Dr. Hongyang Dong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hongyang Dong is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick. He worked as a research fellow in machine learning and intelligent control from 2019 to 2022, and became an Assistant Professor in November 2022. His current research interests focus on control theories combined with machine learning methods and their applications in complex systems, particularly in offshore renewable energy systems and autonomous systems. He has published over 30 papers in these relevant areas, including 18 in IEEE Transactions journals.

Research Interests

Machine Learning Reinforcement Learning Deep Learning Control Theories Adaptive Dynamic Programming Intelligent Control Optimal Control Adaptive Control Applications Offshore Renewable Energy Autonomous Systems Robots

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-11-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, ENG

Teaching and conducting research in machine learning and control systems.

Awards

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Manchester Prize Finalist

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Smart, Aware, Integrated Wind Farm Control Interacting Digital Twins (ICONIC)

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Intelligent Fault-Tolerant Control for Offshore Wind Turbines

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Learning-Based Semi-Active Structural Control for Floating Wind Turbines

Courses

ES1A6 - Systems Modelling Simulation ES2G2 - Electromechanical System Design Control ES3E8 - Precision, Measurement Control

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.