معرفی
Aiping Xu serves as Assistant Professor Academic at Coventry University's Mathematics Support Centre (LIB), actively supervising PhD students while leading institutional mathematics education initiatives. Her research bridges advanced statistical methodology with practical educational applications across engineering, data science, and higher education contexts.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Doctorate in Signal Processing and Telecommunication from Research Institute of Computer Science and Random Systems (awarded 2002)
- MSc in Operational Research and Control Theory from Shandong University (awarded 1998)
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Shandong University (awarded 1995)
Dr. Xu's research program demonstrates significant evolution from early work on nonlinear system fault diagnosis using adaptive observers (2001-2004) to contemporary expertise in functional data analysis, where she develops principal curve clustering methods and Gaussian process regression frameworks. Her fingerprint analysis confirms dominant specialization in Functional Data Mathematics (100%), Principal Curve Mathematics (100%), and Forecasting (100%), with strong contributions to mathematics education through support centre evaluations and mathematical modeling competitions.
Recent publications (2017-2022) reveal a strategic pivot toward applying statistical learning in educational contexts, particularly through her leadership in Coventry University's Mathematics Support Centre. This work integrates machine learning techniques with pedagogical innovation to address student challenges in mathematical comprehension and application.
As an active PhD supervisor, Dr. Xu contributes to academic development through the Mathematical Contest in Modelling and institutional support services. Her research outputs show consistent international collaboration, particularly with Newcastle University, spanning statistical methodology, educational practice, and interdisciplinary applications.
The Mathematics Support Centre under her involvement operates as a critical academic infrastructure unit, providing cross-disciplinary mathematical assistance to students across Coventry University through structured tutoring, resource development, and pedagogical research initiatives.
