Dr Qi Cao

Associate Professor (Singapore: Computing Science)
Associate Professor (School of Computing Science)

Biography

Dr Qi Cao is an Associate Professor with the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow. He obtained his PhD degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in 2007. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering degree from HuaZhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan China in 2000.

He has been with several organizations for many years research experiences, and as the first inventor of 2 granted US patents.

Associate Professor, School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, (2024 - Present).
Assistant Professor, School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, (2019 - 2024).
Senior Manager, Government Technology Agency, (2018 - 2019).
Assistant Director/Joint Program Manager, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, (2013 - 2018).
Senior Technical Professional, Halliburton, (2011 - 2013).
Research Scientist, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), (2009 - 2011).
Senior Engineer, ST Electronics, (2007 - 2009).
Engineer, Seagate Technology, (2005 - 2007).

Awards:

(1). IEEE MultiMedia 2020 Best Paper Award Runner-Up.

Our paper, "PGAN: Part-Based Nondirect Coupling Embedded GAN for Person Reidentification," has been recognized as the runner-up for the 2020 Best Paper Award from IEEE MultiMedia by the IEEE Computer Society Publications Board.

An announcement can be found online here: https://www.computer.org/publications/best-paper-awards-archive

Welcome to cite our paper:

Y. Zhang, Y. Jin, J. Chen, S. Kan, Y. Cen and Q. Cao, "PGAN: Part-Based Nondirect Coupling Embedded GAN for Person Reidentification", IEEE MultiMedia, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 23-33, July-Sept. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1109/mmul.2020.2999445.

(2). Best Application Paper Award, for our paper as follows:

E. M. Y. Chan, C. K. Seow, E. S. W. Tan, M. Wang, P. C. Y. Yau, Qi Cao, “SketchBoard: Sketch-Guided Storyboard Generation for Game Characters in the Game Industry,” 22nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Beijing, China, 2024. (https://doi.org/10.1109/INDIN58382.2024.10774282).

Source codes for our published papers:

(1). Source codes for our paper titled "Dynamic Portfolio Rebalancing through Reinforcement Learning" published at Neural Computing and Application journal (IF 5.130): https://github.com/cao-q/Dynamic-portfolio-rebalancing-through-RL

Welcome to cite our paper:

Q. Y. E. Lim, Q. Cao, and C. Quek, "Dynamic portfolio rebalancing through reinforcement learning," Neural Computing and Applications, vol. 34, no. 9, pp. 7125-7139, 2022. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-021-06853-3).

(2). Source codes for our paper titled "Dynamic Portfolio Rebalancing with Lag-Optimised Trading Indicators using SeroFAM and Genetic Algorithms" published at Expert Systems with Applications journal (IF 8.665): https://github.com/cao-q/Dynamic-portfolio-rebalancing-with-lag-optimised-trading-indicators

Welcome to cite our paper:

L. L. X. Yeo, Q. Cao, and C. Quek, "Dynamic portfolio rebalancing with lag-optimised trading indicators using SeroFAM and genetic algorithms," Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 216, 2022. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.119440).

(3). Source codes for our paper titled "Object-based illumination transferring and rendering for applications of mixed reality" published at the Visual Computer journal (IF 2.302): https://github.com/cao-q/Object-based-illumination-transferring-and-rendering-for-MR.git

Welcome to cite our paper:

D. Xu, Z. Li, and Q. Cao, "Object-based illumination transferring and rendering for applications of mixed reality," The Visual Computer, vol. 38, no. 12, pp. 4251-4265, 2022. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-021-02292-2).

Research interests

His research interests include Computational Intelligence for Financial Data Analytics, Technology Enhanced Learning with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Computing Science Education, and Software Engineering Education.

Publications

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Number of items: 86.

2025

Maguire, J. , English, R., Cao, Q. and Seow, C. K. (2025) Themes in the Declared Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment. In: 9th Conference on Computing Education Practice (CEP 2025), Durham, UK, 07 Jan 2025, pp. 17-20. ISBN 9798400711725 (doi: 10.1145/3702212.3702217)

Lua, Z. Z., Seow, C. K. , Chan, R. C. B., Cai, Y. and Cao, Q. (2025) Automated Bitcoin trading dApp using price prediction from a deep learning model. Risks, 13(1), 17. (doi: 10.3390/risks13010017)

Huang, K.-W., Cao, Q. and Su, R. (Eds.) (2025) Financial Technology: 5th International Conference, ICFT 2024, Singapore, September 23–25, 2024, Proceedings. Series: Communications in computer and information science. Springer: Singapore. ISBN 9789819638109

Cheng, J. Y. S., Pang, Z. J. A., Lim, E. I. H.-E., Chan, S. W. H., Sim, L. W. X., Koko, M., Cao, Q. and Keoh, S. L. (2025) Strategies and Implications of Peer Assessment in Software Engineering Education. In: IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference 2024 (FIE 2024), Washington DC, USA, 13-16 October 2024, (Accepted for Publication)

Mohamed Riduwan, M. R. H. b., Peng, J. Z. M., Oh, J. W. D., Ng, J. H., Loh, C. R., Ong, S. Y., Cao, Q. and Yau, P. C.Y. (2025) Exploring Peer Evaluation Methods in Group Projects of Software Engineering Education. In: IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference 2024 (FIE 2024), Washington DC, USA, 13-16 October 2024, (Accepted for Publication)

2024

Yi Chan, E. M., Seow, C. K. , Wee Tan, E. S., Wang, M., Yau, P. C. and Cao, Q. (2024) SketchBoard: Sketch-Guided Storyboard Generation for Game Characters in the Game Industry. In: 2024 IEEE 22nd International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Beijing, China, 18-20 August 2024, ISBN 9798331527488 (doi: 10.1109/INDIN58382.2024.10774282)

Shi, L., Zhang, G., Cao, Q. , Zhang, L., Cen, Y. and Cen, Y. (2024) DCPoint: global-local dual contrast for self-supervised representation learning of 3-D point clouds. IEEE Sensors Journal, 24(14), pp. 23224-23238. (doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3405079)

Chin, X. J. L., Seow, C. K. , Cai, Y., Zhu, Y., Wang, M. and Cao, Q. (2024) Enhancing student learning and engagement with object-oriented block-based programming tool. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 14(7), pp. 910-919. (doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2024.14.7.2117)

Tong, Y., Chen, Y., Gwee, B. H., Cao, Q. , Razul, S. G. and Lin, Z. (2024) A Method for Out-of-Distribution Detection in Encrypted Mobile Traffic Classification. In: 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Singapore, 19-22 May 2024, ISBN 9798350331004 (doi: 10.1109/ISCAS58744.2024.10558146)

Chia, Y. X., Seow, C. K. , Chen, K. and Cao, Q. (2024) Exploring Resource Prediction Models Based on Custom Kubernetes Auto-scaling Metrics. In: 2024 9th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics (ICCCBDA 2024), Chengdu, China, 25-27 April 2024, pp. 47-52. ISBN 9798350373554 (doi: 10.1109/ICCCBDA61447.2024.10569815)

Cham, X. T. et al. (2024) AI-Assisted Manual Segmentation Web Application for Geospatial Satellite and Imagery Data. In: IEEE 9th World Forum on Internet of Things, Aveiro, Portugal, 12–27 Oct 2023, ISBN 9798350311617 (doi: 10.1109/WF-IoT58464.2023.10539446)

Wong, J. Y., Azam, A. B., Cao, Q. , Huang, L., Xie, Y., Winkler, I. and Cai, Y. (2024) Evaluations of virtual and augmented reality technology-enhanced learning for higher education. Electronics, 13(8), 1549. (doi: 10.3390/electronics13081549)

Sim, J. K. et al. (2024) Designing an educational metaverse: A case study of NTUniverse. Applied Sciences, 14(6), 2559. (doi: 10.3390/app14062559)

Chee Min Tan, J., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2024) FE-RNN: a fuzzy embedded recurrent neural network for improving interpretability of underlying neural network. Information Sciences, 663, 120276. (doi: 10.1016/j.ins.2024.120276)

Tan, E. S. W., Sani, M. R. B., Norshahid, N. A. S. B., Loo, A. W., Chuang, T. M. M. and Cao, Q. (2024) Teamwork Improvement in Group Projects of Professional Software Development. In: 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET 2023), Xi'An, China, 15-17 September 2023, ISBN 9798350302332 (doi: 10.1109/ICET59358.2023.10424397)

Tan, K. H. A., Cai, Y., Lokesh, B. T., Zhu, Y., Su, C. and Cao, Q. (2024) VR Serious Game for Learning the Computer Organisation and Architecture Course. In: 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET 2023), Xi'an, China, 15-17 Sep 2023, ISBN 9798350302332 (doi: 10.1109/ICET59358.2023.10424233)

