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Associate Professor Ang Liu

Associate Professor Ang Liu

Associate Professor
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012
  • MS in Product Development Engineering, University of Southern California, 2008
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering and Minor in Business Administration, Shandong University, 2006
Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Dr. Ang Liu is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2012. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor and Manager of the Viterbi iPodia Program at USC from 2013 to 2016. He joined UNSW as a Senior Lecturer in 2016 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. Dr. Liu's research interests include design thinking, design methodology, intelligent manufacturing, digital twin, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.

Dr. Liu is a Fellow of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), Associate Member of International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP), Invitational Fellow of JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science), Fellow of the PLuS Alliance, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). He is Secretary of CIRP Scientific Technical Committee on Design in 2022-2025. He was Co-Chair of the 10th International Conference on Axiomatic Design (ICAD2016), General Chair of the 13th International Conference on Axiomatic Design (ICAD2019), Chair of the 2nd Digital Twin International Conference in 2022, and Chair of the 33rd CIRP Design Conference in 2023. He received multiple prestigious awards such as the Park's Best Journal Paper Award in 2019, UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in 2021​, one of the 250 Top Researchers by the Australian's Research Magazine 2021-2025, Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning of the 2022 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), Best Paper Award by Journal of Manufacturing Systems in 2023, etc. Dr. Liu is an Associate Editor of Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, and he serves in the editorial boards of multiple prestigious journals such as Journal of Engineering Design, Digital Twin, Scientific Reports, Production & Manufacturing Research, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Machines, Green Manufacturing Open, etc. 
Phone
+61 2 9385 4080
E-mail
ang.liu@unsw.edu.au
  • Books | 2021
    Liu A; Wang Y; Wang X, 2021, Data-Driven Engineering Design, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88181-8
    Books | 2020
    Tao F; Liu A; Hu T; Nee AYC, 2020, Preface, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00016-6
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Tian Y; Liu A, 2024, 'Responsible manufacturing toward Industry 5.0', in Manufacturing from Industry 4 0 to Industry 5 0 Advances and Applications, pp. 231 - 263, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13924-6.00008-9
    Book Chapters | 2021
    Liu A, 2021, 'Problem Definition', in Design Engineering and Science, pp. 167 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49232-8_5
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Lai Y; Wang Y; Ireland R; Liu A, 2020, 'Chapter 4 Digital twin driven virtual verification', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. 109 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00004-x
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Lai Y; Wang Y; Ireland R; Liu A, 2020, 'Digital twin driven virtual verification', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Academic Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00004-X
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Tao F; Liu A; Hu T; Nee AYC, 2020, 'Preface', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. xv - xvii, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00016-6
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang L; Tao F; Liu A; Nee A, 2020, 'Digital twin driven design evaluation', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Academic Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00005-1
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang L; Tao F; Liu A; Nee AYC, 2020, 'Chapter 5 Digital twin driven design evaluation', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. 139 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00005-1
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang Y; Liu A; Tao F; Nee A, 2020, 'Digital twin driven conceptual design', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Academic Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00002-6
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang Y; Liu A; Tao F; Nee AYC, 2020, 'Chapter 2 Digital twin driven conceptual design', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. 33 - 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00002-6
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang Y; Liu L; Liu A, 2020, 'Chapter 3 Conceptual design driven digital twin configuration', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. 67 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00003-8
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Wang Y; Liu L; Liu A, 2020, 'Conceptual design driven digital twin configuration', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Academic Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00003-8
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Zhang M; Sui F; Liu A; Tao F; Nee A, 2020, 'Digital twin driven smart product design framework', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Academic Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818918-4.00001-4
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Zhang M; Sui F; Liu A; Tao F; Nee AYC, 2020, 'Chapter 1 Digital twin driven smart product design framework', in Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, Elsevier, pp. 3 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818918-4.00001-4
  • Edited Books | 2020
