Derong Liu

Derong Liu is a Full Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, and Director of the Computational Intelligence Laboratory. He concurrently serves as Chair Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology, China. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame (1994), M.Sc. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (1987), and B.Sc. from East China Institute of Technology (1982).

Dr. Liu leads research in adaptive dynamic programming, neural networks, intelligent control, and computational intelligence. His work bridges theoretical advancements with applications in smart grids, industrial process control, and biomedical systems.

His publications (2012–2021) demonstrate a strong focus on adaptive dynamic programming, reinforcement learning, and neural network applications. Trends include robust control for uncertain systems, multi-agent game theory, energy optimization, and biomedical diagnostics, with consistent emphasis on stability and convergence guarantees.

Awards & Honors:

• IEEE CIS Neural Network Pioneer Award (2022)
• INNS Gabor Award (2018)
• IEEE SMC Society Andrew P. Sage Best Transactions Paper Award (2018)
• Fellow of IEEE, INNS, IAPR, and Academia Europaea
• Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2017–present)

He advises Ph.D. students in computational intelligence and has secured grants from NSF, General Motors, and UIC. As Director of the Computational Intelligence Laboratory, he oversees projects in learning systems and intelligent control. His lab collaborates globally with institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences.