World Scientific. [Download PDF file]

38. G. Barrow, A.K. Ghani and Y.-S. Ma, "The Role of Workpiece Material in Brittle Tool Failure during Interrupted Cutting", Proceedings on the 6th International Manufacturing Conference in China, Hong Kong, March 1993. [Download PDF file]

39. Y.-S. Ma, "An Analysis Method for Cutting Force Distribution along Rake Face and Flank Face", Proceedings of the 8th UT-UMIST-RIT Research Seminar, March 1989.

Degree Theses

1. Y. -S. Ma, An Investigation of Stress Distribution in Orthogonal Cutting and Tool Pre-failure Mechanism in Milling Operations, MSc Thesis of UMIST, Manchester, UK, Oct 1989.

2. Y. -S. Ma, The Generation of Tool Paths in 2.5-D Milling, PhD Thesis of UMIST, Manchester, UK, Sept 1994.

Prizes and awards

1986, Honored Graduate from TsingHua University, Beijing, P.R. China.

1987, Sino-British Friendship Scholarship, awarded jointly by The National Committee for Education of P. R. China and British Council, UK.

2002, SME president circle award for the contribution made for Singapore local chapter.

2011, Capstone Design Award - Thorsten Watterodt Award, Excellence in Design Creativity, as a Mec E 460 advisor, Jointly presented by the Northern Lights Chapter, Society of Manufacturing Engineers and Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, U of A

University of Alberta Collaborative Engineering Lab Alumni

- Mr. Ramin Moghaddass, Sept. 2008 – August 2009, PhD student, transferred to another professor of U of A.

- Mr. Peter Poon Chong, Exchange MSc student, Jan. – April, 2009 [Click for profile], who was enrolled at the University Of The West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.

- Mr. Yin Chenggang, China Scholarship Council Award Recipient, visiting scholar (June 18, 2009 – June 19, 2010) from China Agricultural University [Click for profile], now studying as PhD student at University of Leeds, UK.

- Dr. Li YuLiang, China Scholarship Council Award Recipient visiting scholar (Nov. 2009 – Nov 26, 2010), and Associate Professor from Zhejiang University.[Photo]

- Mr. Ganesh Prakash Gujarathi (MSc Graduate, Aug. 2008 to Jan. 2011) [click for profile], [Thesis].Photos [1][2][3][4]. Engineering Designer (EIT), Suncor, Fort McMurry.

- Mr. Tang, ZhengQing (MSc Candidate, from Jan. 2011 to March 2011, withdrawn) [Link for profile].

- Mr. Shah Md. Rajiur Rahman (MSc Graduate, from August 2008 to Jan., 2011) [click for profile], [2009 transition orientation story], [Thesis], Manufacturing EIT, McCoy Drilling and Completion-FARR Inc.

- Mr. Abiy Tadesse Wubneh (Research Assistant, MSc Graduate, Aug. 2008 to Jan. 2011) [click for profile], [Thesis][Photo 1][Photo 2][Photo 3][Photo 4], Engineering Designer, Drader Manufacturing Industries Ltd.

- Misses Samantha Brown and Melissa Wan (WISEST student, July-August 2011) [Photo]

Past Professional Experience:

September 2000 - August 2007 [NTU 2000 April link] [link 2007] Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