Leow, L. J. H., Azam, A. B., Tan, H. Q., Nei, W. L., Cao, Q. , Huang, L., Xie, Y. and Cai, Y. (2024) A convolutional neural network-based auto-segmentation pipeline for breast cancer imaging. Mathematics, 12(4), 616. (doi: 10.3390/math12040616)

Kan, N. H. L., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2024) Learning and processing framework using Fuzzy Deep Neural Network for trading and portfolio rebalancing. Applied Soft Computing, 152, 111233. (doi: 10.1016/j.asoc.2024.111233)

Yao, D., Liu, T., Cao, Q. and Jin, H. (2024) FEDRKG: A Privacy-Preserving Federated Recommendation Framework via Knowledge Graph Enhancement. In: Jin, Hai, Yu, Zhiwen, Yu, Chen, Zhou, Xiaokang, Lu, Zeguang and Song, Xianhua (eds.) Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing: 18th International Conference, GPC 2023, Harbin, China, September 22–24, 2023, Proceedings; Part II. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (14504). Springer Singapore: Singapore, pp. 81-96. ISBN 9789819998951 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-9896-8_6)

Quek, S. W. D., Teo, J. K. F., Louahemmsabah, N., Tong, Y. B. C., Poh, A. Z. R., Cao, Q. , Seow, C. K. , Yau, P. C. and Chen, A. Q. (2024) Improving Teamwork in Software Engineering Projects in Higher Education. In: 2023 IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA, 18-21 Oct 2023, ISBN 9798350336429 (doi: 10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343476)

2023

Hoo, F., Tan, F. S. L., Chan, R. C. B., Waszecki, P., Keoh, S. L. , Seow, C. K. , Li, D. , Cao, Q. and Sum, C. S. (2023) 5G-Wi-SUN for Building Management System. In: 6th International Conference on Applied Computational Intelligence in Information Systems, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, 23-25 Oct 2023, ISBN 9798350317428 (doi: 10.1109/ACIIS59385.2023.10367377)

Elijah, O., Keoh, S. L. , bin Abdul Rahim, S. K., Seow, C. K. , Cao, Q. , bin Sarijari, M. A., Ibrahim, N. F. and Basuki, A. (2023) Transforming urban mobility with internet of things: public bus fleet tracking using proximity-based bluetooth beacons. Frontiers in the Internet of Things, 2, 1255995. (doi: 10.3389/friot.2023.1255995)

Ko, N. M., Xie, C., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2023) GEMM-SaFIN(FRIE)++: explainable artificial intelligence visualisation system with episodic memory. In: Daimi, Kevin, Alsadoon, Abeer and Coelho, Luis (eds.) Cutting Edge Applications of Computational Intelligence Tools and Techniques. Series: Studies in Computational Intelligence (1118). Springer, pp. 255-284. ISBN 9783031441264 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-44127-1_12)

Zhu, Y., How, K. C., Wu, H. J. and Cao, Q. (2023) AI-based Proactive Storage Failure Management in Software-Defined Data Centres. In: 6th International Conference on Information Science and Systems (ICISS 2023), Edinburgh, UK, August 11-13 2023, pp. 231-237. ISBN 9798400708206 (doi: 10.1145/3625156.3625190)

Chen, Y., Tong, Y., Hwee, G. B., Cao, Q. , Razul, S. G. and Lin, Z. (2023) Encrypted Mobile Traffic Classification with a Few-shot Incremental Learning Approach. In: 18th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2023), Ningbo, China, 18-22 Aug 2023, ISBN 9798350312201 (doi: 10.1109/ICIEA58696.2023.10241782)

Sim, Y. H. R. S., Lua, Z. Z., Kelaver, K. K., Chua, J. Q., Lim, I. Z. J., Cao, Q. , Keoh, S. L. and Lim, L. H. I. (2023) Experiences and Lessons Learned from Real-World Projects in Software Engineering Subject. In: 35th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T), Tokyo, Japan, 7-9 Aug 2023, ISBN 9798350322026 (doi: 10.1109/CSEET58097.2023.00036)

Yam, S., Yau, P. C.Y. , Chinsean, S., Cao, Q. and Wong, D. (2023) Accessibility-as-a-service an open-source reading assistive tool for education. Journal of Software, 18(3), pp. 106-116. (doi: 10.17706/jsw.18.3.106-116)

