Research at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) spans practical AI, parallel and distributed computing, modelling and simulation, combinatorial optimisation, and quantum computing. This page brings together related research interests, projects, and student supervision.
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Research interests
Parallel and distributed computing
Parallel and Distributed Computing – Multicore, GPGPU, Cloud Computing
Modelling and simulation
Modeling & Simulation – Symbiotic Simulation, Evolvable Simulation
Combinatorial optimisation
Combinatorial Optimization – Jobshop Scheduling, Travelling Salesman Problem, Bee Colony Optimization
Research experience
- 1997-2003: Research Associate/Associate Research Fellow/Research Engineer in Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore (previously known as Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology)
- 1999-2002: DPHil Student in Oxford University Computing Laboratory. Thesis: “Adaptive BSP Time Warp” supervised by Professor Bill Mccoll.
- 1997-1999: Project Member of Parallel Discrete Event Simulation for Virtual Factory Implementation
Research projects
- Automated Multi-Objective Nurse Scheduling System, (Funded by SIT Ignition Grant) – Principal Investigator, 2017-2018
- Simulation-Based Decision Support for Performance-Based Contracting for Aircraft Spares Management (Funded by CAAS AIP Grant), 2011-2013
- Evolutionary Computing Based Methodologies for Modelling, Simulation and Analysis (Funded by DSTA under the Defence Innovative Research Programme) – Principal Investigator, 2009-2012.
- Biologically Inspired Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Maritime Port Operation (Collaborative Research Project with SIMTech – Dr. Chong Chin Soon) – Principal Investigator, 2007-2009.
- Stowage Planning for Large Container Ships (Funded by MPA and APL) – Principal Investigator
- COSMOS: Crowd Simulation for Military Operations (Funded by DSTA) – Co-Principal Investigator, 2006-2009.
- Biologically Inspired Algorithms for Jobshop Scheduling Optimization (NTU Startup Grant) – Principal Investigator, 2007-2009.
- Crossdocking Planning and Dynamic Scheduling for FMCG Supply Chain (Collaborative Research Project with SIMTech – Dr. Li Zheng Ping) – Principal Investigator, 2007-2009.
Student supervision
Graduate students
Completed- Kalyani Alagappan — MEng, SIT (2024–2026). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Assoc. Prof. David Lin Weidong). Project title: Logistics Digital Twin for Sustainability.
- Mojtaba Shakeri — PhD, NTU (2007–2013). Main supervisor (Co-supervisor: Dr. Li Zhengping, SIMTech). Project title: Crossdock Scheduling Optimization (Problems and Algorithms with Parallel Computing Strategies).
- Liu Fan — MEng, NTU (2010–2012). Main supervisor. Project title: Multi-Objective Optimization for Stowage Planning of Large Containership.
- Sun Hequan — PhD, NTU (2008–2013). Main supervisor (Co-supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Hsu Wenjing). Project title: High-Performance Computational Algorithms for Motif Finding Problems.
- Wong Li Pei — PhD, NTU (2007–2012). Main supervisor (Co-supervisor: Dr. Chong Chin Soon, SIMTech). Project title: Bee Colony Optimization with Local Search for Traveling Salesman Problem.
- Yuan Zijing — MEng, NTU (2003–2005). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Prof. Cai Wentong). Project title: Load Management System for Distributed Simulation.
- Min Sik Byun (Roy) — Industrial Doctorate, SIT (2024–present). Main supervisor (Co-supervisor: Assoc. Prof. David Lin Weidong, SIT). Project title: Advancing PCB Inspection with AI-Driven Defect Detection and Industry 5.0 Integration.
- Abdul Hady Bin Zaydie — Industrial Doctorate, SIT (2023–present). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Assoc. Prof. David Lin Weidong, SIT). Project title: Advancing Laser Manufacturing Troubleshooting with AI Chatbot.
- Rayson Yong Chin Rong — Industrial Doctorate, SIT (2023–present). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Assoc. Prof. David Lin Weidong, SIT). Project title: Intelligent Bidirectional Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Reconstruction: Improving Manufacturing Cost Estimation and Process Optimization.
- Wan Jianbiao — Industrial Doctorate, SIT (2022–present). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Yar Kar Peo, SIT). Project title: Physics-Informed Few-Shot Learning for Cross-Domain Tool-Wear Monitoring.
- Victoria Cheng Ker Jia — Industrial Doctorate, SIT (2022–present). Co-supervisor (Main supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Ethan Chong, SIT). Project title: Design and Development of a General Knowledge and Integrated Process Model for a Multi-Integrated Quality Management System (QMS) in Highly Regulated Industries.