    Tao F; Liu A; Hu T; Nee A, (eds.), 2020, Digital Twin Driven Smart Design, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/C2018-0-04250-4
  • Journal articles | 2025
    Jiang Z; Liu A; Zhang D; Xu X; Dai Y, 2025, 'Customization and personalization of large language models for engineering design', CIRP Annals, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2025.03.001
    Journal articles | 2025
    Leng J; Guo J; Xie J; Zhou X; Liu A; Gu X; Mourtzis D; Qi Q; Liu Q; Shen W; Wang L, 2025, 'Review of manufacturing system design in the interplay of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 (Part II): Design processes and enablers', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 79, pp. 528 - 562, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2025.02.005
    Journal articles | 2025
    Wang X; Jiang Z; Xiong Y; Liu A, 2025, 'Human-LLM collaboration in generative design for customization', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 80, pp. 425 - 435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2025.03.012
    Journal articles | 2025
    Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A; Zhang J; Zhang J, 2025, 'Ontology of 3D virtual modeling in digital twin: a review, analysis and thinking', Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 36, pp. 95 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10845-023-02246-6
    Journal articles | 2025
    Wang Z; Li X; Song B; Liu A; Liu Y; Helo P, 2025, 'Advancements in knowledge graphs (KGs) for engineering design', Journal of Engineering Design, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2025.2500880
    Journal articles | 2024
    Dai Y; Lai S; Lim CP; Liu A, 2024, 'University policies on generative AI in Asia: promising practices, gaps, and future directions', Journal of Asian Public Policy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17516234.2024.2379070
    Journal articles | 2024
    Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A; Dai D; Wang W, 2024, 'Effect of an Analogy-Based Approach of Artificial Intelligence Pedagogy in Upper Primary Schools', Journal of Educational Computing Research, 61, pp. 159 - 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07356331231201342
    Journal articles | 2024
    Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A; Wang W, 2024, 'An embodied, analogical and disruptive approach of AI pedagogy in upper elementary education: An experimental study', British Journal of Educational Technology, 55, pp. 417 - 434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13371
    Journal articles | 2024
    Hu X; Liu A; Dai Y, 2024, 'Combining ChatGPT and knowledge graph for explainable machine learning-driven design: a case study', Journal of Engineering Design, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2024.2355758
    Journal articles | 2024
    Leng J; Guo J; Xie J; Zhou X; Liu A; Gu X; Mourtzis D; Qi Q; Liu Q; Shen W; Wang L, 2024, 'Review of manufacturing system design in the interplay of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 (Part I): Design thinking and modeling methods', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 76, pp. 158 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2024.07.012
    Journal articles | 2024
    Liu A; Lu S; Tao F; Anwer N, 2024, 'Integration of data science with product design towards data-driven design', CIRP Annals, 73, pp. 509 - 532, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.06.003
    Journal articles | 2024
    Tao F; Liu A; Anwer N; Zhang M; Wang L; Nee AYC, 2024, 'Editorial for the special issue on Digital twin in industry', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 131, pp. 5365 - 5367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13440-y
    Journal articles | 2024
    Tian Y; Liu A; Dai Y; Nagato K; Nakao M, 2024, 'Systematic synthesis of design prompts for large language models in conceptual design', CIRP Annals, 73, pp. 85 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.062
    Journal articles | 2024
    Zhang W; Yue J; Chen W; Liu Z; Liu A, 2024, 'Tribological properties of dual-freedom sliding roller pairs with a loss of lubrication', Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 76, pp. 1285 - 1293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ILT-05-2024-0164
    Journal articles | 2024
    Zhang Z; Zhuge X; Li X; Evans R; Liu A, 2024, 'An Object-Oriented Approach to the Modular Design of Mechatronic Systems', IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, pp. 2623 - 2639, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3191438
    Journal articles | 2023
    Dai Y; Lai S; Lim CP; Liu A, 2023, 'ChatGPT and its impact on research supervision: Insights from Australian postgraduate research students', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 39, pp. 74 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.14742/ajet.8843
    Journal articles | 2023
    Dai Y; Liu A; Qin J; Guo Y; Jong MSY; Chai CS; Lin Z, 2023, 'Collaborative construction of artificial intelligence curriculum in primary schools', Journal of Engineering Education, 112, pp. 23 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jee.20503
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hu X; Liu A; Li X; Dai Y; Nakao M, 2023, 'Explainable AI for customer segmentation in product development', CIRP Annals, 72, pp. 89 - 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.03.004
    Journal articles | 2023
    Malshe AP; Bapat S; Rajurkar KP; Liu A; Linares JM, 2023, 'Exploring the intersection of biology and design for product innovations', CIRP Annals, 72, pp. 569 - 592, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.05.004
    Journal articles | 2023
    Nugraha RD; He K; Liu A; Zhang Z, 2023, 'Short-Term Cross-Sectional Time-Series Wear Prediction by Deep Learning Approaches', Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4054455
    Journal articles | 2023
    Wang X; Anwer N; Dai Y; Liu A, 2023, 'ChatGPT for design, manufacturing, and education', Procedia CIRP, 119, pp. 7 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.04.001
    Journal articles | 2023
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2023, 'Constructing Product Usage Context Knowledge Graph Using User-Generated Content for User-Driven Customization', Journal of Mechanical Design, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4056321
    Journal articles | 2023
    Wang Y; Zhang L; Liu A; Wu C, 2023, 'Tribological performance for an Mg alloy subjected to sliding at elevated temperatures: A comparison between Al2O3 and MoS2 nano additives in silicone oil-based lubricant', Tribology International, 188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108856
    Journal articles | 2023
    Zhao H; Zhang L; Wu Z; Liu A; Imran M, 2023, 'Aggregate effect on the mechanical and fracture behaviours of concrete', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.108067
    Journal articles | 2022
    Chen S; Cai X; Wang X; Liu A; Lu Q; Xu X; Tao F, 2022, 'Blockchain applications in PLM towards smart manufacturing', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 118, pp. 2669 - 2683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07802-z
    Journal articles | 2022
    Liu A; Zhang D; Wang Y; Xu X, 2022, 'Knowledge graph with machine learning for product design', CIRP Annals, 71, pp. 117 - 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2022.03.025
    Journal articles | 2022
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'Machine learning for engineering design toward smart customization: A systematic review', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 65, pp. 391 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2022.10.001
    Journal articles | 2022
    Wang Y; Zhang L; Liu A; Wu C; Li W, 2022, 'Tribological performance of silicone oil based Al2O3 nano lubricant for an Mg alloy subjected to sliding at elevated temperatures', Tribology International, 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.107779
    Journal articles | 2022
    Yang P; Wei G; Liu A; Huo F; Zhang Z, 2022, 'A review of sampling, energy supply and intelligent monitoring for long-term sweat sensors', Npj Flexible Electronics, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41528-022-00165-9
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zhang M; Tao F; Huang B; Liu A; Wang L; Anwer N; Nee AYC, 2022, 'Digital twin data: methods and key technologies', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17467.2
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zhao H; Wu Z; Liu A; Zhang L, 2022, 'Numerical insights into the effect of ITZ and aggregate strength on concrete properties', Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2022.103415
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zhao H; Zhang L; Wu Z; Liu A, 2022, 'A new discrete element model for rock-like materials', Computers and Structures, 261-262, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2021.106730
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zhao H; Zhang L; Wu Z; Liu A, 2022, 'Fracture mechanisms of intact rock-like materials under compression', Computers and Geotechnics, 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2022.104845
    Journal articles | 2021
    Liu A; Yu Q; Xia B; Lu Q, 2021, 'Privacy-preserving design of smart products through federated learning', CIRP Annals, 70, pp. 103 - 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2021.04.022
    Journal articles | 2021
    Liu A; Zhang D; Wang X; Xu X, 2021, 'Blockchain-based customization towards decentralized consensus on product requirement, quality, and price', Manufacturing Letters, 27, pp. 18 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2020.12.001
    Journal articles | 2021
    Medini K; Peillon S; Orellano M; Wiesner S; Liu A, 2021, 'System modelling and analysis to support economic assessment of product-service systems', Systems, 9, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/systems9010006
    Journal articles | 2021
    Qi Q; Tao F; Hu T; Anwer N; Liu A; Wei Y; Wang L; Nee AYC, 2021, 'Enabling technologies and tools for digital twin', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 3 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2019.10.001
    Journal articles | 2021
    Tao F; Anwer N; Liu A; Wang L; Nee AYC; Li L; Zhang M, 2021, 'Digital twin towards smart manufacturing and industry 4.0', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.12.005
    Journal articles | 2021
    Tao F; Qi Q; Liu A, 2021, 'Inaugural Editorial - Digital Twin', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17471.1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Wang L; Liu Z; Liu A; Tao F, 2021, 'Artificial intelligence in product lifecycle management', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 114, pp. 771 - 796, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-06882-1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Wang X; Wang Y; Tao F; Liu A, 2021, 'New Paradigm of Data-Driven Smart Customisation through Digital Twin', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, pp. 270 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.07.023
    Journal articles | 2021
    Wang Y; Wang X; Tao F; Liu A, 2021, 'Digital twin-driven complexity management in intelligent manufacturing', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17489.1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Zhang M; Tao F; Huang B; Liu A; Wang L; Anwer N; Nee AYC, 2021, 'Digital twin data: methods and key technologies', Digital Twin, 1, pp. 2 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17467.1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Zhang Z; Liu J; Evans RD; Liu A, 2021, 'A design communication framework based on structured knowledge representation', IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 68, pp. 1650 - 1662, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2020.3002648
    Journal articles | 2020
    Liu A; Lu S, 2020, 'Functional design framework for innovative design thinking in product development', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 30, pp. 105 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2020.04.008