Tan, Q. (M.), Cao, Q. , Seow, C. K. and Yau, C. (P.) (2023) Information extraction system for invoices and receipts. In: Huang, De-Shuang, Premaratne, Prashan, Jin, Baohua, Qu, Boyang, Jo, Kang-Hyun and Hussain, Abir (eds.) Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications: 19th International Conference, ICIC 2023, Zhengzhou, China, August 10–13, 2023, Proceedings, Part IV. Series: Lecture notes in computer science (14089). Springer: Singapore, pp. 77-89. ISBN 9789819947515 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-4752-2_7)

Chen, S., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2023) Blockchain for healthcare games management. Electronics, 12(14), 3195. (doi: 10.3390/electronics12143195)

Wang, S., Lin, Z., Cao, Q. , Cen, Y. and Chen, Y. (2023) Bi-nuclear tensor Schatten-p norm minimization for multi-view subspace clustering. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, (doi: 10.1109/TIP.2023.3293764) (Early Online Publication)

Oh, Q. Q., Seow, C. K. , Yusuff, M., Pranata, S. and Cao, Q. (2023) The Impact of Face Mask and Emotion on Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Speech Emotion Recognition (SER). In: 2023 8th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics (ICCCBDA), Chengdu, China, 26-28 Apr 2023, pp. 523-531. ISBN 9781665455336 (doi: 10.1109/ICCCBDA56900.2023.10154691)

Xu, X., Keoh, S. L. , Seow, C. K. , Cao, Q. and Rahim, S. K. b. A. (2023) Towards Prediction of Bus Arrival Time using Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) and MLP Regressor. In: 8th International Conference on Business and Industrial Research (ICBIR 2023), Bangkok, Thailand, 18-19 May 2023, pp. 669-674. ISBN 9798350399646 (doi: 10.1109/ICBIR57571.2023.10147614)

Chan, Y. C., Gan, C. M., Lim, C. Y., Tan, T. H., Cao, Q. and Seow, C. K. (2023) Learning CS Subjects of Professional Software Development and Team Projects. In: 2022 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Hong Kong, 04-07 Dec 2022, ISBN 9781665491174 (doi: 10.1109/TALE54877.2022.00020)

Chia, Y. X., Loh, K. H., Ong, Z. Y. B., Lim, J. X., Ooi, J. K., Cao, Q. , Yau, P. C.Y. and Lim, L. H. I. (2023) Sentiments Analysis and Feedback among Three Cohorts in Learning Software Engineering Modules. In: 2022 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Hong Kong, 04-07 Dec 2022, ISBN 9781665491174 (doi: 10.1109/TALE54877.2022.00025)

Thong, M. J. Q., Yau, A. Q. X., Goh, S. A., Gu, J., Cao, Q. and Keoh, S. L. (2023) Learning Experiences and Analysis in Professional Software Development Subject. In: 2022 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Hong Kong, 04-07 Dec 2022, pp. 703-706. ISBN 9781665491174 (doi: 10.1109/TALE54877.2022.00123)

Cao, Q. , Seow, C. K. , Lim, L. H. I. , Keoh, S. L. , Dale, V. , Honeychurch, S. , Tasler, N. and Bremner, D. (2023) Learners’ differences in blended learner-centric approach for a common programming subject. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 13(6), pp. 906-913. (doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2023.13.6.1886)

Yau, P. C. , Kim, Y. , Wong, D., Pang, P., Kan, S. and Cao, Q. (2023) What Students Want to Have in the Post-Pandemic?: A Study about Computing Science Study Preferences and Mode of Study in Southeast Asia. In: ICETM 2022: 2022 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management, Lincoln, United Kingdom, 16-18 December 2022, pp. 59-63. ISBN 9781450398015 (doi: 10.1145/3582580.3582591)

Chen, Y., Tong, Y., Hwee, G. B., Cao, Q. , Gulam Razul, S. and Lin, Z. (2023) Real-time Traffic Classification in Encrypted Wireless Communication Network. In: 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Monterey, CA, USA, 21-25 May 2023, ISBN 9781665451093 (doi: 10.1109/ISCAS46773.2023.10181886)

Yeo, L. L. X., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2023) Dynamic portfolio rebalancing with lag-optimised trading indicators using SeroFAM and genetic algorithms. Expert Systems with Applications, 216, 119440. (doi: 10.1016/j.eswa.2022.119440)

Wang, S., Chen, Y., Lin, Z., Cen, Y. and Cao, Q. (2023) Robustness meets low-rankness: unified entropy and tensor learning for multi-view subspace clustering. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, (doi: 10.1109/TCSVT.2023.3266801) (Early Online Publication)

Gam, Y. C. A., Cao, Q. and Seow, C. K. (2023) Predictive Information Workflow of Forecasting Number of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases. In: IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications 2022, Chongqing, China, 19-21 Dec 2022, ISBN 9781665477260 (doi: 10.1109/IUCC-CIT-DSCI-SmartCNS57392.2022.00018)

2022

Xu, D., Li, Z. and Cao, Q. (2022) Object-based illumination transferring and rendering for applications of mixed reality. Visual Computer, 38(12), pp. 4251-4265. (doi: 10.1007/s00371-021-02292-2)

Wetprasit, S., Cao, Q. and Seow, C. K. (2022) Recommender System for Coupon Discount of E-commerce Applications. In: 2022 5th International Conference on Data Science and Information Technology (DSIT 2022), Shanghai, China, 22-24 July 2022, ISBN 9781665498685 (doi: 10.1109/DSIT55514.2022.9943917)

Feng, Z., Seow, C. K. and Cao, Q. (2022) GNSS Anti-spoofing Detection based on Gaussian Mixture Model Machine Learning. In: 25th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Macau, China, 8-12 Oct 2022, pp. 3334-3339. ISBN 9781665468800 (doi: 10.1109/ITSC55140.2022.9922109)

Peng, X., Lin, Y., Cao, Q. , Cen, Y., Zhuang, H. and Lin, Z. (2022) Traffic Anomaly Detection in Intelligent Transport Applications with Time Series Data Using Informer. In: 25th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2022), Macau, China, 8-12 October 2022, pp. 3309-3314. ISBN 9781665468800 (doi: 10.1109/ITSC55140.2022.9922142)

Song, R., Kasun, C., Cao, Q. , Peng, X., Huang, G.-b. and Lin, Z. (2022) Motion Embedding for On-road Motion Object Detection for Intelligent Vehicle Systems. In: 25th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2022), Macau, China, 8-12 October 2022, pp. 3354-3359. ISBN 9781665468800 (doi: 10.1109/ITSC55140.2022.9922305)

Peng, X., Song, R., Cao, Q. , Li, Y., Cui, D., Jia, X., Lin, Z. and Huang, G.-B. (2022) Real-time illegal parking detection algorithm in urban environments. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(11), pp. 20572-20587. (doi: 10.1109/TITS.2022.3180225)

Lim, W. H., Cai, Y., Yao, D. and Cao, Q. (2022) Visualize and Learn Sorting Algorithms in Data Structure Subject in a Game-based Learning. In: 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct), Singapore, 17-21 Oct 2022, pp. 384-388. ISBN 9781665453653 (doi: 10.1109/ISMAR-Adjunct57072.2022.00083)

Tan, Q. P., Huang, L., Xu, D., Cen, Y. and Cao, Q. (2022) Serious game for VR road crossing in special needs education. Electronics, 11(16), 2568. (doi: 10.3390/electronics11162568)

Lim, Q. Y. E., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2022) Dynamic portfolio rebalancing through reinforcement learning. Neural Computing and Applications, 34(9), pp. 7125-7139. (doi: 10.1007/s00521-021-06853-3)

Cao, Q. , Png, B. T., Cai, Y., Cen, Y. and Xu, D. (2022) Interactive Virtual Reality Game for Online Learning of Science Subject in Primary Schools. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, And Learning for Engineering (TALE 2021), Wuhan, China, 5-8 December 2021, pp. 383-389. ISBN 9781665436878 (doi: 10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678916)

Chen, H. , Cao, Q. , Della, C. and Lim, L. H. I. (2022) Integration of Computational Thinking into Undergraduate Engineering Education: A Case Study on Design of a Hydraulic Course. Applied Learning Conference 2022, Singapore, 20-21 January 2022.

