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Dr. Chen obtained his Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Central South University, China, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Newcastle, Australia in 2013. Dr Chen has broad research and industrial consulting experience relating to manufacturing and digital technologies in interdisciplinary fields. Dr Chens original research interest covered multi-phase flow with primary applications in pneumatic conveying industry. During his further employment with BHP Billiton and Bradken Resources, Dr Chen developed research interests in the mineral processing related engineering research. Dr Chens recent research areas also include advanced sensing and IIoT and their coupling to numerical modelling and machine learning. Dr Chen has also been involved with competitive government and industry funded research projects in Australia and China. He has published over 60 articles in internationally renowned journals and conference proceedings. Dr Chen also received a number of domestic and international awards.
Research interests
Advanced Sensing Technology
Particle Physics and Powder Technology
Multiscale and Multiphysics Numerical Modelling
Digital Intelligence Technology
Experience
Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2022-present
Associate Professor, Central South University, China, 2019-2022
Principal Process Engineer, Bradken Resources Pty Ltd, 2020-2023
DEM Engineer, Bradken Resources Pty Ltd, 2017-2019
Research Associate, BHP Billiton Western Australia Iron Ore, 2016-2017
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, The University of Newcastle, 2017-present
Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle Australia, 2015-2017
Lecturer, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle Australia, 2014-2015
Research Engineer, TUNRA BULK SOLIDS Pty Ltd Australia, 2009-2014
Teaching
MFE001TC
MFE108TC
MFE112TC
RBE401TC
Awards and honours
2025，新职业教育合作组织（NPEC）产教融合课程创新案例“全面卓越奖”
2024，中华环保联合会科学技术二等奖
2024，西交利物浦大学第一届产教融合案例大赛特等奖
2023，江苏省教育厅高校“青蓝工程”优秀青年骨干教师
2022，中国商业联合会科技进步二等奖
2020，中国有色金属工业协会科技进步一等奖
2019，重庆市“巴渝引智“人才计划特聘教授
2016, First Prize Winner (#1), 2016 Unearthed Hackathon Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
2015, Best Paper (#1), Iron Ore 2015 Conference
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Australia 2014
Bachelor of Engineering, Central South University, 2009
Research areas
- Advanced Sensing
- Multiscale Numerical Modelling
- Particle Physics
- Digital Intelligence
Keywords
- QC Physics
Person Types
- Staff
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Revolutionising IoT Engineering Education through Cross-Subject and Industry Application
Zhang, W. (PI), Hu, B. (Team member), Liu, H. (Team member), Zhao, Y. (Team member), Chen, W. (Team member), Wang, S. (Team member), Liu, K. (Team member), Wu, T. (Team member), Qian, Q. (Team member), Du, T. (Team member), Su, Q. (Team member), Wang, J. (Team member), Lin, Z. (Team member) & Wang, G. (Team member)
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on Multi-Stage and Multi-Flexible Remanufacturing Dynamic Scheduling Mechanism Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Zheng, Y. (PI), Chen, W. (Team member), Huang, L. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Zhu, Y. (Team member), Xiang, M. (Team member), Wang, R. (Team member) & Fan, Y. (Team member)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Technical cooperation and achievement delivery based on FAMSUN pneumatic conveying design capability improvement
Chen, W. (PI) & Zhu, Y. (CoPI)
30/04/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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On the bulk compressibility of natural iron ore fines and its impact on stockpile density
Ou, T., Chen, W., Liu, J., Zhang, W., Yuan, L., Chen, C. & Xue, J., 15 Jan 2026, In: Powder Technology. 467, 121566.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3D medical image segmentation via sequential 2D slice processing
Liew, Y. Z., Tan, A. H. P., PP Abdul Majeed, A., Nguyen, A., Paoletti, P. & Chen, W., 5 Aug 2025, In: ICT Express.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cellular User Clustering: Comparing Clustering Algorithms and Enhancing Network Performance
Yan, K. Z., Max, Aslam, S., PP Abdul Majeed, A. & Chen, W., 2025, Selected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics. Chen, W., Ping Tan, A. H., Luo, Y., Huang, L., Zhu, Y., PP Abdul Majeed, A., Zhang, F., Yan, Y. & Liu, C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 401-409 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1316 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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COVID-19 Lung CT Image Segmentation: A Comparison of Various U-Net Variants
Alebiosu, D. O., Folayan, A., Chen, W., Tolulope, A. & Ajibade, S. S. M., 2025, Selected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics. Chen, W., Ping Tan, A. H., Luo, Y., Huang, L., Zhu, Y., PP Abdul Majeed, A., Zhang, F., Yan, Y. & Liu, C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 287-294 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1316 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Experimental Investigation on Rheological Characteristics of Aerated Fine Powders
Ma, Z., Chen, B., Ren, M. & Chen, W., 2025, Selected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics. Chen, W., Ping Tan, A. H., Luo, Y., Huang, L., Zhu, Y., PP Abdul Majeed, A., Zhang, F., Yan, Y. & Liu, C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 1-9 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1316 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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3rd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
Yang Luo (Member of programme committee), Wei Chen (Member of programme committee), Anwar Majeed (Organiser), Andrew Huey Ping Tan (Member of programme committee) & Sze-Hong Teh (Member of programme committee)
11 Nov 2025 → 12 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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RESEARCH ON VISUAL PERCEPTION AND SERVO CONTROL METHODS FOR CONTINUUM ROBOTS IN IN-SITU AERO-ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Mostafa, K. (Supervisor) & Chen, W. (Co-supervisor)
Mar 2025 → …Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
Wei Chen (Chair)
22 Aug 2024 → 23 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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The 2nd International Conference On Mobile Internet, Cloud Computing and Information Security
Bintao Hu (Chair), Wenzhang Zhang (Chair) & Wei Chen (Chair)
15 Mar 2024 → 17 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Rita 2023-The 11th International Conference onRobot Intelligence Technology and Applications
PP Abdul Majeed, A. (Chair), Hajjaj, S. S. H. (Member of programme committee), Chen, W. (Member of programme committee), Jiang, H. (Member of programme committee), Liu, C. (Member of programme committee), Nguyen, A. (Member of programme committee), Isaac, M. (Member of programme committee), Huang, X. (Member of programme committee), Wang, S. (Member of programme committee) & Zhu, F. (Member of programme committee)
6 Dec 2023 → 8 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …