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Dr Yang Luo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem in the XJTLU. His primary research interest centers on industrial sustainability, with a focus on reducing dependence on fossil-based energy sources through the implementation of intelligent operations and process planning. Dr Luos research activities encompass several areas within this field, including real-time energy management for flexible and reactive factories, modeling energy consumption across various levels (plant, process, and product), and energy capture and reuse in manufacturing enterprises. Prior to joining his current position, Dr Luo worked as a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) at the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) in Heriot-Watt University, UK and Energy Sustainability Consultant at State Grid, China.Current Teaching Responsibilities:MFE306TC Mass Customisation and Manufacturing Systems MFE002TC Introduction to Smart ManufacturingRBE201TC Project, Problem Solving and Sustainability in RoboticsMFE205TC Manufacturing ProcessMES102TC Experimental, Computer Skills and SustainabilityMFE301TC Final Year Project
Research interests
Energy capture and reuse within manufacturing enterprises
Modelling of energy consumption on the plant, process and product level
Real-time energy management
Eco-intelligent Manufacturing
Experience
Post-doctoral Research Associate, Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, Heriot-Watt University, UK, 2017 - 2020
Research Assistant, Concrete Preservation Technologies Ltd., Birmingham, UK, 2010 - 2011
Teaching
MFE301TC Final Year Project
MES102TC Experimental, Computer Skills and Sustainability
RBE201TC Project, Problem Solving and Sustainability in Robotics
MFE002TC Introduction to Smart Manufacturing
MFE306TC Mass Customisation and Manufacturing Systems
MFE204TC Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis
MFE205TC Manufacturing Process
Awards and honours
2019, Winner in the 2019 IET Innovation Awards for Transport
2019, Highly Recommended in the 2019 IET Innovation Awards for Sustainability and Environmental Impact
2018, Research Centre for Carbon Solutions annual conference Best Poster Awards
2017, Finalist in the IChemE Global Awards for Energy and Sustainability
2012, Full Scholarship for PhD research project
2011, Concrete Preservation Technologies Ltd. sponsored Undergraduate Summer Research Experience
2010, TESCO sponsored BEng Civil Engineering Design Project Awards
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, Sustainable Manufacturing, Loughborough University, 2012 - 2016
MSc, Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University, 2011 - 2012
BEng, Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, 2008 - 2011
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Digital Twins of Micro Air Vehicle with Artificial Intelligence and Human-in-the-Loop for Future Farming
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Recovery of waste cold energy to deliver sustainable cooling chains
1/03/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Food Safety 4.0
Trollman, H., Bader, F., Luo, Y., Garcia-Garcia, G., Jagtap, S., Parra-López, C., Colwill, J. & Trollman, F., 2024, Food Industry 4.0: Emerging Trends and Technologies in Sustainable Food Production and Consumption. Hassoun, A. (ed.). Elsevier, Vol. 4. p. 76 96 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A Framework for Recovering Waste Heat Energy from Food Processing Effluent
Luo, Y., Jagtap, S., Trollman, H. & Garcia-Garcia, G., Jan 2023, In: Water (Switzerland). 15, 1, 12.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Liquid Natural Gas Cold Energy Recovery for Integration of Sustainable District Cooling Systems: A Thermal Performance Analysis
Luo, Y., Lu, X., Chen, Y., Andresen, J. & Maroto-Valer, M., Oct 2023, In: Inventions. 8, 5, 121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
LNG Cold Energy Recovery for Integration of Sustainable District Cooling Systems: A Thermal Performance Analysis
Luo, Y., Lu, X., Chen, Y., Andresen, J. & Maroto-Valer, M., 25 Sept 2023, In: Inventions.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle environmental analysis of 'drop in' alternative aviation fuels: A review
Kolosz, B. W., Luo, Y., Xu, B., Maroto-Valer, M. M. & Andresen, J. M., Jul 2020, In: Sustainable Energy and Fuels. 4, 7, p. 3229-3263 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access40 Citations (Scopus)