Youmin Zhang, Fellow IEEE & CSME

Overall Information:

Ø Books (10 since 1994 / 8 since 2003 / 7 since 2007 / 6 since 2021)

Ø Book Chapters (11 since 1992 / 3 since 2015)

Ø Journal Papers (305 since 1992 / 269 since 2008 / 236 since 2014 / 202 since 2016 / 172 since 2018 / 154 since 2019 / 130 since 2020 / 110 since 2021 / 86 since 2022 / 61 since 2023 / 35 since 2024)

Ø Conference Papers (No further update after 2018) (333 since 1992 / 270 since 2007 / 152 since 2013 / 72 since 2016 / 41 since 2017 / 11 since 2018)

Ø Conference Best Paper Awards / Finalist (11 / 7)

Ø Invited Conference Plenary Talks / Research Seminars (more than 200 times since 2005)

Ø Recent Workshops / Tutorials / Plenary Talks Given/To Be Given at Conferences

Public News Broadcasts to our Research Works:

Ø Agence Science∙Presse: Place aux drones dans la lutte aux feux de forêt

Isabelle Burgun ∙ Mardi 16 juillet 2024

Ø La Presse News: L’IA et les drones pour mieux maîtriser les incendies de forêt

May 29, 2024 | By Henri Ouellette-Vézina

Ø CBC Radio One in Nova Scotia live radio interview: AI and autonomous drones could play role in monitoring wildfires

May 28, 2024 | By Host Jeff Douglas

Ø Concordia News: The future of fighting wildfires will rely on autonomous drone-based artificial intelligence, according to Concordia researchers

May 28, 2024 | By Patrick Lejtenyi

Ø CBC News: Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

New technology and human solutions both have pros and cons

By Gabrielle Huston · CBC News · Posted: Apr 27, 2024 4:00 AM EDT

Ø Two Gina Cody School faculty become fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (French Version here)

Concordia’s Amir Aghdam and Youmin Zhang are recognized for their innovative ideas and research

February 1, 2023 | By Samantha Hanley

Ø Post by CRIAQ for the “Projet du CRIAQ – AVITAGS” (2023-01-27)

Project Title (French): « Système de Guidage par Vision Intelligente de Poursuite de Trajectoire sur Aéronefs Bombardiers d'Eau »

Project Title (English): AVITAGS – Airtanker Visual Intelligent Tracking & Airborne Guidance System

Ø News by Canadian Science Publishing Blog (http://blog.cdnsciencepub.com): Artificial intelligence takes to the sky above Canada’s forests (Posted on March 29, 2021)

Ø Mirage News (Australia): Drones could be new first line of defence against forest fires, says Concordia researcher (2020-07-01)

Ø Concordia News: Drones could be the new first line of defence against forest fires, says Concordia researcher (2020-06-30)

Ø News on Radio-Canada International: Looking for a lift in the fight against forest fires (2019-10-28)

Ø News on CTV News Channel (during 37:15-40:00 min): Concordia’s research work for forest fires monitoring (2019-10-26)

Ø News on La Presse: Des drones pour lutter contre les incendies de forêt (2019-10-23)

Ø CTV News Montreal: Drones should be the future of forest fire-fighting: Concordia study (by Daniel J. Rowe, CTVNewsMontreal.ca Digital Reporter 2019-10-22; Published Tuesday, October 22, 2019 3:19PM EDT; Last Updated Tuesday, October 22, 2019 3:22PM EDT)

Ø Concordia News: Drones could be the new first line of defence against forest fires, says Concordia researcher (2019-10-22)

Ø Amtek Company Blog (USA): Drones on the Rise in Education, by Christine Archer (August 7, 2019)

Ø Autonomous Systems Blog | Quanser: From QBall to QDrone, by Gilbert Lai | Systems, Control & Software Engineer (Mar 14, 2018)

Ø News on Ville.Montreal: From wireless connectivity to future of insurance: Montréal gains a reputation for expertise in the fast-growing autonomous vehicle market (2017-05-15)

Ø Concordia News: Intelligent machines to converge on campus (2014-09-24)

Ø Concordia News: Four times the fun (Concordia Journal) (2011-03-21)

Top 2% Scientists in the World (a global list released by Stanford University with Elsevier – c-score)

Ø Ranked in 2024 as #2 / #4 for “career” and #1 / #2 for “single year 2023” (based on smsubfield1(ns) - self-citations excluded) on the smsubfield1 of "Industrial Engineering & Automation" and smsubfield2 of "Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing" in Concordia University / Canada (29 Canadian Scientists in total in the list under both smsubfield1 & smsubfield2); as #348 for “career” and #150 for “single year 2023” among 113,906 Scientists Worldwide in the list released data in 2024.08

Ø Ranked in 2023 as #2 / #4 for “career” and #2 / #3 for “single year 2022” (based on smsubfield1(ns) - self-citations excluded) on the smsubfield1 of "Industrial Engineering & Automation" and smsubfield2 of "Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing" in Concordia University / Canada (29 Canadian Scientists in total in the list under both smsubfield1 & smsubfield2); as #399 for “career” and #245 for “single year 2022” among 106,863 Scientists Worldwide in the list released data in 2023.10

Ø Ranked in 2022 for “career” as #4 in Canada on the subject "Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing" (smsubfield2, 28 Canadian Scientists in total in the list); as #13 in Canada on the subject "Industrial Engineering & Automation" (smsubfield1, 75 Canadian Scientists in total in the list); as #408 for “career” and #266 for “single year 2021” among 83,299 Scientists worldwide on the subject "Industrial Engineering & Automation" (smsubfield1(ns) - self-citations excluded) in the list in the 2022.09 released data

Ø Ranked in 2021 for “career” as #1 in Canada on the subject "Aerospace & Aeronautics" (smsubfield2, 2 Canadian Scientists in total in the list); as #15 in Canada on the subject "Industrial Engineering & Automation" (smsubfield1, 74 Canadian Scientists in total in the list); as #454 for “career” and #309 for “single year 2020” among 96,361 Scientists worldwide on the subject "Industrial Engineering & Automation" (smsubfield1(ns) - self-citations excluded) in the 2021.10 released data

Top Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Scientists in Canada at Research.com (#2 in Concordia University; #11 in Canada; #223 Worldwide; Accessed on 2024-04-12) at https://research.com/u/prof-youmin-zhang

Top Electronics and Electrical Engineering Scientists in Canada at Research.com (#3 in Concordia University; #38 in Canada; #628 Worldwide; Accessed on 2024-04-12) at https://research.com/u/prof-youmin-zhang

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ScholarGPS™: Highly Ranked Scholars (ScholarGPS™, Copyright © 2024 Meta Analytics LLC.): ( 1) #1 Worldwide, Fault tolerance (Lifetime); 2) #2 Worldwide, Fault tolerance (Prior 5 Years); 3) #1 and only one in Canada and #6 Worldwide, Unmanned aerial vehicle (Lifetime); 4) #1 in Canada and #7 Worldwide, Unmanned aerial vehicle (Prior 5 Years); 5) #1 and only one in Canada and #1 Worldwide, Aircraft systems (Lifetime); 6) #3 in Canada and #16 Worldwide, Control system (Lifetime); 7) #1 in Canada and #8 Worldwide, Control system (Prior 5 Years ); Accessed on 2024-05-05) at https://scholargps.com/scholars/90334157529287/youmin-zhang ; https://scholargps.com/institutions/32680887673050/concordia-university

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Books (10, since 1994)

10) Ziquan Yu, Youmin Zhang, Bin Jiang, and Chun-Yi Su (2024), Refined Safety Control of Unmanned Flight Vehicles via Fractional-Order Calculus, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-032-67813-9 (hbk); ISBN: 978-1-032-67814-6 (ebk); To be published on Feb. 2, 2024: https://www.amazon.ca/Refined-Unmanned-Vehicles-Fractional-Order-Calculus/dp/1032678135).

9) Ziquan Yu, Youmin Zhang, Bin Jiang, and Chun-Yi Su (2024), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Springer (ISBN: 978-981-99-7660-7; ISBN 978-981-99-7661-4 (eBook); Published: 06 December 2023 at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-7661-4.

8) Bai Li, Youmin Zhang, Xiaoyan Peng, Yakun Ouyang, and Qi Kong (2021), Autonomous Driving: Theory and Practice of Decision-Making and Planning Technologies, China Railway Publishing House Co., Ltd. (ISBN: 978-7-113-28252-3, Published Date: Nov. 2021, in Chinese).

7) Qinglei Hu, Bing Xiao, Bo Li, and Youmin Zhang (2021), Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Spacecraft, Elsevier (ISBN: 9780323898638, Published Date: 9th June 2021).

6) Qinglei Hu, Bo Li, Bing Xiao, and Youmin Zhang (2021), Control Allocation for Spacecraft Under Actuator Faults, Springer Singapore (eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-0439-3; Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-0438-6; Published Date: 16 April 2021).

5) Xiang Yu, Lei Guo, Youmin Zhang, and Jin Jiang (2021), Autonomous Safety Control of Flight Vehicles, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), Boca Raton, USA; eBook ISBN 9781003144922) (eBook Published Date: 24 February 2021).

4) Bin Jiang, Zehui Mao, Hao Yang and Youmin Zhang (2009), Fault Diagnosis and Fault Accommodation for Control Systems, Chinese National Defence Publisher (ISBN: 9787118060843, in Chinese).

3) Mufeed Mahmoud, Jin Jiang and Youmin Zhang (2003), Active Fault Tolerant Control Systems: Stochastic Analysis and Synthesis, Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Vol. 287, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany (ISBN: 3-540-00318-5). (Cited by Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_reconfiguration).

2) Xueqin Zhou, Jinwen An, Jingchao Lu, Jianguo Yan and Youmin Zhang (1998), Computer Control Systems, Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, P. R. China (ISBN: 7-5612-1015-9) (in Chinese).

1) Youmin Zhang (ed.) (1994), Theory, Techniques and Applications on Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, P. R. China (ISBN: 7-5612-0668-2) (in Chinese).

Journal Papers (305 papers, since 1992)

2024 (35 papers)

305. C. Wang, S. B. Jiao, Y. M. Zhang, X. H. Wang, Y. J. Li (2024), Adaptive Variable Universe Fuzzy Droop Control Based on a Novel Multi-Strategy Harris Hawk Optimization Algorithm for a Direct Current Microgrid with Hybrid Energy Storage, Energies, 2024, 17(21), p. 5296 (Accepted on 2024-10-21).

304. B. Yang, S. C. Zhou, J. D. Jia, Z. Q. Yang, K. X. Guo, Y. Yang, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang (2024), Distributed Cooperative Framework for Multiple UAVs Safety: A Capability-Triggered Mechanism, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (Early Access, Accepted on 2024-10-10).

303. L. X. Mu, S. W. Cao, B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, N. Feng and X. Li (2024), Pseudospectral-Based Rapid Trajectory Planning and Feedforward Linearization Guidance, Drones, 2024, 8(8), p. 371. (Accepted on 2024-07-30).

302. X. H. Xue, B. Yuan, Y. M. Yi, Y. M. Zhang, X. Yue, L. X. Mu (2024), Connectivity Preservation Control for Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Presence of Bounded Actuation, ISA Transactions (Accepted on 2024-06-24) (Impact Factor (IF): 7.3 (2022); Bold face if IF is over 3.00)

301. L. X. Mu, W. Z. Sun, Y. M. Zhang, N. Feng, X. H. Xue, and Q. L. Li (2024), A Fault Isolation Strategy for Industrial Processes Using Outlier-Degree-Based Variable Contributions, ISA Transactions (Accepted on 2024-06-06) (Impact Factor (IF): 7.3 (2022)).

300. X. Q. Fu, N. Lu, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Extraction of Representative Scenarios for Photovoltaic Power with Shared Weight Graph Clustering, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (Accepted on 2024-06-05) (Impact Factor (IF): 9.6 (2022)).

299. X. H. Zhang, H. Badihi, S. Jadidi, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Intelligent Fault-Tolerant Active Power Control using Reinforcement Learning for Offshore Wind Farms, IEEE Access (Accepted on 2024-06-04) (IF: 3.9 (2022))

298. M. N. Li, Z. Q. Yu, Z. Y. Yang, Y. M. Zhang, Q.-L. Han (2024), Fault-Tolerant Formation Control of Multi-UAVs Using Prescribed Funnel and Relative Position Measurement, IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica (Accepted on 2024-06-04) (IF: 5.129 (2020); 11.8 (2023)).

297. M. Hussein, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. H. Liu (2024), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control Design for Car-like Vehicles Subject to Actuator Faults and Fading Channels, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 32(6): 2452-2459 (Accepted on 2024-06-02) (2017 IF: 3.882; 2018 IF: 4.883; 2019 IF: 5.371).

296. X. Q. Fu, J. H. Bai, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Optimizing Agro-Energy-Environment Synergy in Agricultural Microgrids through Carbon Accounting, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (Accepted on 2024-05-05) (IF: 9.6 (2022)).

295. W. B. Zhao, J. S. Jia, Y. H. Qu, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Fractional-Order Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Attitude Control for Elastic Refueling Boom with Exogenous Disturbances, Nonlinear Dynamics (Accepted on 2024-05-05) (IF: 5.6 (2022)).

294. L. H. Qiao, S. Li (M.A.Sc.), Y. M. Zhang, and J. Yan (2024), Early Wildfire Detection and Distance Estimation Using Aerial Visible-Infrared Images, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (Early Access; Accepted on 2024-03-30) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

293. T. H. Jia, H. C. Yan, H. Y. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Adaptive Anti-Disturbance Performance Guaranteed Formation Tracking Control for Quadrotor UAVs Via Aperiodic Signal Updating, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems (Early Access; Accepted on 2023-12-09) (2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309; 2021 IF:13.451).

292. X. Q. Fu, C. Y. Zhang, Y. Xu, Y. M. Zhang, and H. B. Sun (2024), Statistical Machine Learning for Power Flow Analysis Considering the Influence of Weather Factors on Photovoltaic Power Generation, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (Early Access; Accepted on 2024-03-26) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683; 2020 IF: 8.793; 2021 IF: 10.451).

291. Q Liu, Y. Liu, Z. Chen, K. Guo, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and L Guo (2024), A Compact Aerial Manipulator: Design and Control for Dexterous Operations, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110, Article no. 66 (Published: 26 April 2024; Accepted on 2024-03-12) (IF: 3.3 (2022)).

290. M. Hussein, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. H. Liu (2024), Adaptive Non-singular Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Control for Car-Like Vehicles with Faded Neighborhood Information and Actuator Faults, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110, Article no. 63 (Published: 18 April 2024; Accepted on 2024-03-05) (IF: 3.3 (2022)).

289. A. Mohammadzadeh, H. Taghavifar, Y. M. Zhang, and W. Zhang (2024), A Fast Nonsingleton Type-3 Fuzzy Predictive Controller for Nonholonomic Robots Under Sensor and Actuator Faults and Measurement Errors, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 54(7): 4175-4187 (Accepted on 2024-03-03) (2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309; 2021 IF:13.451).

288. Z. Q. Yu, J. X. Li, Y. W. Xu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, and C.-Y. Su (2024), Reinforcement Learning-Based Fractional-Order Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Formation Control of Networked Fixed-Wing UAVs With Prescribed Performance, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 35(3): 3365-3379 (Accepted on 2023-05-18) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683; 2020 IF: 8.793; 2021 IF: 10.451).

287. Z. Q. Yu, R. F. Zhou, P. Y. Sun, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C.-Y. Su (2024), Hierarchical Distributed Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Fractional-Order Multi-Agent Systems With Faults and Periodic Disturbances Using Event-Triggered Communication, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics (Early Access; Accepted on 2024-02-27) (2017 IF: 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

286. S. K. Liu, B. Jiang, Z. H. Mao, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Decentralized Adaptive Event-Triggered Fault-Tolerant Synchronization Tracking Control of Multiple UAVs and UGVs with Prescribed Performance, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(7): 9656-9665 (Accepted on 2024-02-25) (Impact Factor (IF): 6.8 (2022)).

285. S. Zhou, M. Wang, J. Jia, K. Guo, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, L. Guo (2024), Fault Separation Based on An Excitation Operator with Application to a Quadrotor UAV, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems (Early Access; Accepted on 2024-02-23) (Impact Factor (IF): 2.797 (2019); IF: 3.672 (2020); 2021 IF: 4.102 (2021)).

284. X. Q. Fu, Z. H. Wei, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Agri-Energy-Environment Synergy-Based Distributed Energy Planning in Rural Areas, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 15(4): 3722-3738 (Accepted on 2024-02-07) (IF: 9.6 (2022)).

283. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, T. T. Zhang, T. Acarman, Y. K. Ouyang, L. Li, H. R. Dong, and D. P. Cao (2024), Embodied Footprints: A Safety-guaranteed Collision-avoidance Model for Numerical Optimization-based Trajectory Planning, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 25(2): 2046-2060 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-09-13) (IF: 5.744 (2019); 6.319 (2020); 6.492 (2021); 9.551 (2022)).

282. P. Yue, J. Xin, Y. M. Zhang, Y. Lu, and M. Shan (2024), Semantic-Driven Autonomous Visual Navigation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (Open Access, Accepted on 2024-01-26) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

281. K. X. Guo, C. Liu, X. Zhang, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, L. H. Xie, and L. Guo (2024), A Bio-Inspired Safety Control System for UAVs in Confined Environment with Disturbance, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 54(2): 1308-1320 (Accepted on 2022-10-22) (IF: 2017 IF: 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

280. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C.-Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2024), Refined Fractional-Order Fault-Tolerant Coordinated Tracking Control of Networked Fixed-Wing UAVs Against Faults and Communication Delays via Double Recurrent Perturbation FNNs, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 54(2): 1189-1201 (Accepted on 2022-08-06) (2017 IF: 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

279. M. Wang, Z. H. Chen, K. X. Guo, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, L. Guo, and W. Wang (2024), Millimeter-Level Pick and Peg-In-Hole Task Achieved by Aerial Manipulator, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 40: 1242-1260 (Accepted on 2023-11-14) (IF: 6.835 (2022)).

278. J. Huang, B. H. Du, Y. M. Zhang, Q. Quan, B. Wang, and L. X. Mu (2024), A Pesticide Spraying Mission Allocation and Path Planning with Multicopters, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 60(2): 2277-2291 (Accepted on 2024-01-03) (IF: 2.797 (2019); IF: 3.672 (2020); 2021 IF: 4.102 (2021)).

277. C. Liu, B. Jiang, X. F. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and S. R. Xie (2024), Event-Based Distributed Secure Control of Unmanned Surface Vehicles with DoS Attacks, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 54(4): 2159-2170 (Accepted on 2023-12-03) (2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309; 2021 IF:13.451).

276. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Hybrid Fault-Tolerant and Attack-Resilient Cooperative Control in an Offshore Wind Farm, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 15(2): 1365-1379 (Accepted on 2023-11-17) (IF: 4.909 (2017); 6.230 (2018); 7.650 (2019); 7.440 (2020); 8.31 (2022)).

275. L. X. Mu, J. Zhang, N. Feng, Y. Z. Jin, Y. M. Zhang, H. X. Wang, S. H. Wu, and L. Tian (2024), A Condition Monitoring Method via Optimization-Based Adaptive Feature Extraction Strategy, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement, 73 (Accepted on 2023-11-08) (IF: 5.332 (2022)).

274. S. K. Liu, B. Jiang, Z. H. Mao, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Neural-Network-Based Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Heterogeneous Multiagent Systems With Multiple Faults and DoS Attacks, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 35(5): 6273-6285 (Accepted on 2023-05-30) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683; 2020 IF: 8.793; 2021 IF: 10.451).

273. S. K. Liu, B. Jiang, Z. H. Mao, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Distributed Event-Triggered Quantized Fault-Tolerant Control of Linear Multi-Agent Systems with External Disturbances and Parameter Uncertainties, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 54(4): 2099-2112 (Accepted on 2022-11-10) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

272. J. Huang, J. Q. Xing, J. R. Ren, Q. Quan, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Aerial Refueling Scheduling of Multi-receiver and Multi-tanker under Spatial-temporal Constraints for Forest Firefighting, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 37(5): 71-91(Accepted on 2023-12-15) (2019 IF: 2.095; 2020 IF: 2.215; 2022 IF: 5.7).

271. M. Hussein, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. H. Liu (2024), Distributed Fault-Tolerant Formation Control Design via High-Order Sliding Mode for a Team of Car-Like Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 9(2): 4221-4231 (Accepted on 2023-12-01) (IF: 5.009 (2022); 2023 IF: 7.70 (2023)).

2023 (26 papers)

270. Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-Y. Su (2023), Wind and Actuator Fault Estimation for a Quadrotor UAV Based on Two-Stage Particle Filter, Guidance, Navigation and Control (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-09-15).

269. Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-Y. Su (2023), Active Wind Rejection Control for a Quadrotor UAV Against Unknown Winds, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 59(6): 8956-8968 (Accepted on 2023-09-03) (IF: 2.797 (2019); IF: 3.672 (2020); 2021 IF: 4.102 (2021))

268. F. M. A. Hossain, Y. M. Zhang (2023), MsFireD-Net: A Lightweight and Efficient Convolutional Neural Network for Flame and Smoke Segmentation, Journal of Automation and Intelligence, 2(3): 130-138 (Open Access; Invited paper; Accepted on 2023-08-24).

267. J. Huang, Y. Luo, Q. Quan, B. Wang, X. H. Xue, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), An Autonomous Task Assignment and Decision-making Method for Coverage Path Planning of Multiple Pesticide Spraying UAVs, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 212, p. 108128 (Accepted on 2023-08-02) (Impact Factor (IF): 8.3 (2022)).

266. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Active Fault-Tolerant and Attack-Resilient Control for a Renewable Microgrid against Power-Loss Faults and Data Integrity Attacks, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics (Early Access; Accepted on 2023-08-02) (IF: 7.384 (2017); 8.803 (2018); 10.387 (2019); 11.079 (2020); 11.448 (2021); 11.8 (2022)).

265. Z. Y. Yang, M. N. Li, Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Cheng, G. L. Xu and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Fault Detection and Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multi-UAVs under Actuator Faults, Sensor Faults, and Wind Disturbances, Drones, 7(8), p. 503 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-07-27; Under the Special Topic: Perspectives in Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control) (2022 IF: 4.8).

264. B. Li, Y. Z. Wang, S. J. Ma, X. P. Bian, H. Li, T. T. Zhang, X. H. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Adaptive Pure Pursuit: A Real-time Path Planner Using Tracking Controllers to Plan Safe and Kinematically Feasible Paths, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8(9): 4155-4168 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-07-15) (2022 IF: 5.009; 2023 IF: 7.70).

263. H. C. Yang, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Event-Triggered Resilient Consensus Control of Multiple Unmanned Systems Against Periodic DoS Attacks Based on State Predictor, Security and Safety (S&S), 2, p. 2023017 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-06-27).

262. L. X. Mu, Q. L. Li, B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, N. Feng, X. H. Xue, and W. Z. Sun (2023), A Vision-Based Autonomous Landing Guidance Strategy for a Micro-UAV by the Modified Camera View, Drones, 7(8), p. 400 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-06-13; Under the Special Topic: Perspectives in Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control) (2022 IF: 4.8).

261. B. Li, T. Gao, S. Ma, Y. M. Zhang, T. Acarman, K. Cao, T. Xu, T. Zhang, and F.-Y. Wang (2023), From Formula One to Autonomous One: History, Achievements, and Future Perspectives, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8(5): 3217-3223 (First report from a series of IEEE TIV’s Decentralized and Hybrid Workshops (DHWs) on Intelligent Vehicles for Education (IV4E); Accepted on 2022-04-19) (2022 IF: 5.009; 2023 IF: 7.70).

260. S. K. Liu, B. Jiang, Z. H. Mao, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Distributed Adaptive Event-Triggered Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs and UGVs under DoS Attacks, IET Control Theory & Applications (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-04-15) (IF: 3.527 (2022)).

259. L. L. Wang, D. Q. Zhu, W. Pang, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), A Survey of Underwater Search for Multi-Target Using Multi-AUV: Task Allocation, Path Planning, and Formation Control, Ocean Engineering, 278, p. 114393 (IF: 3.795 (2021); 4.372 (2022)).

258. J. Q. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and S. Rakheja (2023), Adaptive Lane Change Trajectory Planning Scheme for Autonomous Vehicles under Various Road Frictions and Vehicle Speeds, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8(2): 1252-1265 (Accepted on 2022-05-10) (2022 IF: 5.009).

257. X. B. Zhou, X. Yu, K. X. Guo, S. C. Zhou, L. Guo, Y. M. Zhang, and X. Y. Peng (2023), Safety Flight Control Design of a Quadrotor UAV with Capability Analysis, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 53(3): 1738-1751 (Accepted on 2021-09-13) (IF: 7.384 (2017); 8.803 (2018); 10.387 (2019); 11.079 (2020); 11.448 (2021)).

256. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Design of an Intelligent Hybrid Diagnosis Scheme for Cyber-Physical PV Systems at the Microgrid Level, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 150, p. 109062 (Accepted on 2023-02-23) (IF: 4.63 (2020); 5.659 (2021)).

255. B. Wang, D. H. Zhu, L. Y. Han, H. G. Gao, Z. H. Gao, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control of a Hybrid Canard Rotor/Wing UAV under Transition Flight subject to Actuator Faults and Model Uncertainties, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 59(4): 4559-4574 (Accepted on 2023-02-03) (IF: 2.797 (2019); IF: 3.672 (2020); 2021 IF: 4.102 (2021))

254. B. Wang, Y. Y. Shen, N Li, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. H. Gao (2023), An Adaptive Sliding Mode Fault-Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor UAV with Actuator Faults and Model Uncertainties, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 33(17): 10182-10198 (Open Access; Special Issue: Advanced Control and Estimation applied to Aerial Robotic Vehicles, Edited by: L. Chen, H. Alwi, C. Edwards; Accepted on 2023-01-31) (IF: 3.953 (2019), 3.503 (2020), 4.406 (2021)).

253. Z. Q. Yu, Y. W. Xu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, and C.-Y. Su (2023), Fractional-Order Fault-Tolerant Containment Control of Multiple Fixed-Wing UAVs via Disturbance Observer and Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Neural Network, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 33(17): 10257-10277 (Featured Cover paper; Special Issue: Advanced Control and Estimation applied to Aerial Robotic Vehicles, Edited by: L. Chen, H. Alwi, C. Edwards; Accepted on 2022-12-20) (IF: 3.953 (2019), 3.503 (2020), 4.406 (2021)).

252. X. D. Shao, Q. L. Hu, Y. Shi, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Fault-Tolerant Control for Full-State Error Constrained Attitude Tracking of Uncertain Spacecraft, Automatica, 151, p. 110907 (Accepted on 2022-12-17) (Impact Factor (IF): 5.451 (2017); 6.126 (2018); 6.355 (2019); 5.541 (2020); 6.15 (2021)).

251. W. Zhang, J. Jia, S. Zhou, K. Guo, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), A Safety Planning and Control Architecture Applied to a Quadrotor Autopilot, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 8(2): 680-687 (Accepted on 2022-11-30) (2020 IF: 3.608; 2021 IF: 3.741).

250. X. Yu, S. Zhou, K. X. Guo, Y. M. Zhang, and L. Guo (2023), Integrated Reconfiguration Mechanism for Quadrotors with Capability Analysis Against Rotor Failure, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 46(2): 401-409 (Accepted on 2022-10-24) (2021 IF: 2.486).

249. H. Badihi, S. Jadidi, Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and N. Y. Lu (2023), Smart Cyber-Attack Diagnosis and Mitigation in a Wind Farm Network Operator, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 19(9): 9468-9478 (Accepted on 2022-11-24) (2017 IF: 6.764; 2018 IF: 7.377; 2019 IF: 9.112; 2020 IF: 10.215; 2021 IF: 11.648).

248. Y. Hu, H. Yan, Y. M. Zhang, H. Zhang, and Y. Chang (2023), Event-Triggered Prescribed Performance Fuzzy Fault-Tolerant Control for Unknown Euler-Lagrange Systems with Any Bounded Initial Values, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 31(6): 2065-2075 (Impact Factor (IF): 7.671 (2017); 8.415 (2018); 8.759 (2019); 9.518 (2020); 12.029 (2021)).

247. Y. J. Zhong, Y. M. Zhang, X. He, and S. S. Ge (2023), Robust Distributed Sensor Fault Detection and Diagnosis Within Formation Control of Multiagent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 59(2): 1340-1353 (Accepted on 2022-08-10) (2019 Impact Factor (IF): 2.797; 2020 IF: 3.672; 2021 IF: 4.102).

246. Y. Hua, F. Wan, H. P. Gan, Y. M. Zhang, and L. Q. Xin (2023), Distributed Estimation with Cross-Verification under False Data Injection Attacks, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 53(9): 5840-5853 (Accepted on 2022-08-06) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

245. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2023), Distributed Fractional-Order Intelligent Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Formation-Containment Control of Two-Layer Networked Unmanned Airships for Safe Observation of A Smart City, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(9): 9132-9144 (Accepted on 2021-01-03) (2017 IF: 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

2022 (24 papers)

244. H. J. Gao, W. He, Y. M. Zhang, and C. Y. Sun (2022), Adaptive Finite-Time Fault-Tolerant Control for Uncertain Flexible Flapping Wings Based on Rigid Finite Element Method, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(9): 9036-9047 (Accepted on 2020-12-02); (2017 IF: 7.384; 2018 IF: 8.803; 2019 IF: 10.387; 2020 IF: 11.079; 2021 IF: 19.118).

243. B. Li, T. Acarman, Y. M. Zhang, Y. K. Ouyang, C. Yaman, Q. Kong, X. Zhong, and X. Y. Peng (2022), Optimization-based Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Parking with Irregularly Placed Obstacles: A Lightweight Iterative Framework, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(8): 11970-11981 (Open Access; Accepted on 2021-08-27) (Impact Factor (IF): 5.744 (2019); 6.319 (2020); 6.492 (2021); 9.551 (2022)).

242. K. X. Guo, W. Y. Zhang, Y. K. Zhu, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Safety Control for Quadrotor UAV against Ground Effect and Blade Damage, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(12): 13373-13383 (Accepted on Dec. 27, 2021) (Impact Factor (IF): 2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

241. X. Yu, X. B. Zhou, K. X. Guo, J. D. Jia, L Guo, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Safety Flight Control for a Quadrotor UAV Using Differential Flatness and Dual-loop Observers, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(12): 13326-13336 (Accepted on 2021-12-05) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

240. Y. C. Guan, H. Yao, B. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Cost Evaluation of Approximate Controllability and Fault Recoverability for Switched Infinite-Dimensional Linear Systems, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 67(7): 3553-3559 (Accepted on 2021-07-10) (IF: 5.093 (2019), 5.625 (2020), 5.792 (2021)).

239. R. Y. Guo, H. Liu, G. Xie, Y. M. Zhang, and D. Liu (2022), A Self-interpretable Soft Sensor Based on Deep Learning and Multiple Attention Mechanism: from Data Selection to Sensor Modeling, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 19(5): 6859-6871 (Accepted on 2022-06-04) (Impact Factor (IF): 2017 IF: 6.764; 2019 IF: 7.306; 2020 IF: 9.112; 2021 IF: 10.215).

238. X. Yu, X. B. Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, L. Guo, S. J. Ye, and X. Y. Peng (2022), Safety Control Design with Flight Envelope Protection and Reference Command Generation, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 58(6): 5835-5848 (Accepted on 2022-05-30) (2019 IF: 2.797; 2020 IF: 3.672; 2021 IF: 4.102).

237. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, P. Pillay, and S. Rakheja (2022), A Comprehensive Review on Signal-Based and Model-Based Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbines: Fault Diagnosis and Lifetime Prognosis, Proceedings of the IEEE, 110(6): 754-806 (Open Access; Accepted on 2022-04-19; Date of Publication: 13 May 2022; DOI: 10.1109/JPROC.2022.3171691) (Impact Factor (IF): 9.237 (2017); 9.107 (2018); 10.694 (2019); 10.252 (2020); 10.961 (2021); 14.910 (2022)).

236. X. D. Shao, Q. L. Hu, Z. H. Zhu, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Fault-Tolerant Reduced-Attitude Control for Spacecraft Constrained Boresight Reorientation, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (Accepted on 2022-04-03) (2021 IF: 2.048).

235. Q. Ouyang, Y. M. Zhang, N. Ghaeminezhad, J. Chen, Z. S. Wang, X. S. Hu, and J. C. Li (2022), Module-based Active Equalization for Battery Packs: A Two-Layer Model Predictive Control Strategy, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(1): 149-159 (Accepted on 2021-07-04) (2021 IF: 5.123).

234. Q. L. Hu, Y. Y. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Velocity-Free Saturated Control for Spacecraft Proximity Operations With Guaranteed Safety, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 52(4): 2501-2513 (Accepted on 2020-12-29) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 2.35; 2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309; 2021 IF:13.451).

233. B. Li, Z. Y. Yin, Y. K. Ouyang, Y. M. Zhang, X. Zhong, and S. Q. Tang (2022), Online Trajectory Replanning for Sudden Environmental Changes during Automated Parking: A Parallel Stitching Method, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 7(3): 748-757 (Open Access; Accepted on 2022-02-26) (2022 IF: 5.009).

232. K. X. Guo, S. K. Lv, X. Yu, J. Z. Qiao, L. Guo, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Fault-Tolerant Control Design for a Class of Nonlinear Systems with Actuator Malfunctions, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 32(5): 2828-2844 (In Special Issue: Learning‐based Robust Control Methodologies under Information Constraints) (Accepted on 2021-08-05; First published: 25 August 2021) (IF: 3.953 (2019), 3.503 (2020), 4.406 (2021)).

231. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2022), Enhanced Recurrent Fuzzy Neural Fault-Tolerant Synchronization Tracking Control of Multiple Unmanned Airships via Fractional Calculus and Fixed-Time Prescribed Performance Function, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 30(10): 4515-4529 (Accepted on 2022-02-15) (Impact Factor (IF): 7.671 (2017); 8.415 (2018); 8.759 (2019); 9.518 (2020); 12.029 (2021)).

230. G. Y. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, W.-F. Xie, and Y. H. Qu (2022), Leveraging Google Earth Engine and Semi-Supervised Generative Adversarial Networks to Assess Initial Burn Severity, Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing, 48(3): 411-424 (Accepted on 2022-01-27) (Impact Factor (IF): 2.000 (2018), 2.553 (2019), 2.126 (2020), 2.000 (2021)).

229. B. Li, Y. K. Ouyang, L. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Autonomous Driving on Curvy Roads without Reliance on Frenet Frame: A Cartesian-based Trajectory Planning Method, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (Open Access; Accepted on 2022-01-20) (IF: 5.744 (2019); 6.319 (2020); 6.492 (2021); 9.551 (2022)).

228. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2022), Composite Adaptive Disturbance Observer‐Based Decentralized Fractional‐Order Fault‐Tolerant Control of Networked UAVs, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 52(2): 799-813 (Accepted on 2020-07-11) (Impact Factor (IF): 2.350(2017), 5.131(2018), 7.351(2019), 9.309(2020), 13.451(2021)).

227. J. Q. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and S. Rakheja (2022), Adaptive Trajectory Tracking for Car-Like Vehicles with Input Constraints, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(3): 2801-2810 (Accepted on March 12, 2021); DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2021.3068672 (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

226. B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and W. Zhang (2022), A Composite Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control for A Quadrotor UAV with Multiple Uncertainties, Journal of Systems Science & Complexity, 35(1): 81-104 (Accepted on 2021-08-13) (IF: 0.939 (2019), 0.926 (2020), 1.26 (2021)).

225. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, J. Fu, and Y. Jin (2022), A Review on Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 35(1): 1-18 (Cover Page paper; Accepted on 2021-03-26; Available On-line 25 May 2021) (2019 IF: 2.095; 2020 IF: 2.215; 2022 IF: 5.7).

224. G. Y. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, W.-F. Xie, Y. H. Qu, and L. C. Feng (2022), Hyperspectral Linear Unmixing Based on Collaborative Sparsity and Multi-Band Non-Local Total Variation, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 34(1): 1-26 (Accepted on 2021-10-18) (2019 IF: 2.493, 2020 IF: 2.976, 2021 IF: 3.151).

223. B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and W. Zhang (2022), Integrated Path Planning and Trajectory Tracking Control for Quadrotor UAVs with Obstacle Avoidance in the Presence of Environmental and Systematic Uncertainties: Theory and Experiment, Aerospace Science and Technology, 120, p. 107277 (Accepted on 2021-12-06) (2019 Impact Factor (IF): 2.829; 2020 IF: 4.499; 2021 IF: 5.107).

222. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2022), Distributed Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Time-Varying Formation Control of Unmanned Airships With Limited Communication Ranges Against Input Saturation for Smart City Observation, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 33(5): 1891-1904 (Accepted on 2021-6-25) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683; 2020 IF: 8.793; 2021 IF: 10.451).

221. L. X. Mu, G. Xie, X. Yu, B. Wang, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Robust Guidance for A Reusable Launch Vehicle in Terminal Phase, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 58(3): 1996-2011 (Accepted on 2021-11-02) (2019 IF: 2.797; 2020 IF: 3.672; 2021 IF: 4.102).

220. J. Xin, C. Dong, Y. M. Zhang, Y. Yao, and A. Gong (2022), Visual Servoing of Unknown Objects for Family Service Robots, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 104, Article: 10 (2022) (Accepted on 2021-10-11; Published: 21 December 2021; 2017 IF: 1.512; 2018 IF: 2.020; 2019 IF: 2.259; 2020 IF: 2.646; 2021 IF: 3.129).

2021 (23 papers)

219. Y. M. Zhang and D. L. Luo (2021), Editorial of Special Issue on UAV Autonomous, Intelligent and Safe Control, Guidance, Navigation and Control, 1(4), paper ID 2102001, Dec. 2021 (Free Access), Editorial for the Special Issue: UAV Autonomous, Intelligent and Safe Control.

218. V. Deshpande (M.A.Sc.) and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Fault-Tolerant Model Predictive Control of a Fixed-Wing UAV with Actuator Fault Estimation, Guidance, Navigation and Control, 1(4), paper ID 2140006, Dec. 2021 (Free Access), A paper for the Special Issue: UAV Autonomous, Intelligent and Safe Control (Accepted on 2021-12-01).

217. Y. J. Zhong, G. R. Lyu, X. He, Y. M. Zhang, and S. S. Ge (2023), Distributed Active Fault-tolerant Cooperative Control for Multiagent Systems with Communication Delays and External Disturbances, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 53(7): 4642-4652 (Accepted on 2021-11-25) (IF: 7.384 (2017); 8.803 (2018); 10.387 (2019); 11.079 (2020); 11.448 (2021)).

216. B. Li, S. Q. Tang, Y. M. Zhang, and X. Zhong (2021), Occlusion-Aware Path Planning to Promote Infrared Positioning Accuracy for Autonomous Driving in a Warehouse, Electronics, 2021, 10(24), 3093 (2021 IF: 2.397), A paper for the Special Issue: Recent Advances in Motion Planning and Control of Autonomous Vehicles (Accepted: 2021-12-09).

215. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Large-Scale Wind Farms and Wind Farm Clusters, Energies, 14(21), 7436 (An invited paper for the Special Issue on “Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control of Wind Energy Conversion Systems”, Accepted on 2021-11-04) (2017 IF: 2.262; 2018 IF: 2.676; 2019 IF: 2.707; 2020 IF: 2.702; 2021 IF: 3.004).

214. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and B. Jiang (2021), PID-Type Fault-Tolerant Prescribed Performance Control of Fixed-Wing UAV, Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics, 32(5): 1053-1061 (A paper for the Special Section on FDD and FTC) (Accepted on 2021-10-13) (2019 IF: 0.721, 2020 IF: 0.907, 2021 IF: 1.186).

213. X. B. Zhou, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. Y. Luo, and X. Y. Peng (2021), Trajectory Planning and Tracking Strategy Applied to an Unmanned Ground Vehicle in the Presence of Obstacles, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(4): 1575-1589 (Accepted on 2020-07-17) (2019 IF: 5.224; 2020 IF: 4.938; 2021 IF: 5.083).

212. X. Yu, P. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Fixed-Time Actuator Fault Accommodation Applied to Hypersonic Gliding Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(3): 1429-1440 (Accepted on 2020-06-12) (2019 IF: 5.224; 2020 IF: 4.938; 2021 IF: 5.083).

211. M. A. Kamel, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Formation Control of Multiple WMRs Based on Hybrid GA-PSO Algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(3): 1263-1276 (Accepted on 2020-05-15) (2019 IF: 5.224; 2020 IF: 4.938; 2021 IF: 5.083).

210. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2021), Fractional Order PID-Based Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Networked Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Against Actuator Faults and Wind Effects With Hardware-in-the-Loop Experimental Validation, Control Engineering Practice, 114, Sept 2021, 104861 (Accepted on 2021-6-3) (2017 IF: 2.602; 2019 IF: 3.232; 2020 IF: 3.193).

209. D. Q. Zhu, Z. Q. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Colour Correction and Fusion, IET Image Processing, 15(11): 2591-2603 (Accepted on 2021-04-19) First published: 02 May 2021, https://doi.org/10.1049/ipr2.12247 (2019 IF: 1.636; 2020 IF: 1.995)

208. J. Q. Hu, S. Rakheja, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Estimation Based on Designed Braking Pressure Pulse, Proc. IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 235(7): 1876-1891 (Accepted on 2020-11-24) (2019 IF: 1.275; 2020 IF: 1.384)

207. R. Y. Guo, H. Liu, G. Xie, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Weld Defect Detection from Imbalanced Radiographic Images Based on Contrast Enhancement Conditional Generative Adversarial Network and Transfer Learning, IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(9): 10844-10853 (Accepted on 2021-02-13). DOI 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3059860 (2020 IF: 3.073).

206. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2021), Fractional-Order Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Synchronization Tracking Control of Networked Fixed-Wing UAVs Against Actuator-Sensor Faults Via Intelligent Learning Mechanism, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 32(12): 5539-5553 (Accepted on 2021-02-11) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683; 2020 IF: 8.793; 2021 IF: 10.451)

205. R. Wang, Y. H. Li, H. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Freshness Constraints of AoI-Based Event-Triggered Kalman Consensus Filter Algorithm over a WSN, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 22(1): 51-67 (Accepted on 2020-09-02) (2017 IF: 0.91; 2019 IF: 1.033).

204. B. Li, Y. K. Ouyang, Y. M. Zhang, T. Acarman, Q. Kong, and Z. J. Shao (2021), Optimal Cooperative Maneuver Planning for Multiple Nonholonomic Robots in a Tiny Environment via Adaptive-scaling Constrained Optimization, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 6(2): 1511-1518 (Accepted on 2021-01-20). (2020 Impact Factor (IF): 3.608)

203. Y. T. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Yu (2021), Path Following Control for UAV Using Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Guidance, Navigation and Control, 1(1), paper ID: 2150005 https://doi.org/10.1142/S2737480721500059 (Accepted on 2021-01-18).

202. Y. Q. Dong, J. Tao, Y. M. Zhang, W. Lin, and J. L. Ai (2021), Deep Learning in Aircraft Design, Dynamics, and Control: Review and Prospects, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 57(4): 2346-2368 (Accepted on 2021-01-15) (2019 Impact Factor (IF): 2.797; 2020 IF: 3.672; 2021 IF: 4.102).

201. Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, C. Yuan, and J. Luo (2021), Adaptive Path Following Control of Unmanned Surface Vehicles Considering Environmental Disturbances and System Constraints, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 51(1):339-353 (Accepted on 2018-09-11) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 2.35; 2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309).

200. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, and X. Yu (2021), Fault-Tolerant Time-Varying Elliptical Formation Control of Multiple Fixed-Wing UAVs For Cooperative Forest Fire Monitoring, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 101(3), Article: 48 (Accepted on 2021-01-11) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020; 2020 IF: 2.259).

199. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2021), Nussbaum-Based Finite-Time Fractional-Order Backstepping Fault-Tolerant Flight Control of Fixed-Wing UAV Against Input Saturation With Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 153, 15 May 2021, 107406 (Accepted on 2020-11-02) (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 4.116; 2018 IF: 4.370; 2019 IF: 5.005; 2020 IF: 6.471; IF over 3.0 with bold face).

198. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, P. Pillay, and S. Rakheja (2021), Fault-Tolerant Individual Pitch Control for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbines with Actuator Faults, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(1): 532-543 (Accepted on 2019-12-11) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503).

197. Z. W. Jin, Y. Y. Hu, C. Y. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), State Estimation with Multi-Level Vector Quantisation and Communication Uncertainty, International Journal of Systems Science, 52(7): 1297-1314 (Received 11 Oct 2019, Accepted 22 Nov 2020, Published online: 09 Dec 2020, Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2020.1856447) (2020 IF: 2.149)

196. W. Ghadiry, J. Habibi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Optimal Path Tracking with Dubins’ Vehicles, IEEE Systems Journal, 15(1): 466-477 (Accepted on 2020-06-26) (2019 IF: 4.463).

2020 (20 papers)

195. C. Duan, Q. L. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and H. N. Wu (2020), Constrained Single-Axis Path Planning of Underactuated Spacecraft, Aerospace Science and Technology, vol. 107, Dec. 2020, 106345 (Accepted 3 November 2020; Available online 11 November 2020, 106345) (2019 IF: 2.829; 2020 IF: 4.499)

194. P. Li, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), The Design of Quasi-Optimal Higher Order Sliding Mode Control via Disturbance Observer and Switching-Gain Adaptation, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 50(11): 4817-4827 (Accepted on 2018-08-19); (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 2.35; 2018 IF: 5.131; 2019 IF: 7.351; 2020 IF: 9.309).

193. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Z. X. Liu, Y. H. Qu, C. Y. Su, and B. Jiang (2020), Decentralized Finite-Time Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Synchronization Tracking Control for Multiple UAVs with Prescribed Performance, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 357(16): 11830-11862 (Accepted on 2019-11-25); (2019 IF: 3.653; 2020 IF: 4.036).

192. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Passive Fault-Tolerant Control Strategies for Power Converter in a Hybrid Microgrid, Energies, 13(21): 5625. An invited paper for the Special Issue on “Microgrids and Fault-Tolerant Control” (Accepted on 2020-10-17) (2017 IF: 2.262; 2018 IF: 2.676; 2019 IF: 2.707; 2020 IF: 2.702).

191. H. Badihi, S. Jadidi, Y. M. Zhang, P. Pillay, and S. Rakheja (2020), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control in a Wind Farm Using Adaptive Control Reconfiguration and Control Reallocation, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 11(4): 2119-2129 (Accepted on 2019-10-16) (2017 IF: 4.909; 2018 IF: 6.230; 2019 IF: 7.650; 2020 IF: 7.440).

190. H. B. Wang, Y. M. Cheng, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), A Cubature Kalman Filter-based Vector Tracking Algorithm in GPS Signal Harsh Environments, IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation, 14(12): 1968-1975 (Accepted on 2020-09-03).

189. B. Li, T. Acarman, Y. M. Zhang, L. L. Zhang, C. Yaman, and Q. Kong (2020), Tractor-Trailer Vehicle Trajectory Planning in Narrow Environments with a Progressively Constrained Optimal Control Approach, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 5(3): 414-425 (Accepted on 2019-11-27) (2022 IF: 5.009).

188. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, X. Yu, J. Fu, Y. Jin, and T. Y. Chai (2020), Distributed Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Close Formation Flight Control of Multiple Trailing Fixed-Wing UAVs, ISA Transactions, 106: 181-199 (Accepted on 2020-07-02; Online publication on 2020-07-09) (IF: 4.343 (2019), 4.305 (2020)).

187. F. M. A. Hossain, Y. M. Zhang, and M. A. Tonima (2020), Forest Fire Flame and Smoke Detection from UAV-Captured Images using Fire-Specific Color Features and Multi-Color Space Local Binary Pattern, Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, 8(4): 285-309 (An invited paper for a joint virtual issue of the Canadian Journal of Forest Research and Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems; Accepted on 2020-06-30).

186. M. A. Kamel, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Formation Control and Coordination of Multiple Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Normal and Faulty Situations: A Review, Annual Reviews in Control, 49:128-144 (Accepted on 2020-02-07) (2019 IF: 4.759).

185. Z. Q. Yu, Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. H. Qu, and C.-Y. Su (2020), Distributed Finite-Time Fault-Tolerant Containment Control for Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 31(6): 2077-2091 (Accepted on 2019-06-28) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2018 IF: 7.982; 2019 IF: 11.683)

184. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, B. Jiang, C. Y. Su, Y. Jin, J. Fu, and T. Y. Chai (2020), Decentralized Fractional-Order Backstepping Fault-Tolerant Control of Multi-UAVs Against Actuator Faults and Wind Effects, Aerospace Science and Technology, 104, Article 105939 (Accepted on 2020-04-23) (2019 IF: 2.829)

183. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and B. Jiang (2020), Fractional-Order Intelligent Fault-Tolerant Synchronization Tracking Control of UAV Swarms, SCIENTIA SINICA Technologica, 50(4): 389-402, 2020 (in Chinese).

182. Y. T. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Yu (2019), Forest Fire Monitoring Using Multiple UAVs Based on A Reinforcement Learning Framework, Science China: Technological Sciences (Accepted).

181. J. Q. Hu, S. Rakheja, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Real-time Estimation of Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Based on Lateral Vehicle Dynamics, Proc. IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 234(10-11):2444-2457 (Accepted on 2020-02-07) (2019 IF: 1.275)

180. B. Wang, X. Yu, L. X. Mu, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), A Dual Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control for a Quadrotor Helicopter against Actuator Faults and Model Uncertainties without Overestimation, Aerospace Science and Technology, 99, April 2020, 105744 (Accepted on 2020-01-20) (2019 IF: 2.829).

179. B. Wang, Y. Y. Shen, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Active Fault-Tolerant Control for A Quadrotor Helicopter against Actuator Faults and Model Uncertainties, Aerospace Science and Technology, 99, April 2020, 105745 (Accepted on 2020-01-20) (2019 IF: 2.829).

178. Q. L. Hu, Y. Y. Liu, H. Y. Dong, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Saturated Attitude Control for Rigid Spacecraft under Attitude Constraints, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 43(4): 790-805 (Accepted on 2020-01) (2019 IF: 2.061).

177. T. Chevet, C. Stoica Maniu, C. Vlad, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Decentralized MPC for UAVs Formation Deployment and Reconfiguration with Multiple Outgoing Agents, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 97(1): 155-170 (Accepted with minor revision on 2019-03-09) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020).

176. W. Ghadiry, J. Habibi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), Generalized Formulations for Minimum Distance Trajectory in Patrolling Problems, IET Control Theory & Applications, 14(11): 155-170 (Accepted on 2019-12-17) (Impact Factor (IF): 2017 IF: 2.536; 2019 IF: 3.526)

2019 (23 papers)

175. J. Yang, G. Xie, Y. X. Yang, Y. M. Zhang, and W. Liu (2019), Deep Model Integrated with Data Correlation Analysis for Multiple Intermittent Faults Diagnosis, ISA Transactions, 95: 306-319 (2019 IF: 4.343)

174. Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Qu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Distributed Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control for Multi-UAVs under Actuator Fault and Input Saturation, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 27(6): 2417-2429 (Accepted on 2018-07-24); (2017 IF: 3.882; 2018 IF: 4.883; 2019 IF: 5.371)

173. Y. K. Zhu, J. Z. Qiao, Y. M. Zhang, and L. Guo (2019), High-Precision Trajectory Tracking Control for Space Manipulator with Neutral Uncertainty and Deadzone Nonlinearity, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 27(5): 2254-2262 (Accepted on 2018-05-31) (2017 Impact Factor: 3.882).

172. Q. L. Hu, W. Chen, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Concurrent Proximity Control of Servicing Spacecraft with an Uncontrolled Target, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 24(6): 2815-2826 (Accepted on 2019-09-26) (2017 IF: 4.357; 2019 IF: 4.943).

171. Q. L. Hu, Y. Y. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Control of Non-Cooperative Spacecraft in Final Phase Proximity Operations under Input Constraints, Control Engineering Practice, 87(6): 83-96 (Accepted on 2019-03-31) (2017 IF: 2.602; 2019 IF: 3.232).

170. Q. L. Hu, B. Y. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Observer-based Output Feedback Attitude Stabilization for Spacecraft with Finite-time Convergence, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 27(2): 781-789 (Accepted on 2017-11-26); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.882)

169. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Z. X. Liu, Y. H. Qu, and C.-Y. Su (2019), Distributed Adaptive Fractional-Order Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Networked Unmanned Aerial Vehicles via Fuzzy Neural Networks, IET Control Theory & Applications, 13(17): 2917-2929 (Accepted on 2019-03-29) (2017 IF: 2.536; 2019 IF: 3.526).

168. Z. Q. Yu, Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. H. Qu, and C.-Y. Su (2019), Decentralized Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multi-UAVs with Prescribed Attitude Synchronization under Directed Communication Topology, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 20(5): 685-700 (Accepted on 2019-03-20) (2017 IF: 0.91; 2019 IF: 1.033).

167. L. X. Mu, L. Y. Li, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, P. Li, and X. M. Wang (2019), Observer-Based Fault-Tolerant Control of Hypersonic Scramjet Vehicles in the Presence of Actuator Faults and Saturation, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 29(16): 5377-5393 (Accepted on 2017-10-31); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.393).

166. Z. X. Liu, C. Yuan, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Retrofit Fault-Tolerant Tracking Control Design of An Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Considering Actuator Dynamics, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 29(16): 5293-5313 (Published on-line; DOI: 10.1002/rnc.3889; Accepted on 2017-06-21); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.393).

