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Yebin Wang

Yebin Wang
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  • Biography

    Prior to joining MERL, Yebin worked on process control, software development and management, and nonlinear estimation theory for over ten years. At MERL, Yebin has been working on control and estimation for various automation and transportation systems. Yebin's research interests include nonlinear estimation/control theory and applications, optimal control, adaptive/learning systems, modeling and control of complex systems.

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  • Internships with Yebin

    • MD1886: Co-design of robotic arm and control systems

      MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to conduct research in model-based robotic system design. The ideal candidate should have solid backgrounds in robotic dynamics and simulation, motion planning and control, simulation-based optimization, surrogate modeling, and coding skills. Demonstrated experience on implementing robotic dynamics and simulation/optimization software such as Matlab is a necessity. Ph.D. students in mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply. Start date for this internship is flexible and the duration is about 3 months.

    • MD1887: Optimization and control of xEV and electric aircraft

      MERL is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to conduct research in modeling, control, simulation and analysis of electric system involved in xEV and electric aircraft. The ideal candidate should have solid backgrounds in some of the following areas: modeling, control, and simulation of electrical systems (including generators, motors, power electronics and batteries), aerodynamics, mission analysis, flight dynamics, and multi-disciplinary system design optimization. Demonstrated experience in software/language such as Modelica or Matlab/Simulink/Simscape is a necessity. Knowledge and experience of CarSim, NPSS, SUAVE, and FLOPS is a definite plus. Senior Ph.D. students in automotive, aerospace, and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply. Start date for this internship is flexible and the duration is about 3 months.

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  • MERL Publications

    •  Anantaram, V., Wang, Y., "Sensorless Control of Synchronous Machines with DC-Link Voltage Immunity and Adaptation", IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, December 2022.
      BibTeX TR2022-165 PDF
      • @inproceedings{Anantaram2022dec,
      • author = {Anantaram, Varatharajan and Wang, Yebin},
      • title = {Sensorless Control of Synchronous Machines with DC-Link Voltage Immunity and Adaptation},
      • booktitle = {IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems},
      • year = 2022,
      • month = dec,
      • url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2022-165}
      • }
    •  Tu, H., Wang, Y., Li, X., Fang, H., "Spatio-Temporal Thermal Monitoring for Lithium-Ion Batteries via Kriged Kalman Filtering", IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), DOI: 10.1109/​CDC51059.2022.9992543, December 2022.
      BibTeX TR2022-162 PDF
      • @inproceedings{Tu2022dec2,
      • author = {Tu, Hao and Wang, Yebin and Li, Xianglin and Fang, Huazhen},
      • title = {Spatio-Temporal Thermal Monitoring for Lithium-Ion Batteries via Kriged Kalman Filtering},
      • booktitle = {IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC)},
      • year = 2022,
      • month = dec,
      • doi = {10.1109/CDC51059.2022.9992543},
      • url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2022-162}
      • }
    •  Tu, H., Moura, S., Wang, Y., Fang, H., "Integrating Physics-Based Modeling with Machine Learning for Lithium-Ion Batteries", Applied Energy, DOI: 10.1016/​j.apenergy.2022.120289, Vol. 329, December 2022.
      BibTeX TR2022-155 PDF
      • @article{Tu2022dec,
      • author = {Tu, Hao and Moura, Scott and Wang, Yebin and Fang, Huazhen},
      • title = {Integrating Physics-Based Modeling with Machine Learning for Lithium-Ion Batteries},
      • journal = {Applied Energy},
      • year = 2022,
      • volume = 329,
      • month = dec,
      • doi = {10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120289},
      • url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2022-155}
      • }
    •  Ma, Y., Wang, Y., Di Cairano, S., Koike-Akino, T., Guo, J., Orlik, P.V., Guan, X., Lu, C., "Smart Actuation for End-Edge Industrial Control Systems", IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, DOI: 10.1109/​TASE.2022.3216217, October 2022.
      BibTeX TR2022-138 PDF
      • @article{Ma2022oct,
      • author = {Ma, Yehan and Wang, Yebin and Di Cairano, Stefano and Koike-Akino, Toshiaki and Guo, Jianlin and Orlik, Philip V. and Guan, Xinping and Lu, Chenyang},
      • title = {Smart Actuation for End-Edge Industrial Control Systems},
      • journal = {IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering},
      • year = 2022,
      • month = oct,
      • doi = {10.1109/TASE.2022.3216217},
      • url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2022-138}
      • }
    •  Leu, J., Wang, Y., Tomizuka, M., Di Cairano, S., "Improved A-Search Guided Tree for Autonomous Trailer Planning", IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), DOI: 10.1109/​IROS47612.2022.9982121, October 2022.
      BibTeX TR2022-133 PDF
      • @inproceedings{Leu2022oct,
      • author = {Leu, Jessica and Wang, Yebin and Tomizuka, Masayoshi and Di Cairano, Stefano},
      • title = {Improved A-Search Guided Tree for Autonomous Trailer Planning},
      • booktitle = {IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)},
      • year = 2022,
      • month = oct,
      • doi = {10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9982121},
      • url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2022-133}
      • }
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  • MERL Issued Patents

