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Journal Articles

  1. Liu, W., Liu, C., Sajedi, S. O., Su, H., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2023). An Audio-Based Risky Flight Detection Framework for Quadrotors. IET Cyber-systems and Robotics, accepted.

  2. Lee, M., Liang, X., Hu, B., Onel, G., Behdad, S., & Zheng, M. (2023). A Review of Prospects and Opportunities in Disassembly with Human-Robot Collaboration. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, accepted.

  3. Liu, W., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2023). Task-Constrained Motion Planning Considering Uncertainty-Informed Human Motion Prediction for Human-Robot Collaborative Disassembly. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 28(4), 2056-2063.

  4. Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X.* (2023). Uncertainty-Aware Structural Damage Warning System Using Deep Variational Composite Neural Networks. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 52(11), 3345-3368.

  5. Eltouny, K. A., Gomaa, M., & Liang, X.* (2023). Unsupervised Learning Methods for Data-Driven Civil Structural Health Monitoring: A Review. Sensors, 23(6), 3290. (Invited)

  6. Sajedi, S. O., Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X.* (2023). Twin Models for High Resolution Visual Inspections. Smart Structures and Systems, 31(4), 351-363. (Invited)

  7. Zhang, X., Eltouny, K. A., Liang, X., & Behdad, S. (2023). Automatic Screw Detection and Tool Recommendation System for Robotic Disassembly. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 145(3), 031008.

  8. Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X.* (2023). Large-Scale Structural Health Monitoring Using Composite Recurrent Neural Networks and Grid Environments. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 38(3), 271-287.

  9. Lee, M., Liu, W., Behdad, S., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2023). Robot-Assisted Disassembly Sequence Planning with Real-Time Human Motion Prediction. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 27(1), 438-450.

  10. Chen, Z., Su, H., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2022). A Hybrid Disturbance Observer for Delivery Drone’s Oscillation Suppression. Mechatronics, 88, 102907.

  11. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2022). Trident: A Deep Learning Framework for High-Resolution Bridge Vibration Monitoring. Applied Sciences, 12(21), 10999.

  12. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2022). Filter Banks and Hybrid Deep Learning Architectures for Performance-Based Seismic Assessments of Bridges. Journal of Structural Engineering, 148(12), 04022196.

  13. Liu, W., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2022). Dynamic Model Informed Human Motion Prediction Based on Unscented Kalman Filter. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 27(6), 5287-5295.

  14. Sajedi, S. O., Liu, W., Eltouny, K. A., Behdad, S., Zheng, M. & Liang, X.* (2022). Uncertainty-Assisted Image-Processing for Human-Robot Close Collaboration. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2), 4236-4243. (also presented at the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation)

  15. Lee, M., Behdad, S., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2022). Task Allocation and Planning for Product Disassembly with Human-Robot Collaboration. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 76, 102306.

  16. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2022). Deep Generative Bayesian Optimization for Sensor Placement in Structural Health Monitoring. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 37(9), 1109-1127.

  17. Liu, Y., Zhou, Y., Chen, X., Guo, B., Wang, H., Su, M, Liang, X., & Pan, X. (2022). Bimodal Transformerless Inverter with Three Switches. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(9), 8972-8983.

  18. Wang, H., Chen, X., Su, M., Liang, X., Dan, H., Zhang, G., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Three-Level Indirect Matrix Converter with Neutral-Point Potential Balance Scheme for Adjustable Speed Drives. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(1), 845-855.

  19. Chen, Z., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2022). Iterative Learning for Heterogeneous Systems. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 27(3), 1510-1521.

  20. Xu, G., Li, L., Chen, X., Xiong, W., Liang, X., & Su, M. (2022). Decoupled EPS Control Utilizing Magnetizing Current to Achieve Full Load ZVS for Dual Active Bridge Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(5), 4801-4813.