Courses taught: · M6803 Computational Methods in Engineering (Msc) · M4G06 Artificial Intelligence And Machines (BEng) · M6229: Artificial Intelligence (Msc) · M6210: Collaborative Product Development (Msc) · M6233: Shop floor Integration (Msc) · G128: Computing (BEng) · G170: Graphics(BEng) · M2911: Machine Elements Design (BEng) · M364: Engineering Design (BEng) · M268: Manufacturing Processes (BEng) Courses or Labs developed: · EID – C1/C2/C3: Product Development with CAD Tools · EID – C3: Design for Assembly and Analysis · P3.9: CAD/CAM for CNC Turn-mill Machining Tutoring Courses: · MP3011: Mechanical Engineering Design (BEng) · EID-C1: Product Development Modeling with CAD Tools(BEng) · M6-FE1072: Sketch with Circles (BEng) · M2011: Engineering Graphics Professional Development Course: Product Lifecycle Management: Organization, Process and Technology Research student supervision: · Mr. Tang ShaoHui (Full-time PhD), The investigation for a feature-oriented product database, 2002-2006, completed. · Mr. Chen Gang (Full-time PhD, co-supervisor: Ast/P Georg Thimm), Unified feature model for the integration of CAD and CAx, since 2002-2007, completed. · Mr. Wang Rui (Full-time PhD, co-supervised with: Ast/P Georg Thimm), Design for Process Planning: Sheet Metal Forming, since 2004, Completed. · Mr. Chen Junyong (Full-time MEng), An integrated approach towards real time collaborative design, 2003-2004, completed. BEng Final Year Projects (FYPs) supervised: · Miss. Liu Ying, Green product analysis and evaluation from the aspect of environmental impact, 2007. · Mr. Bong Chun Hian, Feature-based collaborative engineering methods, 2007. · Mr. Wye Chong Yuen Eugene, CAD-based generic mechanism library in an intelligent design environment, 2007. · Mr. Lim Yu Kiat, Eugene, An investigation into PLM implementation in the marine/offshore industry, 2006. · Mr. Tan Tze Ti, Terence, Analysis of an acupressure head massager for stress relief, 2006. · Ms. Phua Ke Cy, (PT) An associative product development methodology with a CAD tool, 2006. · Mr. Chung Chun Fai, (PT) Generic mechanism library in an intelligent design environment with a CAD tool, 2006. · Ms. Ei Thei Phyu, (PT) Quality engineering (QE) and management with 6-sigma principles, 2005 · Mr. Tan Tien Boon, Components design and implementation of a lower extremity exoskeleton system, 2005. · Mr. Guntapong Boonyanupong, An investigation on a collaborative research-project environment, 2004. · Mr. Alvin Ang, Product analysis and evaluation from the aspect of environmental impact, 2005. · Miss. Quan LanYing, Case study on the quality engineering (QE) and management, 2005. · Mr. Then Tze Liang, A study for collaborative design methods, 2005. · Mr. Tan Chi Yong, A study for collaborative design methods, 2005. · Ms. Wong Seow Chin, Associative features of feeding system applied in mould design, 2005. · Mr. Michael Stefanus, Procedure of plastic injection molds design with undercuts, 2005. · Mr. Chan Chong Beng, Development of an active database for standard components, 2005. · Mr. Tay Chun Hsiung, CAD-based generic mechanism library in an intelligent design environment, 2005. · Mr. Goh Choon Min, An associative product development methodology with CAD tool, 2005. · Mr. Kuay Wee Liang, Feature associativity in die casting design cycle, 2004. · Mr. Lee Cheoung Hong, Development of cybermould: standard component library module, 2003. · Mr. Edy Gunawan, Standard component library design and applications in plastic injection mould design with CAD tools, 2002. · Mr. Wang Shyun Long, Study of mould parting methods, 2002. · Mr. Lim Chin Hooi, Associative plastic mould design with CAD, 2002. · Mr. Tony Wijaya, Upgrading of Quickmould and case studies for the implementation of a standard component library, 2002. · Mr. Chan Kian Yeow Kevin, CAD model conversion to VR application for product design, 2002. · Mr. Teoh Seng Kar, Upgrading of QuickMould, 2002. MSc Dissertation Projects supervised: · Mr. Huang Jin, Mapping of design features into manufacturing features for aerospace parts, 2006. · Mr. Bandi Venu (co-supervisor: Dr. Zhang J.B., SIMTech), Data modeling and fusion of wireless sensor networks for condition based maintenance (CBM), 2005 · Mr. Ong Kian Beng, A method for the design of sheet metal works using computer-aided tools with real examples, 2004 · Ms. Sun Yiying, A smart information management system for a small research group, 2006. · Ms. Asok Asha, Product analysis an evaluation from the aspect of environmental impact, 2005 · Mr. Chandrasekar Murukurti (co-supervisor: Dr. Zhang J.B., SIMTech), Wireless sensor network for equipment health management, 2005 · Mr. Thevandria Santhamoorthy Rajeshbabu, Web-based mechanical object library for collaborative engineering, 2005. · Mr. Zheng FengLei, 5-Axis machining features in typical aerospace parts – a case study, 2005. · Mr. Xiao Wei Guo, Typical design patterns of undercut mechanisms for plastic injection mould, 2004. · Mr. Wei Sheau Yeng, A case study on the design of a mechatronic product using a collaborative CAD system in ODM industry, 2004. · Mr. Subramanian Nagarajan, An advanced method to manage engineering changes throughout the product life cycle, 2004. · Mr. Narayan Subbiah Pathiban, Development of a web-based standard component library, 2004. · Mr. Luo HongJun, Investigation of mould design methodology with advanced CAD tools for small and medium enterprises, 2004. · Mr. Koo Chee Kit, A case study on virtual product lifecycle management with a PDM package, 2003. · Mr. Goh Boo Yang, An implementation of generic shop floor automation architecture for a SDRAM test and assembly manufacturing plant, 2003. · Mr. Jiang Xiao Wei, The network security issues in a CIM environment, 2003. · Mr. Qin Yun, A case study on CIM framework design for a die casting enterprise, 2002. · Mr. Satya Budi, Electronic catalogue for press tools, 2002. · Mr. Jin LiangYong, The enhancement of a generic assembly library in QuickMould, 2002. MSc Independent Research Projects supervised: · Ms. Zhang Fei, Preliminary research on product lifecycle management for  marine engineering applications, 2005 · Mr. Teh Kim Chai, A case study on an integrated schedule system for equipment maintenance (semiconductor), 2005 · Mr. Lu Yong, A case study on the process modeling of shipbuilding lifecycle, 2005 · Mr. Liu Kaige, A study of environmental impacts analysis methods and product lifecycle management in printing industry, 2005 · Mr. Huang Wentao, Quality deployment function, 2005 · Mr. Ding Shan, A study of Web-based and customer-oriented smart manufacturing systems, 2005. · Mr. Tan Wan Li, A technological study on the new trends in sheet metal industry, 2004. · Mr. Aung Min Naing Oo, Virtualization and Web service modeling for workflow planning, 2005. · Mr. Jia Ming, Wire Bonder Productivity Status and Statistic Monitor through Internet (WEB), 2006. · Mr. Zhao Bo, MDW Automation Cycle Time Improvement (improvement of the cycle time of the media and spacer pick & place system in hard disk area to increase the efficiency), 2006. · Mr. Zhou Jia Qing, Progressive tool design for sheet metal, 2006.

