Professor James Gao

Professor James Gao BSc, MSc, PhD, FIMechE, CEng

Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering

  • 2006-date: Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich
  • 1993-2006: Lecturer/Senior lecturer, School of Industrial and Manufacturing Science, Cranfield University (1994-2000; Director of MSc in CAD/CAM)
  • 1989-93: Post-doctoral research fellow, Loughborough University of Technology
  • 1987-89: PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

Responsibilities within the university

  • Leader of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Management Research Group
  • Director of Automation and Industrial Robotics (AIR) Laboratory

Recognition

  • Chaired/co-chaired international conferences
  • Coordinator of the Manufacturing Industry Focus Group in the Southeast and London area
  • Committee member, Consortium of UK Manufacturing Engineering (COMEH)
  • Invited keynote speaker at various international conferences and industrial events
  • Edited special issues of international journals and conference proceedings
  • Peer reviewer of research grant applications of UK and EU research councils

Editorial board memberships

  • Associate editor, Proceedings of the IMechE, Part B - Journal of Engineering manufacture.
  • International Journal of Product Design
  • International Journal of Engineering Business Management
  • International Journal of CAD and Applications

Research / Scholarly interests

Professor James Gao is a world-class academic with an international reputation in manufacturing engineering. He has directed a large number of research and innovation projects sponsored by UK/EU research councils and technology-leading companies in manufacturing and related sectors. Professor Gao is particularly interested in the following research topics:

  • Digital / smart manufacturing including
  • Collaborative product development with global supply chains
  • Manufacturing information and knowledge management
  • Automation, industrial robotics and artificial intelligence in manufacturing
  • Product lifecycle management (PLM) including maintenance and services
  • Lean and sustainable manufacturing including quality issues
  • Design for manufacturing and assembly.

For more information about Professor Gao's research and enterprise activities please visit Mechanical, Manufacturing and Management Research Group.

Currently Professor James Gao is the leader of the Greenwich team in a £4m collaborative project funded by the European Commission's Interreg (France Channel Manche England) entitled "Improving The Design of Flexible and Responsive Manufacturing Systems Involving Autonomous Collaborative Robots". He is also the co-leader of the overall project involving four industrial and five academic partners.

Visit www.corot-project.org for more Information about this project.

Recent publications

Article

Chu, Anh My , Le, Minh Thai, Ha, Ngoc Hoang, Le, Chi Hieu , Egbe, Uyi-osa , Gao, Xiaoyu , Zlatov, Nikolay , Packianather, Michael (2023), A framework for practically effective creation of postprocessors for 5-axis CNC machines with all possible configurations and working mechanisms. SAGE Publications. In: , , , . SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture . pp. 1-13 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544054231179314).

Gao, Xiaoyu , Li, Yingguang, Xu, Ke, Wang, Shixin , Maropoulos, Paul (2023), A step-wise numerical thermal control method for advanced composite curing process using digital image based programming. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 72 (1) ISSN: 0007-8506 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.03.016) NB Item availability restricted.

Zhao, Zhiwei , Liu, Changqing, Li, Yingguang, Gao, Xiaoyu (2022), A new method for inferencing and representing workpiece residual stress field using monitored deformation force data. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Engineering, 22 . pp. 49-59 ISSN: 2095-8099 (Print), 2096-0026 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2022.07.018) NB Item availability restricted.

Zhou, Jing , Li, Yingguang, Yang, Tao, Xue, Wenzheng , Hao, Xiaozhong , Gao, James (2022), Microwave heating and processing of solid metals using electromagnetic resonators. Springer. In: , , , . Springer, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 123 (3-4) . pp. 1111-1121 ISSN: 0268-3768 (Print), 1433-3015 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-10244-w).

Zhu, Valentine , Giddaluru, Muni, El Souri, Mohammed, Gao, Xiaoyu (2022), An approach to determining the need for integrating quality management into industrial PLM implementation. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia CIRP, 109 . pp. 490-495 ISSN: 2212-8271 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.283).

Li, Yingguang , Liu, Changqing, Gao, James (2022), Special issue: Best in China–Smart manufacturing. SAGE. In: , , , . SAGE, IMechE Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 236 (1-2) . pp. 3-4 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544054211068297).

