Staff Profile
Dr Zi Jie Choong
Assistant Professor
- Telephone: +65 6908 6060
- Address: 缅北禁地 in Singapore
1 Punggol Coast Road
Block E1, Level 2
Singapore 828608
Background
An experienced engineer and academic with a strong focus on machine vision and deep learning for object recognition. Over the years, I have led and collaborated on groundbreaking projects in digital manufacturing, automation, and smart system design. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering at 缅北禁地, Singapore. I bring technical expertise in developing and deploying innovative solutions in both research and industry contexts, particularly in predictive maintenance, digital twin technology, and IoT applications.
Key Areas of Interest
- Machine Vision Systems for Object Recognition
- Applied Deep Learning and Lightweight Analytics
- Digital Twin Technology for Smart Manufacturing
- Predictive Maintenance and Process Monitoring
- IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems in Manufacturing
- On-Demand Research in Digital Trust in Manufacturing System
Experience Highlights
- Successfully led a project under the PUB Global Innovation Challenge 2021 to automate the identification and enumeration of midge populations using machine vision and AI, addressing critical challenges in environmental monitoring.
- Developed advanced data-driven manufacturing optimization techniques, contributing to improved efficiency and reliability in industry workflows.
- Designed smart IoT devices and low-powered analytics systems for applications in manufacturing.
- Guided and supervised student internships to deploy practical AI-driven solutions in dynamic environments, focusing on real-world applications of machine vision and predictive analytics.
Recognition and Achievements
- PUB Global Innovation Challenge Winner (2021): Recognized for leading a project that utilized machine vision and AI to automate the identification and enumeration of midge populations.
- Best Paper Award (2018): Awarded at the International PhD Academic Forum on Intelligent Manufacturing for innovative contributions to the field.
- HEIDENHAIN GmbH Scholarship Recipient (2016): Selected for academic excellence and potential in advancing precision manufacturing technologies.
- IMechE Mechatronics Student of the Year (2015): Honoured for outstanding innovation in mechatronics systems.
- Multiple prestigious scholarships, including the NCL SAgE Faculty Doctoral Training Scholarship (2014–2018) and the Gold Medal Award from Keppel Corporation Ltd (2013), recognizing excellence in engineering and manufacturing.
Research
Research Interests
- Integration of machine vision and lightweight analytics into engineering problems for enhanced performance and precision.
- Development of scalable digital twin frameworks for predictive modelling and dynamic operations.
- Applications of cyber-physical systems in smart factories and robotics.
- Investigations of AI trust and acceptance in smart systems.
Teaching
Teaching Areas
- Undergraduate: Programming, Robotics, Data Analytics, Digital Manufacturing.
- Postgraduate: Data Analytics Using Machine Learning, Energy Management and Standards Compliance.
Publications
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Articles
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Ponon N, Savidis R, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . Materials Science and Engineering C 2020, 110, 110737.
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . Journal of Manufacturing Processes 2019, 38, 93-103.
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . Applied Surface Science 2019, 486, 166-178.
- Choong Z, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering. Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 2016, 230(9), 1756-1764.
- Huo D, Choong Z, Shi Y, Hedley J, Zhao Y. . Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 2016, 26(9), 095005.
- Huo DH, Lin C, Choong Z, Pancholi K, Degenaar P. . International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 2015, 81(5-8), 1319-1331.
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Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)
- Wong EWL, Goh KL, Lau MWS, Chong JJ, Choong ZJ. . In: Applied Learning Conference. 2022, Singapore.
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . In: 17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2017. 2017, Hannover, Germany: euspen.
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'Neill A. . In: ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. 2016, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Choong ZJ, Huo D, Degenaar P, O'neill A. . In: 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN 2016). 2016, Nottingham, UK: EUSPEN.
- Al-Shibaany ZYA, Choong ZJ, Huo D, Hedley J, Hu ZX. . In: 2015 IEEE SENSORS. 2015, Busan, South Korea: IEEE.