Prof Dr Mingcong Deng, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology , Japan
Mingcong Deng is a distinguished Professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, and a Fellow of The Engineering Academy of Japan and IEEE. He received his Ph.D. from Kumamoto University, Japan, focusing on nonlinear systems modeling and control. With extensive international experience, he has held positions at Okayama University and research roles in Japan and the UK. His expertise spans AI, operator-based nonlinear control, and real-time system estimation. Deng has received numerous awards, including Meritorious Service Awards from IEEE and recognitions from Japanese foundations and institutions. He is actively engaged in advanced mechatronic systems and fault-tolerant control research.
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Education
Mingcong Deng earned his Ph.D. from Kumamoto University, Japan, in 1997, specializing in nonlinear systems modeling and control. Prior, he completed his M.Sc. at Northeastern University, China, in 1991, and his B.Sc. in 1986 from the same institution. His academic journey has equipped him with deep insights into advanced control theories and applications, which he applies in his current research and teaching roles at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.
Experience
Professor Mingcong Deng currently serves as a Professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, since 2010. Previously, he held positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Okayama University, Japan, and various research roles at NTT Communication Science Lab, Japan, and the University of Exeter, UK. With over two decades of experience in academia and industry, Deng has significantly contributed to the fields of nonlinear control, AI, and mechatronic systems. His research focuses on operator-based control methodologies and fault-tolerant systems, addressing critical challenges in real-time estimation and safety control.
Awards and Honors
Mingcong Deng’s contributions to control engineering have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Meritorious Services Awards from IEEE SMC Society in 2014 and 2019. He has also received the Most Active Technical Committee Award from IEEE RAS Society in 2021. His early achievements include scholarships from the Japanese Government (MONBUSHO) and IFAC Japan Foundation. Deng has been honored with Best Paper Awards from various international conferences and journals, highlighting his impactful research in nonlinear control, fault detection, and advanced mechatronic systems.
Research focus
Professor Mingcong Deng’s research interests primarily revolve around nonlinear systems modeling and control, AI applications, and advanced mechatronic systems. He specializes in operator-based nonlinear control methodologies, fault-tolerant control systems, and real-time estimation techniques. Deng’s current focus includes applications in 2-DOF/3-DOF micro-hand control, wireless power transfer systems, smart actuators, and vibration control of flexible structures using shape memory alloys. His work contributes significantly to enhancing system efficiency, robustness, and safety in dynamic operational environments, addressing challenges in both theoretical advancements and practical implementations.
Publication Top Notes
“Nonlinear Fault-Tolerant Vibration Control for Partial Actuator Fault of a Flexible Arm” 📝
“Operator-Based Nonlinear Adaptive Control for a Calorimetric Power Loss Measurement System Using a Peltier Element” 📝
“Nonlinear Vibration Control Experimental System Design of a Flexible Arm Using Interactive Actuations from Shape Memory Alloy” 📝
“Operator-Based Fractional-Order Nonlinear Robust Control for the Spiral Heat Exchanger Identified by Particle Swarm Optimization” 📝
“Design and Control of Advanced Mechatronics Systems” 📝