Arey, Daniel , Le, Chi Hieu, Gao, Xiaoyu (2021), Lean industry 4.0: a digital value stream approach to process improvement. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, 54 . pp. 19-24 ISSN: 2351-9789 (Print), 2351-9789 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2021.07.004).

Elsouri, Mohammed , Gao, James, Wilson, Alister, Martin, Lancelot , Pyee, Robin (2021), Requirements analysis for automating product testing in aerospace manufacturing. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, 54 . pp. 222-226 ISSN: 2351-9789 (Print), 2351-9789 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2021.07.034).

Elsouri, Mohammed , Gao, James, Wilson, Alister, Martin, Lancelot , Pyee, Robin (2021), Requirements analysis for automating product testing in aerospace manufacturing. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, 54 (202) ISSN: 2351-9789 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2021.07.034).

Li, Yingguang , Xu, Ke, Liu, Xu, Yang, Mengyuan , Gao, James , Maropoulos, Paul (2021), Stress-oriented 3D printing path optimization based on image processing algorithms for reinforced load-bearing parts. Elsevier Ltd.. In: , , , . Elsevier Ltd., CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 70 (1) . pp. 195-198 ISSN: 0007-8506 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2021.04.037).

Elsouri, Mohammed , Gao, James, Simmonds, Clive, Martin, Nick (2021), A design for manufacturing methodology using defects knowledge for aerospace product manufacturing. SAGE. In: , , , . SAGE, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 235 (11) . pp. 1751-1762 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544054211007642).

Le, Chi Hieu , Le, Dang Thang, Arey, Daniel, Gheorghe, Popan , Chu, Anh My , Duong, Xuan Bien , Nguyen, Trung Thanh , Truong, Trong Toai , Prakash, Chander , Zhao, Shi-Tian (2020), Challenges and conceptual framework to develop heavy-load manipulators for smart factories. CEFIN Publishing House. In: , , , . CEFIN Publishing House, International Journal of Mechatronics and Applied Mechanics, 8 (2) . pp. 209-216 ISSN: 2559-4397 (Print), 2559-6497 (Online) (doi: https://ijomam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pag.-209-216_CHALLENGES-AND-CONCEPTUAL-FRAMEWORK-TO-DEVELOP-HEAVY-LOAD-MANIPULATORS.pdf).

Li, Yingguang , Mou, Wenping, Li, Jingjing, Liu, Changqing , Gao, Xiaoyu (2020), An automatic and accurate method for tool wear inspection using grayscale image probability algorithm based on bayesian Inference. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 68: 102079 ISSN: 0736-5845 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2020.102079).

Li, Yingguang , Liu, Changqing, Hua, Jiaqi, Gao, James , Maropoulos, Paul (2019), A novel method for accurately monitoring and predicting tool wear under varying cutting conditions based on meta-learning. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, CIRP Annals ‐ Manufacturing Technology, 68 (1) . pp. 487-490 ISSN: 0007-8506 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.03.010).

Wan, Shan , Li, Dongbo, Gao, James, Li, Jing (2019), A knowledge based machine tool maintenance planning system Using case-based reasoning techniques. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 58 . pp. 80-96 ISSN: 0736-5845 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2019.01.012).

Zhao, Zhiwei , Li, Yingguang, Liu, Changqing, Gao, James (2019), On-line part deformation prediction based on deep learning. Springer US. In: , , , . Springer US, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 31 (3) . pp. 561-574 ISSN: 0956-5515 (Print), 1572-8145 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10845-019-01465-0).

Li, Yingguang , Liu, Changqing, Gao, James (2018), Spcial issue on Digital Enterprise Technologies in Manufacturing. SAGE Publications. In: , , , . SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 232 (13) . pp. 2251-2252 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405418774602).

El Souri, Mohammed , Gao, James, Owodunni, Oladele, Simmonds, Clive , Martin, Nick (2018), A structured approach to defect data management for improving DFM implementation in aerospace manufacturing. Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.. In: , , , . Inderscience Enterprises Ltd., International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, 10 (4) ISSN: 1743-5110 (Print), 1743-5129 (Online) (doi: ).

Gao, Xiaoyu and , (2018), An overview of manufacturing knowledge sharing in the product development process. SAGE. In: , , , . SAGE, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 232 (13) . pp. 2253-2263 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: ).

