Haiping Du

Haiping Du is a Professor at the School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong (Australia) since 2016. His research focuses on vibration control, vehicle dynamics, robust control theory, electric vehicles, robotics, and smart materials. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Design and Theory from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2002) and has held postdoctoral positions at Imperial College London and the University of Hong Kong. He serves as Subject Editor for the Journal of the Franklin Institute and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, among others.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Design and Theory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2002)
• Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney (2005–2009)

Research Interests:

His work integrates advanced control strategies with engineering applications, particularly in transportation systems and robotics. Key areas include magnetorheological systems, semi-active suspension control, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Awards:

• 2019 Andrew P. Sage Best Transactions Paper Award (IEEE)
• 2014 Shanghai Excellent PhD Thesis Award
• 2015 Vice Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award
• Australian Endeavour Fellowship (2012)

Grants & Leadership:

He leads major ARC-funded projects, including grants DP200100149 (electromagnetic suspension systems), LP160100132 (commercial vehicle seating solutions), and DP140100303 (X-by-Wire control systems). His research bridges academic innovation and industrial applications in automotive and robotics sectors.

Labs & Teams:

Active in collaborative research networks, his teams specialize in smart materials, vehicle dynamics, and advanced control systems. He supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like autonomous driving, robotics, and energy-efficient systems.