Lee, J. S. A., Bin Abbas, M. F., Seow, C. K. , Cao, Q. , Yar, K. P., Keoh, S. L. and McLoughlin, I. (2022) Non-verbal auditory aspects of human-service robot interaction. In: The 15th IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics (SOLI 2021), Singapore, 11 - 12 December 2021, ISBN 9781665467223 (doi: 10.1109/SOLI54607.2021.9672366)

Chu, Y. H., Keoh, S. L. , Seow, C. K. , Cao, Q. , Wen, K. and Tan, S. Y. (2022) GPS Signal Authentication Using a Chameleon Hash Keychain. In: Critical Infrastructure Protection XV, 15-16 Mar 2021, pp. 209-226. ISBN 9783030935108 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-93511-5_10)

2021

Cao, Q. , Lim, L. H. I. , Dale, V. and Tasler, N. (2021) Experiences in python programming laboratory for civil engineering students with online collaborative programming platform. In: ICERI2021 Proceedings, 8-9 November 2021, pp. 5784-5791. ISBN 9788409345496 (doi: 10.21125/iceri.2021.1305)

Hoe, G., Cao, Q. , Chen, J. and Cai, Y. (2021) Learning life skills through gaming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Virtual and Augmented Reality, Simulation and Serious Games for Education. Springer: Singapore, pp. 61-80. ISBN 9789811613609 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-1361-6_6)

Qing, Y., Zeng, Y., Cao, Q. and Huang, G.-B. (2021) End-to-end novel visual categories learning via auxiliary self-supervision. Neural Networks, 139, pp. 24-32. (doi: 10.1016/j.neunet.2021.02.015)

Cai, Y. and Cao, Q. (Eds.) (2021) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore. ISBN 9789813369412

Aziz, M. A. B. A., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Design of a home bag-packing serious game for children with ASD. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 143-156. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_9)

Chan, S. M.-Y., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Evaluation of serious games for special needs education. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 113-127. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_7)

Chong, S., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Game-assisted vocational training. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 129-142. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_8)

Chung, Y. P. J., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Design of a virtual home for special needs children to learn life skills. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 31-61. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_3)

Goh, J. H., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Design of a VR supermarket serious game. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 177-197. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_11)

Goh, Z. H. J., Cao, Q. , Chen, J. and Cai, Y. (2021) iPad serious game to aid children with special needs in emotion learning. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 157-175. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_10)

Liu, W. R., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Serious game design for virtual dolphin-assisted learning. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 97-112. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_6)

Lu, D., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Virtual pink dolphins and lagoon. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 77-95. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_5)

Teoh, S. E. M., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Learning to take a shower through VR serious gaming. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education: Research, Development and Their Applications. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 3-29. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_2)

Zhang, Q., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2021) Learning to cross roads through VR playing. In: Cai, Yiyu and Cao, Qi (eds.) When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education. Series: Gaming media and social effects. Springer: Singapore, pp. 63-75. ISBN 9789813369412 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6942-9_4)

Cai, Y. and Cao, Q. (2021) VR Serious Games for Special Needs Education on Living Skills Training. In: 13th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN21), 5-6 July 2021, pp. 7629-7634. ISBN 9788409312672 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2021.1551)

Cai, Y., Teo, Q. C. E., Cao, Q. , Ba, R. A., Taib, S. F. B. M. and Chen, J. (2021) Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology Help Learning of Biology in Secondary Schools. In: 13th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN21), 5-6 July 2021, pp. 9752-9756. ISBN 9788409312672 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2021.1968)

2020

Zhu, L., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2020) Development of augmented reality serious games with a vibrotactile feedback jacket. Virtual Reality and Intelligent Hardware, 2(5), pp. 454-470. (doi: 10.1016/j.vrih.2020.05.005)

Zhang, Y., Jin, Y., Chen, J., Kan, S., Cen, Y. and Cao, Q. (2020) PGAN: part-based nondirect coupling embedded GAN for person re-identification. IEEE MultiMedia, 27(3), pp. 23-33. (doi: 10.1109/mmul.2020.2999445)

2017

Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (2017) Hybrid amplitude adjustment algorithm for resistivity logging tools. .

Halliburton Energy Services Inc (2017) Communicating acoustically. .