Gao, Xiaoyu and , (2017), A multi-pattern compensation method to ensure even temperature in composite materials during microwave curing process. Elsevier Ltd.. In: , , , . Elsevier Ltd., Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing ISSN: 1359-835X (Print), (doi: ).

Liu, Changqing , Li, Yingguang, Gao, James (2017), Special issue on digital enterprise technologies (editorial). Springer London. In: , , , . Springer London, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology . pp. 1-2 ISSN: 0268-3768 (Print), 1433-3015 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0595-4).

Li, Nanya , Li, Yingguang, Jelonnek, John, Link, Guido , Gao, James (2017), A new process control method for microwave curing of carbon fibre reinforced composites in aerospace applications. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Composites Part B: Engineering, 122 . pp. 61-70 ISSN: 1359-8368 (Print), (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.04.009).

Evans, Richard David , Gao, James Xiaoyu, Martin, Nick, Simmonds, Clive (2017), A new paradigm for virtual knowledge sharing in product development based on emergent social software platforms. SAGE Publications. In: , , , . SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture: 95440541769 ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954405417699018).

Zammit, Joseph Paul , Gao, James, Evans, Richard, Maropoulos, Paul (2017), A knowledge capturing and sharing framework for improving the testing processes in global product development using storytelling and video sharing. SAGE Publications. In: , , , . SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture ISSN: 0954-4054 (Print), 2041-2975 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405417694062).

Gao, James and , Bernard, Alain (2017), An overview of knowledge sharing in new product development. Springer London. In: , , , . Springer London, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology . pp. 1-6 ISSN: 0268-3768 (Print), 1433-3015 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0140-5).

Wan, Shan , Li, Dongbo, Gao, James, Roy, Rajkumar , He, Fei (2016), A collaborative machine tool maintenance planning system based on content management technologies. Springer London. In: , , , . Springer London, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 94 (5-8) . pp. 1639-1653 ISSN: 0268-3768 (Print), 1433-3015 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-9829-0).

Wan, Shan , Li, Dongbo, Gao, Xiaoyu, Roy, Rajkumar , Tong, Yifei (2016), Process and knowledge management in a collaborative maintenance planning system for high value machine tools. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Computers in Industry, 84 . pp. 14-24 ISSN: 0166-3615 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2016.11.002).

Wan, Shan , Li, Dongbo, Gao, James (2016), Exploring the advantages of content management systems for managing engineering knowledge in product-service systems. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia CIRP, 56 . pp. 446-450 ISSN: 2212-8271 (Print), (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.10.087).

Zammit, Joseph Paul , Gao, James, Evans, Richard (2016), Capturing and sharing product development knowledge using storytelling and video sharing. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia CIRP, 56 . pp. 440-445 ISSN: 2212-8271 (Print), (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.10.081).

Evans, Richard David , Gao, James Xiaoyu, Mahdikhah, Sara, Messaadia, Mourad , Baudry, David (2016), Crowdsourcing user-contributed solutions to aerospace product development issues through micro-blogging. Academic Conferences and Publishing International (ACPI). In: , , , . Academic Conferences and Publishing International (ACPI), Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 14 (2) . pp. 126-136 ISSN: 1479-4411 (Print), 1479-4411 (Online) (doi: http://issuu.com/academic-conferences.org/docs/ejkm-volume14-issue2-article773?mode=a_p).

Evans, Richard D. , Gao, James X., Mahdikhah, Sara, Messaadia, Mourad , Baudry, David (2016), A review of crowdsourcing literature related to the manufacturing industry. Engineering and Technology Publishing (ETPub). In: , , , . Engineering and Technology Publishing (ETPub), Journal of Advanced Management Science, 4 (3) . pp. 224-231 ISSN: 2168-0787 (Print), (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12720/joams.4.3.224-231) NB Item availability restricted.

Essop, Ismael A. , Evans, Richard D., Wan, Shan, Giddaluru, Muni P. , Gao, James X. , Baudry, David , Mahdikhah, Sara , Messaadia, Mourad (2016), Investigation into current industrial practices relating to product lifecycle management in a multi-national manufacturing company. Taylor & Francis. In: , , , . Taylor & Francis, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 13 (5) . pp. 647-661 1686-4360 (Online) (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16864360.2016.1150711).

Zammit, Joseph Paul , Gao, James, Evans, Richard (2016), Development of a knowledge sharing framework for improving the testing processes in global product development. Inderscience. In: , , , . Inderscience, International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, 9 (1) . pp. 1 ISSN: 1743-5110 (Print), 1743-5129 (Online) (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJPLM.2016.078853).

Messaadia, Mourad , Baudry, David, Louis, Anne, Mahdikhah, Sara , Evans, Richard , Gao, James , Paquet, Thierry , Sahnoun, M'hammed , Mazari, Belhacène (2016), PLM adoption in SMEs context. Taylor & Francis. In: , , , . Taylor & Francis, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 13 (5) . pp. 618-627 1686-4360 (Online) (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16864360.2016.1150706).

Li, Yingguang , Gao, James, Maropoulos, Paul (2016), The 9th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology – Intelligent Manufacturing in the Knowledge Economy Era. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Procedia CIRP, 56 . pp. 1-624 ISSN: 2212-8271 (Print), (doi: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/22128271/56?sdc=1).

Liu, Xu , Li, Yingguang, Gao, James (2016), A multi-perspective dynamic feature concept in adaptive NC machining of complex freeform surfaces. Springer Verlag. In: , , , . Springer Verlag, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 82 (5-8) . pp. 1259-1268 ISSN: 0268-3768 (Print), 1433-3015 (Online) (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7456-9).

Book

Gao, Xiaoyu , El Souri, Mohammed, Keates, Simeon (2017), Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXI. IOS Press. In: , , In: Xiaoyu Gao, Mohammed El Souri, Simeon Keates (eds.), . IOS Press, Amsterdam , 6 . ISBN: 9781614997917 (doi: https://www.iospress.nl/book/advances-in-manufacturing-technology-xxxi/).

Book section

Lancelot, Martin , Gao, Xiaoyu, Le, Chi Hieu, Ahmed, Sarhan , Sotia, Cherepeti , Antoine, Sarrazin (2022), Modular, mobile and autonomous robotics for manufacturing SMEs. IOS Press. In: , , In: Mahmoud Shafik, Keith Case (eds.), Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXV: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Incorporating the 36th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, 6–8 September 2022, University of Derby, Derby, UK. IOS Press, Amsterdam; Berlin; Washington, DC , 25 (1st) . pp. 101-106 . ISBN: 9781643683300; 9781643683317 (doi: https://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE220574).

Uyi-osa, Egbe , Le, Chi Hieu, Gao, Xiaoyu, Anh My, Chu , Michael, Packianather , Nikolay, Zlatov (2022), A case-based reasoning based framework for developing computer aided remanufacturing process planning systems. Springer. In: , , In: Cioboată Daniela Doina (ed.), International Conference on Reliable Systems Engineering. Springer, , 534 (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15944-2_28).

Conference item

Zammit, Joseph Paul , Gao, James, Evans, Richard (2017), The challenges of adopting PLM tools involving diversified technologies in the automotive supply chain. IFIP. In: IFIP 14th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, 9-12 July 2017, Seville, Spain , IFIP 14th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management. IFIP, (doi: ).

Giddaluru, Muni Prasad , Gao, James X., Bhatti, Raj (2017), Integrating product knowledge with modular product structures in PLM. I. In: ICIDM2017: International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing, July 17-19, 2017, Milan, Italy , ICIDM2017: International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing. I, (doi: http://www.icidm2017.polimi.it/).

Conference proceedings

Vu, Minh Duc , Chu, Anh My, Nguyen, The Nguyen, Duong, Xuan Bien , Le, Chi Hieu , Gao, Xiaoyu , Zlatov, Nikolay , Hristov, Georgi , Nguyen, Van Anh , Mahmud, Jamaluddin (2023), Prediction of the welding process parameters and the weld bead geometry for robotic welding applications with adaptive neuro-fuzzy models. Springer. In: , , In: Thi Dieu Linh Nguyen, Verdú Elena, Anh Ngoc Le, Maria Ganzha (eds.), Intelligent Systems and Networks: Selected Articles from ICISN 2023, Vietnam. Springer, Singapore , 752 (1st) . pp. 148-158 . ISBN: 9789819947256; 9789819947249; 9789819947270ISSN: 2367-3370 (Print), 2367-3389 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-*******4725-6_20) NB Item availability restricted.

