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Dr. Tong Liu is a Lecturer in Pervasive Data Science at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, UK. Previously, he served as a Research Associate at the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering at both Imperial College London (2022-2023) and the University of Sheffield (2021-2022), and as a visiting researcher at the University of Southampton (2018-2019). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in control theory and data science with applications across multiple domains.
Dr. Liu obtained his B.S. degree in Automation and Ph.D. degree in Control Theory and Engineering in 2016 and 2021, respectively, from Chongqing University, China. During his doctoral studies, he also conducted research at the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton (2018-2019).
Dr. Liu's research focuses at the intersection of machine learning, data science, and decision-making. His primary expertise lies in advancing sustainable and lifelong AI methodologies for pervasive data analytics to support intelligent decision-making. His work spans multiple application domains including industrial automation, precision agriculture, and healthcare informatics. Specific research areas include lifelong learning, online learning, transfer learning, time series and streaming data analytics, adaptive modeling of dynamic processes, and safe learning and optimization. His research has practical implications for developing more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent systems across various industries.
Dr. Liu's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on lifelong learning frameworks, adaptive modeling for industrial processes, and applications in precision agriculture and healthcare. His work shows a progression from foundational algorithm development to practical implementations in real-world systems. A notable trend is the integration of domain knowledge with machine learning techniques to create more efficient and reliable systems. His research increasingly emphasizes sustainability and safety considerations in AI applications, reflecting broader trends in responsible AI development.
Dr. Liu serves as Course Director for MSc Advanced Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. He is actively involved in research funding, including as Co-PI on the KG-PPN project: 'Knowledge Guided Multimodal AI for Automatic Quantification and Infestation Estimate of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes,' funded by Innovate UK (06/2025 - 02/2026, £54,388). His research group, the Pervasive Computing Group, focuses on developing AI solutions for real-world challenges across multiple domains.
Dr. Liu is affiliated with the Pervasive Computing Group at the University of Sheffield's School of Computer Science. His research collaborations span multiple institutions including Imperial College London, University of Southampton, and various industry partners including Shell. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams bringing together expertise in machine learning, control systems, and domain-specific knowledge from agriculture, healthcare, and industrial engineering.
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