    Journal articles | 2019
    Chen D; Zhang D; Liu A, 2019, 'Intelligent Kano classification of product features based on customer reviews', CIRP Annals, 68, pp. 149 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.04.046
    Journal articles | 2019
    Dai Y; Liu A, 2019, 'Understanding student variances in learning outcomes and task interpretations from multimedia presentations', British Journal of Educational Technology, 50, pp. 2685 - 2702, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12715
    Journal articles | 2019
    Dai Y; Lu S; Liu A, 2019, 'Student pathways to understanding the global virtual teams: an ethnographic study', Interactive Learning Environments, 27, pp. 3 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2018.1448286
    Journal articles | 2019
    Liu A; Teo I; Chen D; Lu S; Wuest T; Zhang Z; Tao F, 2019, 'Biologically Inspired Design of Context-Aware Smart Products', Engineering, 5, pp. 637 - 645, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2019.06.005
    Journal articles | 2019
    Liu A; Wang Y; Teo I; Lu S, 2019, 'Constraint management for concept ideation in conceptual design', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 24, pp. 35 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2018.11.006
    Journal articles | 2019
    Sheng L; Li W; Jiang S; Chen J; Liu A, 2019, 'Nonlinear torsional vibration analysis of motor rotor system in shearer semi-direct drive cutting unit under electromagnetic and load excitation', Nonlinear Dynamics, 96, pp. 1677 - 1691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11071-019-04878-x
    Journal articles | 2019
    Tao F; Sui F; Liu A; Qi Q; Zhang M; Song B; Guo Z; Lu SCY; Nee AYC, 2019, 'Digital twin-driven product design framework', International Journal of Production Research, 57, pp. 3935 - 3953, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1443229
    Journal articles | 2019
    Tao F; Zhang H; Liu A; Nee AYC, 2019, 'Digital Twin in Industry: State-of-the-Art', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15, pp. 2405 - 2415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TII.2018.2873186
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wang C-Y; Liu A; Lu S, 2019, 'Building Numerical Design Matrix and Managing Functional Couplings for Concept Improvement of The Existing Product', MATEC Web of Conferences, 301, pp. 00011 - 00011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201930100011
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wei W; Tian Z; Peng C; Liu A; Zhang Z, 2019, 'Product family flexibility design method based on hybrid adaptive ant colony algorithm', Soft Computing, 23, pp. 10509 - 10520, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00500-018-3622-y
    Journal articles | 2019
    Zhang Y; Xu X; Liu A; Lu Q; Xu L; Tao F, 2019, 'Blockchain-Based Trust Mechanism for IoT-Based Smart Manufacturing System', IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, 6, pp. 1386 - 1394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCSS.2019.2918467
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ireland R; Liu A, 2018, 'Application of data analytics for product design: Sentiment analysis of online product reviews', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 23, pp. 128 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2018.06.003
    Journal articles | 2018
    Tao F; Qi Q; Liu A; Kusiak A, 2018, 'Data-driven smart manufacturing', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 48, pp. 157 - 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2018.01.006
    Journal articles | 2018
    Wei W; Liang H; Wuest T; Liu A, 2018, 'A new module partition method based on the criterion and noise functions of robust design', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 94, pp. 3275 - 3285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-9797-4
    Journal articles | 2017
    Liu A; Lu S; Zhang Z; Li T; Xie Y, 2017, 'Function recommender system for product planning and design', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 66, pp. 181 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2017.04.041
    Journal articles | 2017
    Zhang Z; Liu L; Wei W; Tao F; Li T; Liu A, 2017, 'A Systematic Function Recommendation Process for Data-Driven Product and Service Design', Journal of Mechanical Design, 139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4037610
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dai Y; Liu A; Morrison J; Lu S, 2016, 'Systemic design of interactive learning environment for global engineering courses', International Journal of Engineering Education, 32, pp. 2597 - 2611
    Journal articles | 2016
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2016, 'A crowdsourcing design framework for concept generation', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 65, pp. 177 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.021
    Journal articles | 2015
    Green JL; Dai Y; Joo J; Williams E; Liu A; Lu SCY, 2015, 'Interdisciplinary dialogues as a site for reflexive exploration of conceptual understandings of teaching–learning relationships', Pedagogies, 10, pp. 86 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1554480X.2014.999774
    Journal articles | 2015
    Liu A; Dai Y; Lu S, 2015, 'Effectiveness of e-learning 2.0 tools and services to support learner-learner virtual interactions in a global engineering class', International Journal of Engineering Education, 31, pp. 553 - 566
    Journal articles | 2015
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2015, 'A new coevolution process for conceptual design', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 64, pp. 153 - 156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2015.04.020
    Journal articles | 2015
    Wei W; Liu A; Lu SCY; Wuest T, 2015, 'A multi-principle module identification method for product platform design', Journal of Zhejiang University Science A, 16, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A1400263
    Journal articles | 2014
