Keynote Speakers/主讲嘉宾

Assoc. Prof. ANWAR ALI

Department of Information Science and Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China

Title: Design & development of CubePMT module for CubeSat standard small satellites with embedded

Abstract:

The speech will focus on the design and development of CubePMT module. CubePMT module is a CubeSat dimension (10×10 cm2) tile, has electric power supply (EPS), attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) of a small satellite developed on a single eight layers PCB (printed circuit board). The innovative features of CubePMT are modularity, redundancy, configurability and miniaturization to embed such a large number of systems on a single PCB. EPS is responsible for power generation, conversion and storage while ADCS provides pointing accuracy to the antennas, directs solar panels towards sun and controls the satellites spin rates. EPS includes solar panel, power converter, load switches and different linear and switching regulators. ADCS consists of magnetometer, gyroscope, magnetorquer coil, sun detector and housekeeping sensors. CubePMT processor performs power management, data processing and various control operations. For miniaturization purposes, an innovative reconfigurable magnetorquer coil is embedded in four internal layers of the CubePMT module. Magnetorquer coil is a good choice for attitude control and stabilization of nanosatellites because of small dimensions, low weight, and low heat dissipation. The designed magnetorquer coil is reconfigurable and integrated within the printed circuit board internal layers, occupying no extra space on satellite. Coils in each layer are treated separately and can be attached and detached through straps. Changing the arrangement of these straps, one can use 1, 2, 3, or 4 coils in series, parallel, or any hybrid combination. This reconfigurable design provides an option for generating different amounts of magnetic moment and resultant torque to stabilize and rotate the satellite.

Prof. Simon X. Yang

Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems (ARIS) Laboratory, University of Guelph, Canada

Title: Bio-Inspired Intelligence with Applications to Various Mechatronic

Abstract: Studies of biologically inspired intelligence have made significant progress in both understanding the biological intelligent systems and developing innovative bionic applications to various mechatronic and robotic applications. In this talk, I will start with a very brief introduction to biologically inspired computation and learning, and some bio-inspired computational techniques. After that, several practical applications in engineering systems will be presented, such as intelligent e-nose systems with applications to agricultural and biomedical systems, and intelligent real-time path planning, tracking and control of various autonomous robotic systems.

Assoc. Prof. Julien LE KERNEC

Information and Signal Processing Team, University Cergy-Pontoise, France

Title: Radar sensing in assisted living

Abstract: In this seminar, I will discuss the place of radar for assisted living. First, the context of assisted living and the urgency to address the problem will be described. The second part will give an overview of existing sensing modalities for assisted living and explains why radar is an upcoming preferred modality to address this issue. The third section presents developments in machine learning that helps improve performances in classification especially with deep learning with a reflection on lessons learned from it. The fourth section introduces vital signs monitoring with radar and medical applications: breathing disorders and sleep stage monitoring. Finally, I'll conclude with open challenges.

Prof. Zhenbin Zhang

School of electrical engineering, Shandong University, China

Title: Predictive Control for Power Converters and Drives:Challenges,Primary Solutions and Applications

Abstract: Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been proven to be an effective technique of controlling power converters applied in the conversion of electrical energy. It has been demonstrated to offer several superior advantages over cascaded pulse width modulation-based linear controllers. Some of these include: (i) intuitive and easy to understand (ii) fast dynamics (iii) easy inclusion of non-linearities, and (iv) multivariable control that accommodates several constraints. This tutorial is intended to expound the basic principles necessary to implement MPC in electric drives, renewable energies and smart (micro-) grids. It will also explain recent solutions to several issues that were related to MPC in the past. Practical case studies of applications will be considered of MPC to grid-tied power converters, hybrid AC/DC grids and distribution energy generation systems.