Weihua Gui

Professor Weihua Gui is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (elected in November 2013) and a renowned expert in industrial automation of non-ferrous metal production processes at Central South University. He serves as the director of the Engineering Research Center of 'Colored Metallurgical Automation' of the Ministry of Education and leads the National Natural Science Fund for Creative Research Groups.

Professor Gui's research focuses on addressing resources, energy, and environmental issues in China's non-ferrous metals industry through advanced control theory, artificial intelligence, and deep learning applications. His work has successfully identified key automation challenges in smelting processes for copper, aluminum, lead, and zinc, leading to practical industrial implementations that have improved efficiency, resource utilization, and environmental performance.

His research interests span across several interconnected fields:

• Industrial automation of non-ferrous metal production
• Complex process control systems
• Artificial intelligence and deep learning applications in industrial processes
• Fault detection and isolation techniques
• Soft sensor development for industrial monitoring
• Optimization of metallurgical processes

Professor Gui's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on applying advanced computational methods to industrial process control problems. His recent work (2018-2021) shows a strong emphasis on deep learning techniques for feature extraction, fault diagnosis, and soft sensor modeling in complex industrial processes. The research spans applications in chemical processes, hydrocracking, and non-ferrous metal production, reflecting an evolution from traditional control theory toward integration with modern AI methods.

Professor Gui has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:

• 3 National Science and Technology Progress Awards
• 15 provincial and ministerial Scientific and Technological Progress Awards
• Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Progress Award (2009)
• Hunan Guangzhao Technology Award (2012)
• China Process Control Technology Contribution Award

As the director of the Engineering Research Center of 'Colored Metallurgical Automation,' Professor Gui leads a research team focused on developing innovative automation solutions for the non-ferrous metals industry. His work bridges theoretical advances in control systems and artificial intelligence with practical industrial applications, resulting in significant improvements in process efficiency, resource utilization, and environmental performance. His leadership in this field has established him as a key figure in China's efforts to modernize and optimize its critical non-ferrous metals sector.