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Liyuan Deng (邓立原)
Ph.D. Student
Department of Control Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Address: VA324-2, Shaw Amenities Building, 11 Yuk Choi Road, Hung Hom, KLN, Hong Kong
Email: dengliyuan99@tongji.edu.cn

Biography

Liyuan Deng received the B.S. degree in Automation and the M.S. degree in Control Science and Engineering (supervised by Prof. Li Li) from Tongji University, Shanghai, China, in 2021 and 2024, respectively. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Control Science and Engineering at the Department of Control Science and Engineering, Tongji University supervised by Prof. Jie Chen, and the Dual Ph.D. degree at the Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University supervised by Prof. Jiannong Cao. His research interests include multi-agent systems, mobile computing, and deep reinforcement learning.

Education

• 2017.9–2021.7, Tongji University, Automation, Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 2021.7–2024.6, Tongji University, Control Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
• 2024.9–Present, Tongji University, Control Science and Engineering, Ph.D. Student
• 2025.9–Present, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dual Ph.D. Student

Publications

Papers

1. L. Deng, W. Gong, M. Liwang, L. Li, Z. Zhu, X. Tian, B. Zhang, C. Li, and J. Chen, "An option-based hierarchical approach for dynamic mobile crowdsensing over edge-assisted UAV networks," IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, vol. 12, pp. 10871–10886, 2026, doi: 10.1109/TCCN.2026.3717831.
2. L. Deng, W. Gong, M. Liwang, L. Li, B. Zhang, and C. Li, "Towards intelligent mobile crowdsensing with task state information sharing over edge-assisted UAV networks," IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 73, no. 8, pp. 11773–11788, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.1109/TVT.2024.3369089.
3. L. Deng, W. Gong, and L. Li, "Multi-robot exploration in unknown environments via multi-agent deep reinforcement learning," in Proc. 2022 China Automation Congress (CAC), Xiamen, China, 2022, pp. 6898–6902, doi: 10.1109/CAC57257.2022.10055585.
4. S. Lou, C. Wang, W. Gong, L. Deng, and L. Li, "Collaborative regional information collection strategy based on MLAT-DRL algorithm," Acta Armamentarii, vol. 45, no. 12, pp. 4423–4434, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.12382/bgxb.2023.1081. (in Chinese)
5. W. Gong, S. Lou, L. Deng, P. Yi, and Y. Hong, "Efficient multi-target localization using dynamic UAV clusters," Sensors, vol. 25, no. 9, Art. no. 2857, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.3390/s25092857.

Patents

1. W. Gong, L. Deng, L. Li, Q. Yu, and M. Liwang. Multi-UAV dynamic task allocation method based on edge system and age of data stream, ZL202510040851.7. (Granted, Nov. 7, 2025) [Document]
2. W. Gong, L. Deng, P. Yi, and Y. Hong. High-speed aircraft clustering method and device oriented to collaborative localization, ZL202411197800.7. (Granted, Sep. 23, 2025) [Document]

Research Projects

1. 2025.6–2026.5, Dynamic data collection task planning for UAV networks assisted by edge systems, Shanghai "Intelligent Science and Technology" Category IV Peak Discipline "Interdisciplinary Innovation Science-Education Integration Fund", Completed, Project Leader

Experiences and Services

Teaching Assistant

• DSAI1202: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, PolyU, 2026/27 Sem 1, Instructor: Dr. Mingsong Lyu
• COMP4436: Artificial Intelligence of Things, PolyU, 2025/26 Sem 2, Instructor: Dr. Mingsong Lyu
• COMP2012: Discrete Mathematics, PolyU, 2025/26 Sem 1, Instructor: Prof. Man Lung Yiu
• EIE6475: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Tongji, 2024/25 Sem 1 & Sem 2, Instructor: Prof. Zhuping Wang
• EIE2606: Python AI Programming Practice, Tongji, 2023/24 Sem 2, 2024/25 Sem 2, Instructor: Dr. Wei Gong
• EIE3537: Big Data and Data Engineering, Tongji, 2023/24 Sem 2, 2024/25 Sem 2, Instructor: Dr. Wei Gong
• EIE4611: Comprehensive Design and Practice C, Tongji, 2022/23 Sem 2, 2023/24 Sem 2, 2024/25 Sem 1, Instructor: Dr. Wei Gong
• WF50002440001: C/C++ Programming, Tongji, 2024/25 Sem 2, Instructor: Dr. Wei Gong
• EIE8432: System Analysis and Optimization, Tongji, 2021/22 Sem 1, Instructor: Prof. Li Li & Prof. Xiaoming Hu (KTH)

On-Campus Employment

• 2021.9–2026.2, Assistant for STIHL Fund Chair (Prof. Li Li), CDHK, Tongji
• 2024.9–2025.6, Assistant for Graduate Student Affairs Office, CEIE, Tongji