Dr. Tingjun Lei

Dr. Tingjun Lei

Assistant Professor at School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS), University of North Dakota

SELECTED PUBLICATION LIST

You can find my papers on my Google Scholar.

Journals

  1. Human Autonomy Teaming-Based Safety-Aware Navigation Through Bio-Inspired and Graph-Based Algorithms
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, Z. Bi, and G.E. Jan, Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics, Oct. 2024, doi:10.1016/j.birob.2024.100189.

  2. On the Problems of Drone Formation and Light Shows
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    G.E. Jan, Tingjun Lei, C.-C. Sun, Z.-Y. You, and C. Luo, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, July. 2024, doi:10.1109/TCE.2024.3421516.

  3. Digital Twin-Embedded Multi-Objective Autonomous Vehicle Navigation Approach as Applied in Infrastructure Construction
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, C. Luo, Lei Cao, and Z. Bi, IET Cyber-Systems and Robotics, Mar. 2024, doi:10.1049/csy2.12110.

  4. Informed Sampling Space Driven Robot Informative Path Planning
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    P. Chintam, Tingjun Lei, B. Osmanoglu, Y. Wang, and C. Luo, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Feb. 2024, doi:10.1016/j.robot.2024.104656.

  5. Bio-Inspired Intelligence-Based Multi-Agent Navigation with Safety-Aware Considerations
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, S.X. Yang, D.W. Carruth, and Z. Bi, IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence, Nov. 2023, doi:10.1109/TAI.2023.3334227.

  6. Graph-Based Robot Optimal Path Planning with Bio-Inspired Algorithms
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, C. Luo, D.W. Carruth, and Z. Bi, Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics, vol. 3, no. 3, p. 100119, Sep. 2023, doi:10.1016/j.birob.2023.100119.

  7. A Bio-Inspired Algorithm in Image-Based Path Planning and Localization Using Visual Features and Maps
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    D. Short, Tingjun Lei, D.W. Carruth, C. Luo, Z. Bi, Intelligence and Robotics, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 5103, Jun. 2023, doi:10.20517/ir.2023.14. (Selected and Featured as Cover Paper)

  8. A Convex Optimization Approach to Multi-Robot Task Allocation and Path Planning
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, P. Chintam, C. Luo, L. Liu, G.E. Jan, Sensors, vol. 23, no. 11, pp. 5103, May. 2023, doi:10.3390/s23115103.

  9. Path Planning Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Under Ocean Current Disturbance
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Z. Chu, F. Wang, Tingjun Lei, and C. Luo, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 108-120, Jan. 2023, doi:10.1109/TIV.2022.3153352.

  10. Multi-Task Allocation Framework with Spatial Dislocation Collision Avoidance for Multiple Aerial Robots
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, T. Sellers, Y. Wang, and L. Liu, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, vol. 58, no. 6, pp. 5129-5140, Dec. 2022, doi:10.1109/TAES.2022.3167652.

  11. An Informative Planning-Based Multi-Layer Robot Navigation System as Applied in a Poultry Barn
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, G. Li, C. Luo, L. Zhang, L. Liu, and R.S. Gates, Intelligence and Robotics, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 313-32, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.20517/ir.2022.18. (Selected and Featured as Cover Paper)

  12. A Node Selection Algorithm to Graph-Based Multi-Waypoint Optimization Navigation and Mapping
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, G.E. Jan, and J. Ma, Intelligence and Robotics, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 333-54, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.20517/ir.2022.21.

  13. Deep Learning-Based Complete Coverage Path Planning with Re-Joint and Obstacle Fusion Paradigm
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, G.E. Jan, and Z. Bi, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, vol. 9, p. 843816, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.3389/frobt.2022.843816.

  14. A Bat-Pigeon Algorithm to Crack Detection-Enabled Autonomous Vehicle Navigation and Mapping
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, T. Sellers, and S. Rahimi, Intelligent Systems with Applications, vol. 12, p. 200053, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.iswa.2021.200053.

Conferences

  1. Optimal Multi-Target Navigation via Graph-Based Algorithms in Complex Environments
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    B. Black, T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, and D.W. Carruth, 33rd International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Ulsan, Republic of Korea, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595682.

  2. Enhancing Human-Robot Cohesion through HAT Methods: A Crowd-Avoidance Model for Safety Aware Navigation
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, L. Liu, and D.W. Carruth, 4th IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS), Toronto, ON, Canada, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICHMS59971.2024.10555725.

  3. Developing Computational Intelligence Curriculum Materials to Advance Student Learning for Robot Control and Optimization
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, C. Luo, Z. Bi, and G.E. Jan, 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, USA, 2024, doi: 10.18260/1-2–47162.

  4. An Enhanced Learning Method Used for Datapath Design Topics in Computer Engineering Curriculum
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, C. Luo, G.E. Jan, and Z. Bi, 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, USA, 2024, doi: 10.18260/1-2–46551.

  5. Enhancing Student Learning in Robot Path Planning Optimization through Graph-Based Methods
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, Z. Bi, and G.E. Jan, 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, USA, 2024, doi: 10.18260/1-2–47317. (Best Paper Award)

  6. A Hybrid Pedagogy through Topical Guide Objective to Enhance Student Learning in MIPS Instruction Set Design
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, G.E. Jan, and Z. Bi, 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, USA, 2024, doi: 10.18260/1-2–46448.

