Junkang Feng

Junkang Feng is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, with visiting professor roles at Beijing Union University and Donghua University in China. He is a core member of the Database and Knowledge Management Research Group, focusing on database theory, information systems, and soft systems methodology. His research emphasizes complex system alignment, smart manufacturing frameworks, and information flow theory applications.

His research spans over two decades, with 228 publications (including 129 refereed papers) and significant funded projects such as the EU-funded NCEC collaboration (€1M, 2000-2002). He has supervised 8 PhD students to completion, currently guiding 3 more, and examined 3 theses. Collaborations include Fraunhofer IPA (Germany), the James Hutton Institute (UK), and Tantrum XYZ London.

Key research areas include database systems (relational/NoSQL), information theory applications, and soft systems thinking in education management. He explores big data solutions, interoperability in smart manufacturing, and conceptual knowledge discovery via information channels.