Research interests include: Control Theory and Engineering, Neural network and machine learning, Robotics, Image processing, Fault diagnosis and tolerant control, Smart grid, UAV, Autonomous Driving etc.

10/2004-10/2008  Fault identification for nonlinear dynamic systems

DPhil           Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, UK 

09/1999-04/2002  Control Theory and Engineering

M.Sc           School of Electrical  Engineering & Automation, Tianjin University, China

09/1993-07/1997  Control Engineering

B.Sc            School of Electrical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, China

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​08/2011-Now     Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 

                           Research: Smart Grid, Energy management System, Optimal control;

08/2010-07/2011  Beijing Atlantic Petro-Chem Corp, China

                              Research Leader: Sensor optimization and detection of wastewater treatment systems;

12/2008-06/2010  Research Associate, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering,  Loughborough University, LE11 3TU

                              Research: Optimal sensor configuration for fault tolerant control;

10/2005-05/2008  Lab Demonstrator at Department of Engineering Science and Computer Service, University of Oxford

                             Courses: Matlab, C, Math, Word, Material, Excel;

05/2003-06/2004  Network Engineer at Qinghua Tongfang Technologies, Co., Ltd, Beijing, China.    

                              Responsibility:Exploration network communication protocol for communication equipment;

04/2002-05/2003  Working as a Software Engineer at HengJi Wealth Electronic Product Co., Ltd, Beijing, China.

  Responsibility:Design Application Program using C for Mobile Telephones.

2014-2016, Scientific and Technology English,  40h/year, SIAT-CAS

2005-2008, Lab demonstrator (part-time), Math, Control, Matlab, the University of Oxford

1. Yujie Zhang, Yongsheng Ou, Xinyu Wu and Yimin Zhou, ‘Resilient dissipative dynamic output feedback control for uncertain Markov jump Lur’e systems with time-varying  delays’, Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems, 24:13-27, 2017.

2. Yimin Zhou, ‘The optimal home energy management strategy in smart grid’, Journal of renewable and sustanable energy, 8, 045101-1-14, 2016.

3. Yimin Zhou, ‘Sensor Selection in Neuro-fuzzy Modelling and Fault Diagnosis in HVAC System’, Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy System, 30:2365-2381, 2016.

4. Yimin Zhou, Guolai Jiang, Yaorong Lin, ‘A novel finger and hand pose estimation technique for real-time hand gesture recognition’, Pattern Recognition, 2016, 49: 102-114.

5. Yujie Zhang, Yusheng Ou, Yimin Zhou, Weihua Sheng, Xinyu Wu, ‘Observer-based control for discrete-time nonhomogeneous Markov jump Lur׳e systems with sensor saturations’, Neurocomputing, 162: 141-149, 2015.

6. Yimin Zhou, Jingjing Liu, Arthur Dexter, ‘Estimation of an incipient fault using an adaptive neurofuzzy sliding-mode observer’, Energy & Buildings, 7: 256-269, July 2014.

7. Zhou Yimin, Arthur Dexter, ‘Off-line identification of nonlinear, dynamic systems using a neuro-fuzzy modelling technique’, Fuzzy sets and systems, 225: 74-92, 2013.

8. Jingjing Liu, Yimin Zhou*, Grahame E. Faulkner, Dominic C. O’Brien and Steve Collins ‘Optical Receiver Front End for Optically Powered Smart Dust’, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, 2015, 43(7):840–853.

9. Guoqing Xu, Yimin Zhou*, Yanfeng Chen, ‘Model-based Fault Location in Power Traction System with Frequency Domain’, Energies , 6(7):3097-3114, June 25, 2013.

10. Zhou Yimin, Xu Guoqing and Chen Yanfeng, ‘Fault Location in Power Electrical Traction Line System’, Energies,  5(12): 5002-5018, 26 Nov, 2012.

1. Yimin Zhou, ‘An Adaptive Fault Tolerant PI Controller for An Information-poor, Nonlinear System’, The International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec 6-8, 2015.

2. Yimin Zhou, ‘The Evaluation of Demand Side Management Implementation in Smart’, The International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec 6-8, 2015.

3. Wei Zeng, Qi Zhang, Yimin Zhou*, etc, ‘Infrared Video based Non-contact Heart Rate Measurement’, The International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec 6-8, 2015.

4. Yimin Zhou, ‘Fuzzy Incremental PD Controller Design for Vehicle Speed Control’, The International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec 6-8, 2015.

5. Yimin Zhou, Xiaoyun Li, ‘The state-of-art of the EV charging control strategies’, the Chinese Control Conference, July28-30, 2015, Hangzhou, China.

6. Yimin Zhou, Xiaoyun Li, ‘Vehicle to Grid Technology: A review’, the Chinese Control Conference, July28-30, 2015, Hangzhou, China.

7. Yimin Zhou, Xiaoyun Li, ‘Overview of Lithium-ion Battery SOC Estimation’, The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA), Guilin, Aug 2015.

8. Xiaoyun Li, Yimin Zhou, Guoyuan Liang, Xinyu Wu, ‘Analytical Solutions for Passive Source Positioning and Geometric Dilution of Precision’, The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA), Guilin, Aug 2015.

9. Ansi Peng, Yimin Zhou, et.al., ‘Mechanical design for wheel/track transform mobile platform--search and rescue robot’, The 2014 International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics,  Bali, Indonesia.

10. Yimin Zhou, ‘Driving Assistance System Design in Intelligent Vehicle’, Accepted by the 2014 International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Bali, Indonesia.

1. Xu Xia, Yimin Zhou, et.al., ‘A new type of wastewater equipment’, Application date: 2010-12-31,Award No201010618271.5

2. Yimin Zhou, Ronghui Zhou, Zhen Yu, ‘Infrad-based  temperature detection for air-conditioning controller and system ’, Application date: 2009-03-06, Award No: 200920095776.0

3. Ying Liu, Yongsheng Ou, Ansi Peng, Xinyu Wu, Yangsheng Xu, Yimin Zhou, et.al, ‘Monitoring method for patrolling robot, precaution system’, Application date:2011-11-1,Application No:201110340119.X

4. Guoqiang Fu, Gaoli Lv, Yimin Zhou, ‘Automated moduled robotic system and connector’, Application date:2012-7-20, Application No: 201210253407.6

5. Guoqing Xu， Yimin Zhou, Yanfeng Chen, ‘Robot-based charging system’,Application date:2012-12-25, Application No: 2012105727121

6. Guoxing Xu, Kai Gong, Yimin Zhou, et.al., ‘A kind of well lid for emergency water drain age’,Application date:2013-12-13，Application No: 201310677396.9

7. Guoxing Xu, Kai Gong, Yimin Zhou, et.al., ‘A monitoring method and system for vehicle stop with shutting off the engine’,Application date:2013-12-26，Application No: 201310731571.8

1.) General Chair of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Enterprise and Information Systems (DEIS 2015) and the 2nd Internationl Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Pattern Recognition (AIPR) 2015

2.)  2013 IEEE Region10 Technical Seminar Funds, ‘Energy Management and optimal control in Electric Vehicle s’

1. Tianjin University, China

2. Lincoln University, UK

1. Awarded as Shenzhen Overseas High-Caliber Personnel, Leverl B;

2.  Merit Scholarship at the 6th 'Chunhui Cup' Chinese Oversea Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition;