PATENT

Nof, S.Y., Liu, Y., and Jeong, W. “Fault-Tolerant Time-Out Communication Protocol with Sensor Integration”. U.S. Patent 7636038

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

REFEREED JOURNALS

  1. Yeh, S-T, & Liu, Y. (2011). Integrated faceted browser and direct search to enhance information retrieval in text-based digital libraries. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction , 27(3), 1-19.

  2. Reis, G., Liu, Y., Havig, P., & Heft, E. (2011). The effects of target location and target distinction on visual search in a depth display. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 22(1), 29-41.

  3. Liu, Y. (2009). Book Review: Willemien Visser. The Cognitive Artifacts of Designing. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 25(1), 99-102.

  4. Liu, Y., & Salvendy, G. (2008). Effects of Measurement Errors on Psychometric Measurements in Ergonomics Studies: Implications for Correlations, ANOVA, Linear Regression, Factor Analysis, and Linear Discriminant Analysis. Ergonomics. 52(5), 499-511.

  5. Liu, Y., & Nof, S.Y. (2008). Fault-Tolerant in Distributed Micro Flow-Sensor Arrays and Networks. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 54(3), 634-647.

  6. Liu, Y., & Salvendy, G. (2007). Visualization Support to Better Understand and Improve Decision Tree Mining Process: A Survey and Appraisal. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. 8(1), 63-92.

  7. Liu, Y., & Salvendy, G. (2006). Design and Evaluation of Interactive Visual Decision Tree Classification. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 65(2), pp. 95-110.

  8. Liu, Y., & Salvendy, G. (2006). Design and Evaluation of Visualization Support to Facilitate Association Rules Modeling, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 21(1), 15-38.

  9. Liu, Y., & Salvendy, G. (2005). Visualization Support to Facilitate Association Rules Mining Process: A Survey. Ergonomia.-An International Journal of Ergonomics and Human Factors, 27(1), pp. 11-23.

  10. Liu, Y., & Nof, S.Y. (2004). Distributed Micro Flow-Sensor Arrays and Networks: Design of Architectures and Communication Protocols. International Journal of Production Research, 42(15), 3101-3115.

  11. Williams, N.P., Liu, Y., & Nof, S.Y. (2003). Analysis of Workflow Protocol Adaptability in TestLAN Production Systems. IIE Transactions on Manufacturing and Design, 35(10), 965-972.

  12. Williams, N.P., Liu, Y., & Nof, S.Y. (2002). TestLAN Approach and Protocols for the Integration of Distributed Assembly and Test Networks. International Journal of Production Research, 40(17), 4505-4522.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Liu, Y. (2007). Data Mining and Its Applications in Digital Human Modeling. In Vincent Duffy (Ed.) Handbook of Digital Human Modeling: Research for Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering. (pp. 37-1 – 37-15).  Taylor & Francis CRC Press.

  2. Liu, Y. (2006). Visualization Support to Data Mining Modeling. In Waldemar Karwowski (Ed), 2nd Edition of International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factor (pp.1353-1356). Oxford, UK: Taylor and Francis.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

PhD Student: Lei Zheng

Master Students: George Reis (graduated in March, 2009), Sheila Yeh (graduated in September, 2009), Lavanya Pillala (graduated in March, 2010)

GRANTS and CONTRACTS

“Use of Exploratory Data-Mining Techniques to Study Associations between Bone-Mineral Density and Relevant Clinical Parameters”, Genzyme Inc. Principal Investigator. January 2011 - February 2012.

“Data Mining, Simulation, and Optimization of Service Centers.” Principal Investigator. OpSimplex LLC. January 2010 – December 2011.

“The Use of Information Visualization Techniques to Gain Insights into Mental Workload Classification Data”. Principal Investigator. Ohio Space Grant Consortium. June – December 2009.

“Develop Web-Based Lessons with Graphics and Animations to Teach Statistical Concepts”. Ohio Space Grant Consortium. Principal Investigator.  June – December 2009.

“Studying Trust in Multinational and Multicultural Distributed Teams Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS) and Data Mining (DM)”. ASEE US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship. June – August 2009.

“Understanding the Influence of National and Organizational Cultures on Trust in Multinational and Multicultural Distributed Teams”. ASEE US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship. June – August 2008.

“Investigation of Day-to-Day and Individual Variability in Physiology-Based Operator Functional State Assessment”. Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute.  Principal Investigator. June 2009 – May 2010.

 “Fate of Chemical Agents, Statistical Analysis of Data Support”. General Dynamics Information Technology. Technical Lead. February 2008 ~ August 2008.

“Effective Decision-Support Systems Integrated with Data Mining and Visualization Techniques for Decision-Making in Complex Environments”. Research Challenge Award. Wright State University.  Principal Investigator.  January  – December 2007.

“Applying Data-Mining and Visualization Techniques to Facilitate Decision-Making”. Research Challenge Award. Wright State University.  Principal Investigator. September 2006 – December 2008.