Maozhen Li

Maozhen Li is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London, within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He serves as the Vice-Dean of the NCUT Transnational Education (TNE) programme, overseeing a joint school with North China University of Technology. He has been at Brunel since 2002, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2013.

Education:

• PhD, Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1997)
• Postdoctoral Research, School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University (1999–2002)

His primary research interests lie in high performance computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence, with applications in smart grids, smart manufacturing, and cybersecurity. He focuses on developing interpretable, robust, and lightweight AI models, including work in causal AI, parallel machine learning, and edge computing. His research integrates advanced techniques such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, and blockchain for real-world system optimization.

An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong and consistent research trajectory in AI-driven solutions for environmental monitoring (e.g., PM2.5 prediction), industrial defect detection, IoT security, and intelligent transportation. His work frequently combines deep learning with graph-based modeling and federated or reinforcement learning, emphasizing scalability, efficiency, and robustness in distributed and edge environments.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS)
• Shortlisted for the Computing UK BIG DATA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2018 in the category of Most Innovative Big Data Solution

Maozhen Li has successfully supervised 25 PhD students and examined over 30 PhD theses externally. He has secured significant research funding from EPSRC, the European Union (Horizon 2020), Innovate UK, and the Royal Society, with projects including Z-BRE4K, IoRL, and TDX-ASSIST. He serves as an Associate Editor for journals such as the Journal of Cloud Computing and the International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing.

Research Groups and Teams: He is affiliated with the Intelligent Engineering Frameworks (IEF) research group at Brunel, contributing to collaborative efforts in AI, IoT, and smart systems. His leadership in transnational education also fosters international research collaboration between Brunel and Chinese institutions.