Professor Dong Yue is a globally esteemed authority in control theory, intelligent systems, and optimization technologies for complex dynamical systems. Currently serving as Dean of the Institute of Advanced Technology and the College of Automation and Artificial Intelligence at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, his academic and professional trajectory represents a profound and sustained impact on the advancement of engineering sciences.
As a distinguished scholar and innovator, Professor Yue has significantly advanced the fields of network-based cooperative control and multi-agent systems, with a focus on their applications to smart grid technologies. His foundational contributions have established novel methodologies for the integrated design of network layer protocols and system layer control, providing transformative solutions for energy systems and critical infrastructure. Among his most notable achievements is the development of China’s first networked cloud decision control system for smart grids, a groundbreaking innovation that has been successfully implemented in over 200 national engineering projects, including renewable energy systems in Tibet and the active distribution networks in Suzhou.
With an extraordinary scholarly output, Professor Yue has published over 500 high-impact journal articles, including 186 in IEEE Transactions and 6 in Automatica, a record underscoring his intellectual rigor and scientific leadership. His work has garnered nearly 30,000 citations with an h-index of 95, placing him among the world’s most highly cited researchers for six consecutive years (2018-2023). Beyond his extensive publication record, he has authored five seminal monographs and holds 125 patents, demonstrating a unique ability to translate theoretical advancements into practical applications.
Professor Yue’s academic leadership extends beyond research. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and a member of key IEEE technical committees, he has shaped the strategic direction of critical fields within the engineering sciences. His roles as an educator and mentor are equally remarkable, having guided over 130 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold prominent academic and industry positions.
His contributions have been widely recognized through numerous accolades, including the IEEE Rudolf Chope Research and Development Award, the Norbert Wiener Review Award, and multiple first-class national science and technology prizes in China. Elected as a Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering, Professor Yue is a bridge between global academic and professional communities, fostering international collaboration and innovation.
Professor Dong Yue’s career epitomizes academic excellence, engineering ingenuity, and a deep commitment to the betterment of society. His contributions continue to set new benchmarks in the global advancement of engineering sciences, earning him a place among the most respected figures in his field.