165. N. Yungaicela-Naula (M.A.Sc), L. E. Garza-Castañon, Y. M. Zhang, and L. I. Minchala-Avila (2019), UAV-Based Air Pollutant Source Localization Using Combined Metaheuristic and Probabilistic Methods, Applied Sciences, 2019, 9, 3712, pp. 1-18; doi:10.3390/app9183712.

164. H. Mahboubi, F. Sharifi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Distributed Control of Multi-Agent Systems with Limited Communication Range in the Fixed Obstacle Environments, IEEE Access, 7(1): 118259-118268 (Accepted on 2019-01-12); (2017 IF: 3.244; 2019 IF: 4.098)

163. S. Y. Shao, M. Chen, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Adaptive Discrete-Time Flight Control Using Disturbance Observer and Neural Networks, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 30(12): 3708-3721 (Accepted on 2018-12-26) (2017 IF: 6.108; 2019 IF: 11.683)

162. L.-D. Zhang, B. Wang, Z.-X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, and J.-L. Ai (2019), Motion Planning of a Quadrotor Robot Game Using Simulation-Based Projected Policy Iteration Method, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 20(4): 525-537 (Accepted on 2018-11-28) (2017 IF: 0.91; 2019 IF: 1.033).

161. Y. J. Zhong, W. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, J. Y. Zuo, and H. Zhan (2019), Sensor Fault Detection and Diagnosis for An Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 96(3-4): 555-572 (Accepted on 2018-11-28) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020).

160. Y. J. Zhong, Z.-X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, W. Zhang, and J. Y. Zuo (2019), Active Fault-Tolerant Tracking Control of A Quadrotor with Model Uncertainties and Actuator Faults, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 20(1): 95-106; in the Special Issue on “Complex system and intelligent control: theories and applications”, Guest Editors: Jie CHEN, Ben M. CHEN, Jian SUN (Accepted on 2018-11-28) (2017 IF: 0.91; 2019 IF: 1.033).

159. B. Wang, X. Yu, L. X. Mu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Disturbance Observer-Based Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control for a Quadrotor Helicopter Subject to Parametric Uncertainties and External Disturbances, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 120: 727-743 (Accepted on 2018-11-03) (2017 IF: 4.116; 2017 IF: 4.370; 2019 IF: 5.005).

158. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. H. Qu (2019), Prescribed Performance-Based Distributed Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control for Multi-UAVs, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 41(4): 975-989 (Accepted on 2018-09-11); (2017 IF: 1.579; 2019 IF: 1.956).

157. J. Xin, R. Yu, D. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Thermal Stress Deformation Prediction for Rotary Air-Preheater Rotor Using Deep Learning Approach, International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 31(4): 293-302 (Accepted on 2018-08-01)

156. Y. Jin, Y. M. Zhang, Y. W. Jing, and J. Fu (2019), An Average Dwell-time Method for Fault-tolerant Control of Switched Time-delay Systems and Its Application, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(4): 3139-3147 (Accepted on 2018-05-28) (2019 IF: 7.503).

155. Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, C. Yuan, L. Ciarletta, and D. Theilliol (2019), Collision Avoidance and Path Following Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Hazardous Environment, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 95: 193-210 (Accepted on 2018-08-27) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020; 2020 IF: 2.259).

154. Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Qu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Fault-Tolerant Containment Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Based on Distributed Sliding-Mode Observer, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 93(1-2): 163-177 (Accepted on 2018-04-25) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020; 2020 IF: 2.259).

153. C. Yuan, Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Learning-based Smoke Detection for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Applied to Forest Fire Surveillance, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 93(1-2): 337-349 (Accepted on 2018-02-23) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020; 2020 IF: 2.259).

152. X. Yu, X. B. Zhou, and Y. M. Zhang (2019), Collision-Free Trajectory Generation and Tracking for UAVs Using Markov Decision Process in a Cluttered Environment, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 93(1-2): 17-32 (Accepted on 2018-02-20) (2017 IF: 1.512; 2019 IF: 2.020; 2020 IF: 2.259).

2018 (18 papers)

151. Y. J. Zhong, Y. M. Zhang, W. Zhang, J. Y. Zuo, and H. Zhan (2018), Robust Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis for a Quadrotor UAV with External Disturbances, IEEE Access, 6: 48169-48180 (Accepted on 2018-08-05); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.244)

150. X. Yu, Y. Fu (M.A.Sc.), P. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Fault-Tolerant Aircraft Control Based on Self-Constructing Fuzzy Neural Networks and Multivariable SMC under Actuator Faults, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 26(4):2324-2335 (Accepted on 2017-11-09); (2017 Impact Factor: 7.671).

149. X. Yu, Y. Fu (M.A.Sc.), and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Aircraft Fault Accommodation with Consideration of Actuator Control Authority and Gyro Availability, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 26(4): 1285-1299 (Accepted on 2017-05-10); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.882)

148. R. Schacht-Rodríguez, J.-C. Ponsart, C.-D. García-Beltrán, C.-M. Astorga-Zaragoza, D. Theilliol & Y. M. Zhang (2018), Path Planning Generation Algorithm for a Class of UAV Multirotor Based on State of Health of Lithium Polymer Battery, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 91(1), pp. 115-131 (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

147. A. Belkadi, Z. X. Liu, L. Ciarletta, Y. M. Zhang, & D. Theilliol (2018), Flocking Control of a Fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Control Theory and Technology, 16(2), pp. 82-92.

146. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, P. Pillay, and S. Rakheja (2018), Application of FMRAC to Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of a Wind Farm with Decreased Power Generation due to Blade Erosion/Debris Build-Up, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 32(4), pp. 628-645. in Special Issue: Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control of Wind Turbine Systems, April 2018 (Accepted on 2017-10-03); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.708).

145. Q. L. Hu, J. Zhang, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Velocity-free Attitude Coordinated Tracking Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying, ISA Transactions, 73:54-65, Feb. 2018 (Accepted 15 Dec. 2017; Available online 29 Dec. 2017) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isatra.2017.12.019) (2017 Impact Factor: 3.394).

144. Q. L. Hu, Y. Meng, C. L. Wang, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Adaptive Backstepping Control for Air-Breathing Hypersonic Vehicles with Input Nonlinearities, Aerospace Science and Technology, 73: 289-299 (Accepted on 2017-12-01); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2017.12.001 (2017 Impact Factor: 2.057).

143. L. X. Mu, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, P. Li, X. M. Wang (2018), Onboard Guidance System Design for Reusable Launch Vehicles in the Terminal Area Energy Management Phase, Acta Astronautica 143: 62-75 (Accepted on 2017-10-20) (2017 Impact Factor: 1.536).

142. M. A. Kamel, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control Design of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 26(2): 756-764 (Accepted on 2017-01-25); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.882).

141. Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Qu, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), Safe Control of Trailing UAV in Close Formation Flight against Actuator Fault and Wake Vortex Effect, Aerospace Science and Technology, 77: 189-205, June 2018 (Accepted on 2018-01-30) (2017 Impact Factor: 2.057).

140. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, Y. H. Feng, Y. Zhang, Y. M. Ge, and Z. J. Shao (2018), Balancing Computation Speed and Quality: A Decentralized Motion Planning Method for Cooperative Lane Changes of Connected and Automated Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 3(3):340-350 (Accepted on 2018-01-30).

139. B. Wang and Y. M. Zhang (2018), An Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Sliding Mode Control Allocation Scheme for Multirotor Helicopter Subject to Simultaneous Actuator Faults, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(5): 4227-4236 (Accepted on 2017-10-14); (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 7.168).

138. X. Yu, P. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), The Design of Fixed-Time Observer and Finite-Time Fault-Tolerant Control for Hypersonic Gliding Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(5): 4135-4144 (Accepted on 2017-10-19); (2017 Impact Factor: 7.168).

137. L. I. Minchala-Avila, Y. M. Zhang, and L. E. Garza-Castanon (2018), Predictive Control of a Closed Grinding Circuit System in Cement Industry, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(5): 4070-4079 (Accepted on 2017-08-29); (2017 Impact Factor: 7.168).

136. Q. L. Hu, X. D. Shao, Y. M. Zhang, and L. Guo (2018), Nussbaum-Type Function Based Attitude Control of Spacecraft With Actuator Saturation, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 28(8): 2927-2949 (Accepted on 2018-01-09); (2017 Impact Factor (IF): 3.393).

135. Y. H. Qu, Y. T. Zhang, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), A Global Path Planning Algorithm for Fixed-wing UAVs, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 91(3-4): 691-707 (Accepted on 2017-10-03); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

134. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2018), A Novel Robust Attitude Control for Quadrotor Aircraft Subject to Actuator Fault and Wind Gusts, IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 5(1): 292-300 (Accepted on 2017-03-29).

2017 (14 papers)

133. P. Li, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and X. Y. Peng (2017), Adaptive Multivariable Integral TSMC of a Hypersonic Gliding Vehicle with Actuator Faults and Model Uncertainties, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 22(6): 2723-2735 (Accepted on 2017-09-17); (2017 Impact Factor: 4.357).

132. X. Yu, Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Fault-Tolerant Flight Control Design with Finite-Time Adaptation under Actuator Stuck Failures, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 25(4): 1431-1440 (Date of Publication: 23 September 2016; DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2016.2603072; Accepted on 2016-07-14); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.882).

131. B. Xu, D. W. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. K. Shi (2017), DOB Based Neural Control of Flexible Hypersonic Flight Vehicle Considering Wind Effects, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(11): 8676-8685 (Accepted on 2017-04-23); (2017 Impact Factor: 7.168).

130. P. Li, X. Yu, X. Y. Peng, Z. Q. Zheng, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control for Multiple UAVs Based on Sliding Mode Techniques, SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences, 60(7), 070204(2017); 10.1007/s11432-016-9074-8; Accepted on 2017-04-22); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.628).

129. B. Wang and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Adaptive Sliding Mode Fault-Tolerant Control for An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Unmanned Systems, 5(4), pp. 209-221 (Accepted on 2017-04-19).

128. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, Z. J. Shao, N. Jia (2017), Simultaneous versus Joint Computing: A Case Study of Multivehicle Parking Motion Planning, Journal of Computational Science, 20(5), pp. 30-40 (Available online 10 April 2017; Accepted on 2017-03-18); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.748).

127. Z. X. Liu, C. Yuan, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Active Fault-Tolerant Control of Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Using Linear Parameter Varying Technique, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 88(2-4), pp. 415-436 (First Online: 29 March 2017; Accepted on 2017-03-07); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

126. W. Ghadiry, J. Habibi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Non-prespecified Starting Depot Formulations for Minimum-Distance Trajectory Optimization in Patrolling Problem, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 87(3-4), pp 699-710 (First Online: 10 February 2017; DOI: 10.1007/s10846-017-0496-7; Accepted on 2017-01-19); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

125. L. Xu, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), L2 Performance Control of Robot Manipulators with Kinematics Uncertainties , International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 27(6), pp. 875-893 (First published: 26 July 2016; DOI: 10.1002/rnc.3604; Accepted on 2016-06-17); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.393).

124. B. Li, H. Liu, D. Xiao, G. Z. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Centralized and Optimal Motion Planning for Large-Scale AGV Systems: A Generic Approach, Advances in Engineering Software, 106, 33-46, April 2017 (Accepted on 2017-01-12); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.000).

123. Y. Q. Dong, Y. M. Zhang, and J. L. Ai (2017), Experimental Test of Unmanned Ground Vehicle Delivering Goods using RRT Path Planning Algorithm, Unmanned Systems, 5(1), pp. 54-57 (Accepted on 2017-01-05).

122. M. A. Kamel, K. A. Ghamry, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs-UGVs in the Presence of Actuator Faults, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 88(2-4), pp. 469-480 (First Online: 11 January 2017; DOI: 10.1007/s10846-016-0463-8; Accepted on 2016-12-14); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

121. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, and H. Hong (2017), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control in an Offshore Wind Farm Using Model-Free and Model-Based Fault Detection and Diagnosis Approaches, Applied Energy, 201, pp. 284-307 (Available online 6 January 2017; Accepted on 2016-12-21); (2017 Impact Factor: 7.182).

120. C. Yuan, Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Aerial Images-Based Forest Fire Detection for Firefighting Using Optical Remote Sensing Techniques and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 88(2-4), pp. 635-654 (First Online: 05 January 2017; DOI: 10.1007/s10846-016-0464-7; Accepted on 2016-12-14); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

2016 (16 papers)

119. F. R. Lopez-Estrada, J-C. Ponsart, D. Theilliol, Y. M. Zhang, and C. M. Astorga-Zaragoza (2016), LPV Model-based Tracking Control and Robust Sensor Fault Diagnosis for a Quadrotor UAV, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 84(1), pp. 163-177; DOI:10.1007/s10846-015-0295-y (Accepted on 2015-09-07); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

118. Z. X. Liu, C. Yuan, Y. M. Zhang, and J. Luo (2016), A Learning-Based Fault Tolerant Tracking Control of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 84(1), 145-162; DOI:10.1007/s10846-015-0293-0 (Accepted on 2015-09-03); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

117. X. Qi, J. T. Qi, D. Theilliol, D. L. Song, Y. M. Zhang, J. D. Han (2016), Self-Healing Control Design under Actuator Fault Occurrence on Single-rotor Unmanned Helicopters, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 84(1), pp. 21-35; (2017 Impact Factor: 1.512).

116. Y. H. Qu, Z. W. Xing, D. L. Yuan, and Y. M. Zhang (2016), Wind Field Estimation Based on Position and Attitude Information of Quadrotor in Hover, Journal of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 34(4), pp. 684-690 (in Chinese).

115. Y. Q. Dong, Y. M. Zhang, and J. L. Ai (2016), Experimental Test of Artificial Potential Field-Based Automobiles Automated Perpendicular Parking, International Journal of Vehicular Technology, Vol. 2016 (2016), 2306818 (Accepted on 2016-09-18).

114. X. Yu, Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2016), Fault-tolerant Formation Control of Multiple UAVs in the Presence of Actuator Faults, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 26(12), pp. 2668-2685; DOI:10.1002/rnc.3467 (Accepted on 2015-09-25); (2017 Impact Factor: 3.393).

113. Y. Jin, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. W. Jing (2016), Fault-tolerant Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems with Strong Structural Uncertainties: Average Dwell-time Method, Neurocomputing, 205, pp. 204-209; (2017 Impact Factor: 3.317).

112. Y. Q. Dong, Y. M. Zhang, and J. L. Ai (2016), Full-altitude Angles Envelope and Model Predictive Control-based Attitude Angles Protection for Civil Aircraft, Aerospace Science and Technology, 2016, 55, pp. 292-306; DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2016.06.006 (Accepted on 2016-06-06); (2017 Impact Factor: 2.057).

111. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. J. Shao (2016), Spatio-Temporal Decomposition: A Knowledge-Based Initialization Strategy for Parallel Parking Motion Optimization, Knowledge-Based Systems, 107, pp. 179-196 (Available online: 8 June 2016, doi:10.1016/j.knosys.2016.06.008); (2017 Impact Factor: 4.529).

110. Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, X. Yu, and C. Yuan (2016), Unmanned Surface Vehicles: An Overview of Developments and Challenges, Annual Reviews in Control, 41, pp. 71-93 (Accepted on 2015-10-05); (2017 Impact Factor: 2.627).

109. Y. Fu (M.A.Sc), Y. M. Zhang, and X. Yu (2016), An Advanced Sense and Collision Avoidance Strategy for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Landing Phase, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 31(9): 40-52 (An Invited Paper in a Special Issue: Sense and Avoid for Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Part II, Sept. Issue, 2016) (Accepted on 2016-04-14); (2017 Impact Factor: 0.771).

108. L. I. Minchala-Avila, L. E. Garza-Castanon, Y. M. Zhang, and H. J. Altuve Ferrer (2016), Optimal Energy Management for Stable Operation of an Islanded Microgrid, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 12(4), pp. 1361-1370 (Accepted on 2016-03-25); (2017 Impact Factor: 6.764).

107. Z. X. Liu, C. Yuan, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2016), Leader-Follower Formation Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Presence of Obstacles and Actuator Faults, Unmanned Systems, 4(3), pp. 197-211 (Accepted on 2016-02-28).

106. X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. X. Liu (2016), Fault-Tolerant Flight Control Design with Explicit Consideration of Reconfiguration Transients, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 39(3), pp. 556-563 (Accepted on 2015-09-01); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.856).

105. Y. Y. Guo, Y. M. Zhang, and B. Jiang (2016), Set-membership Estimation Based Adaptive Reconfiguration Scheme for Linear Systems with Disturbances, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 30(2), pp. 359-374 (Accepted on 2015-07-06); (2017 Impact Factor: 1.708).

104. Q. L. Hu, B. Y. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2016), Output Feedback Attitude Tracking for Spacecraft under Control Saturation and Disturbance, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 138(1), pp. 011006; DOI:10.1115/1.4031855 (Accepted on 2015-05-28) ; (2017 Impact Factor: 1.388).

2015 (20 papers)

103. I. Sadeghzadeh, A. Mehta (M.Eng.), and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Fault-Tolerant Control of Quadrotor Helicopter Using Gain-Scheduled PID and Model Reference Adaptive Control, Journal of Unmanned System Technology, 3(3), pp. 108-118.

102. Y. H. Qu, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Fractional-Order Sliding Mode Guidance Control for Rendezvous of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles During Air Refueling, Control Theory & Applications, 32(11), pp. 1464-1469 (Accepted on 2015-09-25).

101. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, and H. Hong (2015), Active Power Control Design for Supporting Grid Frequency Regulation in Wind Farms, Annual Reviews in Control, 40, pp. 70-81 (DOI: 10.1016/j.arcontrol.2015.09.005, Accepted on 2015-09-09).

100. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, and H. Hong (2015), Wind Turbine Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Torque Load Control against Actuator Faults, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 23(4), pp. 1351-1372 (doi: 10.1109/TCST.2014.2364956 ; Published on-line at Dec. 2, 2014; Accepted for publication on 2014-09-20).

99. B. Xiao, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Finite-time Attitude Tracking of Spacecraft with Fault-tolerant Capability, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 23(4), pp. 1338-1350 (doi: 10.1109/TCST.2014.2364124; Published on-line at Nov 05 2014; Accepted on 2014-10-13).

98. L. I. Minchala-Avila, L. E. Garza-Castañón, A. Vargas-Martínez, Y. M. Zhang (2015), A Review of Optimal Control Techniques Applied to the Energy Management and Control of Microgrids, Procedia Computer Science, 52(2015), pp. 780-787.

97. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Sliding Mode Reconfigurable Fault-Tolerant Control for Nonlinear Aircraft Systems, ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 28(3), pp. 0414086-1 to 11 (10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000420; Published on-line: 10 March 2014; Accepted on Jan. 16, 2014).

96. A. Vargas-Martínez, L. I. Minchala Avila, Y. M. Zhang, L. E. Garza-Castañón, and H. Badihi (2015), Hybrid Adaptive Fault-tolerant Control Algorithms for Voltage and Frequency Regulation of an Islanded Microgrid, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 25(5), pp. 827-844 (Accepted on 2013-12-14; Article first published online: 4 FEB 2014; DOI: 10.1002/etep.1875).

95. B. Xiao, M. Y. Huo, X. B. Yang, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Fault Tolerant Attitude Stabilization for Satellites without Rate Sensor, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 62(11), 2015, pp. 7191-7202; DOI:10.1109/TIE.2015.2432107 (Accepted on 2015-04-04).

94. X. Yu and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Advanced Fault-tolerant Control Design with Consideration of Reconfiguration Switch Transients, Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University (Science), 49(6), pp. 786-792, 2015 (Accepted on 2015-03-11, in Chinese).

93) C. Yuan, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. X. Liu (2015), A Survey on Technologies for Automatic Forest Fire Monitoring, Detection, and Fighting Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Remote Sensing Techniques, Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 45(7), pp. 783-792, July 2015 (DOI: 10.1139/cjfr-2014-0347; Published on the web 12 March 2015; Accepted on 2015-03-04).

92. A. H. Zhang, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Observer-based Attitude Control for Satellite under Actuator Failure, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 38(4), pp. 806-811; Accessed March 12, 2015, doi: http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.G000625 (Accepted on 2014-08-22).

91. Q. L. Hu, H. Y. Dong, Y. M. Zhang, G. F. Ma (2015), Tracking Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying with Collision Avoidance, Aerospace Science and Technology, 42, pp. 353-364, April-May 2015. DOI:10.1016/j.ast.2014.12.031.

90. A. Vargas-Martínez, L. I. Minchala Avila, Y. M. Zhang, L. E. Garza-Castañón, and P. Acosta (2015), Fault-Tolerant Controller Design for a Master Generation Unit in an Isolated Hybrid Wind-Diesel Power System, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 25(5), pp. 761-772 (Accepted on 2014-10-24).

89. X. Yu and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Sense and Avoid Technologies with Applications to Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Review and Prospects, Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 74, pp. 152-166, April 2015. doi:10.1016/j.paerosci.2015.01.001 (Available online 31 January 2015; Accepted on 2015-01-18); (2017 Impact Factor: 3. 919).

88. A. Chamseddine, D. Theilliol, Y. M. Zhang, C. Join, and C.-A. Rabbath (2015), Active Fault-tolerant Control System Design with Trajectory Re-planning against Actuator Faults and Saturation: Application to a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 29(10), pp. 1-23 (Article first published online: 25 NOV 2013; DOI: 10.1002/acs.2451; Accepted on 2013-10-25).

87. H. Yang, B. Jiang, M. Staroswiecki, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Fault Recoverability and Fault Tolerant Control for a Class of Interconnected Nonlinear Systems, Automatica, 54(1), pp. 49-55 (Accepted on 2015-01-14).

86. X. Yu and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Design of Passive Fault-Tolerant Flight Controller against Actuator Failures, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 28(1), pp. 180-190 (Accepted on 2014-10-31).

85. F. Sharifi, A. Chamseddine, H. Mahboubi, Y. M. Zhang, and Amir Aghdam (2015), A Distributed Deployment Strategy for a Network of Cooperative Autonomous Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 23(2), pp. 737-745. dio: 10.1109/TCST.2014.2341658 (Published on-line at Aug 21 2014; Accepted on 2014-06-19).

84. F. Sharifi, M. Mirzaei, Y. M. Zhang, and B. W. Gordon (2015), Cooperative Multi-Vehicle Search and Coverage Problem in an Uncertain Environment, Unmanned Systems, 3(1), pp. 35-47; DOI: 10.1142/S230138501550003X (Accepted on 2014-10-05).

2014 (14 papers)

83. J. H. Duan, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. Y. Shi (2016), Belt Grinding Process with Force Control System for Blade of Aero-Engine, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230(5), pp. 858-869 (Accepted: 17 November 2014)

82. J. Xin, J.-L. Gou, X. M. Ma, K. Huang, D. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Development of a New 3-Dimensional Large Viewing Angle V-SLAM Algorithm with a Kinect-based Mobile Robot System, Robot, 36(5), pp. 560-568 (in Chinese).

81. A. Chamseddine, D. Theilliol, I. Sadeghzadeh, Y. M. Zhang, and Philippe Weber (2014), Optimal Reliability Design for Over-actuated Systems Based on the MIT Rule: Application to an Octocopter Helicopter Testbed, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 132, pp. 196-206 (Accepted on 2014-07-17).

80. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, and H. Hong (2014), Fuzzy Gain-Scheduled Active Fault-Tolerant Control of a Wind Turbine, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 351(7), pp. 3677-3706. Invited paper for a Special Issue on Advances in Analysis and Design of Model-Based Fuzzy Control Systems, Guest Editors: Renquan Lu, Hak-Keung Lam, Jianbin Qiu, James Lam (Accepted on 2013-05-08; Available online 21 May 2013). (Ranked #5 (Currently #12) in the ``Most Downloaded Articles'' in the journal, as of 2013-09-30; http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-the-franklin-institute/most-downloaded-articles/)

79. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Sliding Mode Reconfigurable Control Using Information on the Control Effectiveness of Actuators, ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 27(3), pp. 587-596 (Accepted on 2012-04-10).

78. B. Xiao, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang, and X. Huo (2014), Fault-Tolerant Tracking Control of Spacecraft with Attitude-Only Measurement Under Actuator Failures, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(3), pp. 838-849 (Accepted on 2013-08-30; On-line available on 2014-02-28; doi: http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.61369).

77. Q. L. Hu, B. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Nonlinear Proportional-Derivative Control Incorporating Closed-loop Control Allocation for Spacecraft, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(3), pp. 799-812 (Accepted on 2013-09-23; doi: http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.61815).

76. I. Sadeghzadeh, M. Abdolhosseini (M.A.Sc), and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Payload Drop Application using an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Based on Gain-Scheduled PID and Model Predictive Control, Unmanned Systems, 2(1), pp. 39-52 (Accepted on 2013-11-16).

75. X. Qi, J. T. Qi, D. Theilliol, Y. M. Zhang, J. D. Han, and D. L. Song (2014), A Review on Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control Methods for Single-rotor Aerial Vehicles, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 73(1-4), pp. 535-555 (Accepted on 2013-09-11).

74. Q. Xu, H. Yang, B. Jiang, D. H. Zhou, and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Fault Tolerant Formation Control of UAVs subject to Permanent and Intermittent Faults, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 73(1-4), pp. 589-602 (Accepted on 2013-09-10).

73. F. Sharifi, Y. M. Zhang, and A. G. Aghdam (2014), A Distributed Deployment Strategy for Multi-Agent Systems subject to Health Degradation and Communication Delays, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 73(1-4), pp. 623-633 (Accepted on 2013-09-10).

72. H. Yang, B. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2014), Fault-tolerant Shortest Connection Topology Design for Formation Control, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 12(1), pp. 29-36 (Accepted on 2013-08-22).

71. Y. Jin, J. Fu, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. W. Jing (2014), Reliable Control of a Class of Switched Cascade Nonlinear Systems with Its Application to Flight Control, Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems, 11(1), pp. 11-21 (Accepted on 2013-03-11).

70. F. Caliskan, Y. M. Zhang, N. E. Wu, and J. Y. Shin (2014), Actuator Fault Diagnosis in a Boeing 747 Model via Adaptive Modified Two-Stage Kalman Filter, International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 2014 (2014), Article ID 472395 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/472395; Accepted on 2013-12-22)

2013 (11 papers)

69. A. Vargas-Martnez, L. I. Minchala Avila, Y. M. Zhang, L. E. Garza-Castanon, and E. R. Calle Ortiz (2013), Model-based Fault-tolerant Control to Guarantee the Performance of a Hybrid Wind-Diesel Power System in a Microgrid Configuration, Procedia Computer Science, Vol. 19, 2013, pp. 712-719.

68. J. H. Fan, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Zheng (2013), Observer-based Reliable Stabilization of Uncertain Linear Systems subject to Actuator Faults, Saturation, and Bounded System Disturbances, ISA Transactions, 52(6), pp. 730-737 (Accepted on 2013-06-08; Available online 18 July 2013).