  21. Liu, Z., Su, M., Sun, Y., Zhang, X., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2022). A Comprehensive Study on Existence and Stability of Equilibria of DC Distribution with Constant Power Loads. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 67(4), 1988-1995.

  22. Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X.* (2021). Bayesian-Optimized Unsupervised Learning Approach for Structural Damage Detection. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 36(10), 1249-1269.

  23. Chen, C., Mao, F., Zhang, G., Huang, J., Zornberg, J., Liang, X., & Chen, J. (2021). Settlement-Based Cost Optimization of Geogrid-Reinforced Pile-Supported Foundation Using Hybrid Framework of Numerical and Surrogate Modellings. Geosynthetics International, 28(5), 541-557.

  24. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2021). Dual Bayesian Inference for Risk-Informed Vibration-Based Damage Diagnosis. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 36(9), 1168-1184.

  25. Xu, J., Sun, Y., Xu, G., Liu, Y., Liang, X., & Su, M. (2021). Current-fed LC Series Resonant Converter with Load-Independent Voltage Gain Characteristics for Wide Voltage Range Applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(10), 11509-11522.

  26. Wang, H., Xu, M., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y., Zhang, G., Blaabjerg, F., Liang, X., Liu, Y., & Feng, J. (2021). A Single-Stage AC-AC Solid-State-Transformer with ZVS Operation. IET Power Electronics, 14(2), 290-301.

  27. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2021). Uncertainty-Assisted Deep Vision Structural Health Monitoring. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 36(2), 126-142. (Top Cited Article 2020-2021; Top Cited Article 2021-2022)

  28. Zheng, M., Lyu, X., Liang, X.*, & Zhang, F. (2021). A Generalized Design Method for Learning-Based Disturbance Observer. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 26(1), 45-54.

  29. Liu, Y., Zhang, W., Lin, J., Su, M., & Liang, X. (2021). Active Power Decoupling Control for Single-Phase Current Source Rectifier Based on Emulating LC Resonator. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(6), 5460-5465.

  30. Su, M., Wu, S., Dan, H., Xu, J., Sun, Y., Wang, H., Liu, Y., Xiong, W., & Liang, X. (2021). A Natural Bidirectional Isolated Single-phase AC/DC Converter with Wide Output Voltage Range for Aging Test Application in Electric Vehicle. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 9(3), 3489-3500.

  31. Chen, Z., Liang, X.*, & Zheng, M. (2020). Knowledge Transfer Between Different UAVs for Trajectory Tracking. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 5(3), 4939-4946. (also presented at the 2020 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems)

  32. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2020). Ground Motion Selection and Modification Evaluation on Highway Bridges Subjected to Bi-directional Horizontal Excitation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 130, 105994.

  33. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2020). Vibration-based Semantic Damage Segmentation for Large-Scale Structural Health Monitoring. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 35(6), 579-596.

  34. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X.* (2020). A Data-Driven Framework for Near-Real Time and Robust Damage Diagnosis of Building Structures. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 27(3), e2488. (Top Cited Article 2020-2021)

  35. Wang, H., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y., Zheng, M., Liang, X.*, Zhang, G., Tan, K., & Feng, J. (2020). Topology and Control Method of a Single-Cell Matrix-Type Solid State Transformer. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(3), 2302-2312.

  36. Tang, Z., Yang, Y., Su, M., Jiang, T., Blaabjerg, F., Dan, H., & Liang, X. (2020). Modulation for the AVC-HERIC Inverter to Compensate Pulse Width Limitation. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 2571-2584.

  37. Liang, X.* (2019). Image-Based Post-Disaster Inspection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Systems Using Deep Learning with Bayesian Optimization. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 34(5), 415-430. (ESI Highly Cited Paper; Top Downloaded Paper 2018-2019； Top Cited Article 2019-2020)

  38. Liu, Y., Su, M., Liu, F., Sun, Y., Zheng, M., Liang, X., Xu, G., & Sun, Y (2019). Single-Phase Inverter with Wide Input Voltage and Power Decoupling Capability. IEEE Access, 7, 16970-16879.