Research Projects at NTU

· March 14, 2005 – March 14, 2007, NTU PI for A*Star SIMTech Collaborative research project: Unified feature-based product lifecycle modeling for sustainable mass customization. SIMTech PI: Collaborators: Dr. Song Bin, Dr. Zhu ChengFeng, and Dr. Yang QiZhen, fund: S$776,000 (In-kind). NTU Collaborators: Profs. Stephen Lee and Georg Thimm.

· 2005-2006, NTU student scholarship (S$18,000), Systematic product lifecycle analysis and management with unified-feature approach, - Liu, Y.L.

· 2004-2007, NTU PhD student scholarship (S$72,000), Design for Process Planning: Sheet Metal Forming -Wang, R.

· 2003-2004, NTU student scholarship (S$18,000), An integrated approach towards real time collaborative design, - Chen, J.Y.

· 2002-2007, NTU PhD student scholarship (S$72,000), Unified feature model for the integration of CAD and CAx - Chen, G.

· 2001-2006, NTU PhD student scholarship (S$72,000), The investigation for a feature-oriented product database - Tang, S. H.

· 2001-2002, “Framework for multi-discipline CAD features”, SDS Grant project (PI), NTU (S$9,860, completed).

· 2001-2002, NTU research student scholarship (S$18,000), Web-base collaborative Design, - Zheng H.

· 2001-2002, NTU research student scholarship (S$18,000), Associative Features in Mold Design, - Tong T.

· 2001-2002, NTU student scholarship (S$18,000), Knowledge Driven Automation in Mold Design, - Teo, S.S.

Profession Services

1993-2007, served as Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Chairman Elected and Chapter Chairman under Singapore chapter of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Headquartered in USA.

1996 - Sept. 2000, Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow and Group Manager, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), 71 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 638075

1999 - Sept. 2000, Group Manager (Computer Aided Product Technology), and Senior Research Fellow Lead an R&D software development team with 18 members. Initiated/Developed/Managed major collaborative mechanical CAD product development with world class CAD vendors. Developed and managed two new software products with global market recognition for the precision engineering Industry. Initiated AEC CAD Object technology R&D activities. Initiated multi-million multi-year software co-development projects with world-class CAD vendors. Championed software engineering quality taskforce in the institute to set up corporation policies and practice guidelines. [Link 1] 1998 – 1999, Project Leader, Research Fellow Lead a software development team with 8 developers for a major project. Developed, commercialized a design productivity tool for plastic injection mould design. Implemented a software development methodology in the whole development cycle. Developed QA procedures applied within the group. 1996 – 1998, Developer, Research Fellow Core developer in requirement specification, system design, and implementation for 3 modules in a software product. Designed and supervised two library implementations. High level software design and implementation experience in C++ and CAD object technology. Software engineering methodology.

1993 – 1996, Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department , Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 535 Clementi Road, Singapore 2159

Teaching: Taught subjects include: CNC technology, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Technology, AutoCAD, and GDT in Quality Assurance. Research and Development: 1993-1995, taskforce member in charge of the integration at the enterprise layer level, to develop a CIM education system. The tasks include product data management, reverse engineering, CAPP/CAD/CAM integration, and shop floor control data flow. 1995, supervisor, completed a Tote funded project to develop a PC-controlled QC machine. 1994-1996: · Monthly paid IT Consultant for a local company. The duty covered CAD/CAM quality/productivity improvement, IT training and IT solution study. · Project leader, carried out two consultancy projects to develop an Automatic Grating Drawing Generation package on top of AutoCAD. · Project leader, developed an industrial software to design scaffolding for oil refinery tank construction and services. · AutoCAD trainer for the Computer Center of Ngee Ann Polytechnic (one of the AutoDesk authorized training centers).