67. Q. L. Hu, B. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2013), Robust Attitude Control Design for Spacecraft under Assigned Velocity and Control Constraints, ISA Transactions, 52(4), pp. 480-493 (Accepted on 2013-03-28).

66. N. Nayebpanah (M.A.Sc), L. Rodrigues, and Y. M. Zhang (2013), Fault Tolerant Control for Partial Loss of Control Authority in Aircraft using Piecewise Affine Slab Models, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 350(9), pp. 2494-2508 (Accepted on 2013-02-18; Available online 13 March 2013).

65. Y. M. Zhang, A. Chamseddine, C. A. Rabbath, B. W. Gordon, C.-Y. Su, S. Rakheja, C. Fulford, J. Apkarian, and P. Gosselin (2013), Development of Advanced FDD and FTC Techniques with Application to an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Testbed, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 350(9), pp. 2396-2422. DOI information: 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2013.01.009 (Accepted on 2013-01-10; Available online 25 January 2013). (Ranked #2 / #1 / #4 in the ``Most Downloaded Articles'' in the journal, as of and since 2013-10-22 / 2014-02-28 / 2014-05-25; http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-the-franklin-institute/most-downloaded-articles/)

64. J. H. Fan, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Zheng (2013), Adaptive Observer-based Integrated Actuator Fault Diagnosis and Fault-tolerant Control Systems against Actuator Saturation, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 135(4), pp. 041008-1 - 041008-13 (Accepted on 2012-12-23).

63. Y. Jin, J. Fu, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. W. Jing (2013), Reliable Stabilization of Switched System with Average Dwell-time Approach, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 350(3), pp. 452-463, April 2013 (Accepted on 2012-12-03; Available online 22 December 2012).

62. M. Abdolhosseini (M.A.Sc), Y. M. Zhang, and C. A. Rabbath (2013), An Efficient Model Predictive Control Scheme for an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 70(1), pp. 27-38 (Accepted on 2012-07-10; Published online: 2012-08-02).

61. M. H. Amoozgar (M.A.Sc), A. Chamseddine, and Y. M. Zhang (2013), Experimental Test of a Two-Stage Kalman Filter for Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 70(1), pp. 107-117 (Accepted on 2012-07-24; Published online: 2012-08-18).

60. T. Li (M.A.Sc), Y. M. Zhang, and B. W. Gordon (2013), Passive and Active Nonlinear Fault-Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor UAV Based on Sliding Mode Control Technique, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I - Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 227(1), pp. 12-23(Published online before print October 10, 2012, doi: 10.1177/0959651812455293, Accepted on 2012-06-14; Top 10 downloaded article 2013；#8 in Most-Read Articles during June 2014 -- updated monthly (http://pii.sagepub.com/reports/most-read), as of 2014-07-28): Journal of Systems and Control Engineering).

59. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2013), Hierarchical Decentralized Receding Horizon Control of Multiple Vehicles with Communication Failure, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 49(2), pp. 744-759 (Accepted on 2012-04-23).

2012 (8 papers)

58. B. Xiao, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang (2012), Adaptive Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Attitude Tracking Control for Flexible Spacecraft under Actuator Saturation, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, 20(6), pp. 1605-1612 (“Highly Cited Paper” at Web of Science) (Available on-line on 25 October 2011).

57. J. H. Fan, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Zheng (2012), Robust Fault-Tolerant Control against Time-Varying Actuator Faults and Saturation, IET Control Theory & Applications, 6(14), pp. 2198-2208 (Accepted on 2012-07-13).

56. H. Yang, B. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2012), Tolerance of Intermittent Faults in Spacecraft Attitude Control: Switched System Approach, IET Control Theory & Applications, 6(13), pp. 2049-2056 (Accepted on 2012-07-06).

55. J. K. Zhou, Q. L. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and G. F. Ma (2012), Decentralized Adaptive Output Feedback Synchronization Tracking Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying with Time-varying Delay, IET Control Theory & Applications, 6(13), pp. 2009-2020 (Accepted on 2012-06-22).

54. A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, and D. Theilliol (2012), Trajectory Planning and Replanning Strategies Applied to a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35(5), Sept./Oct., 2012, pp. 1667-1671 (Accepted on 2012-03-06).

53. A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, C. Join, and D. Theilliol (2012), Flatness-based Trajectory Planning/Re-planning for a Quad-rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 48(4), Oct. 2012, pp. 2832-2848 (Accepted on 2011-07-18).

52. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2012), Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Control Dealing with Modeling Uncertainties and Actuator Faults, ISA Transactions, 51(3), May 2012, pp. 386-392 (On-line available on March 8, 2012).

51. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. W. Zhu (2012), Multiple Model Adaptive Reconfiguration Control of State Delayed Systems, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I - Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 226(3), pp. 325-337 (On-line available at 2011-10-13).

2011 (7 papers)

50. B. Xiao, Q. L. Hu, and Y. M. Zhang (2011), Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control for Flexible Spacecraft without Angular Velocity Magnitude Measurement, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 34(5), September-October 2011, pp. 1556-1561.

49. Q. L. Hu, B. Xiao, and Y. M. Zhang (2011), Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control for Spacecraft Under Loss of Actuator Effectiveness, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 34(3), May-June 2011, pp. 927-932.

48. Z.-Y. Zhao, W.-F. Xie, H. Hong, and Y. M. Zhang (2011), A Disturbance-Decoupled Adaptive Observer and Its Application to Faulty Parameters Estimation of a Hydraulically Driven Elevator, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 25(6), June 2011, pp. 519-524 (on-line published on: 5 NOV 2010).

47. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2011), Decentralized Model Predictive Control for Cooperative Multiple Vehicles subject to Communication Loss, a Special Issue on “Formation Flight Control” in International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, May 2011.

46. Y. H. Qu and Y. M. Zhang (2011), Cooperative Localization against GPS Signal Loss in Multiple UAVs Flight, an Invited Special Issue on “Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Tolerant Control” in Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics, 22(1), Feb. 2011, pp. 103-122.

45. Q. L. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, X. Huo, and B. Xiao (2011), Adaptive Integral-type Sliding Mode Control for Spacecraft Attitude Maneuvering under Actuator Stuck Failures, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 24(1), Jan. 2011, pp. 32-45.

44. F. Guenab, P. Weber, D. Theilliol, and Y. M. Zhang (2011), Design of Fault Tolerant Control System Incorporating Reliability Analysis and Dynamic Behaviour Constraints, International Journal of Systems Science, 42(1), Jan. 2011, pp. 219-233.

2010 (1 paper)

43. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, X. M. Wang, and B. Jiang (2010), Fault-tolerant Control for a Class of Uncertain Systems with Actuator Faults, Tsinghua Science and Technology, 15(2), 2010, pp. 174-183.

2009 (2 papers)

42. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Decentralized Receding Horizon Control for Cooperative Multiple Vehicles Subject to Communication Delay, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 32(6), pp. 1959-1965.

41. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang, and Y. H. Cheng (2009), Multi-model Based Actuator Fault Accommodation Scheme for Flight Control Systems, Journal of Astronautics, 30(2), pp. 795-800.

2008 (4 papers)

40. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2008), Bibliographical Review on Reconfigurable Fault-tolerant Control Systems, IFAC Annual Reviews in Control, 32(2), Dec. 2008, pp. 229-252 (“Highly Cited Paper” at Web of Science; Ranked No. 1 in the “Most Cited Articles” Cited by since 1996, since accessed first time on 2011-04-01; http://www.scopus.com/results/citedbyresults.url?sort=plf-f&cite=2-s2.0-55549096341&src=s&imp=t&sid=52A6295AEA2DB94493CEBDF761210A6B.FZg2ODcJC9ArCe8WOZPvA%3a30&sot=cite&sdt=a&sl=0&origin=inward&txGid=52A6295AEA2DB94493CEBDF761210A6B.FZg2ODcJC9ArCe8WOZPvA%3a2).

39. Y. M. Zhang, J. Jiang, and D. Theilliol (2008), Incorporating Performance Degradation in Fault Tolerant Control System Design with Multiple Actuator Failures, Int. Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, 6(3), pp. 327-338.

38. D. Theilliol, C. Join, and Y. M. Zhang (2008), Actuator Fault Tolerant Control Based on a Reconfigurable Reference Input, International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 18(4), pp. 553-560.

37. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang, and J. F. Wang (2008), Novel Robust Fault Diagnosis Method for Flight Control Systems, Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics, 19(5), pp. 1017-1023.

2006

36. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2006), Accepting Performance Degradation in Fault-tolerant Control System Design, IEEE Trans. on Control Systems Technology, 14(2), pp. 284-292.

35. N. E. Wu, S. Thavamani, Y. M. Zhang, and M. Blanke (2006), Sensor Fault Masking of a Ship Propulsion System, IFAC Control Engineering Practice, 14(11), pp. 1337-1345.

2004

34. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2004), A Revisit to Block and Recursive Least Squares for Parameter Estimation, International Journal of Computers and Electrical Engineering, 30(5), pp. 403-416.

33. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2004), A Novel Variable-Length Sliding Window Blockwise Least-Squares Algorithm for On-Line Estimation of Time-Varying Parameters, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 18(6), pp. 505-521.

2003

32. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2003), Fault Tolerant Control System Design with Explicit Consideration of Performance Degradation, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 39(3), pp. 838-848.

31. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2003), Stabilization of Active Fault Tolerant Control Systems with Imperfect Fault Detection and Diagnosis, Stochastic Analysis and Applications, 21(3), pp. 673-701.

2002

30. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2002), An Active Fault-Tolerant Control System against Partial Actuator Failures, IEE Proceedings – Control Theory and Applications, 149(1), pp. 95-104.

29. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2002), Stochastic Stability Analysis for Fault-Tolerant Control Systems with Multiple Failure Processes, International Journal of Systems Science, 33(1), pp. 55-65.

2001

28. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2001), Stochastic Stability of Fault Tolerant Control Systems in the Presence of Noise, IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, 46(11), pp. 1810-1815.

27. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2001), Integrated Active Fault-Tolerant Control using IMM Approach, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 37(4), pp. 1221-1235.

26. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2001), Integrated Design of Reconfigurable Fault-Tolerant Control Systems, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 24(1), pp. 133-136.

2000

25. N. E. Wu, Y. M. Zhang and K. Zhou (2000), Detection, Estimation, and Accommodation of Loss of Control Effectiveness, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 14(7), pp. 775-795.

24. X. R. Li and Y. M. Zhang (2000), Numerically Robust Implementation of Multiple-Model Algorithms, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 36(1), pp. 166-178.

23. X. R. Li and Y. M. Zhang (2000), Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure Part V: Likely-Model Set Algorithm, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 36(2), pp. 448-466.

1999

22. X. R. Li, Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Zhi (1999), Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure Part IV: Design and Evaluation of Model-Group Switching Algorithm, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, AES-35(1), pp. 242-254.

21. X. R. Li, X. R. Zhi and Y. M. Zhang (1999), Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure Part III: Model-Group Switching Algorithm, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, AES-35(1), pp. 225-241.

20. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1999), A Fast U-D Factorization-Based Learning Algorithm with Applications to Nonlinear System Modeling and Identification, IEEE Trans. on Neural Networks, NN-10(4), pp. 930-938.

1998

19. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1998), Detection and Diagnosis of Sensor and Actuator Failures using IMM Estimator, IEEE Trans. on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, AES-34(4), pp. 1293-1313.

1997

18. Y. M. Zhang, Q. Li, J. Luo, G. Dai and P. M. Frank (1997), Fault Diagnosis of Dynamic Systems Using the ANN-Based MMAE Method, Engineering Simulation, 14(5), pp. 763-781.

17. Y. M. Zhang, L. Jiao, H. Chen and G. Z. Dai (1997), A New Fixed-Interval Smoothing Algorithm Based on Singular Value Decomposition, Control Theory and Applications, 14(4), pp. 579-583 (in Chinese).

1996

16. Y. M. Zhang, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1996), A New Fast Learning Algorithm for Feedforward Neural Networks Using Factorization-Based Fading Memory Extended Kalman Filter, Control Theory and Applications, 13(2), pp. 235-241.

15. Y. M. Zhang, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1996), A SVD-Based Extended Kalman Filter and Applications to Aircraft Flight State and Parameter Estimation, Control Theory and Applications, 13(1), pp. 106-114.

14. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1996), Optimization of Radial Basis Function Network Structure Using Singular Value Decomposition Method, Control and Decision, 11(6), pp. 667-671 (in Chinese).

1995

13. Y. M. Zhang, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1995), The New Development of Kalman Filtering Algorithm, Control Theory and Applications, 12(5), pp. 529-538 (in Chinese).

12. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1995), A New Recursive Identification Method Based on Singular Value Decomposition, Control Theory and Applications, 12(2), pp. 224-229 (in Chinese).

11. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1995), A New Algorithm for Model Structure Determination and Parameter Estimation of Time-Varying Systems, J. Northwestern Polytechnical University, 13(2), pp. 281-286 (in Chinese).

10. Y. M. Zhang, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1995), A U-D Factorization-Based EKF Learning Algorithm for Feedforward Neural Networks, J. Northwestern Polytechnical University, 13(1), pp. 36-40 (in Chinese).

1994

9. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), A New Nonlinear Filter and Its Application to Flight State and Parameter Estimation of Aircraft, Acta Aeronautical et Astronautical Sinca, 15(5), pp. 620-626 (in Chinese).

8. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), A Kalman Filter Learning Method of Feedforward Neural Networks, Information and Control, 23(2), pp. 113-118 (in Chinese).

1993

7. Y. M. Zhang, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1993), A Survey for Systolic Implementation of Parallel Kalman Filtering, Control Theory and Applications, 12(5), pp. 3-12 (in Chinese).

6. Y. M. Zhang, H. C. Zhang and G. D. Dai (1993), A U-D Factorization-based Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter and Its Application to Flight State Estimation, J. Northwestern Polytechnical University, 11(3), pp. 345-350 (in Chinese).

5. H. C. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. B. He (1993), A Second-Order Filtering Method to Flight Path Reconstruction, Information and Control, 22(2), pp. 111-115 (in Chinese).

4. P. D. Wang, Z. K. Shi, Y. M. Zhang, and H. C. Zhang (1993), The Application and Development of Nonlinear Filtering and Identification Methods, Control Theory and Applications, 10(2), pp. 121-128 (in Chinese).

1992

3. H. C. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. B. He (1992), A Robust Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter and Its Application to Flight State Estimation, Information and Control, 21(6), pp. 343-348 (in Chinese).

2. Y. M. Zhang, P. D. Wang and H. C. Zhang (1992), The Application of Estimation Theory in Flight Data Compatibility Check, Acta Aeronautical et Astronautical Sinca, 13(7) pp. A398-A402 (in Chinese).

1. Y. M. Zhang, P. D. Wang and H. C. Zhang (1992), A New Real-Time Flight Path Reconstruction Method, Acta Aeronautical et Astronautical Sinca, 13(7), pp. A394-397 (in Chinese).

Book Chapters (11, since 1993)

11. L. I. Minchala, Y. M. Zhang and O. Probst, Design of an Energy Management System for Secure Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrids, in "Development and Integration of Microgrids", Edited by Wen-Ping Cao and Jin Yang, InTech, Chapters published August 16, 2017 under CC BY 3.0 license, DOI: 10.5772/65582.

10. Y. M. Zhang (2015), Fault Detection and Diagnosis for NASA GTM UAV with Dual Unscented Kalman Filter, In: Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Eds. by K. P. Valavanis and G. J. Vachtsevanos, Springer, Dordrecht (Invited book chapter).

9. A. Chamseddine, M. H. Amoozgar, and Y. M. Zhang (2015), Experimental Validation of Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, In: Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Eds. by K. P. Valavanis and G. J. Vachtsevanos, Springer, Dordrecht (Invited book chapter).

8. Y. M. Zhang and A. Chamseddine (2011), Fault Tolerant Flight Control Techniques with Application to a Quadrotor UAV Testbed, In Automatic Flight Control Systems – Latest Developments, Ed. by T. Lombaerts, InTech Open Access Publisher, ISBN: 978-953-308-85-1 (www.intechopen.com), pp. 119-150 (Invited book chapter).

7. Y. M. Zhang (2007), Active Fault-tolerant Control Systems: Integration of Fault Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control, in J. Korbicz, K. Patan, and M. Kowal (Eds), Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control, Academic Publishing House EXIT, Warszawa, 2007 (ISBN 978-83-60434-32-1), pp. 21-41.

6. D. Theilliol, C. Join, and Y. M. Zhang (2007), Active Fault-tolerant Control Systems Based on Reference Input, in J. Korbicz, K. Patan, and M. Kowal (Eds), Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control, Academic Publishing House EXIT, Warszawa, 2007 (ISBN 978-83-60434-32-1), pp. 153-164.

5. Y. M. Zhang (2006), A Fast and Numerically Robust Neural Network Training Algorithm, In L. Rutkowski et al (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, LANI 2049, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, pp. 160-169 (ISBN: 3-540-35748-3).

4. Y. M. Zhang (1993), A Square-Root Information Filter and Smoother and Its Application to Flight Test Data Compatibility Check, in Proceedings of Aeronautics Science Foundation of China, Vol. 4, Aeronautics Industry Press, Beijing, May, 1993, 188-194 (in Chinese).

3. Y. M. Zhang, P. D. Wang and J. Y. Chen (1993), A Multiple-Level Decoupled U-D Factorization-Based Information Filter/Smoother and Its Application to Flight Path Reconstruction, in Proceedings of Aeronautics Science Foundation of China, Vol. 4, Aeronautics Industry Press, Beijing, May, 1993, 182-187 (in Chinese).

2. J. C. Lu, H. C. Zhang and Y. M. Zhang (1993), Maximum Likelihood Estimation Method and Its Application to Flight Test Data Processing, in Proceedings of Aeronautics Science Foundation of China, Vol. 3, Aeronautics Industry Press, Beijing, May, 1993, 117-120 (in Chinese).

1. H. C. Zhang, J. C. Lu and Y. M. Zhang (1993), A Maximum Likelihood Estimation Procedure (MLEP) for a Kind of Dynamic Systems, in Proceedings of Aeronautics Science Foundation of China, Vol. 3, Aeronautics Industry Press, Beijing, May, 1993, 121-125 (in Chinese).

Conference Best Paper Award/Finalist (11/6)

1. Y. T. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, Z. Q. Yu, A Deep Reinforcement Learning Strategy for UAV Path Following Control under Sensor Fault, The 2020 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (ICGNC 2020), Oct. 23-25, Tianjin, China (Received the ICGNC 2020 FENG Ru Best Paper Award).

2. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang, Passive Fault-Tolerant Control of PWM Converter in a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid, The IEEE 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Engineering (REPE2019), Nov. 2-4, 2019, Toronto, Canada (Best Presentation Paper Award).

3. J. Xin, N. Zhang, Y. Yang, and Y. M. Zhang, V-SLAM Loop Closure Detection Based on Deep Compression Network, The15th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2019), Beijing, China, August 27-30, 2019 (Best Paper Award).

4. L. X. Mu, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang, RLV Guidance and Control System Design for Terminal Area Energy Management Phase, The 11th International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control, Tianjin, China, July 13-15, 2019 (Best Theory Paper Award).

5. J. Q. Hu, S. Rakheja, Y. M. Zhang, Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Estimation under Constant Vehicle Speed Control, in Proceedings of the 10th IFAC Symposium on Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles, Gdansk, Poland, July 3-5, 2019, pp. 136-141 (Honorable Mention Award - Final List Paper for the Young Author Award).

6. L. X. Mu, X. Yu, B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, X. M. Wang, and P. Li, Sliding Mode Guidance for 3D Gliding Motions with Bank Limitations, IEEE/CSAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference (IEEE/CSAA GNCC), Aug. 10-12, 2018, Xiamen, China (Selected as one of the candidates for the Best Poster Paper Award).

7. H. Cheng, J. Xin, Y. M. Yao, Y. M. Zhang and D. Liu, Deep Learning for Manipulator Visual Positioning, Proc. of the 8th Annual IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (IEEE-CYBER 2018), Tianjin, July 19-23, 2018 (Final List for the Best Student Paper Award).

8. B. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, N. Jia, Cooperative Lane Change Motion Planning of Connected and Automated Vehicles: A Stepwise Computational Framework, The 2018 29th IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, June 26-30, 2018, Changshu, China (Final List for the Best Paper Award).

9. M. A. Askari Hemmat (M.A.Sc), Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2017), Real-Time Path Planning and Following for Nonholonomic Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS 2017), Xiamen, China, Dec. 6-9, 2017 (Received Best Student Paper Award)

10. Y. J. Zhong, W. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, J. Y. Zuo, H. Zhan (2017), Robust Actuator Fault Diagnosis for Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter in the Presence of Disturbances, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS’17), Aug. 21-24, 2017, Tamsui, Taiwan (Received The Best Paper Award).

11. Yu Fu (M.A.Sc), Xiang Yu, and Youmin Zhang (2016), Development of a UAV Sense and Avoid Strategy Based on Predator-Prey Biogeography-Based Optimization Approach, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016 (Received the IEEE CGNCC 2016 FENG Ru Best Paper Award).

12. Yu Fu (M.A.Sc), Xiang Yu, and Youmin Zhang (2015), Sense and Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Markov Decision Process and Flatness Approach, in Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA'15), Lijiang, China, Aug. 8-11, 2015 (Received the Best Paper in Automation Award).

13. Xiang Yu and Youmin Zhang (2015), Advanced Fault-Tolerant Control Design with Consideration of Reconfiguration Switch Transients, 第九届全国技术过程故障诊断与安全性学术会议 (China SafeProcess 2015), Shanghai, China, July 11-13, 2015 (优秀论文).

14. Mohamed Atef Kamel and Youmin Zhang (2015), Decentralized Leader-Follower Formation Control with Obstacle Avoidance of Multiple Unicycle Mobile Robots, In Proc. of the 2015 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2015), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 3-6, 2015 (Received the Best Conference Paper Award).

15. Xiang Yu and Youmin Zhang (2014), Passive Fault-Tolerant Flight Controller Design against Actuator Outages, in Proc. of IEEE 2014 Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC 2014), Yantai, China, Aug. 8-10, 2014 (Selected as one of the candidates for the IEEE CGNCC 2014 Best Paper Award).

16. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Ankit Mehta, Youmin Zhang, and Camille-Alain Rabbath (2011), Fault-Tolerant Trajectory Tracking Control of Quadrotor Helicopter Using Gain-Scheduled PID and Model Reference Adaptive Control, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2011 (PHM2011), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 25-29, 2011 (Nominated as PHM2011 Best Paper).

17. Jinhua Fan, Youmin Zhang, and Zhiqiang Zheng (2011), Integrated Adaptive Fault Diagnosis and State-feedback Control for Systems with Constant Actuator Faults and Control Input Constraints, Presented at the Third Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA'11) in ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington, DC, USA, August 28-31, 2011 (Awarded the Best Paper of the MESA2011).

Conference Papers (since 1992; 333 papers; not updated after 2019)

2018

1. Youmin Zhang, Bin Jiang, and Donghua Zhou, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control (FTCC) of Autonomous Systems, Accepted as Invited Session Proposal by the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

2. Didier Theilliol, Youmin Zhang, and Marcin Witczak, Design of Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control Methods in Unmanned Vehicle/Fleet, Accepted as Invited Session Proposal by the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

3. Hamed Badihi and Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Individual Pitch Control of a Wind Turbine with Actuator Faults, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

4. Hamed Badihi, Saeedreza Jadidi, and Youmin Zhang, Application of Model Reference Adaptive PI Control to FTCC of a Wind Farm, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

5. Bai Li, Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Motion Planning of Connected and Automated Vehicles at a Signal-Free and Lane-Free Intersection, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

6. Peng Li, Xiang Yu, and Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control for Multiple UAVs Based on UDE and Model Following SMC, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

7. Ziquan Yu, Youmin Zhang, Yaohong Qu, Fault-Tolerant Control for Autonomous Aerial Refueling against Actuator Fault in Receiver UAV, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

8. Zhong Yujiang, Youmin Zhang, Wei Zhang, and Hao Zhan, Actuator and Sensor Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes, Aug. 29-31, 2018, Warsaw, Poland.

9. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Subhash Rakheja, and Pragasen Pillay, Model-Based Fault-Tolerant Pitch Control of an Offshore Wind Turbine, Presented at the 10th IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, July 25-27, 2018, Shenyang, China.

10. Lidong Zhang, Zhixiang Liu, Yiqun Dong, Youmin Zhang, and Jianliang, Ai, Automatic Patrol Trajectory Control of UAV in A Forest Surveillance and Fires Detection Mission, Presented at the 2018 AIAA AVIATION Forum, June 25-29, 2018, Atlanta, USA.

11. Sha Ma, Youmin Zhang, Jing Xin, Yi Yingmin, Ding Liu, and Han Liu, An Early Forest Fire Detection Method Based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Vision, Presented at the 29th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, June 9-11, 2018, Shenyang, China.

2017

12. M. A. Askari Hemmat, Z. X. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang, Real-Time Path Planning for Nonholonomic Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Presented at The 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS 2017), Xiamen, China, Dec. 6-9, 2017 (Won Best Student Paper Award).

13. J. Q. Hu, S. Rakheja, Y. M. Zhang, Tire-road Friction Coefficient Estimation Based on Longitudinal Measurements, Presented at The 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS 2017), Xiamen, China, Dec. 6-9, 2017.

14. Y. H. Qu, Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, Shear Wind Estimation with Quadrotor UAVs, Presented at The 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS 2017), Xiamen, China, Dec. 6-9, 2017.

15. P. Li, X. Yu, J. J. Ma, Y. M. Zhang, Robust Adaptive Multivariable Non-homogeneous Higher-Order Sliding Mode Flight Control for AHVs with Actuator Saturations and Faults, Presented at The 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS 2017), Xiamen, China, Dec. 6-9, 2017.

16. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, H. Liu, etc., Paving Green Passage for Emergency Vehicle in Heavy Traffic: Real-Time Motion Planning under the Connected and Automated Vehicles Environment, Presented at the 15th IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics, Oct. 11-13, 2017, Shanghai, China.

17. R. Wang, Y. X. Li, H. Sun, Y. M. Zhang, The Common-source Digital Upsets Analysis by MDHMM for Flight Control System Performance, Presented at the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC2017), Oct. 5-8, 2017, Banff Centre, Canada.

18. B. Li, Y. M. Zhang, Y. M. Ge, Z. J. Shao, P. Li, Optimal Control-Based Online Maneuver Planning for Cooperative Lane Change of Connected and Automated Vehicles, Presented at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS2017), Sept. 24-28, 2017, Vancouver, Canada.

19. Y. J. Zhong, W. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, J. Y. Zuo, H. Zhan, Robust Actuator Fault Diagnosis for Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter in the Presence of Disturbances, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS’17), Aug. 21-24, 2017, Tamsui, Taiwan (Received The Best Paper Award).

20. Y. H. Qu, Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, etc., Three-Dimensional Wind Vector Online Estimation, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS’17), Aug. 21-24, 2017, Tamsui, Taiwan.