    • Title: "Multi-Layer Axial and Radial flux Vernier Permanent Magnet Motor"
      Inventors: Zhou, Lei; Wang, Bingnan; Lin, Chungwei; Liu, Dehong; Wang, Yebin; Teo, Koon Hoo
      Patent No.: 11,502,564
      Issue Date: Nov 15, 2022
    • Title: "System and Method for Feasibly Positioning Servomotors with Unmodeled Dynamics"
      Inventors: Chakrabarty, Ankush; Danielson, Claus; Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 11,392,104
      Issue Date: Jul 19, 2022
    • Title: "Data-Driven Nonlinear Output-Feedback Control of Power Generators"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Gao, Weinan
      Patent No.: 11,392,099
      Issue Date: Jul 19, 2022
    • Title: "System and Method for Estimating Temperature and Heat Loss in Electric Motors"
      Inventors: Wang, Bingnan; Wang, Yebin; Ma, Tong; Lin, Chungwei; Komatsu, Taiga
      Patent No.: 11,293,986
      Issue Date: Apr 5, 2022
    • Title: "Network Adapted Control System"
      Inventors: Guo, Jianlin; Ma, Yehan; Wang, Yebin; Chakrabarty, Ankush; Ahn, Heejin; Orlik, Philip V.
      Patent No.: 10,969,767
      Issue Date: Apr 6, 2021
    • Title: "System and Method for Control Constrained Operation of Machine with Partially Unmodeled Dynamics"
      Inventors: Chakrabarty, Ankush; Jha, Devesh; Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 10,895,854
      Issue Date: Jan 19, 2021
    • Title: "Deterministic Path Planning for Controlling Vehicle Movement"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 10,809,732
      Issue Date: Oct 20, 2020
    • Title: "Network Adapted Control System"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Ma, Yehan; Orlik, Philip V.; Koike-Akino, Toshiaki; Guo, Jianlin
      Patent No.: 10,809,701
      Issue Date: Oct 20, 2020
    • Title: "System and Method for Data-Driven Output Feedback Control"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 10,768,585
      Issue Date: Sep 8, 2020
    • Title: "Vehicle Motion Control System and Method"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Dai, Jin
      Patent No.: 10,663,966
      Issue Date: May 26, 2020
    • Title: "Motion Controller for Real-Time Continuous Curvature Path Planning"
      Inventors: Bortoff, Scott A.; Wang, Yebin; Dai, Jin
      Patent No.: 10,591,915
      Issue Date: Mar 17, 2020
    • Title: "METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BATTERY STATE OF POWER PREDICTION"
      Inventors: Pajovic, Milutin; Sahinoglu, Zafer; Wang, Yebin; Orlik, Philip V.
      Patent No.: 10,564,222
      Issue Date: Feb 18, 2020
    • Title: "Interference Free Scheduling for Multi-Controller Multi-Control-Loop Control Systems over Wireless Communication Networks"
      Inventors: Guo, Jianlin; Orlik, Philip V.; Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 10,531,477
      Issue Date: Jan 7, 2020
    • Title: "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PARAMETER ESTIMATION APPARATUS ANDRECHARGEABLE BATTERY PARAMETER ESTIMATION METHOD"
      Inventors: Wada, Toshihiro; Takegami, Tomoki; Wang, Yebin; Kim, Taesic; Sahinoglu, Zafer
      Patent No.: 10,353,007
      Issue Date: Jul 16, 2019
    • Title: "Methods and Systems for Data-Driven Battery State of Charge (SoC) Estimation"
      Inventors: Pajovic, Milutin; Ozcan, Gozde; Sahinoglu, Zafer; Wang, Yebin; Orlik, Philip V.
      Patent No.: 10,324,135
      Issue Date: Jun 18, 2019
    • Title: "System and Method for Speed Sensorless Motor Drives"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 10,218,301
      Issue Date: Feb 26, 2019