Current final-year projects
- Comparison of Diesel and Green Ship Carbon Emissions with A* Route Optimization (Student: Mohammad Zakir Bin Mohd Ridwan)
Past final-year projects
2010- A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Solving Multi-mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problems (Student: Brian Marshal)
- Stowage Plan Optimization for Next-Generation Container Ships (Student: Jayesh Kannan)
- Bees Colony Optimization: Asymmetric Travelling Salesman Problem (Student: Lin Runhui)
- A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Solving Multi-mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problems (Student: Hari Haran Chandrasekaran)
- Automated Red Teaming, Automated Co-Evolution and Evolvable Simulation (Student: Soh Min Yi Nicole)
- Parallel Machines – GPGPU (Quang Mau Bach)
- A real-time web-based Q&A system implemented using Google Go (Student: Goh Yong Luk Stanley)
- Automated Red Teaming, Automated Co-Evolution and Evolvable Simulation (Student: Chandramohan Mahinthan)
- Cloud Computing: Application on Data Farming (Student: Yong Yong Cheng)
- Robust Scheduling for Heterogeneous Architectures (Student: Wong Yi Wen)
- High Performance Computing for Stowage Plan Optimization (Student: Peter Wong)
- Vehicle Routing and Fleet Management (Student: Charles)
- Stowage Plan Optimization for Next Generation Container Ships (Student: Ron Tan Shi Qiang)
- Future Cars (Java applet) (Student: Soh Say Kiong)
- Automated Red Teaming (Student: Xu Yong Liang)
- Enterprise Integration Using Mashup (Student: Tham Yew Mun Dennis)
- Parallel Machines – GPGPU (Student: Liew Xiaoye)
- Crowd Simulation: Ontology, Knowledge-base and Inference Engine (Student: Tan Su Li Debbie)
- RFID for Logistics (Cross-docking) Operations (Student: Li Jin Cong)
- Stowage Plan Optimization for Next Generation Container Ships (Student: Gupta Shubam)
- Aggregation and Disaggregation Issues in Distributed Simulation (Student: Chua Yuan Wei Benjamin)
- A Knowledge-based Environmental and Behaviour Representation using Game Engines (Student: Wu Jian Liang)
- Bees Colony Optimization: A Biological Inspired Approach to Job Shop Scheduling (Student: Puan Chi Yung)
- Optimization for Crossdocking Product Mixing and Matching Problem (Student: Japjit Singh Ghai)
- Intelligent Business Rules Definition and Implementation for B2B Collaboration (Student: Tran Son Tung)
- Cross-docking Planning and Dynamic Scheduling for Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) Supply Chain (Student: Tong Weiyi Mark)
- Bees Colony Optimization: A Biological Inspired Approach to Job Shop Scheduling (Student: Yeo Lian Sheng)
- Ants and Bees colony optimisation for Job shop scheduling using Software Agents (Student: Lim Ming Wei)
- Technology for High End Manufacturing Simulation Execution on a Computing Cluster (Student: Chong Chee Seng)
- Optimizing Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm for Job Shop Scheduling using High Performance Computing Techniques (Student: Jestine Paul)
- Dynamic BPEL Generation for Aerospace Logistics Operation (Student: Teng Yi Xiang)
- Business Processes and Workflow in a Web Services World (Student: Wang Yan Wen)
- Adaptive Control in Supply Chains (Student: Li Qiao Yang)
- An Animation Tool for Simulation Event Trace (Student: Chew Yuan Chao)
- A Knowledge-based Environment and Behaviour Representation for Game System (Student: Ng Boon Kiat)
- Animation Tool for Simulation Event Trace (Student: Lee Jack Son)
URECA and UROP projects
- Cloud Computing: Application on Data Farming (Student: Yong Yong Cheng, Co-supervised with Mr. Choo Chwee Seng from DSO National Laboratories, 2008-2009)
- Bee Colony Optimization : Travelling Salesman and Jobshop Scheduling ( Student: Brian Marshal, Co-supervised with Dr. Ho Nhu Binh from SIMtech, 2008-2009)
- A simulation-based experimentation environment for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (Student: Li Yaohui, Co-supervised with Mr. Sin Mong Leng from DSO National Laboratories, 2007-2008)
- Negotiation Protocol for Multi-Agent Search and Rescue (Student: Xu Yong Liang, Co-supervised with Mr. Sin Mong Leng from DSO National Laboratories 2006-2007)
UROP Project Students
- Wave-Based Parallel Implementation of the Smith-Waterman Algorithm on CUDA compatible GPUs (Student: Buddha Sreenivas Kartik, 2008)
- Parallel Smith Waterman Algorithms with Intel Thread Building Blocks (Student: Willy Suryanto, 2008)
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