21. B. Li, Z. J. Shao, Y. M. Zhang, P. Li, Nonlinear Programming for Multi-Vehicle Motion Planning with Homotopy Initialization Strategies, Presented at the IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2017), Aug. 20-23, 2017, Xian, China.

22. Y. J. Zhong, W. Zhang, and Y. M. Zhang, Sensor Fault Diagnosis for Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter via Adaptive Two-Stage Extended Kalman Filter, Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Sensing, Diagnostics, Prognostics, and Control, Aug. 16-18, 2017, Shanghai, China.

23. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. H. Qu, Z. W. Xing, Adaptive fractional-order fault tolerant tracking control for UAV based on high-gain observer, Presented at the ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Cleveland, USA, Aug. 6-9, 2017.

24. Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Qu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. T. Zhang, Distributed adaptive fault-tolerant cooperative control for multi-UAVs against actuator-sensor faults, Presented at the ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Cleveland, USA, Aug. 6-9, 2017.

25. X. Yu, P. Li, Y. M. Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Control Design against Actuator Faults with Application to UAV Formation Flight, Presented at the 36th Chinese Control Conference, Dalian, China, July 26-28, 2017.

26. B. Wang, L. X. Mu, Y. M. Zhang, Adaptive Robust Control of Quadrotor Helicopter towards Payload Transportation Applications, Presented at the 36th Chinese Control Conference, Dalian, China, July 26-28, 2017.

27. B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, J.-C. Ponsart, D. Theilliol, Fault-Tolerant Adaptive Control Allocation for Unmanned Multirotor Helicopter, Presented at the 20th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Toulouse, France, July 9-14, 2017.

28. K. A. Ghamry, M. A. Kamel, Y. M. Zhang, Multiple UAVs in Forest Fire Fighting Mission using Particle Swarm, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

29. C. Yuan, Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, Fire Detection Using Infrared Images for UAV-based Forest Fire Surveillance, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

30. Z. X. Liu, L. Ciarletta, C. Yuan, Y. M. Zhang, D. Theilliol, Path Following Control of Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter with Obstacle Avoidance Capability, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

31. B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, Fuzzy Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control for Quadrotor Helicopter, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

32. B. Wang, L. X. Mu, Y. M. Zhang, Adaptive Robust Tracking Control of Quadrotor Helicopter with Parametric Uncertainty and External Disturbance, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

33. Y. H. Qu, Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, Z. Q. Yu, Real-time Wind Vector Estimation for a Micro UAV, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

34. Y. M. Yi and Y. M. Zhang, Fault detection of an unmanned quadrotor helicopter based on particle filter, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

35. Z. Q. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Y. H. Qu, Y. T. Zhang, Distributed fault-tolerant containment control for multi-UAVs with actuator and sensor faults, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

36. X. Yu, X. B. Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, Collision-Free Trajectory Generation for UAVs Using Markov Decision Process, In the Proc. of the 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’17), Miami, USA, June 13-16, 2017.

37. Y. T. Zhang and Y. M. Zhang, Hovering Quadrotor Control in a Windy Environment Using Neural Network, Presented at the 26th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Victoria, Canada, May 28-29, 2017.

38. B. Wang and Y. M. Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Control for Quadrotor Helicopter with Parametric Uncertainty based on Integral Sliding Mode Control, Presented at the 26th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Victoria, Canada, May 28-29, 2017.

39. J. K. Cui, Y. M. Zhang, S. Ma, Y. M. Yi, J. Xin, and D. Liu, Path Planning Algorithms for Power Transmission Line Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, In Proc. of the 29th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2017 CCDC), Chongqing, China, May 28-30, 2017.

40. Z. Q. Yu, Y. H. Qu and Y. M. Zhang, Robust Adaptive Dynamic Surface Control for Receiver UAV during Boom Refueling in the Presence of Vortex, In Proc. of the 29th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2017 CCDC), Chongqing, China, May 28-30, 2017.

41. Y.-Y. Guo and Y. M. Zhang, On the Performance of Improved Extended State Observer Based Control for Uncertain Systems with Measurement Noises, In Proc. of the 29th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2017 CCDC), Chongqing, China, May 28-30, 2017.

2016

42. Hamed Badihi and Youmin Zhang, Passive Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control (PFTCC) in an Offshore Wind Farm, Presented at the 8th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2016), Oct 8-11, 2016, Beijing, China.

43. Khaled A. Ghamry and Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs for Forest Fire Detection and Tracking Mission, Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol’16), Sept. 7-9, 2016, Barcelona, Spain.

44. Mohamed A. Kamel, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of WMRs under Actuator Faults Based on Particle Swarm Optimization, Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol’16), Sept. 7-9, 2016, Barcelona, Spain.

45. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, Model-Free Active Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control in An Offshore Wind Farm, Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol’16), Sept. 7-9, 2016, Barcelona, Spain.

46. Khaled A. Ghamry and Y. M. Zhang, Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs for Forest Fire Monitoring and Detection, Presented at the 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, August 29-31, 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.

47. Khaled A. Ghamry and Y. M. Zhang, Target Dynamic Encirclement Using Cooperative UAVs Based on Sliding Mode Formation Control, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned System, August 23-25, 2016, Xi’an, China.

48. Xian Wang (M.A.Sc), and Y. M. Zhang, A Survey on Remote Sensing and Computer Vision Technologies Used for Automatic Power Line Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned System, August 23-25, 2016, Xi’an, China.

49. Zhixiang Liu, Chi Yuan, and Y. M. Zhang, A Hybrid Collision Avoidance Method for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Subject to International Maritime Regulation, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned System, August 23-25, 2016, Xi’an, China.

50. Lingxia Mu, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Ping Li, Xinmin Wang, Trajectory Planning for Terminal Area Energy Management Phase of Reusable Launch Vehicles, Presented at the 20th IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, 21-25 August, 2016, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

51. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Control of a Boeing 747-100/200 Based on a Laguerre Function-Based MPC Scheme, Presented at the 20th IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, 21-25 August, 2016, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

52. Xiang Yu, Yu Fu, Youmin Zhang, The Design of Fault-Tolerant Flight Control within Actuator Control Authority, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016.

53. Yu Fu (M.A.Sc), Xiang Yu, and Youmin Zhang, Development of a UAV Sense and Avoid Strategy Based on Predator-Prey Biogeography-Based Optimization Approach, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016 (Received the IEEE CGNCC 2016 FENG Ru Best Paper Award).

54. Chi Yuan, Khaled Ghamry, Zhixiang Liu, Youmin Zhang, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based Forest Fire Monitoring and Detection Using Image Processing Technique, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016.

55. Zhixiang Liu, Chi Yuan, Youmin Zhang, Linear Parameter Varying Control of Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter with Mass Variation and Battery Drainage, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016.

56. Yaohong Qu, Zhewen Xing, Youmin Zhang, Wind Estimation Using the Position Information from a Hovering Quadrotor, Presented at the 2016 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Nanjing, China, August 12-14, 2016.

57. Mohamed A. Kamel, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Real-Time Optimal Formation Reconfiguration of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots Based on Particle Swarm Optimization, Presented at the 35th Chinese Control Conference (CCC2016), Chengdu, China, July 27-29, 2016.

58. Yaohong Qu, Jingjun Duan, and Youmin Zhang, An algorithm of online wind field estimation for small fixed-wing UAVs, Presented at the 35th Chinese Control Conference (CCC2016), Chengdu, China, July 27-29, 2016.

59. B. Wang, K. A. Ghamry and Y. M. Zhang, Trajectory Tracking and Attitude Control of an Unmanned Quadrotor, Presented at the 35th Chinese Control Conference (CCC2016), Chengdu, China, July 27-29, 2016.

60. B. Wang and Y. M. Zhang, Adaptive Sliding Mode Fault-Tolerant Control for an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Presented at CSME2016, Kelowna, BC, Canada, June 26-29,2016.

61. K. A. Ghamry, Y. Q. Dong, M. A. Kamel, and Y. M. Zhang, Real-Time Autonomous Take-off, Tracking and Landing of UAV on a Moving UGV Platform, Presented at the 24th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Athens, Greece, June 21-24, 2016.

62. W. Ghadiry, J. Habibi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang, Time-Efficient Trajectory Optimization in Patrolling Problems with Non-prespecified Depots and Robots, Presented at the 24th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Athens, Greece, June 21-24, 2016.

63. Mohamed A. Kamel, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Design of Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control Algorithm Applied to WMRs against Actuator Faults, Accepted by 2016 American Control Conference, July 6-8, 2016, Boston, USA.

64. Mohamed A. Kamel, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Real-Time Optimal Formation Reconfiguration of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots Based on Particle Swarm Optimization, Presented at the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA 2016), June 12-17, 2016, Guilin, China.

65. X. Wang, and Y. M. Zhang, Insulator Identification from Aerial Images Using Support Vector Machine (SVM) with Background Suppression, Presented at the 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’16), June 7-10, 2016, Arlington, USA.

66. C. Yuan, Z. X. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, Vision-based Forest Fire Detection in Aerial Images for Firefighting Using UAVs, Accepted by the 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’16), June 7-10, 2016, Arlington, USA.

67. Z. X. Liu, C. Yuan, Y. M. Zhang, Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control of Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Using Linear Parameter Varying Control Technique，Presented at the 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’16), June 7-10, 2016, Arlington, USA.

68. K. A. Ghamry, M. A. Kamel, and Y. M. Zhang, Cooperative Forest Monitoring and Fire Detection Using a Team of UAVs-UGVs, Accepted by the 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’16), June 7-10, 2016, Arlington, USA.

69. M. A. Kamel, K. A. Ghamry, and Y. M. Zhang, Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs-UGVs in The Presence of Actuator Faults， Presented at the 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’16), June 7-10, 2016, Arlington, USA.

70. Huanhuan Wang, Youmin Zhang, Yingmin Yi, Jing Xin, and Ding Liu, Nonlinear Tracking Control Methods Applied to Qball-X4 Quadrotor UAV against Actuator Faults, Presented at the 28th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2016CCDC), May 28-30, 2016, Yinchuan, China.

71. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, and Henry Hong, Model-Based Cooperative Active Fault-Tolerant Control in An Offshore Wind Farm, Presented at the Applied Energy Symposium and Forum, REM2016: Renewable Energy Integration with Mini/Microgrid, April 19-21, 2016, Bandos Island, Maldives; ; Renewable Energy Integration with Mini/Microgrid – Proceedings of REM2016, Energy Procedia, Vol. 103, December 2016, pp. 46-51 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.247).

72. Luis I. Minchala-Avila, Jairo Armijos, Daniel Pesántez, and Youmin Zhang, Design and Implementation of a Smart Meter with Demand Response Capabilities, Presented at the Applied Energy Symposium and Forum, REM2016: Renewable Energy Integration with Mini/Microgrid, April 19-21, 2016, Bandos Island, Maldives ; Renewable Energy Integration with Mini/Microgrid – Proceedings of REM2016, Energy Procedia, Vol. 103, December 2016, pp. 195-200 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.272).

2015

73. Zhixiang Liu, Youmin Zhang, Chi Yuan, Active Fault Tolerant Control of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Presented at the 2015 International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS 2015), Busan, Korea, October 13-16, 2015.

74. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Yaohong Qu, MPC-based FTC with FDD against Actuator Faults of UAVs, Presented at the 2015 International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS 2015), Busan, Korea, October 13-16, 2015.

75. Xin Qi, Didier Theilliol, Juntong Qi, Youmin Zhang, and Jianda Han, Self-healing Control against Actuator Stuck Failures under Constraints: Application to Unmanned Helicopters, Presented at the 12th International Conference on Diagnostics of Processes and Systems (DPS 2015), Ustka, Poland, Sept. 6-9, 2015.

76. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, Active Fault Tolerant Control in a Wind Farm with Decreased Power Generation Due to Blade Erosion/Debris Build-up, Presented at the 9th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (Safeprocess 2015), Paris, France, Sept. 2-4, 2015, pp. 1369-1374.

77. Mohamed A. Kamel, Youmin Zhang, Xiang Yu, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots under Actuator Faults, Presented at the 9th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (Safeprocess 2015), Paris, France, Sept. 2-4, 2015, pp. 1152-1157.

78. Yiqun Dong and Youmin Zhang, Application of RRT Algorithm to Unmanned Ground Vehicle Motion Planning and Obstacle Avoidance, Presented at the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2015), Bali, Indonesia, August 26-29, 2015.

79. Huanhuan Wang, Youmin Zhang, Yingmin Yi, Jing Xin, Ding Liu, Sliding Mode Control Applied to a Qball-X4 UAV, Presented at the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2015), Bali, Indonesia, August 26-29, 2015.

80. Yaohong Qu, Ziquan Yu, Youmin Zhang, Automatic Load Alleviation Simulation During Boom Refueling for UAV, Presented at the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2015), Bali, Indonesia, August 26-29, 2015.

81. Zhixiang Liu, Chi Yuan, Youmin Zhang, Linear Parameter Varying Adaptive Control of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Presented at the IFAC 10th Conference on Manoeuvring and Control of Marine Craft (MCMC'2015), Copenhagen, Denmark, August 24-26, 2015.

82. Yu Fu, Xiang Yu, and Youmin Zhang, Sense and Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Markov Decision Process and Flatness Approach, in Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA'15), Lijiang, China, Aug. 8-11, 2015 (Received the Best Paper in Automation Award).

83. Mohamed Atef Kamel and Youmin Zhang, Linear Model Predictive Control via Feedback Linearization for Formation Control of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots, in Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA'15), Lijiang, China, August 8-11, 2015.

84. Lili Yu, Yaohong Qu, and Youmin Zhang, Wind Field On-Line Extraction Based on Small-Window Sliding Fourier Transform, in Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA'15), Lijiang, China, August 8-11, 2015.

85. Zhixiang Liu, Xiang Yu, Chi Yuan, Youmin Zhang, Jun Luo, Active Disturbance Compensating Tracking Control of An Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Presented at the Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications at the 2015 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), Boston, Massachusetts, USA, August 2-5, 2015.

86. Yiqun Dong, Zhixiang Liu, Bin Yu and Youmin Zhang, Application of Model Predictive Control to Position and Height Limitation of a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Presented at the Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications at the 2015 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), , Boston, Massachusetts, USA, August 2-5, 2015.

87. Yiqun Dong, Jun Fu, Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Jianliang Ai, Position and Heading Angle Control of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Using LQR Method, in Proceedings of the 34th Chinese Control Conference 2015 (CCC2015), Hangzhou, China, July 28-30, 2015.

88. Zhixiang Liu, Youmin Zhang, Chi Yuan, Jun Luo, An Adaptive Linear Parameter Varying Fault Tolerant Control Scheme for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Steering Control, in Proceedings of the 34th Chinese Control Conference 2015 (CCC2015), Hangzhou, China, July 28-30, 2015.

89. Chi Yuan, Zhixiang Liu, Youmin Zhang, UAVs-Based Forest Fire Detection and Tracking Using Image Processing Techniques, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

90. Yu Fu, Puthy Soupin, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Phil Cole, Sense and Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Geometric Guidance and Flatness Approaches, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

91. Yaohong Qu, Yintao Zhang, Youmin Zhang, A UAV Solution of Regional Surveillance Based on Pheromones and Artificial Potential Field Theory, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

92. Mohamed A. Kamel, Khaled A. Ghamry, Youmin Zhang, Fault Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs-UGVs under Actuator Faults, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

93. Khaled A. Ghamry, Youmin Zhang, Formation Control of Multiple Quadrotors Based on Leader-Follower Method, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

94. Didier Theilliol, Philippe Weber, Abbas Chamseddine, Youmin Zhang, Optimization-based Reliable Control Allocation Design for Over-actuated Systems, in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

95. Youmin Zhang, Didier Theilliol, Xiang Yu, Chi Yuan, Zhixiang Liu, New Development and Applications on Sense & Avoid, Fault-tolerant & Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems (Pre-conference Workshop Presentation), in Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

96. Luis Ismael Minchala, Adriana Vargas, Luis Garza-Castañón, and Youmin Zhang, A review of optimal control techniques applied to the energy management and control of microgrids, The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information Technology (SEIT-2015), London, UK, June 2-5, 2015.

97. Xiang Yu and Youmin Zhang, Advanced fault-tolerant control design with consideration of reconfiguration switch transients, 第九届全国技术过程故障诊断与安全性学术会议 (Chinese SafeProcess 2015), July 11-13, 2015, Shanghai, China (Received Best Papers Award).

98. Mohamed Atef Kamel and Youmin Zhang, Decentralized Leader-Follower Formation Control with Obstacle Avoidance of Multiple Unicycle Mobile Robot, In Proc. of the 2015 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2015), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 3-6, 2015 (Received The Best Conference Paper Award).

99. Walaaeldin Ghadiry, Jalal Habibi, Amir G. Aghdam and Youmin Zhang, Generalized Formulation for Trajectory Optimization in Patrolling Problems, In Proc. of the 2015 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2015), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 3-6, 2015.

2014

100.Chi Yuan, Youmin Zhang, Zhixiang Liu, Automatic Vision-based Forest Fire Detection Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Review, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

101.Farid Sharifi, Youmin Zhang, Amir Aghdam, Forest Fire Detection and Monitoring using a Network of Autonomous Vehicles, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

102.Zhixiang Liu, Xiang Yu, Youmin Zhang, Chi Yuan, Jun Luo, Straight Line Following Active Disturbances Attenuation Control of a Unmanned Surface Vehicle, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

103.Xin Qi, Didier Theilliol, Juntong Qi, Chong Wu, Youmin Zhang, Jianda Han, Actuator Stuck Fault Compensation Design for Linear System Under Actuator Constraints: A Solution for Autonomous Vehicles, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

104.Yaohong Qu, Ying Zhou, Youmin Zhang, Wind Field Estimation Method of Small UAV Based on Sideslip Angle Measurement, Accepted by The 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

105. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang and Yaohong Qu, Active fault tolerant control using MPC with terminal constraints, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

106. Mohamed Atef Kamel and Youmin Zhang, Developments and Challenges in Wheeled Mobile Robot Control, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

107. Walaaeldin Ghadiry, Jalal Habibi, Amir G. Aghdam and Youmin Zhang, A framework for energy-efficient trajectory optimization in patrolling problem with non-pre-defined starting depot, in Proc. of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2014), September 29 - October 1, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

108. Hamed Badihi, Javad Soltani Rad, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, Data-driven Model-based Fault Diagnosis in a Wind Turbine with Actuator Faults, in Proc. of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineer Congress & Exposition, November 14-20, 2014, Montreal, Canada.

109. Fatemeh Aghazadeh, Javad Soltani Rad, Youmin Zhang, Chevy Chen, A Sensor Fusion Based Tool Condition Monitoring for Milling Operation Using S-transform Technique, Accepted by The ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineer Congress & Exposition, November 14-20, 2014, Montreal, Canada (withdrawn).

110. Luis Ismael Minchala, Adriana Vargas, Luis Garza-Castañón, Ruben Morales-Menendez, Youmin Zhang, Eduardo Robinson Calle-Ortiz, Fault-tolerant Control of a Master Generation Unit in an Islanded Microgrid, in Proc. of the 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Cape Town, South Africa, 24-29 August 2014.

111. H. Badihi, Youmin Zhang, H. Hong, Design of a Pole Placement Active Power Control System for Supporting Grid Frequency Regulation and Fault Tolerance in Wind Farms, in Proc. of the 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Cape Town, South Africa, 24-29 August 2014.

112. Ying Jin, Jun Fu, Youmin Zhang, Yuanwei Jing, Fault-tolerant Control of a Class of Switched Time-delay Systems with Average Dwelling Time Method, in Proc. of the 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Cape Town, South Africa, 24-29 August 2014.

113. Javad Soltani Rad, Youmin Zhang, Chevy Chen, A Novel Local Time-Frequency Domain Feature Extraction Method for Tool Condition Monitoring Using S-Transform and Genetic Algorithm, in Proc. of the 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Cape Town, South Africa, 24-29 August 2014.

114. Javad Soltani Rad, Fatemeh Aghazadeh, Youmin Zhang, Chevy Chen, A Study on Tool Wear Monitoring Using Time-Frequency Transformation Techniques, Accepted by The 2014 International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, August 13-15, 2014, Montreal, QC, Canada.

115. Yaoyao Shi, Tao Yu, Youmin Zhang, et.al., Research on Hot-Press Splicing Technology for Composite Prepreg Tape, Accepted by The 2014 International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, August 13-15, 2014, Montreal, QC, Canada.

116. Xiang Yu and Youmin Zhang, Passive Fault-Tolerant Flight Controller Design against Actuator Outages, in Proc. of IEEE 2014 Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC 2014), Aug. 8-10, 2014, Yantai, P. R. China (Selected as one of the candidates for the IEEE CGNCC 2014 Best Paper Award).

117. Jing Huang, Youmin Zhang, Guangfu Ma, Gang Liu, Optimal Two-Body Satellite Path Control actuated by Coulomb Forces in the Earth-Moon System, in Proc. of IEEE 2014 Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC 2014), Aug. 8-10, 2014, Yantai, P. R. China.

118. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Yingmin Yi, Yaohong Qu and Peng Lu , Fault Detection for Partial Loss of Effectiveness Faults of Actuators in a Quadrotor Unmanned Helicopter, in Proc. of the 11th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA 2014), Shenyang, China, June 29 - July 4, 2014.

119. Yaohong Qu, Yintao Zhang, Youmin Zhang, Optimal Flight Path Planning for UAVs in 3-D Threat Environment, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 149-155.

120.Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Yaohong Qu, Fault Tolerant Control Using PID Structured Optimal Technique Against Actuator Faults in a Quadrotor UAV, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 167-174.

121.Xin Qi, Didier Theilliol, Juntong Qi, Youmin Zhang, Ling Wang, Jianda Han, Self-Healing Control Method against Unmanned Helicopter Actuator Stuck, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 842-847.

122.Zhixiang Liu, Chi Yuan, Youmin Zhang, Jun Luo, A Learning-Based Fuzzy LQR Control Scheme for Height Control of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 936-941.

123.Iman Sadeghzadeh, Abbas Chamseddine, Didier Theilliol, Youmin Zhang, Linear Parameter Varying Control Synthesis: State Feedback versus Hinf Technique with Application to Quadrotor UAV, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 1099-1104.

124.Francisco-Ronay López-Estrada, Jean-Christophe Ponsart, Didier Theilliol, Carlos Astorga-Zaragoza, Youmin Zhang, Robust Sensor Fault Diagnosis and Tracking Controller for a UAV Modelled as LPV System, in Proc. of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 1311-1316.

125. Mohammad Hossein Mohajerani, Hamidreza Bolandhemmat (MicroPilot Inc.), Youmin Zhang, Howard W. Loewen (MicroPilot Inc.), Identification of Low Order Equivalent Transfer Function Model of Trex-700E Helicopter from Flight Test Data, Presented at the AIAA SciTech 2014, 13-17 January 2014, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.

126. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, An Active Fault-Tolerant Control Approach to Wind Turbine Torque Load Control against Actuator Faults, Presented at the AIAA SciTech 2014, 13-17 January 2014, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.

2013

127. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, Model Reference Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Control for a Wind Turbine against Actuator Faults, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

128. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, Henry Hong, A Review on Application of Monitoring, Diagnosis, and Fault-Tolerant Control to Wind Turbines, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

129. Luis Ismael Minchala Avila, Adriana Vargas Martinez, Youmin Zhang, Luis Garza-Castañón, A Model Predictive Control Approach for Integrating a Master Generation Unit in a Microgrid, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

130. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Youmin Zhang, Actuator Fault-Tolerant Control Based on Gain-Scheduled PID with Application to Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

131. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Luis Ismael Minchala Avila, Yaohong Qu, Fault-tolerant Control with Linear Quadratic and Model Predictive Control Techniques against Actuator Faults in a Quadrotor UAV, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

132. Javad Soltani Rad, Ensieh Hosseini, Youmin Zhang, Chevy Chen, Online tool wear monitoring and estimation using power signals and S-transform, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

133. Xin Qi, Didier Theilliol, Juntong Qi, Youmin Zhang, Jianda Han, Dalei Song, Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control Methods for Manned and Unmanned Helicopters: A Literature Review, in Proc. of the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), Nice, France.

134. Youmin Zhang, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Invited Semi-Plenary Talk by the International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France.

135. Youmin Zhang and Wei Huang (2013), Optimal Path Planning of UAVs Under Wind Effects and Emergency Situations, Accepted by the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS2013), Jaipur, India, Sept. 25-27, 2013 (Notice: The 10th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS2014) will be held at Montreal to be organized by Prof. Youmin Zhang of Concordia University during Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2014; www.icius2014.org; http://icius2014.mie.concordia.ca/ or www.icius2014.isiusys.org).

136. Narendra Gollu and Youmin Zhang (2013), A Testbed to Evaluate Guidance and Control Algorithms for Planetary Landings by Emulating Spacecraft Dynamics with a Quadrotor, Accepted by the 64th International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China, Sept. 23-27, 2013.

137. Farid Sharifi, Hamid Mahboubi, Amir G. Aghdam, and Youmin Zhang (2013), A Coverage Strategy with Guaranteed Collision Avoidance in Multi-Agent Systems using Navigation Functions, Presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control and Co-located Conferences and AIAA Infotech@Aerospace 2013, Boston, USA, August 19-22, 2013.

138. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar, Abbas Chamseddine, and Youmin Zhang (2013), Fuzzy Gain-Scheduled PID for Payload Drop: Application to an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter Testbed, Presented at The 2013 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2013), Portland, USA, Aug. 4-7, 2013.

139. Bin Yu, Youmin Zhang, Jianguo Yan, Yaohong Qu, and Zhuang Liu (2013), Fault Tolerant Control using Linear Quadratic Technique against Actuator Faults in a UAV, Presented at The 32nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC 2013), Xi’an, China, July 26-28, 2013.

140. Ying Jin, Jun Fu, Youmin Zhang, and Yuanwei Jing (2013), Fault-tolerant Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems with Strong Structural Uncertainties: Average Dwell-time Method, Presented at The 32nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC 2013), Xi’an, China, July 26-28, 2013.

141. Bo Li, Qinglei Hu, Danwei Wang, and Youmin Zhang (2013), Observer-based Finite Time Control for Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization, Presented at The 32nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC 2013), Xi’an, China, July 26-28, 2013.

142. Adriana Vargas-Martínez, Luis Ismael Minchala Avila, Youmin Zhang, and Luis Eduardo Garza-Castañón (2013), Model-Based Fault-Tolerant Control to Guarantee the Performance of a Hybrid Wind-Diesel Power System in a Microgrid Configuration, Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, June 25-28, 2013.

143. Hamed Badihi, Youmin Zhang, and Henry Hong (2013), Fault-Tolerant Control Design for a Large Off-Shore Wind Turbine Using Fuzzy Gain-Scheduling and Signal Correction, Proc. of the 2013 American Control Conference, Washington, DC, USA, June 17-19, 2013.

