Research

Research Interests

Neuroergonomics

Brain-computer interface (BCI), Neurocognitive processing, BCI-based rehabilitation, BCI-based robotics, Neural signal-based UAV, Neuroergonomics

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Usability analysis, Haptic-user interface, Vibrotactile-user interface, Intelligent user interface, User behavior modeling, Cognitive engineering, Wearable equipment, Augmented Reality (AR)-based HCI, Game-based study design

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Human factors & ergonomics, Occupational safety, Driving safety, Safety engineering, Physiological ergonomics, EMG-based robotics

Date Analytics

Statistics, Data mining & algorithm design, Big data analysis, Machine learning, Decision Making, Neural signal classification

Research Funding

Li, Y., Wu, X., Tokgoz, B. “Use Connected Vehicle (CV) Environments to Improve Resiliency of Transportation System in Severe Weathers”, $14,000, Center for Resilience, 12/2021 – 8/2022.
Stuck, T., Li, Y. “The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving”, $1,500 + travel support, OUR Grant, Lamar University, 10/2021 – 4/2022.
Li, Y., Liu, X. “Use Drone Technology to Detect Crude Oil Leak in Pipeline Systems”, $4,000, CICE, 5/2021 – 9/2021.
Li, Y. “Use Acoustic Emission-based Machine Learning to Detect Crude Oil Leak in Pipeline Systems”, $10,000, Center for Midstream Management Science, 6/2021 – 8/2021.
Li, Y., Wu, X. “Use Autonomous Driving to Improve Resiliency and Safety of Freight Transportation System in Port Industry in Severe Climate Change in Southeast Texas”, $33,172, Center for Advances in Port Management, 2/2021 – 8/2021.
Li, Y., Liu, X. “Develop a hybrid model to detect crude oil leak in midstream pipeline system”, $20,000, Center for Midstream Management Science, 10/2020 – 8/2021.
Li, Y., Liu, X. “Use Automatic Driving to Improve Safety and Resilience of Freight Transportation System in Port Industry”, $22,500, Center for Advances in Port Management, 4/2020 – 12/2020.
Li, Y., Liu, X. “Developing A Collaborative UAV Drone System to Enhance the Security in Refineries in Unconstrained Environment and A Case Study in A Medium-Sized Enterprise”, $3,500, Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, Lamar University, 6/2019 - 9/2019.
Li, Y., Zhang, J. “A Collaborative Unmanned System to Enhance Port Security in Unconstrained Environment”, $25,000, Center for Advances in Port Management, 4/2019 – 7/2019.
Zhang, J., Wang, S., Li, Y., “REU: Acquisition of a Hybrid CPU/GPU High Performance Computing Cluster for Research and Education at Lamar University”, $24,000, National Science Foundation, 9/2018 – 8/2021.
Li, Y., “Adaptive Image Processing Algorithm in Unconstrained Environment and its applications in UAVs to enhance security”, $2,500, Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, Lamar University, 4/2018 - 8/2018.
Zhang, J., Wang, S., Li, Y., “MRI: Acquisition of a Hybrid CPU/GPU High Performance Computing Cluster for Research and Education at Lamar University”, $516,031, National Science Foundation, 9/2017 – 8/2020.
Xiang, Y., Li, Y., “Integrated Framework of Degradation-based Reliability Modeling and Adaptive Maintenance Logistics”, $5000, Research Enhancement Grant, Lamar University, 9/2017 – 8/2018.
Li, Y., Peterson, D., Petroff, N., “Robotic Exoskeleton for Rehab”, $2,500, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), 6/2017-6/2018.
Zhu, W., Li, Y., “3D Printing a Prosthetic Hand for a Rehabilitation System”, $2,100, Gill Foundation, 6/2016 – 12/2016.
Li, Y., “Research on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Port Industry”, $28,150, Center for Advances in Port Management, 1/2016 – 7/2017.
Li, Y., “Develop a Haptically Rendered and Game-Based Science Learning System for People with Visual Impairment”, $5000, Research Enhancement Grant, Lamar University, 9/2015 – 8/2016.
Craig, B., Zhu, W., Curry, J., Tokgoz, B., Li, Y., “Mariner Personnel Safety”, $469,402, American Bureau of Shipping, Summer II, 2015.

Services

Journal Reviewer

Neural Computing and Applications (since 2016)
Brain-Computer Interfaces (since 2014)
IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine (CIM) (Since 2016)
Virtual Reality Journal (since 2016)
Journal of Clean Energy (since 2016)
Springerplus (since 2016)

Conference Proceedings Reviewer

HFES (since 2015)

Panels

NSF GRFP Panels (2016)

Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Lab Equipment

EEG acquisition system - g.tec (16 channels)-3400N SEM
MP150 data acquisition system - BIOPAC
Wireless EMG module - BIOPAC (12 channels)
Wireless ECG/Respiration modules - BIOPAC
Wireless goniometers (for back and neck) - Biometrics
C-2 tactors – Engineering Acoustics
VO2 measurement system - Vacu Med
Driving Simulators – Systems Technology (under order)
Eye tracking – GP3 by Gazepoint (under order)

Affiliates

Human Factor and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Committee of Safety and Operations in Texas Department of Transportation
TEES (Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station)

Graduate Students

Doctor of Engineering Advisor

Yi Liu, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Since Aug 2019
Elahe Abbasi, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Since Jan 2019
Acyut Kaneria, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Since Aug 2018
Guanlong Li, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Graduated in Aug 2019

Master Thesis Advisor

Saumil Patel, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Since Jan 2019
Nirupom Paul, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Since Aug 2017
Md Manjurul Ahsan, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Dec 2018
Saishyam Akurke, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2018
Karankumar Modi, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2018
Vishnu Mahesh, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2017
Yalda Dabiran, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2017

Master Thesis Committee

Ruobing Zhao, Master of Computer Science, Lamar University, graduated in Dec 2019
Zanbo Zhau, Master of Computer Science, Lamar University, graduated in Dec 2019
Siva Chamarthy, Master of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2019
Santhoshi Kethineedi, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in July 2018
Pratik Pokharel, Master of Civil Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in July 2018
Bipul Mainali, Master of Civil Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in May 2018
Sumit Piya, Master of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in May 2017
Prachi Kshirsagar, Master of Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in May 2017

Doctor of Engineering Committee

Seyyed Shahin Someeh, Doctoral of Civil Engineering, Lamar University, since Sep 2019
Masood Jafari Kang, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, since Sep 2019
Hacer Varol, Doctoral of Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Dec 2018
Tamaraebi Cleme Atuwo, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Dec 2018
Mehmet Burak Cankaya, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in Aug 2017
Abrash Abedi, Doctoral of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in May 2017

Doctoral of Philosophy Committee

Anan Wang, D of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in December 2019
Yan Fang, Ph.D. of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, graduated in August 2018

doctor li and his research team
Dr. Li (right) and his research team at SWHFES Symposium