Associate Professor Boyin Ding

Associate Professor Boyin Ding
 Position Academic Dir, Haide College
 Org Unit Mechanical Engineering
 Email boyin.ding@adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone 831 32579
 Location Floor/Room 3 ,  Engineering South ,   North Terrace

  • Biography/ Background

    My research involves two primary areas:

    Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting

    Wave Energy Research at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide was established in 2014. I'm leading the R&D work in this research field including wave energy converter design, optimisation, control and techno-economic assessment in partnership with leading scientists and industries across the globe. I am the deputy director & executive manager within the . I am a key member of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide . My research on modelling, modal analysis and control of point absorber wave energy converter was recognized by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Endeavour Fellowship Award.

    Robotics, Control and Biomechanics

    Based in the , I study 6DOF robotic testing technologies and joint biomechanics. My work on developing the was awarded the by Engineers ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, being South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s highest annual engineering recognition. 

    I have extensive practical experience on real-time control system development, in particular based on the configurable National Instruments and Mathworks solutions. I also have extensive management experience on partnership development for many large-scale research and industrial projects in area such as renewable energy. My consulting rate is reasonable, which guarantees project outcome delivery and achieves value for money.

  • Qualifications
    • PhD (Robotics and Control), The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, March 2014
    • Master of Mechanical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, August 2009

  • Awards & Achievements
    Major achievements are:
    • 2021 Special Commendation - COVID 19 Emergency Teaching Response, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide
    • 2018 Endeavour research fellowship, Department of Education and Training
    • 2016 Commercial Accelerator Scheme Award, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide
    • 2016 National Instruments Impact Award Finalist and Runner-up
    • 2012 Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award, Engineering ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Division
    • 2012 Innovation/Research and Development Award, Engineering ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Division
    • 2012 Finalist for the National Engineering Excellence Award, Engineering ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥

  • Research Interests
    • Modelling of wave-body interaction
    • Optimal/robust control of wave energy convertor
    • Hybrid wind-wave power generation system
    • Control of parallel mechanism
    • 6-DOF biomechanical testing

  • Publications

    A full list of up-to-date publications are available in the following link:

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Entry last updated: Friday, 18 Aug 2023

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