  39. Cheng, L., Zuo, Z., Song, J., & Liang, X. (2019). Robust Three-Dimensional Path-Following Control for an Under-Actuated Stratospheric Airship. Advances in Space Research, 63(1), 526-538.

  40. Liang, X., M. Zheng, M., & Zhang, F. (2018). A Scalable Model-Based Learning Algorithm with Application to UAVs. IEEE Control Systems Letters, 2(4), 839-844. (also presented at 2018 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control)

  41. Zheng, M., Zhang, F., & Liang, X. (2018). A Systematic Design Framework for Iterative Learning Control with Current Feedback. IFAC Journal of Systems and Control, 5, 1-10.

  42. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2018). Lyapunov-Based Nonlinear Solution Algorithm for Structural Analysis. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 144(9), 04018082.

  43. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Lyapunov Stability Analysis of Explicit Direct Integration Algorithms Applied to Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Nonlinear Dynamic Problems. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 142(12), 04016098.

  44. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Lyapunov Stability Analysis of Explicit Direct Integration Algorithms Considering Strictly Positive Real Lemma. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 142(10), 04016079.

  45. Liang, X., Mosalam, K.M., & Günay, S. (2016). Direct Integration Algorithms for Efficient Nonlinear Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Highway Bridges. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 21(7), 04016041.

  46. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Lyapunov Stability and Accuracy of Direct Integration Algorithms Applied to Nonlinear Dynamic Problems. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 142(5), 04016022.

  47. Shu, X., Liu, X., Lu, B., & Liang, X. (2009). Research on the Seismic Performance of Steel Frame-Concrete Core Tube Structures with Eccentrical Braces. Journal of Hunan University (Natural Sciences), 36(8), 7 ̶ 11.

Book Chapters

  1. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2019). Chapter 19: A Convolutional Cost-Sensitive Crack Localization Algorithm for Automated and Reliable RC Bridge Inspection, in Risk-Based Bridge Engineering: Proceedings of the 10th New York City Bridge Conference, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, London, United Kingdom.

  2. Liang, X., Günay, S., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Chapter 12: Seismic Response of Bridges Considering Different Ground Motion Selection Methods, in Developments in International Bridge Engineering, Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic 9, Springer Int. Publishing, Switzerland.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Eltouny, K. A., Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2023). High-Resolution Vision Transformers for Pixel-Level Identification of Structural Components and Damage. 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (IWSHM 2023).

  2. Zhang, X., Tian, S., Liang, X., Zheng, M., & Behdad, S. (2023). Early Prediction of Human Intention for Human-Robot Collaboration Using Transformer Network. ASME 2023 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE2023).

  3. Liao, H., Chen, Y., Hu, B., Liang, X., & Behdad, S. (2023). Forecasting the Range of Possible Human Hand Movement in Consumer Electronics Disassembly Using Machine Learning. International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2023).

  4. Tian, S., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2023). An Optimization-Based Human Behavior Modeling and Prediction for Human-Robot Collaborative Disassembly. 2023 American Control Conference.

  5. Chen, Z., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2022). A New Iterative Learning Control Algorithm for Final Error Reduction. 2022 Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference.

  6. Eltouny, K. A., Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2022). High-Fidelity Visual Structural Inspections through Transformers and Learnable Resizers. 8th World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (8WCSCM).

  7. Zhang, X., Eltouny, K. A., Liang, X., & Behdad, S. (2022). Automatic Screw Detection and Tool Recommendation System for Robotic Disassembly. International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2022).

  8. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2022). Optimal Sensor Placement for Seismic Damage Diagnosis leveraging Thompson Sampling and Deep Generative Bayesian Statistics. 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (12NCEE).

  9. Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X. (2022). Hybrid Multi-Objective Architecture for Spatiotemporal Structural Health Monitoring. 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (12NCEE).