144. Hamid Mahboubi, Farid Sharifi, Amir G. Aghdam, and Youmin Zhang (2013), Distributed Coordination of a Network of NonIdentical Agents with Limited Communication Capabilities in the Presence of Fixed Obstacles, Proc. of the 2013 American Control Conference, Washington, DC, USA, June 17-19, 2013.

145. Youmin Zhang and Hasan Mehrjerdi, A Survey on Multiple Unmanned Vehicles Formation Control and Coordination: Normal and Fault Situations, Proc. of the 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'13), Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

146. Farid Sharifi, Youmin Zhang, Amir G. Aghdam, Coverage Control in Multi-Vehicle Systems subject to Health Degradation, Proc. of the 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'13), Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

147. Yaohong Qu, Jizhi Wu, Youmin Zhang, Cooperative Localization Based on the Azimuth Angles among Multiple UAVs, Proc. of the 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'13), Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

148. Qing Xu, Hao Yang, Bin Jiang, Donghua Zhou, Youmin Zhang, Adaptive Fault-tolerant Control Design for UAVs Formation Flight under Actuator Faults, Proc. of the 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'13), Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

149. Xin Qi, Didier Theilliol, Juntong Qi, Youmin Zhang, Jianda Han, A Literature Review on Fault Diagnosis Methods for Manned and Unmanned Helicopters, Proc. of the 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'13), Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

150. Youmin Zhang, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Plenary Talk given at the 8th Chinses Conference on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (CSP13), in combination with 25th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (CCDC 2013), Guiyang, May 25-27, 2013 (http://www.ccdc.neu.edu.cn/).

151. Yuying Guo, Youmin Zhang, Bin Jiang, Adaptive Fault Compensation for Aircraft Flight Systems with Actuator Faults, Proc. of the 8th Chinses Conference on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (CSP13), Guiyang, Guizhou, China, May 25-27, 2013.

152. Luis Ismael Minchala-Avila, Adriana Vargas-Martínez, Youmin Zhang, Luis Garza-Castañón, Eduardo Robinson Calle-Ortiz, and Julio Cesar Viola (2013), Model-based Control Approaches for Optimal Integration of a Hybrid Wind-Diesel Power System in a Microgrid, Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Smart Grids and Green IT Systems, Aachen, Germany, May 9-10, 2013.

2012

153. M. H. Amoozgar and Y. M. Zhang, Varying-Configuration Formation Control of Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots, Accepted by The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2012), 22-24 October 2012, Singapore.

154. M. Abdolhosseini, Y. M. Zhang, and C. A. Rabbath, I-Action Model Predictive Control: Theory and Implementation, Accepted by The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2012), 22-24 October 2012, Singapore.

155. Mahyar Abdolhosseini, Youmin Zhang, and Camille Alain Rabbath, Trajectory Tracking with Model Predictive Control for an Unmanned Quad-rotor Helicopter: Theory and Flight Test Results, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

156. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar, Abbas Chamseddine, and Youmin Zhang, Experimental Test of an Interacting Multiple Model Filtering Algorithm for Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

157. Qinglei Hu, Bo Li, and Youmin Zhang, Robust Attitude Control Design for Spacecraft under Assigned Velocity and Control Constraints, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

158. Ying Jin, Jun Fu, and Youmin Zhang, Fault-tolerant Control of a Class of Switched Nonlinear Systems with Application to Flight Control, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

159. Jun Luo, Chaojiong Huang, Hengyu Li, Shaorong Xie, and Youmin Zhang, Structural Design and Analysis of 3-DOF Bionic Eye Based on Spherical Ultrasonic Motor, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

160. Hasan Mehrjerdi, Youmin Zhang, and Maarouf Saad, Adaptive Exponential Sliding Mode Control for Dynamic Tracking of a Nonholonomic Mobile Robot, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

161. Yaohong Qu, Xu Zhu, and Youmin Zhang, Cooperative Control for UAV Formation Flight Based on Decentralized Consensus Algorithm, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

162. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Mahyar Abdolhosseini, and Youmin Zhang, Payload Drop Application of Unmanned Quad-rotor Helicopter Using Gain Scheduled PID and Model Predictive Control Techniques, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

163. Philippe Weber, Florent Becker, Didier Theilliol, and Youmin Zhang, Reliability Analysis of Fault Tolerant Wind Energy Conversion System with Doubly Fed Induction Generator, Proc. of The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA12), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

164. Tong Li, Youmin Zhang, and Brandon W. Gordon, Investigation, Flight Testing, and Comparison of Three Nonlinear Control Techniques with Application to a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 13-16 August, 2012 (Session: GNC-70, Quadrotors and Aerospace Robotics, August 15, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM).

165. Jinhua Fan, Youmin Zhang, and Zhiqiang Zheng (2012), Hybrid Fault-tolerant Flight Control against Actuator Faults and Input Saturation: A Set-invariance Approach, AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 13-16 August, 2012 (Session: GNC-15, Fixed-Wing Micro Air Vehicles II, August 13, 2012 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM).

166. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar, Youmin Zhang, James Lee, and Alfred Ng, A Fault Detection and Diagnosis Technique for Spacecraft in Formation Flying, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

167. Tong Li, Youmin Zhang, and Brandon W. Gordon, Nonlinear Fault-Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor UAV Based on Sliding Mode Control Technique, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

168. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Abbas Chamseddine, Youmin Zhang, and Didier Theilliol, Control Allocation and Re-allocation for a Modified Quadrotor Helicopter against Actuator Faults, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

169. Ahmed Khelassi, Philippe Weber, Didier Theilliol, and Youmin Zhang, Fault-tolerant Compensation Control Incorporating Actuator Criticality, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

170. Hao Yang, Bin Jiang, Vincent Cocquempot, Youmin Zhang, and Huajun Gong, Tolerance of intermittent controller faults via hybrid system approach, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

171. Youmin Zhang, Abbas Chamseddine, Camille Alain Rabbath, Brandon W. Gordon, Chun-Yi Su, Cameron Fulford, Jacob Apkarian, and Pierre Gosselin, Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control for Unmanned Systems, Proc. of the 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (Safeprocess12), August 29-31, 2012, Mexico City, Mexico.

172. Farid Sharifi, Hamid Mahboubi, Youmin Zhang, and Amir G. Aghdam, Coverage Control in Multi-Agent Systems subject to Communication Delays, Proc. of the 8th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA12), Suzhou, China, July 8-10, 2012.

173. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar and Youmin Zhang, Trajectory Tracking of Wheeled Mobile Robots: A Kinematical Approach, Proc. of the 8th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA12), Suzhou, China, July 8-10, 2012.

174. Yaohong Qu, Youmin Zhang et al, Multiple UAVs Cooperative Fault-tolerant Localization Based on Angles between UAVS. Proc. of the The 8th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA12), Suzhou, China, July 8-10, 2012.

175. Abbas Chamseddine, Youmin Zhang, Camille-Alain Rabbath (2012), Trajectory Planning and Re-planning for Fault Tolerant Formation Flight Control of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, in: Proc. of American Control Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, June 27-29, 2012, pp. 3291-3296.

176. Abbas Chamseddine, Tong Li, Youmin Zhang, Camille-Alain Rabbath, and Didier Theilliol (2012), Flatness-based Trajectory Planning for a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Test-bed Considering Actuator and System Constraints, in: Proc. of American Control Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, June 27-29, 2012.

177. Jinhua Fan, Youmin Zhang, and Zhiqiang Zheng (2012), State-Feedback Stabilization of Linear Systems Subject to Time-Varying Input Delays, Actuator Saturation, and Bounded Disturbances, in: Proc. of American Control Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, June 27-29, 2012.

178. Hamid Mahboubi, Farid Sharifi, Amir G. Aghdam, and Youmin Zhang, Distributed Coordination of Multi-Agent Systems for Coverage Problem in Presence of Obstacles, in: Proc. of American Control Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, June 27-29, 2012.

179. Abbas Chamseddine, Iman Sadeghzadeh, Youmin Zhang, Didier Theilliol, and Ahmed Khelassi, Control Allocation for a Modified Quadrotor Helicopter Based on Reliability Analysis, in: Proc. of AIAA Infotech@Aerospace 2012, Garden Grove, California, USA, June 19-21, 2012.

180. M. H. Amoozgar, A. Chamseddine and Y. M. Zhang, Experimental Test of a Two-Stage Kalman Filter for Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis of an Unmanned Quadrotor Helicopter, in: Proc. of IEEE 2012 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Philadelphia, USA, June 12-15, 2012.

181. M. Abdolhosseini, Y. M. Zhang, and C. A. Rabbath, An Efficient Model Predictive Control Scheme for an Unmanned Quad-rotor Helicopter, in: Proc. of IEEE 2012 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Philadelphia, USA, June 12-15, 2012.

182. Mahyar Abdolhosseini, Jiannan Zheng, and Youmin Zhang, Development of a Low Cost Educational Mobile Robot Testbed Controlled in the MATLAB/Simulink Environment, in: Proc. of The Biennial CSME International Congress (CSME'12), Winnipeg, MB, Canada, June 4-6, 2012.

183. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Ankit Mehta, and Youmin Zhang, Active Fault-Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor UAV Based on Gain-Scheduled PID Control, in: Proc. of the 25th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montreal, QC, Canada, April 29 - May 2, 2012.

184. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar, Abbas Chamseddine, Youmin Zhang, Fault-Tolerant Fuzzy Gain-Scheduled PID for a Quadrotor Helicopter Testbed in the Presence of Actuator Faults, in: Proc. of IFAC Conference on Advances in PID Control, Brescia, Italy, March 28-30, 2012.

2011

185. Mostafa Mirzaei, Farid Sharifi, Brandon W. Gordon, Camille Alain Rabbath, and Youmin Zhang, Cooperative Multi-Vehicle Search and Coverage Problem in an Uncertain Environment, Accepted by the 50th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference, Orlando, FL, USA, December 12-15, 2011.

186. Youmin Zhang, Camille-Alain Rabbath, Brandon W. Gordon, Chun-Yi Su, and Subhash Rakheja (2011), Research and Development on UAVs Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control at Concordia University, Accepted by the Unmanned Systems Canada 2011 Conference, Nov. 7-10, 2011, Halifax, NS, Canada.

187. Ensieh Sadat Hosseini Rooteh, Youmin Zhang, and Zhigang Tian (2011), Comparison of Parallel and Single Neural Networks in Heart Arrhythmia Detection by Using ECG Signal Analysis, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2011 (PHM2011), Sept. 25-29, 2011, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

188. Zhigang Tian, Youmin Zhang, and Jialin Cheng (2011), Condition Based Maintenance Optimization for Multi-component Systems, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2011 (PHM2011), Sept. 25-29, 2011, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

189. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Ankit Mehta, Youmin Zhang, and Camille-Alain Rabbath (2011), Fault-Tolerant Trajectory Tracking Control of Quadrotor Helicopter Using Gain-Scheduled PID and Model Reference Adaptive Control, Presented at the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2011 (PHM2011), Sept. 25-29, 2011, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Nominated as PHM2011 Best Paper).

190. Jinhua Fan, Youmin Zhang, and Zhiqiang Zheng (2011), Integrated Robust Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control System with Actuator Saturation, Presented at Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2011, Sept. 25-29, 2011, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

191. Hojjat A. Izadi, Youmin Zhang, and Brandon, W. Gordon (2011), Fault Tolerant Model Predictive Control of Quad-Rotor Helicopters with Actuator Fault Estimation, Presented at the 18th World Congress of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), August 28-September 2, 2011, Milano, Italy.

192. Bing Xiao, Qinglei Hu, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Angular Velocity-Free Control for Rigid Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization under Input Constraint, Presented at the 18th World Congress of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), August 28-September 2, 2011, Milano, Italy.

193. Zhongyu Zhao, Wen-Fang Xie, Henry Hong, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Unitary System - I: Constructing a Unitary Fault Detection Observer, Presented at the 18th World Congress of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), August 28-September 2, 2011, Milano, Italy.

194. Zhongyu Zhao, Wen-Fang Xie, Henry Hong, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Unitary System - II: Application to H∞/H_ Optimization of Strictly-Proper Systems for Fault Detection, Presented at the 18th World Congress of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), August 28-September 2, 2011, Milano, Italy.

195. Ahmed Khelassi, Jin Jiang, Didier Theilliol, Philippe Weber, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Reconfiguration of Control Inputs for Over-actuated Systems based on Actuators Effectiveness, Presented at the 18th World Congress of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), August 28-September 2, 2011, Milano, Italy.

196. Tong Li, Youmin Zhang, and Brandon W. Gordon (2011), Fault Tolerant Control Applied to a Quadrotor Umanned Helicopter, Presented at The Third Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA'11) in ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington, DC, USA, August 28-31, 2011.

197. Jinhua Fan, Youmin Zhang, and Zhiqiang Zheng (2011), Integrated Adaptive Fault Diagnosis and State-feedback Control for Systems with Constant Actuator Faults and Control Input Constraints, Presented at The Third Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA'11) in ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington, DC, USA, August 28-31, 2011 (Awarded a Best Paper of the MESA2011).

198. Farid Sharifi, Youmin Zhang, and Brandon Gordon (2011), Voroni-based Coverage Control for Multi-quadrotor UAVs, Presented at The Third Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA'11) in ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington, DC, USA, August 28-31, 2011.

199. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Ankit Mehta, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Fault Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor Umanned Helicopter using Model Reference Adaptive Control, Presented at The Third Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA'11) in ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA2011), Washington, DC, USA, August 28-31, 2011.

200. Narendra Gollu, Iman Sadeghzadeh, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Guidance Navigation and Control Algorithms for an Autonomous Landing of a Quad-Rotor on a Moving Rover, Presented at the AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) Unmanned Systems North America 2011, Washington, DC, USA, August 16-19, 2011.

201. Iman Sadeghzadeh, Ankit Mehta, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Model Reference Adaptive Fault/Damage Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Portland, Oregon, USA, August 8-11, 2011.

202. Jinhua Fan, Zhiqiang Zheng, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Fault-tolerant Control for Output Tracking Systems Subject to Actuator Saturation and Constant Disturbances: an LMI Approach, Presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Portland, Oregon, USA, August 8-11, 2011.

203. Bing Xiao, Qing-lei Hu, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Attitude Control for Flexible Spacecraft under Actuator Faults (执行器故障的挠性航天器姿态滑模容错控制), 第七届全国技术过程故障诊断与安全性学术会议, 南京, 中国, 2011年8月2-4日.

204. Youmin Zhang, Using Cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Technology for Flight Controls Courses Teaching, Presented and in the Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN11), Barcelona, SPAIN, July 4-6, 2011.

205. Jinhua Fan, Zhiqiang Zheng, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Stabilization of Observed-based Actuator Fault-tolerant Control Systems with Uncertainties, Actuator Saturation and Disturbances: An LMI Approach, Prof. of 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2011), Vancouver BC, Canada, June 5-9, 2011.

206. A. Chamseddine, C. Join, D. Theilliol, D. Sauter, and Youmin Zhang, “Flatness-based Trajectory Planning to Improve Actuator Fault-tolerance Capability,” Conférence Méditerranéenne sur l’Ingénierie Sûre des Systèmes Complexes, Agadir, Morocco, 27-28 May 2011.

207. Yu-Ying Guo, Youmin Zhang, Peng Shi, Bin Jiang, and Zheng-Wei Zhu (2011), Multi-model Based Adaptive Reconfiguration Control for Flight Control Systems with Actuator Faults, Proc. of The 23rd Chinese Control and Decision Conference (CCDC), Mianyang, May 23-25, 2011.

208. Narendra Gollu and Youmin Zhang (2011), Fault Detection and Diagnosis of a Thruster Controlled Satellite for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking, Presented in The 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions and Technology, May 18-20, 2011, Saint Hubert, QC, Canada.

209. Mohammad Hadi Amoozgar, Narendra Gollu, Youmin Zhang, James Lee, and Alfred Ng (2011), Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Attitude Control System for the JC2Sat-FF Mission, Presented in The 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions and Technology, May 18-20, 2011, Saint Hubert, QC, Canada.

210. Youmin Zhang et al, Design and Development of Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques for UAVs at Concordia University, Accepted by the CASI (Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute) Aircraft Design and Development Symposium, in conjunction with 57th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute, Montreal, Quebec, April 26-28, 2011.

211. Abbas Chamseddine, Youmin Zhang, Camille-Alain Rabbath, C. Fulford, and Jacob Apkarian (2011), Model Reference Adaptive Fault Tolerant Control of a Quadrotor UAV, AIAA InfoTech@Aerospace 2011: Unleashing Unmanned Systems, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, March 29-31, 2011 (AIAA-2011-1606).

212. Hojjat A. Izadi, Brandon W. Gordon, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Rule-Based Cooperative Collision Avoidance Using Decentralized Model Predictive Control, AIAA InfoTech@Aerospace 2011: Unleashing Unmanned Systems, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, March 29-31, 2011 (AIAA-2011-1610).

213. Iman Sadeghzadeh and Youmin Zhang (2011), Review on Fault Tolerant Control for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AIAA InfoTech@Aerospace 2011: Unleashing Unmanned Systems, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, March 29-31, 2011 (AIAA-2011-1472).

214. Jinhua Fan, Zhiqiang Zheng, and Youmin Zhang (2011), Control Allocation-based Fault-tolerant Control for Over-actuated Systems with Saturation and Imperfect Fault Information, AIAA InfoTech@Aerospace 2011: Unleashing Unmanned Systems, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, March 29-31, 2011 (AIAA-2011-1495).

2010

215. A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, C. Fulford, and J. Apkarian (2010), Model Reference Adaptive Control for Actuator Fault Tolerance of a Quad-rotor UAV, Presented in an invited session at the 2010 Unmanned Systems Canada Conference (USCC), Montréal, Canada, Nov. 2-5, 2010.

216. Q.-L. Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, and D. Theilliol (2010), Design of Feedback Linearization Control and Reconfigurable Control Allocation with Application to a Quadrotor UAV, Proc. of the Int. Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'10), Nice, France, Oct. 6-8, 2010.

217. H. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2010), A Data-Driven Fault Tolerant Model Predictive Control with Fault Identification, Proc. of the Int. Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'10), Nice, France, Oct. 6-8, 2010.

218. F. Sharifi, M. Mirzaei, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Tolerant Control of Quadrotor using Sliding Mode Control, Proc. of the Int. Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'10), Nice, France, Oct. 6-8, 2010.

219. Q.-L. Hu, B. Xiao, and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Robust Fault Tolerant Attitude Stabilization Control for Flexible Spacecraft under Partial Loss of Actuator Effectiveness, Proc. of the Int. Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'10), Nice, France, Oct. 6-8, 2010.

220. Z. Gao, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang, and F. Sun (2010), Active Fault-tolerant Control Design for T-S Fuzzy Systems with Application to a Near Space Vehicle, Proc. of the 2010 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 8-10, 2010.

221. Y.-H. Qu, Y. M. Zhang and Q. L. Zhou (2010), Cooperative Localization of UAV Based on Information Synchronization, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Xi'an, China, August 4-7, 2010.

222. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Sliding Mode Reconfigurable Control with Application to Longitudinal Control of Boeing 747, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-16, Fault Tolerance and Recovery in Flight Control Applications II, Presentation Time: August 2, 2010,14:00-14:30, AIAA-2010-7700.

223. L. Ma and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Detection and Diagnosis for GTM UAV with Dual Unscented Kalman Filter, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-37, Novel Estimation and Tracking Methods III, Presentation Time: August 3, 2010, 10:30-11:00, AIAA-2010-7884.

224. X. Zhang and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Tolerant Control for Quad-rotor UAV by Employing Adaptive Backstepping Approach, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-48, Mini/Micro Rotorcraft Dynamics and Control II, Presentation Time: August 3, 2010, 15:00-15:30, AIAA-2010-8052.

225. Y.-H. Qu and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Cooperative Localization of Low-cost UAV Using Relative Range Measurements in Multi-UAV Flight, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-63, Novel Navigation Methods I, Presentation Time: August 4, 2010, 09:00-09:30, AIAA-2010-8187.

226. A. Bani Milhim, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-A. Rabbath (2010), Quad-Rotor UAV: High-Fidelity Modeling and Nonlinear PID Control, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: MST-19, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Presentation Time: August 4, 2010, 15:00-15:30, AIAA-2010-8362.

227. Q.-L. Hu, B. Xiao and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Adaptive Backstepping Based Fault Tolerant Spacecraft Attitude Control under Loss of Actuator Effectiveness, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-72, Fault Tolerance and Actuator Failure, Presentation Time: August 4, 2010, 15:30-16:00, AIAA-2010-8306.

228. A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, and Camille-Alain Rabbath (2010), Adaptive Trajectory Planning for a Quad-rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-68, Adaptive Control for Flight Control Applications, Presentation Time: August 4, 2010, 14:30-15:00, AIAA-2010-8279.

229. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Decentralized Communication Failure Diagnosis for Cooperative Multiple Vehicle Systems, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-77, Multi-Vehicle Control: Robust and Uncertain Multi-Vehicle Networked Control, Presentation Time: August 4, 2010, 15:30-16:00, AIAA-2010-8329.

230. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Safe Path Planning in Presence of Large Communication Delays using Tube Model Predictive Control, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-86, Multi-Vehicle Control: Multi-Vehicle Control with Communications Constraints, Presentation Time: August 5, 2010, 10:30-11:00, AIAA-2010-8425.

231. F. Sharifi, B. W. Gordon and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Decentralized Sliding Control of Cooperative Multi-Agent Systems Subject to Communication Delays, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-86, Multi-Vehicle Control: Multi-Vehicle Control with Communications Constraints, Presentation Time: August 5, 2010, 10:30-11:00, AIAA-2010-8425.

232. Q.-L. Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, and J. Apkarian (2010), Two Reconfigurable Control Allocation Schemes for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle under Stuck Actuator Failures, Presented at the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2-5 Aug. 2010. Session: GNC-85, Fixed Wing Mini/Micro Air Vehicle Control, Presentation Time: August 5, 2010, 11:00-11:30, AIAA-2010-8419.

233. L. Ma and Y. M. Zhang (2010), DUKF-based Fault Detection and Diagnosis for GTM UAV using Nonlinear and LPV Models, Presented at the Diagnosis and Monitoring in Mechatronic Systems Symposium in 2010 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, July 15-17, 2010, Qingdao, P. R. China.

234. Y.-H. Qu and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault-tolerant Localization for Multi-UAV Cooperative Flight, Presented at the 2nd Symposium on Small UAV Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA) in 2010 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, July 15-17, 2010, Qingdao, P. R. China.

235. Q.-Li Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, Y.-H. Qu and C.-A. Rabbath (2010), Dead Reckoning and Kalman Filter Design for Trajectory Tracking of a Quadrotor UAV, Presented at the 2nd Symposium on Small UAV Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA) in 2010 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, July 15-17, 2010, Qingdao, P. R. China.

236. Y. Y. Guo, Y. M. Zhang, and B. Jiang (2010), Multi-Model-Based Flight Control System Reconfiguration Control in the Presence of Input Constraints, Proceedings of the 8th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, July 6-9, 2010, Jinan, China, pp. 5819-5824.

237. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Sliding Mode Reconfigurable Fault Tolerant Control Without Explicit Knowledge of Faults and Failures, Presented at a Special Session on “Advanced Control, Robotics, and Aerospace Applications” in Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineer (CSME) Forum 2010, June 7-9, 2010, Victoria, BC, Canada.

238. N. Nayebpanah, L. Rodrigues, and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Design of Input-to-state Stable Reconfigurable Controller for Bimodal Piecewise Affine Systems, Accepted by 2010 American Control Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, June 30-July 2, 2010 (withdraw).

239. A. Bani Milhim, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-A. Rabbath (2010), Gain Scheduling Based PID Controller for Fault Tolerant Control of Quad-Rotor UAV, Presented at AIAA Infotech@Aerospace 2010, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20-22 April 2010, AIAA Paper 2010-3530.

240. Q.-L. Zhou, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, and D. Theilliol (2010), Reconfigurable Control Allocation Technique Using Weighted Least Squares for Nonlinear System in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Proc. of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 4-7 Jan. 2010, Orlando, USA, AIAA Paper 2010-1138.

241. X. B. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, C.-Y. Su, and Y. Feng (2010), Fault Tolerant Control for Quadrotor UAV via Backstepping Approach, Proc. of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 4-7 Jan. 2010, Orlando, USA, AIAA Paper 2010-947.

242. T. Wang, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Adaptive Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Control of Civil Aircraft With Separated Uncertainties, Proc. of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 4-7 Jan. 2010, Orlando, USA, AIAA Paper 2010-945.

243. M. Mehrtash, W.-F. Xie and Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Tolerant Flight Control System Design by a Dual-Loop Control Strategy, Proc. of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 4-7 Jan. 2010, Orlando, USA, AIAA Paper 2010-944.

2009

244. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, X. M. Wang, and B. Jiang (2009), Fault-tolerant Control for a Class of Uncertain Systems with Actuator Faults, Invited paper for an Invited Session on Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control, The 4th Int. Conf. on Innovative Computing, Information and Control (ICICIC-2009), December 7-9, 2009, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

245. N. Nayebpanah, L. Rodrigues and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault Identification and Reconfigurable Control for Bimodal Piecewise Affine Systems, Proc. of European Control Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 23-26 August 2009.

246. X. Yu, Z. Q. Zheng, Y. M. Zhang, and X. J. Lu (2009), Adaptive Retrofit Fault Tolerant Flight Controller Design, Proc. of European Control Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 23-26 August 2009.

247. X. Yu, Z. Q. Zheng, X. M. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and X. J. Lu (2009), Reliable Helicopter Tracking Control Design under Different Trimming Points with Parameters Uncertainty, Proc. of European Control Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 23-26 August 2009.

248. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault Tolerant Decentralized Receding Horizon Control for Cooperative Multiple Vehicle Systems, Proc. of European Control Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 23-26 August 2009.

249. H. A. Izadi, B. W. Gordon, and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Decentralized Receding Horizon Control of Multiple Vehicles subject to Communication Failure, Proc. of American Control Conference, St Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

250. N. Nayebpanah, L. Rodrigues and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault Detection and Identification for a Class of Piecewise Affine Systems, Proc. of 2009 American Control Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

251. N. Nayebpanah, L. Rodrigues and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Controller Synthesis for Piecewise-Affine Systems, Proc. of 2009 American Control Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

252. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, X. M. Wang, and C. A. Rabbath (2009), Robust Fault-tolerant Control Using On-line Control Re-allocation with Application to Aircraft, Proc. of 2009 American Control Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

253. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, C.-A. Rabbath, X. M. Wang, and Y. Li (2009), An LMI Approach to Mixed H₂/H∞ Robust Fault-tolerant Control Design with Uncertainties, Proc. of 2009 American Control Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

254. N. Lechevin, C.-A. Rabbath, and Y. M. Zhang (2009), Information Broadcasting Algorithm for Finite-Time Reaching-at-Risk Consensus with Application to Weapon-Target Assignment, Proc. of 2009 American Control Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, June 10-12, 2009.

255. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang and X. M. Wang (2009), An Improved LMI Approach for Static Output Feedback Fault-tolerant Control with Application to Flight Tracking Control, Proc. of The 4th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA2009), 25-29 May 2009, Xi'an, P. R. China, pp. 35-40.

256. D. Theilliol, A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, P. Weber (2009), Optimal reconfigurable control allocation design based on reliability analysis, Reprints of 7th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes, June 30-July 3, 2009, Barcelona, Spain.

257. S. J. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, X. M. Wang, and D. Theilliol (2009), Output Feedback Synthesis of Mixed H2/H_inf Fault-tolerant Control, Reprints of 7th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes, June 30-July 3, 2009, Barcelona, Spain.

258. F. Caliskan, Y. M. Zhang, N. E. Wu, and J. Y. Shin (2009), Estimation of Actuator Fault Parameters in a Nonlinear Boeing 747 Model using a Linear Two-Stage Kalman Filter, Reprints of 7th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes, June 30-July 3, 2009, Barcelona, Spain.

259. D. Theilliol, Y. M. Zhang, J. C. Ponsart (2009), Fault Tolerant Control System against Actuator Failures Based on Re-configuring Reference Input, Int. Conf. on Advances in Computational Tools for Engineering Applications (ACTEA’09), Notre Dame University, Lebanon, July 15-17, 2009.

2008

260. D. Theilliol, A. Chamseddine, Y. M. Zhang, P. Weber (2008), Design of Actuator Reconfigurable Control Allocation Versus Reliability Analysis, 23rd IAR Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis, Coventry University, UK, November 27-28, 2008.

261. Y. M. Zhang, N. E. Wu, B. Jiang, Fault Detection and Isolation Applied to a Ship Propulsion Benchmark, Proceedings of the 17th World Congress, The International Federation of Automatic Control, Seoul, Korea, July 6-11, 2008, pp. 1908-1913.

262. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2008), Actuator fault compensation via multiple model based adaptive control. In Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, June 25-27, 2008. Chongqing, China, pp. 4246-4250.

263. Y. Y. Guo, B. Jiang, and Y. M. Zhang (2008), Adaptation-Based Reconfiguration in the Presence of Actuator Faults with Non-Measurable Rates, 3rd International Conference on Innovative Computing Information and Control, June 18-20, 2008, pp. 471-476.

264. Y. M. Zhang, C. A. Rabbath, and C.-Y. Su (2008), Reconfigurable control allocation applied to an aircraft benchmark model, Proc. of American Control Conference, June 11-13, 2008, pp. 1052-1057.

265. S. Ye, Y. M. Zhang, Y. Li, X.Wang, and C.-A. Rabbath (2008), Robust Fault-Tolerant Tracking Control with Application to Flight Control Systems with Uncertainties, The 10th IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications, Quebec City, Canada, May 26-28, 2008.

2007

266. Y. M. Zhang, V. S. Suresh, B. Jiang, and D. Theilliol (2007), Reconfigurable control allocation against aircraft control effector failures, Proc. of IEEE Conf. on Control Applications, Singapore, Oct. 2007, pp. 1197-1202.

267. J. Liu, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang (2007), Sliding mode observer-based fault detection and isolation in flight control systems, Proc. of IEEE Conf. on Control Applications, Singapore, Oct. 2007, pp. 1049-1054.

268. Y. M. Zhang (2007), Active fault-tolerant control systems: integration of fault diagnosis and reconfigurable control (Invited Plenary Lecture), The 8th Conf. on Diagnostics of Processes and Systems, Slubice, Poland, Sept. 2007.

269. D. Theilliol, C. Join and Y. M. Zhang (2007), Active fault-tolerant control systems based on reference input, Proc. of the 8th Conf. on Diagnostics of Processes and Systems, Slubice, Poland, Sept. 2007.

270. Y. M. Zhang, V. S. Suresh, D. Theilliol, and B. Jiang (2007), Reconfigurable control allocation against partial control effector faults in aircraft, Proc. of 3rd Int. Conference on Advances in Vehicle Control and Safety (AVCS07), Buenos Aires, Argentina, Feb. 2007.

2006

271. Y.-Y. Guo, B. Jiang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. W. Zhu (2006), Aero-engine Sensor Fault Diagnosis Based on Kalman Filter, Proc. of the Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis, Nancy, France, 16-17 Nov. 2006.

272. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2006), Issues on integration of fault diagnosis and reconfigurable control in active fault-tolerant control systems (Survey Paper), Preprints of the 6th IFAC Symp. on SAFEPROCESS’06, Beijing, P. R. China, Aug. 2006, pp. 1513-1524.

273. F. Guenab, D. Theilliol, P. Weber, Y. M. Zhang and D. Sauter (2006), Fault tolerant control system design: a reconfiguration strategy based on reliability analysis under dynamic behavior constraints, Preprints of the 6th IFAC Symp. on SAFEPROCESS’06, Beijing, China, Aug. 2006, pp. 1387-1392.

274. Y. M. Zhang (2006), A fast and numerically robust neural network training algorithm, The 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, Zakopane, Poland, 25-29 June, 2006.

2005

275. Y. M. Zhang, J. Jiang (2005), Fault diagnosis using a variable-length sliding window blockwise least-squares parameter estimation approach. In Proc. of the 1st Workshop on Networked Control System and Fault Tolerant Control, Ajaccio, France, October 2005.

276. Y. M. Zhang, J. Jiang, Z. Yang and D. M. A. Hussain (2005), Managing Performance Degradation in Fault Tolerant Control Systems, In Preprints of the 16th IFAC Triennial World Congress (IFAC'05), Prague, Czech Republic, July 4-8, 2005.

277. Z. Yang, Y. M. Zhang and D. M. A. Hussain (2005), Model-based Active Noise Control: A Case Study for a High-speed CD-ROM System, In Preprints of the 16th IFAC Triennial World Congress (IFAC'05), Prague, Czech Republic, July 4-8, 2005.

2004

278. Y. M. Zhang, Z. Yang and J. Jiang (2004), Incorporating Performance Degradation in Fault Tolerant Control System Design with Multiple Actuator Failures, In Proceedings of the Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis, Karlsruhe, Germany, Nov. 2004, pp. 221-226.

279. D. M. A. Hussain, Z. Yang, Y. M. Zhang (2004), Improved strategy to reduce processing bottleneck in distributed systems, In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information, 29 Nov. - 2 Dec. 2004, Tokyo, Japan.

280. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2004), Fault Tolerant Control System Design with Explicit Consideration of Performance Degradation using Multiple-model Approach, In Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics, 30 Aug. - 2 Sept. 2004, Miedzyzdroje, Poland, pp. 1365-1370.

2003

281. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2003), Bibliographical Review on Reconfigurable Fault-Tolerant Control Systems, Preprints of the 5th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS'03), Washington, D.C., USA, June 9-11, 2003, 265-276 (Cited by Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_reconfiguration).

Journal version: Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2008), Bibliographical Review on Reconfigurable Fault-tolerant Control Systems, IFAC Annual Reviews in Control, 32(2), Dec. 2008, pp. 229-252 (Ranked No. 1 in the “Most Cited Articles” published since 2007, since accessed first time on 2011-04-01).

282. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2003), Fault Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control of a Pressurizer in a Nuclear Power Plant, Preprints of the 5th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS'03), Washington, D.C., USA, June 9-11, 2003, 1095-1100.

283. N. E. Wu and S. Thavamani and Y. M. Zhang and M. Blanke (2003), Sensor Fault Masking of a Ship Propulsion System, Preprints of the 5th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS'03), Washington, D.C., USA, June 9-11, 2003, 435-440.

284. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2003), Integrated Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control for Actuator and Sensor Faults in a Pressurizer in a Nuclear Power Plant, Third Int. DCDIS Conference on Engineering Applications and Computational Algorithms, Guelph, Canada, May 15-18, 2003, 64-69.

2002

285. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2002), Design of Restructurable Active Fault-tolerant Control Systems, Preprints of the 15th IFAC Triennial World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, July, 2002.

286. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2002), Graceful Performance Degradation in Active Fault-tolerant Control Systems (Invited session), Preprints of the 15th IFAC Triennial World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, July 21-26, 2002.

287. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2002), Stability of Fault Tolerant Control Systems Driven by Actuators with Saturation, Preprints of the 15th IFAC Triennial World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, July 21-26, 2002.

2001

288. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2001), Fault Tolerant Control Systems Design with Consideration of Performance Degradation, Proceedings of the 2001 American Control Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001, 2694-2699.

289. Y. M. Zhang, J. Jiang, M. Flatley and B. Hill (2001), Condition Monitoring and Fault Detection of a Compressor using Signal Processing Techniques, Proceedings of the 2001 American Control Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001, 4460-4465.

290. J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2001), Issues on Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Active Fault-Tolerant Control Systems (Invited session), Proceedings of the 2001 American Control Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001.

291. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2001), Optimal Control Law for Fault Tolerant Control Systems in Noisy Environment, Proceedings of the 2001 American Control Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001, 2682-2687.

292. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2001), On the Effects of Fault Detection and Isolation to the Stability of Fault Tolerant Control Systems, Proceedings of the 2001 American Control Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001, 2676-2681.

2000

293. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2000), Optimal Control Law for Fault Tolerant Control Systems, Proceedings of the 39th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Sydney, Australia, Dec. 2000, 4126-4131.

294. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (2000), Design of Proportional-Integral Reconfigurable Control Systems via Eigenstructure Assignment, Proceedings of the 2000 American Control Conference, Chicago, WN, June 2000, 3732-3736.

295. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2000), Stochastic Stability of Fault-Tolerant Control Systems in the Presence of Noise, Proceedings of the 2000 American Control Conference, Chicago, WN, June 2000, 4294-4298.

296. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (2000), Stochastic Stability of Fault-Tolerant Control Systems with System Uncertainties, Proceedings of the 2000 American Control Conference, Chicago, WN, June 2000, 4284-4288.

1999

297. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (1999), Design of Integrated Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control Systems, Proceedings of the 38th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 1999, 3587-3592.

298. Y. M. Zhang and J. Jiang (1999), An Interacting Multiple Model Based Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control Approach, Proceedings of the 38th IEEE Conf. On Decision and Control, Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 1999, 3593-3598.

299. M. Mahmoud, J. Jiang and Y. M. Zhang (1999), Analysis of Stochastic Stability for Fault-Tolerant Control Systems, Proceedings of the 38th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 1999, 3188-3195.

300. Y. M. Zhang and N. Eva Wu (1999), Fault Diagnosis for a Ship Propulsion Benchmark: Part I, Preprints of the 14^th IFAC World Congress, July 5-9, 1999, Beijing, P.R. China, Vol. O, 569-574.

301. X. R. Li and Y. M. Zhang (1999), Numerically Robust Implementation of Multiple-Model Algorithms, Preprints of the 14th IFAC World Congress, July, 1999, Beijing, China, Vol. P, 235-240.

1998

302. N. E. Wu, Y. M. Zhang and K. Zhou (1998), Control Effectiveness Estimation Using an Adaptive Kalman Estimator (invited session), Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE Int. Symp. on Intelligent Control, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Sept. 1998, 181-186.

303. Y. M. Zhang, X. R. Li and K. Zhou (1998), A Fault Detection and Diagnosis Approach Based on Hidden Markov Chain Model, Proceedings of 1998 American Control Conference, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Aug. 1998, 2012-2016.

304. Y. M. Zhang (1998), Neural Network Based Helicopter Parameters Identification, Proceedings of Second International Workshop on Intelligent Control, North Carolina, USA, Oct., 1998, 284-287.

305. X. R. Li and Y. M. Zhang (1998), Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure: Likely Model-Set Algorithm, Proceedings of 1998 SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Orland, FD, USA, April 1998, 234-246.

1997

306. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1997), Detection and Diagnosis of Sensor and Actuator Failures Using Interacting Multiple-Model Estimator, Proceedings of the 36th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, San Diego, CA, Dec. 1997, 4475-4480.

307. X. R. Li, Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Zhi (1997), Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure: Model-Group Switching Algorithm, Proceedings of the 36th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, San Diego, CA, Dec. 1997, 3114-3119.

308. Q. G. Li, Y. M. Zhang, S. Tong and T. Chai (1997), Fault Detection and Compensation of Nonlinear Systems Using Neural Networks, Preprints of the 3rd IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS'97), Hull, UK, Aug. 26-28, 1997, 383-388.

309. Q. Pan, G. Z. Dai, H. C. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang and L. Y. Jiao (1997), Fault Detection and Identification of Dynamic Systems Using Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation, Preprints of the 3rd IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS'97), Hull UK, Aug. 26-28, 1997, 1153-1158.

310. X. R. Li, X. R. Zhi and Y. M. Zhang (1997), Model-Group Switching Algorithm for Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure, Proceedings of 1997 AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, New Orleans, Aug. 1997, 32-42 (AIAA-97-3453).

311. X. R. Li, Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Zhi (1997), Design and Evaluation of Model-Group Switching Algorithm for Multiple-Model Estimation with Variable Structure, Proceedings of SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Vol. 3163-38, San Diego, CA, July 1997, 388-399.

312. Q. G. Li, Y. M. Zhang and T. Chai (1997), Neural Networks Approaches to Parameter Estimation-Based Fault Diagnosis, Proceedings of 2nd Asian Control Conference, Korea, July 1997, III-95-98.

313. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1997), Helicopter Parameter Identification Using Functional-Link Net, Proceedings of the Second Chinese World Congress on Intelligent Control and Intelligent Automation, Xian, June 1997, 1280-1285.

1996

314. Y. M. Zhang, X. R. Li, X. D. Yang and H. C. Zhang (1996), Detection and Identification of Bias Faults in Nonlinear Systems, Proceedings of the 35th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Kobe, Japan, Dec. 11-13, 1996, 638-639.

315. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1996), A Hybrid Training Algorithm for RBF Networks with Application to Modeling and Identification of Nonlinear Systems, Proceedings of the 35th IEEE Conf. On Decision and Control, Kobe, Japan, Dec. 11-13, 1996, 937-942.

316. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1996), A Fast U-D Factorization-Based Recursive Prediction Error Learning Algorithm for Feedforward Neural Networks, Proceedings of the 35th IEEE Conf. On Decision and Control, Kobe, Japan, Dec. 11-13, 1996, 2036-2041.

317. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1996), A New Fixed-Interval Smoothing Algorithm Based on Singular Value Decomposition, Proceedings of 1996 IEEE Conf. on Control Applications, Dearborn, Michigan, Sept. 15-18, 1996, 916-921.

318. Y. M. Zhang, X. R. Li, G. Z. Dai, H. C. Zhang and H. L. Chen (1996), Fault Detection and Identification of Dynamic Systems Using Multiple Feedforward Neural Networks, Preprints of 1996 IFAC 13th World Congress (Vol. N), San Francisco, CA, July 1996, 241-246.

319. Y. M. Zhang, X. R. Li, Z. W. Zhu and H. C. Zhang (1996), A New Clustering and Training Method for Radial Basis Function Networks, Proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. on Neural Networks, Washington D.C., June 1996, 311-316.

320. Y. M. Zhang and X. R. Li (1996), A Fast U-D Factorization-based Learning Algorithm with Applications to Nonlinear System Modeling and Identification, Proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. on Neural Networks, Washington D.C., June 1996, 623-628.

321. Q. H. Zhang and Y. M. Zhang (1996), A Method for Fault Detection and Isolation Using Neural Networks, Proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. on Neural Networks, Washington D.C., June 1996, 2270-2275.

1995

322. Y. M. Zhang and Q. G. Li (1995), Fault Diagnosis of Dynamic Systems Using ANN-Based MMAE Method, Proceedings of IFAC Youth Automation Conference, Beijing, Aug. 1995.

323. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1995), Optimization and Fast Training of Radial Basis Function Using Singular Value Decomposition Method, Proceedings of IFAC Youth Automation Conference, Beijing, Aug. 1995.

1994

324. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), A New Recursive Least-Squares Identification Algorithm Based on Singular Value Decomposition, Proceedings of 33rd IEEE Conf. On Decision and Control, USA, Dec. 1994, 1733-1734.

325. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), Identification of Structure and Parameters of Time-Varying Systems Using Modified U-D Factorization Method, Proceedings of First Asian Control Conference, July 1994, Japan, 685-688.

326. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), A SVD-Based Extended Kalman Filter and Applications to Aircraft Flight State and Parameter Estimation, Proceedings of the 1994 American Control Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1994, 1809-1813.

327. Y. M. Zhang (1994), Feedforward Neural Networks Learning Algorithms Based on Fading Memory Filtering, in: Theory, Techniques and Applications on Automation (Youmin Zhang ed.), Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, China, 256-260.

328. Y. M. Zhang, Q. G. Li, G. Z. Dai and H. C. Zhang (1994), Neural Networks Based Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Nonlinear Systems, in: Theory, Techniques and Applications on Automation (Youmin Zhang ed.), Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, China, 348-351.

329. Y. M. Zhang (1994), Research and Development of Kalman Filtering Algorithms, Plenary Talk Paper in the 10th Chinese Youth Conf. on Automatic Control and Automation, Xian, China, Aug. 1994, 34-46.

1993

330. Y. M. Zhang, Q. Pan, H. C. Zhang, G. Z. Dai (1993), A Parallel Decoupled Kalman Filtering Algorithm and its Systolic Architecture, Proc. of the 32th IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, San Antonio, TX, Dec. 1993, 3590-3595.

1992

331. Y. M. Zhang, H. C. Zhang and G. Z. Dai (1992), A New Bias Partitioned Square-Root Information Filter and Smoother for Aircraft State and Parameter Estimation, Proc. of 31st IEEE Conf. on Decision and Control, Tucson, USA, Dec. 1992, 741-742.

332. Y. M. Zhang, P. D. Wang and G. Z. Dai (1992), A U-D Factorization Information Filter/Smoother and Its Application to Flight Path Reconstruction, Proc. of 2nd Int. Conf. on System Simulation and Scientific Computing, Oct., 1992, Beijing, P.R. China.

333. H. C. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang and Z. B. He (1992), An Adaptive U-D Factorization Extended Kalman Filter Algorithm and its Application to Flight Path Reconstruction, Proc. of IEEE Int. Symp. on Industrial Electronics, Xian, China, May, 1992, 74-77.

Invited Conference Plenary Talks/Research Seminars (More than 90 times since 2005)

1. 2016-08-01, 大会专题研讨会(Panel Discussion): 如何做好科研, 第27届中国过程控制会议, 2016年7月30日-8月1日, 兰州, Panelists: 姜钟平教授 (Chair, 美国New York大学), 陈杰教授 (北京理工大学副校长), 黄捷教授 (香港中文大学), 林宗利教授 (美国Virginia大学), 张友民教授 (加拿大Concordia大学).

2. 2016-06-07, Pre-Conference Tutorial Workshop: New Development and Applications on Sense & Avoid, Fault-tolerant Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems, The 2016 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'16), Arlington, USA, June 7-10, 2016.

3. 2015-11-27, Semi-Plenary Talk /大会专题报告：Opportunities, Challenges, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control Techniques with Applications to Unmanned Systems / 故障诊断、容错协同控制技术及其在无人系统中应用的机遇、挑战与发展, 2015年中国自动化大会，武汉，中国，2015年11月27-29日.

4. 2015-09-08, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Challenges and Developments on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control Techniques with Applications to Unmanned Systems, The 12th International Conference on Diagnostics of Processes and Systems (DPS 2015), Ustka, Poland, Sept. 6-9, 2015.

5. 2015-06-09, Pre-Conference Tutorial Workshop: New Development and Applications on Sense & Avoid, Fault-tolerant & Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems, The 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'15), Denver, USA, June 9-12, 2015.

6. 2015-05-08, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Opportunities, Challenges, Developments, and Applications of Unmanned Systems, The 2nd International Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics (CDSR'15), Ottawa, Canada, May 7-8, 2015.

7. 2014-10-21, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, 2014 International Mini-workshop on Safe Formation Flying of Unmanned Rotorcraft Swarms (IMSFF 2014), October 21, 2014, 清华大学, Beijing, China.

8. 2014-08-24, Pre-Conference Tutorial Workshop: Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, IFAC World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, August 24, 2014.

9. 2014-08-08, Pre-Conference Tutorial Workshop/会前大会报告: 无人机及无人系统的机遇，挑战，发展及其应用前景/Opportunities, Challenges, Developments, and Future Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Other Unmanned Systems, IEEE 2014 Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC 2014), 烟台, August 8-10, 2014.

10. 2014-05-27, Full-day Pre-conference Tutorial Workshop: Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs): with Applications to Quadrotor Helicopter and Fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Orlando, USA, May 27-30, 2014.

11. 2013-10-11, Semi-Plenary Talk/大会报告, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol'13), Nice, France, October 9-11, 2013.

12. 2013-07-25, Pre-conference Tutorial Workshop/会前大会报告, Research and Development on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, The 32nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC 2013), Xi'an, China, July 26-28, 2013.

13. 2013-07-16, Full-day Pre-conference Workshop on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Systems, The 2013 European Control Conference (ECC 2013), Zurich, Switzerland, July 16, 2013.

14. 2013-05-28, Full-day Pre-conference Tutorial Workshop: Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS): with Applications to Quadrotor Helicopter and Fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Atlanta, USA, May 28-31, 2013.

15. 2013-05-27, Plenary Talk/大会报告, Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control for Unmanned Systems, 第八届全国技术过程故障诊断与安全性学术会议/The 8th Chinese Technical Process Fault Diagnosis and Security Conference (2013 CSP), 贵阳市, 2013年5月25日-27日.

16. 2012-06-26, Full-day Pre-conference workshop on Health Management, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems at the 2012 American Control Conference (ACC 2012), Montreal, Canada, June 16, 2012.

17. 2014-06-12, Full-day Pre-conference Tutorial Workshop: Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with Applications to Quadrotor Helicopter and Fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), 2012 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Philadelphia, USA, June 12-15, 2012.

18. 2012-04-18, Plenary Talk/大会报告, Autonomous Aircraft Systems, International Congress of Mechatronics Engineering, Monterrey, Mexico, April 18-22, 2012.

19. 2011-02-10, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Aerospace Systems: Current and Future Research Work at MIE of Concordia University, A Mini-Workshop on Development and Challenges in Spacecraft/Satellites and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Guidance, Navigation, and Control in Formation Flight, Concordia University, Feb. 10, 2011.

20. 2010-08-06, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Aerospace Systems: Current and Future Research Work at Concordia University, International Workshop of Future Aerospace Systems (FAS), Ryerson University, Toronto, Aug. 6, 2010.

21. 2009-09-05, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Past, Present and Future, The Workshop on Control for the Autonomy of Mobile Robots/Unmanned Systems, Dalian, P. R. China, Sept. 4-6, 2009.

22. 2007-09-11, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Active Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Integration of Fault Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control, The 8th Conference on Diagnosis of Processes and Systems, Slubice, Poland, Sept. 10-12, 2007.

23. 2006-11-16, Plenary Talk/大会报告: Current Status and Future Trends in Fault Tolerant Control, The Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis, Nancy, France, Nov. 16-17, 2006.

2015

1. Youmin Zhang (2015), Challenges and Development on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-tolerant Cooperative Control, Invited plenary talk to be given at The 12th International Conference on Diagnostics of Processes and Systems, Sept.6-9, 2015, Poland. NEW!

2. Youmin Zhang, D. Theilliol, Xiang Yu, Chi Yuan, and Zhixiang Liu (2015), New Development and Applications on Sense & Avoid, Fault-tolerant & Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems, Pre-conference workshop to be given at The 2015 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’15), June 9-12, 2015, Denver, USA. NEW!

3. Youmin Zhang (2015), Opportunities, Challenges, Developments and Applications of Unmanned Systems, Invited plenary talk to be given at The 2^nd International Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics, May 7-8, 2015, Ottawa, Canada. NEW!

2014

4. Youmin Zhang (2014), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Invited plenary talk given at the 2014 International Mini-workshop on Safe Formation Flying of Unmanned Rotorcraft Swarms, Oct. 21, 2014, Beijing, China.

5. Youmin Zhang et. al. (2014), New Developments, Challenges, and Applications on Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems, Pre-conference workshop given at The 10^th International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS’14), Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2014, Montreal, Canada.

6. Youmin Zhang, P. Castaldi, Y. Q. Chen, C. Edwards, P. Goupil, Q. L. Hu, B. Jiang, H. Liu, A. Marcos, R. J. Patton, V. Puig, S. Simani, D. Theilliol, and A. Tsourdos (2014), Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Pre-conference workshop given at The 19^th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Cape Town, South Africa, Aug. 24-29, 2014.

7. Youmin Zhang (2014), Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Pre-conference workshop given at The 2014 IEEE Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC’14), Aug. 8-10, 2014, Yantai, China.

8. Youmin Zhang (2014), Fault-Tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), Pre-conference workshop given at The 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’14), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, USA.

2013

9. Y. M. Zhang (2013), Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Semi-plenary talk given at the 2nd International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France (http://www.systol13.org/).

10. Y. M. Zhang (2013), Development on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques with Applications to Unmanned Systems at Concordia University, Seminar given at Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark, Oct. 7, 2013 (Invited by Professors Z. Y. Yang).

11. Y. M. Zhang (2013), Development on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques with Applications to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Invited seminar presented at Xian Technological University, Xi’an, July 3, 2013 (Invited by Professors Z. Y. Lei, S. Gao, and J. Li)

12. Y. M. Zhang (2013), Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Plenary Talk given at the 8th Chinses Conference on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (CSP13), in combination with 25th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2013 CCDC), Guiyang, May 25-27, 2013 (http://www.ccdc.neu.edu.cn/).

13. Y. M. Zhang (2013), Development on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques with Applications to Unmanned Systems at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Jan. 24, 2013 (Invited by Professor Q. Zhao).

2012

14. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Development on Advanced Fault Diagnosis and Fault-tolerant Control with Applications to Unmanned Systems at Concordia University, Invited seminer presented at National University of Singapore, Singapore, Oct. 23, 2012 (Given to Professor Ben Chen’s group).

15. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Development on Advanced Fault Diagnosis and Fault-tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Invited seminar presented in Xi’an Jiao Tong University, Xi’an, P. R. China, July 26, 2012 (Invited by Professor J.Y. Cao).

16. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Development on Fault-tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Invited seminar presented in Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China, July 20, 2012 (Invited by Professor Q. L. Hu).

17. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Challenges on Autonomy and Fault Tolerance, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai University, Shanghai, P. R. China, July 13, 2012 (Invited by Professor J. Luo).

18. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Challenges on Autonomy and Fault Tolerance, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, July 11, 2012 (Invited by Professor Z.-L. Jing).

19. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Fault-tolerant Control: Concept and Applications, Invited Seminar given at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, April 20, 2012 (Invited by Professor Luis E. Garza C).

20. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Autonomous Aircraft Systems, Invited Plenary Talk given at the International Congress of Mechatronics Engineering, Monterrey, Mexico, April 18-21, 2012.

21. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques with Application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Current and Future Work at Concordia University, Invited talk given at Research Institute on Modern Control Technology, Xian, P. R. China, Feb. 22, 2012 (Invited by Dr. S.-J. Ye).

22. Y. M. Zhang (2012), Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques for Aerospace Systems Application: Current and Future Work at Concordia University, Invited talk given at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian, Shaanxi, P. R. China, Feb. 21, 2012 (Invited by Professor Y. H. Qu).

2011

23. Y. M. Zhang (2011), Development of Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control Techniques for UAVs: Current and Future Work at Concordia University, Presented in the Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy (CRAN), Universite Henri Poincare, Nancy 1, France, June 20, 2011 (Invited by Professors Didier Theilliol and Christophe Aubrun).

24. Y. M. Zhang (2011), Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Aerospace Systems: Current and Future Research Work at MIE of Concordia University, A Mini-Workshop on "Development and Challenges in Spacecrafts/Satellites and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Guidance, Navigation, and Control in Formation Flight", Concordia University, Feb. 10, 2011.

2010

25. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Aerospace Systems: Current and Future Research Work at Concordia University, Invited talk given at Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Saint-Hubert, Québec, Sept. 2, 2010 (Invited by Drs. A. Ng and J. Lee).

26. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Aerospace Systems: Current and Future Research Work at Concordia University, Invited talk given in the International Workshop of Future Aerospace Systems (FAS), Ryerson University, Toronto, Aug. 6, 2010 (Invited by Professor K. D. Kumar).

27. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented at Qingan Inc., Xi’an, China, July 22, 2010 (Invited by Mr. A. M. Gao).

28. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China, July 21, 2010 (Invited by Professors C. F. Wu, Y. Li, and X. M. Wang).

29. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented in Tsinghua University, Beijing, P. R. China, July 12, 2010 (Invited by Professor D. H. Zhou).

30. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented in Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, P. R. China, July 9, 2010 (Invited by Professor J. D. Han and Dr. J. T. Qi).

31. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented in Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, July 6, 2010 (Invited by Professor T. Y. Chai).

32. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Tolerant and Cooperative Control of Aircrafts/UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar at Nanjing Aeronautical and Astronautical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P. R. China, June 25, 2010 (Invited by Professor B. Jiang).

33. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control of UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, P. R. China, June 23, 2010 (Invited by Professor W. Ding).

34. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Introduction to Flight Deck, Avionics Systems and Flight Control Systems with Real-life Examples, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, June 18, 2010 (Invited by Professor Z.-L. Jing).

35. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control of UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, June 17, 2010 (Invited by Professor Z.-L. Jing).

36. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control of UAVs: Current Research Work at Concordia University, Invited seminar presented in University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada, June 09, 2010 (Invited by Professor Y. Shi).

37. Y. M. Zhang (2010), Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control of UAVs: Research Work at Concordia University, Invited presentation for a workshop held at DRDC, Valcartier, Canada, May 27, 2010 (Invited by Dr. C.-A. Rabbath)

2009

38. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Reliability and Redundancy Considerations in Large Civilian Airplanes, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, Dec. 17, 2009 (Invited by Professor Z.-L. Jing).

39. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: History, Methodologies, and Challenges, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, Dec. 16, 2009 (Invited by Professor Z.-L. Jing).

40. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control with Application to UAVs, Invited seminar presented in Shanghai University, Shanghai, P. R. China, Dec. 14, 2009 (Invited by Professor Z. B. Gong).

41. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Past, Present and Future, Invited seminar presented in Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, P. R. China, Dec. 12, 2009 (Invited by Professors J. Cao and L. P. Sun).

42. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Past, Present and Future, Invited seminar presented in Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China, Dec. 12, 2009 (Invited by Professor Q. L. Hu).

43. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control and UAV Applications, Invited seminar at Nanjing Aeronautical and Astronautical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P. R. China, Sept. 14, 2009 (Invited by Professor B. Jiang).

44. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Aircraft and UAV, Invited seminar at South China University of Technology, Guanzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China, Sept. 13, 2009 (Invited by Professor H.-L. Pei).

45. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems and UAV Applications, Invited seminar at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian, Shaanxi, P. R. China, Sept. 8, 2009 (Invited by Professors X. Wang and Y. Li).

46. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Past, Present and Future, Invited plenary talk presented in the Workshop on Control for the Autonomy of Mobile Robots/Unmanned Systems, Dalian, P. R. China, Sept. 4-6, 2009 (Invited by Professors J. D. Han and J. T. Qi).

47. Y. M. Zhang (2009), Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to UAVs, Invited seminar presented in Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, P. R. China, Sept. 1, 2009 (Invited by Professors J. D. Han and J. T. Qi).

2007

48. Y. M. Zhang (2007), Active Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Integration of Fault Diagnosis and Reconfigurable Control, Invited Plenary Talk in the 8th Conference on Diagnosis of Processes and Systems, Slubice, Poland, 10-12 September 2007 (Invited by Professor Jozef Korbicz).

2006

49. Y. M. Zhang (2006), Current Status and Future Trends in Fault Tolerant Control, Invited Plenary Lecture in the Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis, Nancy, France, 16-17 Nov. 2006 (Invited by Professor Didier Theilliol).

50. Y. M. Zhang (2006), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems, Presented at the Department of Automatic Control, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian, Shaanxi, P. R. China, 29 August 2006 (Invited by Professor Quan Pan).

51. Y. M. Zhang (2006), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Past, Current, and Future, Presented in the Institute of Control and Computation Engineering, University of Zielona Gora, Poland, 23 June 2006 (Invited by Professor Jozef Korbicz).

2005

52. Y. M. Zhang (2005), Fault-Tolerant Control Systems: Historical Review and Current Research, Presented in the Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy (CRAN), Universite Henri Poincare, Nancy 1, France, 5 Dec. 2005 (Invited by Professors Didier Theilliol and Dominique Sauter).

Recent Workshops/Tutorials/Talks Given/To Be Given at Conferences

2014

· Youmin Zhang etc, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Unmanned Systems, Invited and to be given on Sept. 29, 2014 at the 10th Int. Conf. on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS’14), Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2014, Montreal, Canada.

· Youmin Zhang, Paolo Castaldi, YangQuan Chen, Christopher Edwards, Philippe Goupil, Qinglei Hu, Hugh H.T. Liu, Andrés Marcos, Ron J Patton, Vicenç Puig, Silvio Simani, Didier Theilliol, Antonios Tsourdos, Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, To be given on Aug. 24, 2014 during 8:30am – 4:30pm at The 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC’14), Cape Town, South Africa, 24-29 August 2014.

· Youmin Zhang, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems/故障诊断和容错控制面临的挑战，机遇和发展及其在自主无人系统中的应用, Invited and to be given on Aug. 8, 2014 at the IEEE 2014 Chinese Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (CGNCC’14), Aug. 8-10, 2014, Yantai, China.

· Youmin Zhang, YangQuan Chen, Didier Theilliol, and Antonios Tsourdos, Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Invited and to be given on May 27, 2014 at the 2014 Int. Conf. on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’14), May 27-30, 2014, Orlando, USA.

2013

· Youmin Zhang, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Autonomous Unmanned Systems, Semi-Plenary Talk to be given at the 2nd International Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol13), October 9-11, 2013, Nice, France (http://www.systol13.org/). NEW!

· The Fifth Symposium on Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Applications (SUAVTA) NEW!

Co-organized by Prof. YangQuan Chen and Prof. Youmin Zhang
as a part of The 9th ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA’2013)
August 4-7, 2013, Portland, Oregon, USA (http://www.asmeconferences.org/IDETC2013/CallForPapersDetail.cfm). NEW!

· Youmin Zhang, Research and Development on Fault Diagnosis, Fault-Tolerant and Cooperative Control with Applications to Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tutorial Workshop to be given at the 32nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC 2013), Xi'an, July 25-28, 2013 (http://ccc.amss.ac.cn/2013/en/workshops; http://tcct.amss.ac.cn/newsletter/2013/201301/). NEW!

· Youmin Zhang (Concordia University, Canada), YangQuan Chen (University of California, Merced, USA), Christopher Edwards (University of Exeter, UK), Cameron Fulford (Quanser Inc., Canada), Philippe Goupil (Airbus Operations S.A.S., France), Qinglei Hu (Harbin Institute of Technology, China), Hugh H.-T. Liu (University of Toronto, Canada), Andres Marcos (DEIMOS-SPACE S.L., Spain), Hassan Noura (United Arab Emirates University, UAE), Vicenc Puig (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain), Didier Theilliol (University of Lorraine, France), Antonios Tsourdos (Cranfield University, UK), A Full-day Pre-conference Workshop on “Fault Diagnosis, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Manned and Unmanned Systems” to be presented at the 2013 European Control Conference (ECC13), Zurich, Switzerland, July 16, 2013 (http://www.ecc13.ch/workshops.html). NEW!

Youmin Zhang (Concordia University, Canada), Camille Alain Rabbath (Concordia University and DRDC, Canada), YangQuan Chen (University of California, Merced, USA), Christopher Edwards (University of Exeter, UK), Cameron Fulford (Quanser Inc., Canada), Khashayar Khorasani (Concordia University, Canada), Hugh H.-T. Liu (University of Toronto, Canada), Vicenç Puig (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain), Didier Theilliol (University of Lorraine, France), A Full-day Pre-conference workshop on “Health Management, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Systems” to be presented at the 2013 American Control Conference (ACC13), Washington, DC, USA, June 16, 2013 (http://a2c2.org/conferences/acc2013/workshops.html). NEW!
Youmin Zhang (Concordia University, Canada), YangQuan Chen (University of California, Merced, USA), Didier Theilliol (University of Lorraine, France), and Antonios Tsourdos (Cranfield University, UK), An Invited Full-day Pre-conference Workshop on “Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with Applications to Quadrotor Helicopter and Fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)” presented at the IEEE 2013 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS’13), Atlanta, GA, USA, May 28, 2013 (http://www.uasconferences.com/program.php). NEW!

· Youmin Zhang, Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments on Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control with Applications to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Plenary Talk to be given at the 8th Chinses Conference on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (CSP13), in combination with 25th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2013 CCDC), Guiyang, May 25-27, 2013 (http://www.ccdc.neu.edu.cn/). NEW!

2012

· Youmin Zhang, Autonomous Aircraft Systems, Invited Talk given at the International Congress of Mechatronics Engineering, Monterrey, Mexico, April 18-21, 2012 (http://www.congreso-mecatronica.com/conferencias.html).

· Conference Tutorial: “Fault-tolerant Control and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with Applications to Quadrotor Helicopter and Fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)”, given by Youmin Zhang et al at the 2012 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS'12), Philadelphia, USA, June 12-15, 2012.

Ø Workshop website at ICUAS’12: http://uasconferences.com/Program.htm

Ø Early registration at ICUAS’12 website: http://uasconferences.com/Registration.html due: May 15, 2012

· Conference Workshop: “Health Management, Fault-tolerant Control, and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aircraft”, given by Youmin Zhang et al at the 2012 American Control Conference (ACC 2012), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 26, 2012.

Ø Workshop website at ACC 2012: http://a2c2.org/conferences/acc2012/workshops.php

Ø Workshop website at Canada: http://users.encs.concordia.ca/~ymzhang/ACC2012_Workshop.htm

Ø Workshop website at France: http://www.acc-12-workshop.cran.uhp-nancy.fr/home.html

Ø Advance registration at ACC 2012 Registration Site due: May 1, 2012

· Organized/Invited Sessions at The 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2012), October 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Ø “Unmanned Systems Technologies and Applications”, Organized by Profs. Youmin Zhang and Yaohong Qu (http:/www.icira2012.org/HomePage.aspx?cid=54)

Ø “New Development on Health Management, Fault Diagnosis, and Fault-tolerant Control”, Profs. Youmin Zhang and Didier Theilliol (http:/www.icira2012.org/HomePage.aspx?cid=54)

· Invited Session on “Unmanned Systems Technologies and Applications” at International Conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems (ICIUS 2012), October 22-24, 2012, Singapore (http://icius2012.com/icius2012/)

Ø Books (10 since 1994 / 8 since 2003 / 7 since 2007 / 6 since 2021)

Ø Book Chapters (11 since 1992 / 3 since 2015)

Ø Journal Papers (305 since 1992 / 269 since 2008 / 236 since 2014 / 202 since 2016 / 172 since 2018 / 154 since 2019 / 130 since 2020 / 110 since 2021 / 86 since 2022 / 61 since 2023 / 35 since 2024)

Ø Conference Papers (No further update after 2018) (333 since 1992 / 270 since 2007 / 152 since 2013 / 72 since 2016 / 41 since 2017 / 11 since 2018)

Ø Conference Best Paper Awards / Finalist (11 / 7)

Ø Invited Conference Plenary Talks / Research Seminars (more than 200 times since 2005)

Ø Recent Workshops / Tutorials / Plenary Talks Given/To Be Given at Conferences

Top Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Scientists in Canada at Research.com (#2 in Concordia University; #11 in Canada; #223 Worldwide; Accessed on 2024-04-12) at https://research.com/u/prof-youmin-zhang

Top Electronics and Electrical Engineering Scientists in Canada at Research.com (#3 in Concordia University; #38 in Canada; #628 Worldwide; Accessed on 2024-04-12) at https://research.com/u/prof-youmin-zhang

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NAV Lab YouTube Channel (Research Experimental Testing Videos)

Books (10, since 1994)

9) Ziquan Yu, Youmin Zhang, Bin Jiang, and Chun-Yi Su (2024), Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Springer (ISBN: 978-981-99-7660-7; ISBN 978-981-99-7661-4 (eBook); Published: 06 December 2023 at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-7661-4.

8) Bai Li, Youmin Zhang, Xiaoyan Peng, Yakun Ouyang, and Qi Kong (2021), Autonomous Driving: Theory and Practice of Decision-Making and Planning Technologies, China Railway Publishing House Co., Ltd. (ISBN: 978-7-113-28252-3, Published Date: Nov. 2021, in Chinese).

7) Qinglei Hu, Bing Xiao, Bo Li, and Youmin Zhang (2021), Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Spacecraft, Elsevier (ISBN: 9780323898638, Published Date: 9th June 2021).

6) Qinglei Hu, Bo Li, Bing Xiao, and Youmin Zhang (2021), Control Allocation for Spacecraft Under Actuator Faults, Springer Singapore (eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-0439-3; Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-0438-6; Published Date: 16 April 2021).

5) Xiang Yu, Lei Guo, Youmin Zhang, and Jin Jiang (2021), Autonomous Safety Control of Flight Vehicles, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), Boca Raton, USA; eBook ISBN 9781003144922) (eBook Published Date: 24 February 2021).

4) Bin Jiang, Zehui Mao, Hao Yang and Youmin Zhang (2009), Fault Diagnosis and Fault Accommodation for Control Systems, Chinese National Defence Publisher (ISBN: 9787118060843, in Chinese).

2) Xueqin Zhou, Jinwen An, Jingchao Lu, Jianguo Yan and Youmin Zhang (1998), Computer Control Systems, Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, P. R. China (ISBN: 7-5612-1015-9) (in Chinese).

1) Youmin Zhang (ed.) (1994), Theory, Techniques and Applications on Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University Press, Xian, P. R. China (ISBN: 7-5612-0668-2) (in Chinese).

Journal Papers (305 papers, since 1992)

2024 (35 papers)

305. C. Wang, S. B. Jiao, Y. M. Zhang, X. H. Wang, Y. J. Li (2024), Adaptive Variable Universe Fuzzy Droop Control Based on a Novel Multi-Strategy Harris Hawk Optimization Algorithm for a Direct Current Microgrid with Hybrid Energy Storage, Energies, 2024, 17(21), p. 5296 (Accepted on 2024-10-21).

304. B. Yang, S. C. Zhou, J. D. Jia, Z. Q. Yang, K. X. Guo, Y. Yang, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang (2024), Distributed Cooperative Framework for Multiple UAVs Safety: A Capability-Triggered Mechanism, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (Early Access, Accepted on 2024-10-10).

303. L. X. Mu, S. W. Cao, B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, N. Feng and X. Li (2024), Pseudospectral-Based Rapid Trajectory Planning and Feedforward Linearization Guidance, Drones, 2024, 8(8), p. 371. (Accepted on 2024-07-30).

302. X. H. Xue, B. Yuan, Y. M. Yi, Y. M. Zhang, X. Yue, L. X. Mu (2024), Connectivity Preservation Control for Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Presence of Bounded Actuation, ISA Transactions (Accepted on 2024-06-24) (Impact Factor (IF): 7.3 (2022); Bold face if IF is over 3.00)

301. L. X. Mu, W. Z. Sun, Y. M. Zhang, N. Feng, X. H. Xue, and Q. L. Li (2024), A Fault Isolation Strategy for Industrial Processes Using Outlier-Degree-Based Variable Contributions, ISA Transactions (Accepted on 2024-06-06) (Impact Factor (IF): 7.3 (2022)).

300. X. Q. Fu, N. Lu, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Extraction of Representative Scenarios for Photovoltaic Power with Shared Weight Graph Clustering, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (Accepted on 2024-06-05) (Impact Factor (IF): 9.6 (2022)).

299. X. H. Zhang, H. Badihi, S. Jadidi, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Intelligent Fault-Tolerant Active Power Control using Reinforcement Learning for Offshore Wind Farms, IEEE Access (Accepted on 2024-06-04) (IF: 3.9 (2022))

298. M. N. Li, Z. Q. Yu, Z. Y. Yang, Y. M. Zhang, Q.-L. Han (2024), Fault-Tolerant Formation Control of Multi-UAVs Using Prescribed Funnel and Relative Position Measurement, IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica (Accepted on 2024-06-04) (IF: 5.129 (2020); 11.8 (2023)).

296. X. Q. Fu, J. H. Bai, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Optimizing Agro-Energy-Environment Synergy in Agricultural Microgrids through Carbon Accounting, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (Accepted on 2024-05-05) (IF: 9.6 (2022)).

295. W. B. Zhao, J. S. Jia, Y. H. Qu, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Fractional-Order Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Attitude Control for Elastic Refueling Boom with Exogenous Disturbances, Nonlinear Dynamics (Accepted on 2024-05-05) (IF: 5.6 (2022)).

291. Q Liu, Y. Liu, Z. Chen, K. Guo, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, and L Guo (2024), A Compact Aerial Manipulator: Design and Control for Dexterous Operations, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110, Article no. 66 (Published: 26 April 2024; Accepted on 2024-03-12) (IF: 3.3 (2022)).

284. X. Q. Fu, Z. H. Wei, H. B. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Agri-Energy-Environment Synergy-Based Distributed Energy Planning in Rural Areas, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 15(4): 3722-3738 (Accepted on 2024-02-07) (IF: 9.6 (2022)).

282. P. Yue, J. Xin, Y. M. Zhang, Y. Lu, and M. Shan (2024), Semantic-Driven Autonomous Visual Navigation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (Open Access, Accepted on 2024-01-26) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503; 2020 IF: 7.515; 2021 IF: 8.236).

279. M. Wang, Z. H. Chen, K. X. Guo, X. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, L. Guo, and W. Wang (2024), Millimeter-Level Pick and Peg-In-Hole Task Achieved by Aerial Manipulator, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 40: 1242-1260 (Accepted on 2023-11-14) (IF: 6.835 (2022)).

276. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2024), Hybrid Fault-Tolerant and Attack-Resilient Cooperative Control in an Offshore Wind Farm, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 15(2): 1365-1379 (Accepted on 2023-11-17) (IF: 4.909 (2017); 6.230 (2018); 7.650 (2019); 7.440 (2020); 8.31 (2022)).

275. L. X. Mu, J. Zhang, N. Feng, Y. Z. Jin, Y. M. Zhang, H. X. Wang, S. H. Wu, and L. Tian (2024), A Condition Monitoring Method via Optimization-Based Adaptive Feature Extraction Strategy, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement, 73 (Accepted on 2023-11-08) (IF: 5.332 (2022)).

271. M. Hussein, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. H. Liu (2024), Distributed Fault-Tolerant Formation Control Design via High-Order Sliding Mode for a Team of Car-Like Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 9(2): 4221-4231 (Accepted on 2023-12-01) (IF: 5.009 (2022); 2023 IF: 7.70 (2023)).

2023 (26 papers)

270. Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-Y. Su (2023), Wind and Actuator Fault Estimation for a Quadrotor UAV Based on Two-Stage Particle Filter, Guidance, Navigation and Control (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-09-15).

269. Z. W. Xing, Y. M. Zhang, and C.-Y. Su (2023), Active Wind Rejection Control for a Quadrotor UAV Against Unknown Winds, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 59(6): 8956-8968 (Accepted on 2023-09-03) (IF: 2.797 (2019); IF: 3.672 (2020); 2021 IF: 4.102 (2021))

268. F. M. A. Hossain, Y. M. Zhang (2023), MsFireD-Net: A Lightweight and Efficient Convolutional Neural Network for Flame and Smoke Segmentation, Journal of Automation and Intelligence, 2(3): 130-138 (Open Access; Invited paper; Accepted on 2023-08-24).

263. H. C. Yang, Z. Q. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Event-Triggered Resilient Consensus Control of Multiple Unmanned Systems Against Periodic DoS Attacks Based on State Predictor, Security and Safety (S&S), 2, p. 2023017 (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-06-27).

260. S. K. Liu, B. Jiang, Z. H. Mao, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Distributed Adaptive Event-Triggered Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multiple UAVs and UGVs under DoS Attacks, IET Control Theory & Applications (Open Access; Accepted on 2023-04-15) (IF: 3.527 (2022)).

259. L. L. Wang, D. Q. Zhu, W. Pang, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), A Survey of Underwater Search for Multi-Target Using Multi-AUV: Task Allocation, Path Planning, and Formation Control, Ocean Engineering, 278, p. 114393 (IF: 3.795 (2021); 4.372 (2022)).

258. J. Q. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and S. Rakheja (2023), Adaptive Lane Change Trajectory Planning Scheme for Autonomous Vehicles under Various Road Frictions and Vehicle Speeds, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8(2): 1252-1265 (Accepted on 2022-05-10) (2022 IF: 5.009).

256. S. Jadidi, H. Badihi, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), Design of an Intelligent Hybrid Diagnosis Scheme for Cyber-Physical PV Systems at the Microgrid Level, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 150, p. 109062 (Accepted on 2023-02-23) (IF: 4.63 (2020); 5.659 (2021)).

251. W. Zhang, J. Jia, S. Zhou, K. Guo, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2023), A Safety Planning and Control Architecture Applied to a Quadrotor Autopilot, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 8(2): 680-687 (Accepted on 2022-11-30) (2020 IF: 3.608; 2021 IF: 3.741).

250. X. Yu, S. Zhou, K. X. Guo, Y. M. Zhang, and L. Guo (2023), Integrated Reconfiguration Mechanism for Quadrotors with Capability Analysis Against Rotor Failure, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 46(2): 401-409 (Accepted on 2022-10-24) (2021 IF: 2.486).

2022 (24 papers)

236. X. D. Shao, Q. L. Hu, Z. H. Zhu, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Fault-Tolerant Reduced-Attitude Control for Spacecraft Constrained Boresight Reorientation, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (Accepted on 2022-04-03) (2021 IF: 2.048).

226. B. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, and W. Zhang (2022), A Composite Adaptive Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control for A Quadrotor UAV with Multiple Uncertainties, Journal of Systems Science & Complexity, 35(1): 81-104 (Accepted on 2021-08-13) (IF: 0.939 (2019), 0.926 (2020), 1.26 (2021)).

221. L. X. Mu, G. Xie, X. Yu, B. Wang, and Y. M. Zhang (2022), Robust Guidance for A Reusable Launch Vehicle in Terminal Phase, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 58(3): 1996-2011 (Accepted on 2021-11-02) (2019 IF: 2.797; 2020 IF: 3.672; 2021 IF: 4.102).

2021 (23 papers)

219. Y. M. Zhang and D. L. Luo (2021), Editorial of Special Issue on UAV Autonomous, Intelligent and Safe Control, Guidance, Navigation and Control, 1(4), paper ID 2102001, Dec. 2021 (Free Access), Editorial for the Special Issue: UAV Autonomous, Intelligent and Safe Control.

212. X. Yu, P. Li, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Fixed-Time Actuator Fault Accommodation Applied to Hypersonic Gliding Vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(3): 1429-1440 (Accepted on 2020-06-12) (2019 IF: 5.224; 2020 IF: 4.938; 2021 IF: 5.083).

211. M. A. Kamel, X. Yu, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Formation Control of Multiple WMRs Based on Hybrid GA-PSO Algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(3): 1263-1276 (Accepted on 2020-05-15) (2019 IF: 5.224; 2020 IF: 4.938; 2021 IF: 5.083).

209. D. Q. Zhu, Z. Q. Liu, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Colour Correction and Fusion, IET Image Processing, 15(11): 2591-2603 (Accepted on 2021-04-19) First published: 02 May 2021, https://doi.org/10.1049/ipr2.12247 (2019 IF: 1.636; 2020 IF: 1.995)

208. J. Q. Hu, S. Rakheja, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Estimation Based on Designed Braking Pressure Pulse, Proc. IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 235(7): 1876-1891 (Accepted on 2020-11-24) (2019 IF: 1.275; 2020 IF: 1.384)

205. R. Wang, Y. H. Li, H. Sun, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Freshness Constraints of AoI-Based Event-Triggered Kalman Consensus Filter Algorithm over a WSN, Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 22(1): 51-67 (Accepted on 2020-09-02) (2017 IF: 0.91; 2019 IF: 1.033).

203. Y. T. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, and Z. Q. Yu (2021), Path Following Control for UAV Using Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Guidance, Navigation and Control, 1(1), paper ID: 2150005 https://doi.org/10.1142/S2737480721500059 (Accepted on 2021-01-18).

198. H. Badihi, Y. M. Zhang, P. Pillay, and S. Rakheja (2021), Fault-Tolerant Individual Pitch Control for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbines with Actuator Faults, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(1): 532-543 (Accepted on 2019-12-11) (2017 IF: 7.168; 2018 IF: 7.050; 2019 IF: 7.503).

196. W. Ghadiry, J. Habibi, A. G. Aghdam, and Y. M. Zhang (2021), Optimal Path Tracking with Dubins’ Vehicles, IEEE Systems Journal, 15(1): 466-477 (Accepted on 2020-06-26) (2019 IF: 4.463).

2020 (20 papers)

195. C. Duan, Q. L. Hu, Y. M. Zhang, and H. N. Wu (2020), Constrained Single-Axis Path Planning of Underactuated Spacecraft, Aerospace Science and Technology, vol. 107, Dec. 2020, 106345 (Accepted 3 November 2020; Available online 11 November 2020, 106345) (2019 IF: 2.829; 2020 IF: 4.499)

190. H. B. Wang, Y. M. Cheng, and Y. M. Zhang (2020), A Cubature Kalman Filter-based Vector Tracking Algorithm in GPS Signal Harsh Environments, IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation, 14(12): 1968-1975 (Accepted on 2020-09-03).