Yuyang Zhou

Dr. Yuyang Zhou is a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University, where he contributes to the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. His research focuses on advanced control systems, probabilistic modeling, and intelligent robotics, with active involvement in EU-funded projects such as iMARS (2024–2028).

• Institution: Edinburgh Napier University
• School: School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment
• Research Centre: Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• Role: Lecturer
• Email: Y.Zhou@napier.ac.uk

Dr. Zhou's research centers on stochastic and nonlinear control systems, with a strong emphasis on decentralized and probabilistic frameworks. His work integrates machine learning, entropy-based monitoring, and message-passing algorithms to enhance system performance under uncertainty. Key domains include smart grids, industrial prediction systems, and robotics.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in developing innovative control strategies for complex stochastic systems. These include event-triggered relearning, variance and entropy assignment, and fully probabilistic design methods. The research spans applications in industrial automation, energy systems, and future grid technologies, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary approach combining AI, control theory, and IoT.

Dr. Zhou supervises postgraduate research students, including Anna Chernikova (Hybrid and Switched Control Systems) and Fatima Mumtaz (AI-driven smart banking). He collaborates extensively with Prof. Randa Herzallah and is a co-investigator on the European Commission-funded iMARS project, which aims to develop intelligent multi-agent robotic systems for first responders using AI, IoT, and 5G technologies.