  10. Wei, X., Xu, K., Liu, W., Mountain, E., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2022). A Novel Lightweight Cable-Driven Integrated-Finger Robotic Hand for Dexterous Manipulation. 2022 American Control Conference.

  11. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2022). Cepstrum Features for Earthquake Damage Assessment of Bridges Leveraging Deep Learning. ASCE UCLA Lifelines 2022 Conference.

  12. Hu, S., Zhang, X., Liao, H., Liang, X., Zheng, M., & Behdad, S. (2021). Deep Learning and Machine Learning Techniques to Classify Electrical and Electronic Equipment. International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference.

  13. Chen, Z., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2021). Deep Iterative Learning Control for Quadrotor’s Trajectory Tracking. 2021 American Control Conference.

  14. Chen, Z., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2020). Including Image-Based Perception in Disturbance Observer for Warehouse Drones. ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (Best Student Paper Award in Vibration Applications).

  15. Lee, M., Behdad, S., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2020). A Real-Time Horizon Sequence Planner for Disassembly in Human-Robot Collaboration Setting. International Symposium on Flexible Automation.

  16. Liang, X., & Sajedi, S. O. (2020). Deep Bayesian U-Nets for Efficient, Robust and Reliable Post-Disaster Damage Localization. 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE).

  17. Eltouny, K. A., & Liang, X. (2020). A Nonparametric Unsupervised Learning Approach for Structural Damage Detection. 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE).

  18. Lee, M., Behdad, S., Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2020). Disassembly Sequence Planning Considering Human-Robot Collaboration. 2020 American Control Conference.

  19. Zheng, M., Chen, Z., & Liang, X. (2019). A Preliminary Study on A Physical Model Oriented Learning Algorithm with Application to UAVs. ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference.

  20. Sajedi, S. O., & Liang, X. (2019). Intensity-Based Feature Selection for Near Real-Time Damage Diagnosis of Building Structures. IABSE Congress.

  21. Liang, X., & Zheng, M. (2019). Estimation of Rail Vertical Profile Using an H-Infinity Based Observer with Learning. Joint Rail Conference.

  22. Liang, X., Mosalam, K.M., & Muin, S. (2018). Simulation-Based Data-Driven Damage Detection for Highway Bridge Systems. 11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (11NCEE).

  23. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2018). Development of a Robust Nonlinear Solution Algorithm for Structural Analysis. 11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (11NCEE).

  24. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2017). Evaluation of Ground Motion Selection and Modification Methods on Reinforced Concrete Highway Bridges. 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (16WCEE).

  25. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Stability Investigation of Direct Integration Algorithms Using Lyapunov-Based Approaches. 7th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM 2016) (Best Paper Award).

  26. Liang, X., Günay, S., & Mosalam, K.M. (2014). Integrators for Nonlinear Response History Analysis: Revisited. Istanbul Bridge Conference.

  27. Mosalam, K.M., Liang, X., Günay, S., & Schellenberg, A. (2013). Alternative Integrators and Parallel Computing for Efficient Nonlinear Response History Analyses. 4th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2013).

Technical Reports

  1. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2016). Performance-Based Robust Nonlinear Seismic Analysis with Application to Reinforced Concrete Highway Bridge Systems. Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center, PEER report 2016/10, University of California, Berkeley, CA.

  2. Omrani, R., Mobasher, B., Liang, X., Günay, S., Mosalam, K.M., Zareian, F., & Taciroglu, E. (2015). Guidelines for Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Ordinary Bridges: Version 2.0. CA 15-2266, California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA.

  3. Liang, X., & Mosalam, K.M. (2015). Lyapunov Stability and Accuracy of Direct Integration Algorithms in Nonlinear Dynamic Problems and Considering the Strictly Positive Real Lemma. SEMM Technical Report UCB/SEMM-2015/01, University of California, Berkeley, CA.