2013

Cao, Q. , Lim, M. H., Shi, X. and Li, J. H. (2013) A multi-context processor for real-time concurrent tasks fuzzy reasoning. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 24(1), pp. 79-91. (doi: 10.3233/IFS-2012-0532)

2009

Cao, Q. and Lim, M. H. (2009) FPGA-based Built-in Testbed for Command Interpretations and Computational Load Distribution. In: 2009 12th International Symposium on Integrated Circuits, Singapore, Singapore, 14-16 Dec 2009, pp. 643-646. ISBN 9789810824686

Cao, Q. , Song, L., Shi, X. and Li, J. H. (2009) Multi-tasking of Fuzzy Inference Processor Through Real-time Context Switching. In: 2009 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Singapore, Singapore, 14-17 Jul 2009, pp. 1429-1434. ISBN 9781424428526 (doi: 10.1109/AIM.2009.5229856)

2007

Li, J. H., Lim, M. H., Ong, Y. S. and Cao, Q. (2007) Evolvable fuzzy scheduling scheme for multiple-channel packet switching network. In: Dahal, Keshav P., Tan, Kay Chen and Cowling, Peter I. (eds.) Evolutionary Scheduling. Series: Studies in computational intelligence (49). Springer: Berlin, pp. 383-403. ISBN 9783540485827 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-48584-1_14)

2006

Cao, Q. , Lim, M. H., Ling, K. V., Li, J. H. and Chan, C. W. (2006) Online context switching for real time control applications using reconfigurable fuzzy inference chip. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 27(2/3), pp. 153-165. (doi: 10.1504/IJCAT.2006.011141)

Cao, Q. , Lim, M. H., Li, J. H., Ong, Y. S. and Ng, W. L. (2006) A context switchable fuzzy inference chip. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 14(4), pp. 552-567. (doi: 10.1109/TFUZZ.2006.876735)

Lim, M. H., Li, J. H. and Cao, Q. (2006) On-line evolvable fuzzy system for ATM cell-scheduling. Journal of Systems Architecture, 52(3), pp. 169-183. (doi: 10.1016/j.sysarc.2005.05.003)

2005

Li, J. H., Lim, M. H. and Cao, Q. (2005) A qos-tunable scheme for atm cell scheduling using evolutionary fuzzy system. Applied Intelligence, 23(3), pp. 207-218. (doi: 10.1007/s10489-005-4608-x)

Li, J. H., Lim, M. H. and Cao, Q. (2005) Evolvable fuzzy hardware for real-time embedded control in packet switching. In: Nedjah, Nadia and Macedo Mourelle, Luiza de (eds.) Evolvable Machines: Theory and Practice. Series: Studies in fuzziness and soft computing (161). Springer: Berlin, pp. 205-227. ISBN 9783540229056 (doi: 10.1007/3-540-32364-3_9)

2004

Lim, M.H., Cao, Q. , Li, J.H. and Ng, W.L. (2004) Evolvable hardware using context switchable fuzzy inference processor. IEE Proceedings: Computers and Digital Techniques, 151(4), pp. 301-311. (doi: 10.1049/ip-cdt:20040666)

Cao, Q. , Lim, M.H. and Li, J.H. (2004) A Novel Aggregation Circuit for Reconfigurable Fuzzy Inference Chip. In: 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (ICAIET 2004), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 03-05 Aug 2004,

Li, J. H., Lim, M. H. and Cao, Q. (2004) An Intrinsic Evolvable and Online Adaptive Evolvable Fuzzy Hardware Scheme for Packet Switching Network. In: 2004 NASA/DoD Conference on Evolvable Hardware, Seattle, WA, USA, 26 Jun 2004, ISBN 9780769521459 (doi: 10.1109/EH.2004.1310818)

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Number of items: 86.

Articles

Lua, Z. Z., Seow, C. K. , Chan, R. C. B., Cai, Y. and Cao, Q. (2025) Automated Bitcoin trading dApp using price prediction from a deep learning model. Risks, 13(1), 17. (doi: 10.3390/risks13010017)

Sim, J. K. et al. (2024) Designing an educational metaverse: A case study of NTUniverse. Applied Sciences, 14(6), 2559. (doi: 10.3390/app14062559)

Chen, S., Cao, Q. and Cai, Y. (2023) Blockchain for healthcare games management. Electronics, 12(14), 3195. (doi: 10.3390/electronics12143195)

Xu, D., Li, Z. and Cao, Q. (2022) Object-based illumination transferring and rendering for applications of mixed reality. Visual Computer, 38(12), pp. 4251-4265. (doi: 10.1007/s00371-021-02292-2)

Tan, Q. P., Huang, L., Xu, D., Cen, Y. and Cao, Q. (2022) Serious game for VR road crossing in special needs education. Electronics, 11(16), 2568. (doi: 10.3390/electronics11162568)