  7. Multi-Robot Navigation Using Improved RRT*-Smart With Digital Twin Technology
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    E. Riser, T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, P. Chintam, and C. Luo, Proc. SPIE, Autonomous Systems: Sensors, Processing, and Security for Ground, Air, Sea, and Space Vehicles and Infrastructure 2024, Vol. 13052, pp. 114-125. SPIE., doi: 10.1117/12.3013872.

  8. Centroid-based Cell Decomposition Robot Path Planning Algorithm Integrated with a Bio-Inspired Approach
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    H. Rogers, T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, C.R. Hudson, and C. Luo, Proc. SPIE, Unmanned Systems Technology XXVI, Vol. 13052, pp. 1305507-1. SPIE., doi: 10.1117/12.3013866.

  9. Synergizing Graph-Based Methods With Biologically Inspired Algorithms For Enhanced Robot Path Planning Efficiency
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, D.W. Carruth, and C. Luo, Proc. SPIE 13500, Unmanned Systems Technology XXVI, Vol. 13055, pp. 52-64. SPIE., doi: 10.1117/12.3013870.

  10. Multi-Robot Path Planning Using Potential Field-Based Simulated Annealing Approach
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    S. Alarabi, Tingjun Lei, M. Santora, C. Luo, and T. Sellers, Proc. SPIE 13500, Unmanned Systems Technology XXVI, Vol. 13055, pp. 102-117. SPIE., doi: 10.1117/12.3013871.

  11. Autonomous Multi-Robot Allocation and Formation Control for Remote Sensing in Environmental Exploration
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, H. Rogers, D.W. Carruth, and C. Luo,
    Proc. SPIE 12540, Autonomous Systems: Sensors, Processing and Security for Ground, Air, Sea, and Space Vehicles and Infrastructure, 125400U, Orlando, FL, USA, 2023, doi: 10.1117/12.2663894.

  12. Sensor-Based Multi-Waypoint Autonomous Robot Navigation with Graph-Based Models
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    H. Rogers, T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, D.W. Carruth, and C. Luo, Proc. SPIE 12540, Autonomous Systems: Sensors, Processing and Security for Ground, Air, Sea, and Space Vehicles and Infrastructure, 125400T, Orlando, FL, USA, 2023, doi: 10.1117/12.2663830.

  13. Deep Learning-Based Heterogeneous System for Autonomous Navigation
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, H. Rogers, D.W. Carruth, and C. Luo, Proc. SPIE 12539, Autonomous Air and Ground Sensing Systems for Agricultural Optimization and Phenotyping VIII, 125390F, Orlando, FL, USA, 2023, doi: 10.1117/12.2665844.

  14. Human-Autonomy Teaming-Based Robot Informative Path Planning and Mapping Algorithms with Tree Search Mechanism
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, P. Chintam, D.W. Carruth, G.E. Jan, and C. Luo, 2022 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (IEEE ICHMS), Orlando, FL, USA, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICHMS56717.2022.9980708.

  15. Multi-Robot Directed Coverage Path Planning in Row-Based Environments
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, P. Chintam, C. Luo, and S. Rahimi, 2022 IEEE 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering (IEEE AIKE), Laguna Hills, CA, USA, 2022, pp. 114-121, doi: 10.1109/AIKE55402.2022.00025.

  16. A Bio-Inspired Neural Network Approach to Robot Navigation and Mapping with Nature-Inspired Algorithms
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, C. Luo, and Li Zhang, 2022 13th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2022), Xi’an, China, July 15–19, 2022, Proceedings, Part II (pp. 3-16). Cham: Springer International Publishing, doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09726-3_1. (Best Paper Award)

  17. Multi-Objective Optimization Robot Navigation Through a Graph-Driven PSO Mechanism
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    T. Sellers, Tingjun Lei, G.E. Jan, Y. Wang, and C. Luo, 2022 13th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2022), Xi’an, China, July 15–19, 2022, Proceedings, Part II (pp. 66-77). Cham: Springer International Publishing, doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09726-3_7.

  18. A Nature-Inspired Algorithm to Adaptively Safe Navigation of a Covid-19 Disinfection Robot
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, T. Sellers, S. Rahimi, S. Cheng, and C. Luo, 2021 14th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2021), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 13015, pp. 123-134. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-89134-3_12.

  19. Immune System Algorithms to Environmental Exploration of Robot Navigation and Mapping
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    E. Jayaraman, Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, and S. Chen,
    2021 12th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 12690. pp. 73-84. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-78811-7_7.

  20. A Graph-Based Ant-like Approach to Optimal Path Planning
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, J.E. Ball, and S. Rahimi. 2020 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE CEC 2020), Glasgow, UK, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi:10.1109/CEC48606.2020.9185628.

  21. Trace-guided Safety-aware Robot Navigation
    [ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, J.E. Ball, and Z. Bi,
    IEEE SoutheastCon 2020.

  22. Variable Speed Robot Navigation by an ACO Approach
    [ Link ][ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, G.E. Jan, and K. Fung,
    2019 10th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2019), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 11655, pp. 232-242. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-26369-0_22.

Book Chapters

  1. A Hybrid Fireworks Algorithm to Navigation and Mapping
    [ Link ] [ ResearchGate ]
    Tingjun Lei, C. Luo, J.E. Ball, and Z. Bi.   Handbook of Research on Fireworks Algorithms and Swarm Intelligence, pp. 213-232, December, 2019. IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1659-1.ch010.