    • Title: "Method and System for Controlling Angular Speeds of Motors in Speed Sensorless Induction Motors"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 9,985,563
      Issue Date: May 29, 2018
    • Title: "Vehicle Automated Parking System and Method"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Jha, Devesh
      Patent No.: 9,969,386
      Issue Date: May 15, 2018
    • Title: "System and Method for Controlling Speed of Electric Motor"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Zhou, Lei
      Patent No.: 9,966,891
      Issue Date: May 8, 2018
    • Title: "Method and System for Controlling Angular Rotor Speeds of Sensorless Induction Motors"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Zhang, Jian
      Patent No.: 9,893,666
      Issue Date: Feb 13, 2018
    • Title: "System and Method for Controlling Elevator Door Systems"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 9,834,414
      Issue Date: Dec 5, 2017
    • Title: "Method and System for Controlling an Angular Speed of an Induction Motor"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 9,780,711
      Issue Date: Oct 3, 2017
    • Title: "Motion-Control System for Performing Different Tasks"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Jiang, Yu; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 9,529,341
      Issue Date: Dec 27, 2016
    • Title: "Optimization of System Control Based on Solving Multi-Point Boundary Value Problems"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 9,378,469
      Issue Date: Jun 28, 2016
    • Title: "Method for Estimating a State of Charge of Batteries"
      Inventors: Sahinoglu, Zafer; Fang, Huazhen; Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 9,244,129
      Issue Date: Jan 26, 2016
    • Title: "System and Method for Controlling Semi-Active Actuators Arranged to Minimize Vibration in Elevator Systems"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 9,242,837
      Issue Date: Jan 26, 2016
    • Title: "Method for Estimating State of Charge for Lithium-Ion Batteries"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Fang, Huazhen; Sahinoglu, Zafer
      Patent No.: 9,077,182
      Issue Date: Jul 7, 2015
    • Title: "Method for Determining Trajectory of Multi-Motor Control System Avoiding Obstacle"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Yu, Han; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 9,076,337
      Issue Date: Jul 7, 2015
    • Title: "System and Method for Controlling Semi-Active Actuators Arranged to Minimize Vibration in Elevator Systems"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 8,849,465
      Issue Date: Sep 30, 2014
    • Title: "An Energy Efficient Motion Control System"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Koichiro, Ueda; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 8,816,627
      Issue Date: Aug 26, 2014
    • Title: "System and Method for Controlling Semi-Active Actuators"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.
      Patent No.: 8,768,522
      Issue Date: Jul 1, 2014
    • Title: "System and Method for Reducing Lateral Vibration in Elevator"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 8,761,947
      Issue Date: Jun 24, 2014
    • Title: "Method for Determining Trajectories Manipulators to Avoid Obstacles"
      Inventors: Zhao, Yiming; Wang, Yebin
      Patent No.: 8,700,307
      Issue Date: Apr 15, 2014
    • Title: "Method for Generating Trajectories for Motor Controlled Actuators"
      Inventors: Wang, Yebin; Bortoff, Scott A.; Zhao, Yiming
      Patent No.: 8,700,190
      Issue Date: Apr 15, 2014
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