معرفی
Dr Mark Ng is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Mechatronics Engineering and Control at the School of Engineering, Ulster University. He is also attached to the Engineering Research Institute and leads the Multi-Agent and Advanced Robotics Centre (MAvRiC). Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University Malaysia.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Fault Diagnosis and Control Systems, Monash University (2009)
- BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University (2006)
Research Interests:
Dr Ng’s research spans fault diagnosis, control systems, mathematical modelling, digital twin technologies, and data analytics for anomaly detection and classification. His work has been applied across automotive systems, renewable energy, water treatment, and public health modelling.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on developing robust digital twins for automotive engines, creating hybrid model-based and data-driven fault isolation techniques, and modelling infectious disease dynamics such as COVID-19 to inform public health policy. He has also contributed to smart home technologies and advanced control architectures.
Awards and Honours:
- Learning and Teaching Award, Ulster University (2020)
- Monash University PVC’s Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching (2010–2012)
Funding and Leadership:
He has secured over £6.5 million in research funding from bodies such as EPSRC, UKRI, and GCRF. He currently leads the EPSRC-funded "Empowering Green Futures" project developing energy mapping digital twin technology for wind turbines. He has supervised 2 postdocs, 8 PhD candidates, and 3 Master’s by Research students.
Labs and Teams:
Dr Ng directs the Multi-Agent and Advanced Robotics Centre (MAvRiC) and collaborates with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Digital Catapult, and various national and international research networks.
