Selected Publications
(Corresponding author "*"; Equal contribution "+"; Student "#")
2025
- Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search for Autonomous Electric Vehicle Scheduling in Airport Baggage Transport Service
X. Zhang#, X. Wang#, W. Dong#, and G. Xu*
In Computers and Operations Research, regular paper, 2025.
- Cooperative Learning-based Joint UAV and Human Courier Scheduling for Emergency Medical Delivery Service
J. Chen#, P. Wan#, and G. Xu*
In IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, regular paper, 2025.
2024
- Dynamic Heterogeneous Resource Allocation in Post-disaster Relief Operation considering Fairness
Y. Long#, P. Sun, and G. Xu*
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2024.
- Sequential Feature Augmented Deep Multi-Label Learning for Compound Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery with Few Labeled and Imbalanced Data
X. Wang#, G. Xu*, and Z. Zhou
In IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, regular paper, 2024.
- To Cooperate or Not: Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning-Based On-Ramp Merging Strategies for Autonomous Vehicles
D. Wang#, G. Xu*, and Z. Wu
Accepted as regular paper at IEEE CASE 2024, Bali, Italy, August 28-31, 2024.
- Real-time scheduling for two-stage assembly flowshop with dynamic job arrivals by deep reinforcement learning
J. Chen, H. Zhang, W. Ma, and G. Xu*
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2024.
- Hybrid Heuristic-based Multi-UAV Route Planning for Time-dependent Data Collection
P. Wan#, S. Wang#, G. Xu*, Y. Long#, and R. Hu
In IEEE Internet of Things Journal, regular paper, 2024.
- Deep Reinforcement Learning Enabled Multi-UAV Scheduling for Disaster Data Collection With Time-Varying Value
P. Wan#, G. Xu*, J. Chen#, and Y. Zhou
In IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, regular paper, 2024.
- A multiplex network based analytical framework for safety management standardization in construction engineering
F. Chen, Y. Wei, H. Ji, and G. Xu*
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, special issue paper, 2024.
2023
- Data-driven learning-based Model Predictive Control for energy-intensive systems
J. Chen#, G. Xu*, and Z. Zhou
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2023.
- A two-stage dispatching approach for one-to-many ride-sharing with sliding time windows
Y. Liu#, G. Xu*, L. Yu, J. Zhao#, T. Li#, and B. Xie
Full paper presented at the Annual International Conference for Digital Intelligence Logistics and Supply Chain Management (DILSCM 2023), Shenzhen, China, November 17-19, 2023. (Best Paper Second Prize).
- Dynamic and Collaborative Dispatching of Heterogenous Relief Resources considering Fairness
Y. Long#, G. Xu*, and X. Han
Full paper presented at the International Symposium on Emergency Management 2023, Wuhan, China, November 10-12, 2023. (Best Paper Second Prize).
- Collaborative Medical Delivery Service with UAVs and Human Couriers
J. Chen#, P. Wan#, G. Xu*, and S. Shao
Accepted by IEEE IEEM 2023, Singapore, December 18-21, 2023.
- Dynamic Truck-UAV Collaboration and Integrated Route Planning for Resilient Urban Emergency Response
Y. Long#, G. Xu*, J. Zhao#, B. Xie, and M. Fang
In IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, regular paper, 2023.
- A Parallel Particle Swarm Optimization Framework based on a Fork-join Thread Pool using a Work-Stealing Mechanism
M. Li, L. Huang#, G. Xu*, and K. Biao#
In Applied Soft Computing, regular paper, 2023.
- Integrated Tractor and Trailer Scheduling for Airport Baggage Transport Service
X. Wang#, Y. Long#, G. Xu*, and Y. Liu
In the proceedings of IEEE SMC 2023, Hawaii, USA, October 1-4, 2023.
- Shared Dynamics Learning for Large-Scale Travelling Salesman Problem
Y. Xu, M. Fang, L. Chen, Y. Du, G. Xu*, and C. Zhang
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2023.
- Scheduled Transport Service Design for Cross-Border Logistics in Airport Cluster
W. Dong#, X. Qiu, and G. Xu*
In the proceedings of TE2023, Hua Hin, Thailand, July 11-14, 2023. (Distinguished Conference Paper).
- UAV-Assisted Emergency Response: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Y. Long#, H. Zhang#, X. Wang#, and G. Xu*
In the proceedings of TE2023, Hua Hin, Thailand, July 11-14, 2023.
- Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-Time Assembly Planning in Robot-Based Prefabricated Construction
A. Zhu*+, T. Dai+, G. Xu+, P. Pauwels, B de Veries, M. Fang*
In IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, special issue for CASE2021, 2023.
2022
- Consolidated Transport Service Pricing in Supply Hub in Industrial Park (SHIP) with Heterogeneous Manufacturers
X. Qiu and G. Xu*
In IEEE Transactions on SMC: Systems, regular paper, 2022.
- Multi-UAV Route Planning for Data Collection from Heterogeneous IoT Devices
S. Wang#, Y. Long#, Y. Zhou, and G. Xu*
In the proceedings of IEEE IEEM 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 07-10, 2022.
2021
- Truck-Drone Collaboration Strategies and Scheduling Optimization for Urban Emergency Responses
Y. Long#, X. Wang#, G. Xu*, and B. Xie
Full paper presented at the International Symposium on Emergency Management 2021, Beijing, China, December 25-26, 2021. (Recommend Excellent Paper).
- Collaborative Vehicle Dispatching for Resilient and Fair Emergency Response
Y. Long#, Y. Sun#, G. Xu*, and P. Shu#
In the proceedings of IEEE IEEM 2021， vitual conference, December 13-16, 2021.
- Reinforcement Learning with Multiple Relational Attention for Solving Vehicle Routing Problems
Y. Xu#, M. Fang, L. Chen*, G. Xu*, Y. Du, and C. Zhang
In IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, regular paper, 2021.
- Deep Reinforcement Learning for Prefab Assembly Planning in Robot-Based Prefabricated Construction
A. Zhu#, G. Xu*, P. Pauwels, B. De Vries, and M. Fang
In the proceedings of IEEE CASE 2021, Lyon, France, August 23-27, 2021. (Best Student Paper Award - Finalist).
- Pricing and Scheduling of Barge Hinterland Transportation Service for Inbound Containers
X. Qiu, S. X. Xu, and G. Xu*
In Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, regular paper, 2021.
- Hierarchical Eye-Tracking Data Analytics for Human Fatigue Detection in Traffic Control Center
F. Li, C.H. Chen, G. Xu*, and L.P. Khoo
In IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, regular paper, 2021.
- Data-driven Shuttle Service Design for Sustainable Last Mile Transportation
P. Shu#, Y. Sun#, B. Xie, S.X. Xu, and G. Xu*
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, special issue paper, 2021.
- Personalized Multimodal Travel Service Design for sustainable intercity transport
G. Xu, R. Zhang#, S.X. Xu, X. Kou, and X. Qiu*
In Journal of Cleaner Production, special issue paper, 2021.
Before 2021
- Facility location optimization for front distribution center in pharmaceutical logistics with scenario modeling
L. Tang#, G. Xu*, and S. Shao
Full paper presented at the Annual International Conference for Chinese Scholars in Industrial Engineering, Zhuhai, China, November 20-22, 2020. (Best Application Paper Award).
- Learning Multi-Agent Communication with Policy Fingerprints for Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
Y. Zhao#, G. Xu*, Y. Du, and M. Fang
In the proceedings of IEEE CASE 2020, Hong Kong Virtually, August 20-21, 2020.
- Spatial-Temporal Taxi Demand Prediction Using LSTM-CNN
P. Shu*#, Y. Zhao#, Y. Sun#, and G. Xu*
In the proceedings of IEEE CASE 2020, Hong Kong Virtually, August 20-21, 2020.
- AIS Data Analytics for Adaptive Rotating Shift in Vessel Traffic Service
G. Xu, C.H. Chen, F. Li*, and X. Qiu
In Industrial Management & Data Systems, regular paper, 2020.
- Optimizing Rail Transport Service in a Dry Port System
X. Qiu and G. Xu*
In IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, regular paper, 2019.
- Synchronizing E-commerce City Logistics with Sliding Time Windows
S. Shao, G. Xu*, M. Li, G.Q. Huang
In Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, regular paper, 2019.
- Proactive Mental Fatigue Detection of Traffic Control Operators using Bagged Trees and Gaze-Bin Analysis
F. Li, C.H. Chen, G. Xu*, L.P. Khoo, and Y. Liu
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2019.
