Xinghuo Yu is a Distinguished Professor and Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellow in the School of Engineering at RMIT University (Australia). He holds leadership roles, including Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the RMIT Professorial Academy. His academic career spans over three decades, with prior positions at the University of Adelaide and Central Queensland University. Research & Awards: Yu specializes in Control Systems, Complex Networks, Cyber-Physical Systems, Smart Grids, and Artificial Intelligence. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Australasian Artificial Intelligence Distinguished Research Contribution Award (2018) , M A Sargent Medal (2018) , and IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Achievement Award (2013) . He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, IEEE, and Engineers Australia. Leadership & Engagement: Yu has held executive roles such as President of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2018–2019) and Non-Executive Director of Oceania Cyber Security Centre. His research bridges theory and application, with over 1,000 publications and recognition as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Engineering (2015–2024). Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Intelligent Informatics and Control Research Group , focusing on smart grid optimization, cyber-physical systems, and AI-driven solutions for energy and security challenges. His work addresses real-world issues like renewable energy integration, electric vehicle infrastructure, and resilient power systems.







