Xin Yuan

Xin Yuan (a.k.a. Vernon) is a Senior Research Associate at the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), cognitive decision-making, robotics, autonomous systems, network security, and cyber-physical systems, with practical applications in industries like meat processing and intelligent transport systems. He has secured over $535k in Tier-3 funding from organizations such as Meat & Livestock Australia and collaborates with South Australian industry partners and zoos to develop engineering solutions for animal welfare and enrichment.

Dr. Yuan teaches courses in programming, digital electronics, and autonomous systems, impacting over 3,000 engineering students. His work includes developing advanced robotic systems for red meat processors and autonomous vehicles. Recent research trends in his publications emphasize knowledge tracing algorithms, control systems for neural networks, and graph-based machine learning. He actively engages in student-industry partnerships and leads innovative projects like autonomous micro-air vehicles and animal behavior monitoring systems.

• Grants & Funding: Over $535k in Tier-3 funding for industry projects.
• Collaborations: South Australian Zoos, Meat & Livestock Australia, Australian Meat Processor Corporation.
• Projects: Shadow Robot systems, energy-efficient UAV-UGV tracking, sealion protection systems.

His research portfolio bridges theoretical advancements in AGI with real-world applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation in engineering and AI.