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2014, 'Alternation of analysis and synthesis for concept generation', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 63, pp. 177 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.094
    Journal articles | 2013
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2013, 'Impacts of synthesis reasoning on ideation effectiveness in conceptual design', Journal of Mechanical Design, 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4024086
    Journal articles | 2012
    Lu SCY; Liu A, 2012, 'Abductive reasoning for design synthesis', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 143 - 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.03.062
    Journal articles | 2011
    Lu SCY; Liu A, 2011, 'Subjectivity and objectivity in design decisions', CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 161 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.122
  • Conference Papers | 2024
    Cha Y; Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A; Lim CP, 2024, 'Empowering University Educators to Support Generative AI-enabled Learning: Proposing a Competency Framework', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 256 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.021
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Dai Y; Lin Z; Liu A, 2024, 'Facilitating Students' Adaptive Help-seeking and Peer Interactions through an Analytics-enhanced Forum in Engineering Design Education', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 292 - 297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.024
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Dai Y; Liu A; Lim CP, 2023, 'Reconceptualizing ChatGPT and generative AI as a student-driven innovation in higher education', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 84 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.05.002
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Hu X; Tian Y; Nagato K; Nakao M; Liu A, 2023, 'Opportunities and challenges of ChatGPT for design knowledge management', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 21 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.05.001
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Wang Y; Xiao R; Wang X; Liu A, 2023, 'Constructing autonomous, personalized, and private working management of smart home products based on deep reinforcement learning', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 72 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.04.003
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Xiao R; Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A; Zhang J, 2023, 'Deep reinforcement learning-driven smart and dynamic mass personalization', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 97 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.04.004
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'An ontology-based product usage context modeling method for smart customization', in Procedia CIRP, Virtual event, pp. 641 - 646, presented at 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world, Virtual event, 28 March 2022 - 30 March 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.307
    Preprints | 2022
    Zhang M; Tao F; Huang B; Liu A; Wang L; Anwer N; Nee AYC, 2022, Digital twin data: methods and key technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17467.2
    Preprints | 2021
    Wang Y; Wang X; Tao F; Liu A, 2021, Digital twin-driven complexity management in intelligent manufacturing, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/digitaltwin.17489.1
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Dai Y; Liu A, 2020, 'Personalizing peer instruction in a flipped classroom', in Proceedings of 2020 IEEE International Conference on Teaching Assessment and Learning for Engineering Tale 2020, pp. 47 - 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TALE48869.2020.9368320
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Medini K; Andersen AL; Wuest T; Christensen B; Wiesner S; Romero D; Liu A; Tao F, 2020, 'Highlights in Customer-driven Operations Management Research', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 12 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.026
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Wang X; Wang Y; Liu A, 2020, 'Determining Customer-Focused Product Features through Social Network Analysis', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 704 - 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.227
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Wang X; Wang Y; Liu A, 2020, 'Trust-driven vehicle product-service system: A blockchain approach', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 593 - 598, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.04.149
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A, 2020, 'Digital Twin-Driven Analysis of Design Constraints', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 716 - 721, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.229
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Wang Y; Wang X; Liu A, 2020, 'Digital twin-driven supply chain planning', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 198 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.04.154
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Wei W; Yuan J; Liu A, 2020, 'Manufacturing data-driven process adaptive design method', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 728 - 734, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.230
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Chen D; Zhang D; Tao F; Liu A, 2019, 'Analysis of customer reviews for product service system design based on cloud computing', in Procedia CIRP, Zhuhai and Hong Kong, pp. 522 - 527, presented at 11th CIRP Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems, Zhuhai and Hong Kong, 29 May 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.03.116
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Cheng J; Zou X; Zuo Y; Liu A; Tao F, 2019, 'A variable frequency sampling method for sudden small-volume data and conventional large-volume data', in Procedia CIRP, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 1319 - 1324, presented at 52nd CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 12 June 2019 - 14 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.04.020
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Li Q; Liu A, 2019, 'Big data driven supply chain management', in Procedia CIRP, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 1089 - 1094, presented at 52nd CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CMS), Ljubljana, Slovenia, June 12-14, 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 12 June 2019 - 14 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.03.258
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Tan K; Liu A, 2019, 'Biologically inspired design of network-aware smart product', in Procedia CIRP, Zhuhai and Hong Kong China, pp. 767 - 772, presented at 11th CIRP Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems (CIRP IPS2 2019), Zhuhai and Hong Kong China, 29 May 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.04.232
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Zhang C; Chen D; Tao F; Liu A, 2019, 'Data driven smart customization', in Procedia CIRP, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 564 - 569, presented at 52nd CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CMS), Ljubljana, Slovenia, June 12-14, 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 12 June 2019 - 14 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.03.156
    Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2019
    Liu A; Foley J; Puik E, (eds.), 2019, 'Conference Proceeding of the 13th International Conference on Axiomatic Design', presented at 13th International Conference on Axiomatic Design (ICAD2019), 18 October 2019 - 20 October 2019, https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/abs/2019/50/contents/contents.html
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Dai Y; Li T; Liu A; Lu S, 2018, 'P2P platform for peer instruction in flipped classroom', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, Salt Lake City, UT, presented at 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 24 June 2018 - 27 June 2018, https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/106/papers/22072/view
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Liu A; Wang Y; Dai Y, 2018, 'Customer review-driven function formulation for design education', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, Salt Lake City, UT, presented at 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, 24 June 2018 - 27 June 2018, https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/106/papers/22073/view
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Liu A, 2018, 'A Student’s Axiomatic Design Application Example of Battery Thermal Controller for High Altitude Balloon', Iceland, presented at The 12th International Conference on Axiomatic Design, Iceland, 09 October 2018 - 12 October 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201822301017
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Penn AC; Liu A, 2018, 'Coevolutionary and Symbiotic Relationships in Design, Manufacturing and Enterprise', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 247 - 252, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.02.043
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Tang Y; Zou X; Liu A; Tao F, 2018, 'An FPGA implemented data acquisition node card for heterogeneous communication approaches towards smart manufacturing', in Xu X; Dessouky MI; Zhong RY (eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, CIE, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 628 - 639, presented at 48th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering 2018 (CIE48), Auckland, New Zealand, 02 December 2018 - 05 December 2018
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dai Y; Liu A; Lu S, 2017, 'What Difference Do the Differences Make: Cultural Differences as Learning Resources in a Global Engineering', Sydney, Australia, presented at 28th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Sydney, Australia, 10 December 2017 - 13 December 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Trowbridge A; Liu A, 2017, 'Design of an international joint course on Grand Challenges for Engineering', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Liu A; Li TM, 2016, 'Develop Habit-forming Products Based on the Axiomatic Design Theory', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 119 - 124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.07.035
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Lu S; Liu A, 2016, 'Innovative Design Thinking for Breakthrough Product Development', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 50 - 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.07.034
    Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2016
    Liu A; Chen W, (ed.), 2016, 'Conference Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Axiomatic Design', presented at 10th International Conference on Axiomatic Design (ICAD2016), 20 September 2016 - 23 September 2016, https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-cirp/vol/53
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Liu A; Dai Y; Morrison JR; Lu SY, 2015, 'Comparison of team effectiveness between globally distributed and locally distributed engineering project teams', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Liu A; Lu SC-Y; Morrison J; Wei W; Wang C-Y, 2015, 'Leverage Innovative Design Thinking to Design a Technology-Enhanced Interactive Learning Environment', in Volume 15: Advances in Multidisciplinary Engineering, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, presented at ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 13 November 2015 - 19 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2015-52672
