Research Interests
Neuroergonomics
Brain-computer interface (BCI), Neurocognitive processing, BCI-based rehabilitation, BCI-based robotics, Neural signal-based UAV, Neuroergonomics
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Usability analysis, Haptic-user interface, Vibrotactile-user interface, Intelligent user interface, User behavior modeling, Cognitive engineering, Wearable equipment, Augmented Reality (AR)-based HCI, Game-based study design
Human Factors & Ergonomics
Human factors & ergonomics, Occupational safety, Driving safety, Safety engineering, Physiological ergonomics, EMG-based robotics
Date Analytics
Statistics, Data mining & algorithm design, Big data analysis, Machine learning, Decision Making, Neural signal classification
Research Funding
- Li, Y., Wu, X., Tokgoz, B. “Use Connected Vehicle (CV) Environments to Improve Resiliency of Transportation System in Severe Weathers”, $14,000, Center for Resilience, 12/2021 – 8/2022.
- Stuck, T., Li, Y. “The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving”, $1,500 + travel support, OUR Grant, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 10/2021 – 4/2022.
- Li, Y., Liu, X. “Use Drone Technology to Detect Crude Oil Leak in Pipeline Systems”, $4,000, CICE, 5/2021 – 9/2021.
- Li, Y. “Use Acoustic Emission-based Machine Learning to Detect Crude Oil Leak in Pipeline Systems”, $10,000, Center for Midstream Management Science, 6/2021 – 8/2021.
- Li, Y., Wu, X. “Use Autonomous Driving to Improve Resiliency and Safety of Freight Transportation System in Port Industry in Severe Climate Change in Southeast Texas”, $33,172, Center for Advances in Port Management, 2/2021 – 8/2021.
- Li, Y., Liu, X. “Develop a hybrid model to detect crude oil leak in midstream pipeline system”, $20,000, Center for Midstream Management Science, 10/2020 – 8/2021.
- Li, Y., Liu, X. “Use Automatic Driving to Improve Safety and Resilience of Freight Transportation System in Port Industry”, $22,500, Center for Advances in Port Management, 4/2020 – 12/2020.
- Li, Y., Liu, X. “Developing A Collaborative UAV Drone System to Enhance the Security in Refineries in Unconstrained Environment and A Case Study in A Medium-Sized Enterprise”, $3,500, Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 6/2019 - 9/2019.
- Li, Y., Zhang, J. “A Collaborative Unmanned System to Enhance Port Security in Unconstrained Environment”, $25,000, Center for Advances in Port Management, 4/2019 – 7/2019.
- Zhang, J., Wang, S., Li, Y., “REU: Acquisition of a Hybrid CPU/GPU High Performance Computing Cluster for Research and Education at Â鶹ÊÓƵ”, $24,000, National Science Foundation, 9/2018 – 8/2021.
- Li, Y., “Adaptive Image Processing Algorithm in Unconstrained Environment and its applications in UAVs to enhance security”, $2,500, Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 4/2018 - 8/2018.
- Zhang, J., Wang, S., Li, Y., “MRI: Acquisition of a Hybrid CPU/GPU High Performance Computing Cluster for Research and Education at Â鶹ÊÓƵ”, $516,031, National Science Foundation, 9/2017 – 8/2020.
- Xiang, Y., Li, Y., “Integrated Framework of Degradation-based Reliability Modeling and Adaptive Maintenance Logistics”, $5000, Research Enhancement Grant, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 9/2017 – 8/2018.
- Li, Y., Peterson, D., Petroff, N., “Robotic Exoskeleton for Rehab”, $2,500, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), 6/2017-6/2018.
- Zhu, W., Li, Y., “3D Printing a Prosthetic Hand for a Rehabilitation System”, $2,100, Gill Foundation, 6/2016 – 12/2016.
- Li, Y., “Research on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Port Industry”, $28,150, Center for Advances in Port Management, 1/2016 – 7/2017.
- Li, Y., “Develop a Haptically Rendered and Game-Based Science Learning System for People with Visual Impairment”, $5000, Research Enhancement Grant, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 9/2015 – 8/2016.
- Craig, B., Zhu, W., Curry, J., Tokgoz, B., Li, Y., “Mariner Personnel Safety”, $469,402, American Bureau of Shipping, Summer II, 2015.
Services
Journal Reviewer
- Neural Computing and Applications (since 2016)
- Brain-Computer Interfaces (since 2014)
- IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine (CIM) (Since 2016)
- Virtual Reality Journal (since 2016)
- Journal of Clean Energy (since 2016)
- Springerplus (since 2016)
Conference Proceedings Reviewer
Panels
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Lab Equipment
- EEG acquisition system - g.tec (16 channels)-3400N SEM
- MP150 data acquisition system - BIOPAC
- Wireless EMG module - BIOPAC (12 channels)
- Wireless ECG/Respiration modules - BIOPAC
- Wireless goniometers (for back and neck) - Biometrics
- C-2 tactors – Engineering Acoustics
- VO2 measurement system - Vacu Med
- Driving Simulators – Systems Technology (under order)
- Eye tracking – GP3 by Gazepoint (under order)
Affiliates
- Human Factor and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
- Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
- Committee of Safety and Operations in Texas Department of Transportation
- TEES (Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station)
Graduate Students
Doctor of Engineering Advisor
- Yi Liu, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Since Aug 2019
- Elahe Abbasi, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Since Jan 2019
- Acyut Kaneria, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Since Aug 2018
- Guanlong Li, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Graduated in Aug 2019
Master Thesis Advisor
- Saumil Patel, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Since Jan 2019
- Nirupom Paul, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Since Aug 2017
- Md Manjurul Ahsan, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Dec 2018
- Saishyam Akurke, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2018
- Karankumar Modi, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2018
- Vishnu Mahesh, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2017
- Yalda Dabiran, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2017
Master Thesis Committee
- Ruobing Zhao, Master of Computer Science, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Dec 2019
- Zanbo Zhau, Master of Computer Science, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Dec 2019
- Siva Chamarthy, Master of Chemical Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2019
- Santhoshi Kethineedi, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in July 2018
- Pratik Pokharel, Master of Civil Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in July 2018
- Bipul Mainali, Master of Civil Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in May 2018
- Sumit Piya, Master of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in May 2017
- Prachi Kshirsagar, Master of Electrical Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in May 2017
Doctor of Engineering Committee
- Seyyed Shahin Someeh, Doctoral of Civil Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, since Sep 2019
- Masood Jafari Kang, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, since Sep 2019
- Hacer Varol, Doctoral of Electrical Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Dec 2018
- Tamaraebi Cleme Atuwo, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Dec 2018
- Mehmet Burak Cankaya, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in Aug 2017
- Abrash Abedi, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in May 2017
Doctoral of Philosophy Committee
- Anan Wang, D of Chemical Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in December 2019
- Yan Fang, Ph.D. of Chemical Engineering, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, graduated in August 2018
Dr. Li (right) and his research team at SWHFES Symposium