Lim, Q. Y. E., Cao, Q. and Quek, C. (2022) Dynamic portfolio rebalancing through reinforcement learning. Neural Computing and Applications, 34(9), pp. 7125-7139. (doi: 10.1007/s00521-021-06853-3)

Qing, Y., Zeng, Y., Cao, Q. and Huang, G.-B. (2021) End-to-end novel visual categories learning via auxiliary self-supervision. Neural Networks, 139, pp. 24-32. (doi: 10.1016/j.neunet.2021.02.015)

Cao, Q. , Lim, M. H., Li, J. H., Ong, Y. S. and Ng, W. L. (2006) A context switchable fuzzy inference chip. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 14(4), pp. 552-567. (doi: 10.1109/TFUZZ.2006.876735)

Lim, M. H., Li, J. H. and Cao, Q. (2006) On-line evolvable fuzzy system for ATM cell-scheduling. Journal of Systems Architecture, 52(3), pp. 169-183. (doi: 10.1016/j.sysarc.2005.05.003)

Li, J. H., Lim, M. H. and Cao, Q. (2005) A qos-tunable scheme for atm cell scheduling using evolutionary fuzzy system. Applied Intelligence, 23(3), pp. 207-218. (doi: 10.1007/s10489-005-4608-x)

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Conference or Workshop Item

Conference Proceedings

Patents

Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (2017) Hybrid amplitude adjustment algorithm for resistivity logging tools. .

Halliburton Energy Services Inc (2017) Communicating acoustically. .

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Grants

(1). Developing a ComCare App to Enhance Community Nurses’ Work Efficiency

SIT Ignition Grant;

Project Duration: 2025 – 2027;

Award: S$149,580

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), SingHealth, University of Glasgow (Singapore).

(2). Teaching Quantum Computing with Extended Reality (TeQER)

Applied Learning and Innovation Grant (ALIGN);

Project Duration: 2024 - 2025;

Award: S$39,900;

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), University of Glasgow (Singapore and UK).

(3). Single-Integrated Platform Using GitHub for Software Development Education;

Applied Learning and Innovation Grant (ALIGN);

Project Duration: 2022 - 2024;

Award: S$20,160;

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), University of Glasgow (Singapore).

(4). Inter-Networking of 5G and Wireless Networks (5G-X) for Optmised Smart Building Management

IMDA and NRF Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP) Translational Grant

Project Duration: 2022 - 2024
Award: S$853,000 (including industry cash & in-kind contributions)

Consortium: Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), University of Glasgow (Singapore), University of Glasgow UK, Wi-SUN Alliance, Myrlabs (S) Pte Ltd, RFNet Technologies (S) Pte Ltd.

(5). An IoT-based Public Transport Data Collection and Analytics Framework using Bluetooth Proximity Beacons

ICT Virtual Organisation of ASEAN Institutes and NICT (ASEAN IVO)

Project Duration: 2022 - 2024
Award: US$80,000

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), University of Glasgow (Singapore), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Universitas Brawijaya (Indonesia), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

(6). Lab Assistance Device (LAD);

Applied Learning and Innovation Grant (ALIGN);

Project Duration: 2022 - 2023;

Award: S$34,125;

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), University of Glasgow (Singapore).

(7). Urban Anomaly Detection and Human Activity Classification with Cellular Base-station Traffic;

DSO Singapore; Temasek Laboratories@NTU;

Project Duration: 2022 - 2024;

Award: S$282,000;

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, University of Glasgow (Singapore).

(8). GNSS Signal Authentication for Users of High Precision GNSS Positioning;

Singapore SNDGO TRANS Grant;

Project Duration: 2021 - 2022;

Award: S$796,584;

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, University of Glasgow (Singapore), University of Tokyo Japan, Singapore Land Authority (SLA).

Supervision

Goh Gek Chuah, Kenneth
On-Device Learning for IoT Smart Devices in Energy Applications
LI, XIN
Robotic AI SLAM and Self-navigation in Challenging Environments

Teaching

1) Computer Organisation and Architecture

2) Operating Systems

3) Professional Software Development

4) Civil Engineering Skills - Python Programming

5) Team Projects

6) Fundamental of Programming (Tutorials)

7) Programming Methodology (Tutorials)

8) Data Structure and Algorithms (Tutorials)

9) Object-Oriented Programming (Tutorials)

Additional information

Email: qi.cao@glasgow.ac.uk

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3243-5693

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qi-c-83208629

ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qi_Cao4

Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com.sg/citations?user=qez76LoAAAAJ&hl=en

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