- Cloud-based Mobile Gateway Operation System for Industrial Wearables
M.Li, G. Xu*, P. Lin, and G.Q. Huang
In Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, regular paper, 2019.
- Cloud-based Fleet Management for Prefabrication Transportation
G. Xu, M. Li, L. Luo, C.H. Chen, and G.Q. Huang*
In Enterprise Information Systems, regular paper, 2019.
- Buffer Space Hedging Enabled Production Time Variation Coordination in Prefabricated Construction
Y. Zhai, G. Xu*, and G.Q. Huang
In Computers & Industrial Engineering, regular paper, 2019.
- Cloud Asset-enabled Integrated IoT Platform for Lean Prefabricated Construction
G. Xu, M. Li, C.H. Chen, and Y. Wei*
In Automation in Construction, regular paper, 2018.
- Data-Driven Resilient Fleet Management for Cloud Asset-enabled Urban Flood Control
G. Xu*, J.W. Wang, G.Q. Huang, C.H. Chen
In IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, regular paper, 2018.
- Cloud Asset for Urban Flood Control
G. Xu, G.Q. Huang*, J. Fang
In Advanced Engineering Informatics, regular paper, 2015.
Books
- Transportation Management Stragegies during Holidays in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
J. Li, G. Xu, Y. Xu, J. Wang
Published by China Communications Press Co., Ltd., 2022.
Funds
- Autonomous Sandy Beach Refuse Collection System with Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles
Supported by Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) of Hong Kong, PI, 2025-2026.
- Intelligent Emergency Response based on Cross-Domain Collaboration of Multiple Unmanned Systems
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen, PI, 2023-2025.
- Meta-Box for Cyber-Physical-Internet
Supported by Cainiao Supply Chain Hong Kong Co., Limited, PI, 2023-2024.
- Hybrid Intelligence enabled Collaborative Truck-Drone System for Emergency Response
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong, PI, 2023-2025.
- Data-Driven Optimization and Intelligent Decision-Making for Cooperated Disaster Responses of Cross-Region Emergency Fleets
Supported by NSFC (National Natural Science Foundation of China), PI, 2022-2025.
- Deep Reinforcement Learning for Resilient Highway Traffic Control in Urban Agglomerations
Supported by Shenzhen STIC (Science, Technology and Innovation Commission), PI, 2021-2022.
- Data-Driven Resilience Optimization Strategies for Urban Emergency Rescue
Supported by NSFC (National Natural Science Foundation of China), PI, 2019-2021.
- Big Data Analytics for Resilient Public Transportation Systems
Supported by Shenzhen STIC (Science, Technology and Innovation Commission), PI, 2019-2021.
- Multi-Agent Systems for Intelligent Transportation Management and Control in Urban Agglomerations
Supported by CCF-Tencent Open Research Fund, PI, 2019-2020.
Invited Talks
- Hybrid-Intelligence-based Multi-UAV Scheduling for Time Dependent Data Collection
2024/12: Interdisciplinary Transport Group Seminar, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
- Intelligent Emergency Response Platform with Multiple Unmanned Systems
2024/09: College of Civil and Transportaiton Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
- Human-Oriented Intelligent Transportation System
2024/11: College of Urban Transportaiton and Logistics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
2024/06: Invited Speech at School Session, The International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports (IFSPA), Singapore.
2024/01: IEEE Technical Committee on Digital Manufacturing and Human-Centric Automation Workshop, HK PolyU, Hong Kong SAR.
2023/12: The 2nd Kongguan Young Researcher Forum (Online), Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin, China.
2022/11: Workshop on Production and Logistics Optimization (Online), Pazhou Lab, Guangzhou, China.
2022/06: Eminent Lectures (Online), Chang'an University, Xi'an, China.
- UAV-assisted Disaster Response
2023/08: School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.
2023/08: School of Economics and Management, Chang'an University, Xian, China.
- The Impact of Covid-19 on Air Transport Network
2022/03: UNSW-PolyU Joint Virtual Workshop, HK PolyU, Hong Kong SAR.
- AIS Data Analytics for Adaptive Rotating Shift in Vessel Traffic Service
2017/06: China Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China.
- Internet of Things for Smart Logistics
2018/10: Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
2017/11: College of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
2016/11: School of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
2015/12: High-Level Talents Salon of Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-Tech Innovation Zone, Hangzhou, China.