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Liu A; Lu SCY; Morrison J; Wei W; Wang CY, 2015, 'Leverage innovative design thinking to design a technologyenhanced interactive learning environment', in ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Proceedings Imece, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/IMECE201552672
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Liu A; Morrison J; Dai Y; Lu S, 2015, 'Design and Evaluation of a Cross-cultural and Trans-disciplinary Global Innovation Course', Seattle, Washington, presented at 2015 ASEE International Forum, Seattle, Washington, 14 June 2015 - 14 June 2015, https://peer.asee.org/17129
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Wang CY; Lu SCY; Liu A, 2015, 'Managing functional coupling sequences to reduce design complexity during concept improvements', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-46956
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Wei W; Liang H; Liu A; Xu S, 2015, 'Module Partition Method for Product Requirement Change Based on Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm', Beijing, China, presented at IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, Beijing, China, 20 July 2015 - 22 July 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23327-7_91
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Wei W; Liu A; Lu S; Wuest T, 2015, 'Product Requirement Modeling and Optimization Method Based on Product Configuration Design', in CIRP 25th Design Conference Innovation Product Creation, Elsevier Procedia, Haifa, Israel, presented at CIRP 25th Design Conference, Haifa, Israel, 02 March 2015 - 04 March 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.01.020
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Wuest T; Liu A; Wei W; Lu S; Thoben K-D, 2015, 'Utilization of State Drivers to Support Design for Manufacturing', in CIRP 25th Design Conference Innovative Product Creation, Haifa, Israel, presented at CIRP 25th Design Conference, Haifa, Israel, 02 March 2015 - 04 March 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.01.081
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Zhu A; Liu A; Chen W; Lu S, 2015, 'Physical Quantity Vocabulary for Functional Representation', Elsevier Procedia, Florence, Italy, presented at The 9th International Conference on Axiomatic Design, Florence, Italy, 16 September 2015 - 18 September 2015, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212827115008306
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Dai Y; Lu SCY, 2014, 'Pain index survey for flipped classroom in design education', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35112
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Lu S; Wei W, 2014, 'A new framework of ideation-oriented customer involvement', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 521 - 526, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.03.177
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Lu SCY; Wei W, 2014, 'Logic-based evaluation metrics for concept evaluation', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35168
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Lu SY; Ragusa G, 2014, 'IPodia: Classroom-without-borders global engineering education', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Lu SY, 2014, 'Introduction to two new conceptual design methods: Extraordinary breakthrough thinking and innovative design thinking', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Lu SY, 2014, 'Reinforcing a "design thinking" course by restructuring student-instructor interactions', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Liu A; Wuest T; Wei W; Lu S, 2014, 'Application of prospect theory on car sharing product service system', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 350 - 355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.02.022
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Wuest T; Liu A; Lu SCY; Thoben KD, 2014, 'Application of the stage gate model in production supporting quality management', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 32 - 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.01.071
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Liu A; Lu S, 2013, 'Lessons Learned from Teaching Axiomatic Design in Engineering Design Courses', in Proceedings of ICAD2013, Worcester, Massachusetts, presented at The 7th International Conference on Axiomatic Design, Worcester, Massachusetts, 26 June 2013 - 28 June 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Liu A; Lu S, 2013, 'iPodia: Borderless Interactive Learning', in Proceeding of Sixth Conference of MIT's Learning International Networks Consortium, Cambridge, presented at Sixth Conference of MIT's Learning International Networks Consortium, Cambridge, 16 June 2013 - 19 June 2013, https://linc.mit.edu/linc2013/proceedings/Session2/Session2Lu-Liu.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2013, 'Impacts of team composition of distance and on-campus students on the conceptual design performance', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12631
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Liu A; Lu SCY, 2013, 'Product-service integration for the sustainable publishing process', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12402
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Lu SCY; Liu A, 2013, 'Managing design constraints in synthesis reasoning', in CIRP Design 2012 Sustainable Product Development, pp. 73 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4507-3_8
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Lu S; Liu A, 2011, 'A Logic-Based Foundation of Axiomatic Design', in Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Axiomatic Design, Daejeon, Korea, presented at 6th International Conference on Axiomatic Design, Daejeon, Korea, 30 March 2011 - 31 March 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Lu S; Liu A, 2011, 'A Synthesis Decision Framework for EarlyStage Innovative Design', in Proceedings of the 21st CIRP Design Conference, Korea 2011: Interdisciplinary Design -, Daejeon, Korea, presented at The 21st CIRP Design Conference, Daejeon, Korea, 27 March 2011 - 29 March 2011