Hristov, Georgi , Zlatov, Nikolay, Zahariev, Plamen, Le, Chi Hieu , Kinaneva, Diyana , Georgiev, Georgi , Yotov, Yavor , Gao, Xiaoyu , Chu, Anh My , Nguyen, Ho Quang (2023), Development of a smart system for early detection of forest fires based on unmanned aerial vehicles. Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne. In: , , In: Maria Ganzha, Leszek A. Maciaszek, Marcin Paprzycki, Dominik Ślęzak (eds.), Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems - Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Research in Intelligent and Computing in Engineering (RICE 2022). November 11–12, 2022. Hung Yen University of Technology and Education, Vietnam. Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne, Warsaw, Poland , 33 (1st) . pp. 135-139 . ISBN: 9788396589767; 9788396589774ISSN: 2300-5963 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.15439/978-83-965897-6-7).

Yotov, Yavor , Zlatov, Nikolay, Hristov, Georgi, Zahariev, Plamen , Le, Chi Hieu , Gao, Xiaoyu , Chu, Anh My , Nguyen, Ho Quang , Huynh, Le Minh , Bui, Trung Thanh (2023), Innovative development of a flying robot with a flexible manipulator for aerial manipulations. Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne. In: , , In: Maria Ganzha, Leszek A. Maciaszek, Marcin Paprzycki, Dominik Ślęzak (eds.), Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems - Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Research in Intelligent and Computing in Engineering (RICE 2022). November 11–12, 2022. Hung Yen University of Technology and Education, Vietnam. Polskie Towarzystwo Informatyczne, Warsaw, Poland , 33 (1st) . pp. 49-54 . ISBN: 9788396589767; 9788396589774ISSN: 2300-5963 (Print), (doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15439/978-83-965897-6-7).

Martin, Lancelot , Gao, James, Wilson, Alister, Le, Chi Hieu , Ree, Marcus de (2021), Autonomous mobile robots in high occupancy aerospace manufacturing. IOS Press. In: , , , Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXIV. IOS Press, Netherlands , 15 (1st) . pp. 133-138 . ISBN: 9781643681986ISSN: 2352-751X (Print), 2352-7528 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE210025).

Martin, Lancelot , González-Romo, Mario, Sahnoun, M'hammed, Bettayeb, Belgacem , He, Naihui , Gao, James (2021), Effect of human-robot interaction on the fleet size of AIV transporters in FMS. IEEE. In: , , , 2021 1st International Conference On Cyber Management And Engineering (CyMaEn). IEEE, . ISBN: 9781665432009 (doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/CyMaEn50288.2021.9497273).

de Ree, Marcus , Mantas, Georgios, Gao, James, Rodriguez, Jonathan , Otung, Ifiok E. (2020), Public key cryptography without certificates for beyond 5G mobile small cells. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In: , , In: IEEE Conference Commitee (ed.), 2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Piscataway, New Jersey (1st) . pp. 1-5 . ISBN: 1728160510, 9781728160511 (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CSNDSP49049.2020.9249567) NB Item availability restricted.

Prasad Giddaluru, Muni and , Gao, James (2020), A data preparation and migration framework for implementing modular product structures in PLM. Springer. In: , , In: Clement Fortin, Louis Rivest, Alain Bernard, Abdelaziz Bouras (eds.), PLM 2019: Product Lifecycle Management in the Digital Twin Era. Springer, Cham, Switzerland , 565 . pp. 201-210 . ISBN: 9783030422493ISSN: 1868-4238 (Print), 1868-422X (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42250-9_19).

Gao, James , Arey, Daniel, Le, Chi Hieu, El Souri, Mohammed (2019), An investigation into the adoption of automation in the aerospace manufacturing industry. IOS Press. In: , , , Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXIII. IOS Press, , 9 . pp. 87-92 . ISBN: 9781643680088ISSN: 2352-751X (Print), 2352-7528 (Online) (doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ATDE190016).

Ramchurn, Adesh , El Souri, Mohammed, Gao, James, Le, Chi Hieu , Benetier, Julien (2019), An analysis of automation scenarios in an aerospace environmental testing facility. IOS Press. In: , , , Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXIII. IOS Press, , 9 . pp. 93-98 . ISBN: 9781643680088ISSN: 2352-751X (Print), 2352-7528 (Online) (doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ATDE190017).