Current Research Students
Yehong Xu (PhD, from The University of Queensland, started in January 2021) Global routing problems
Yao Tian (PhD, from Zhejiang University, started in February 2021) Advanced Indexing for query processing
Jing Zhao (PhD, from Soochow University, started in February 2021, on leave Sept 2022 - Sept 2023) Just-in-time predictions for spatiotemporal query processing
Yue Cui (PhD, from The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, started in September 2021) Fairness in Data Science
Xi Zhao (PhD, from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, started in September 2022 funded by HKPFS scheme) Approximate search in high-dimensional spaces
Shiwen Wu (PhD, from Peking University, started in September 2022) Data quality management
Yue Liu (PhD, from Zhejiang University, started in Sept 2023)
Jiawei Li (PhD, from Jacobs University Bremen, started in Sept 2023)
Zhonghan Chen (PhD, from The University of Toronto, started in Sept 2023)
Yihang Lu (PhD, from Northwestern Polytechnical University, started in Sept 2023, on leave from March 2024)
Renjie Pi (PhD, from The University of Hong Kong, started in Sept 2021 under Prof Tong Zhang and transferred to me in Dec 2023)
Jipeng Zhang (PhD, from The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, started in September 2021 under Professor Tng Zhang and transferred to me in Dec 2023)
Elton Chun Chai Li (MPhil, from HKUST, to start in September 2024)
Jimmy Kwun Hang Lau (MPhil, from CUHK, to start in September 2024)
Harry Jounghoon Kim (PhD, from Chinese University of Hong Kong, to start in September 2024)
Zhenjun Huang (PhD, from Beihang University, to start in September 2024 funded by the PCL Scholarship Scheme)
Weijie Shi (PhD, from Soochow University, to start in September 2024)
Zhouji Tian (PhD, from Beihang University, to start in September 2024)
Bingguang Hao (PhD, from The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, to start in September 2024)
Co-supervision
Xinjie Zhou (PhD, from Shanghai Jiaotong University, started in September 2021, based on the Guangzhou campus)
Zizhuo Xu (PhD, from Cornell University, started in September 2021, based on the Guangzhou campus)
Jianheng Tang (PhD, from Sun Yat-sen University, started in September 2021, based on the Guangzhou campus)
Completed Research Students
PhD:
27. Boyu Ruan (PhD, 2017 - 2021, from Tsinghua University) Large-scale graph algorithms. Now a STEM postdoc research fellow at HKUST.
26. Mengxuan Zhang (PhD, 2018 - 2021, from Dalian University of Technology) Dynamic index maintenance for road networks and graphs. Now a postdoctoral research fellow at Iowa State University, USA.
25. Ruiyuan Zhang (PhD, 2016 - 2020, from Aachen University of Technology, Germany, co-supervised with Prof Tapan Saha in Power Engineering at UQ) Microgrid Data Analytics. Now a STEM postdoc research fellow at HKUST.
24. Doris Dan He (PhD, 2016 - 2019, from Peking University) Diversity query processing in spatiotemporal databases. Now a Data Scientist in the Queensland Government.
23. Pingfu Cao (PhD, 2016 - 2019, from East China Normal University) Large-scale transport network data analytics. Now an Associate Professor at Soochow University, China.
22. Bolong Zheng (PhD, 2014 - 2017, from Huangzhong University of Science and Technology) Spatiotemporal databases. Now an Associate Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology
21. Douglas Alves Peixoto (PhD, 2015 - 2018, from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil). Parallel spatiotemporal database systems. Now works for IBM Brazil.
20. Lei Li (PhD, 2014 - 2018, from Harbin Institute of Technology) Time-dependent routing algorithms in road networks. Now an Assistant Professor at HKUST (GZ Campus).
19. Xingzhong Du (PhD, 2014 - 2017, from Nanjing University) Video databases. Now a Data Scientist at Coles Australia.
18. Saeid Hosseini (PhD, 2012 - 2017, part-time from 2013 - 2015, from Queensland University of Technology) Using location information from social media. Now an Assistant Professor at Sohar University, Oman.
17. Wen Hua (PhD, 2011 - 2015, from Renmin University of China) Entity linking. Now an Associate Professor at PolyU, HK.
16. Haozhou Wang (PhD, 2012 - 2015, from University of Queensland) In-memory Trajectory Databases. Now works for EMC China.
15. Ada Han Su (PhD, 2012 - 2015, from Nanjing University) Quality-aware trajectory query processing. Now an Associate Professor at the University of Electrical Science and Technology of China.
14. Dat T. Huynh (PhD, 2010 - 2014, from HoChiMinh City University of Technology) Entity Extraction from Unstructured Data on the Web.
13. Zhixu Li (PhD, 2009 - 2013, from Renmin University of China) Harvesting the Web for Linking and Imputing String Data in Databases. Now a Professor at Fudan University, China.
12. Felix Qing Xie (PhD, 2009 - 2012, from University of Science and Technology of China) Approximation and Exploration of Streaming Time Series Data. Now an Associate Professor at Wuhan University of Technology.
11. Kexin Xie (PhD, 2008 - 2012, from University of Queensland), Supporting Real-time Query Processing for Advanced Spatial Database Applications. Now a Senior Director & Architect, Software Engineering at Salesforce, USA.
10. Shuo Shang (PhD, 2009 - 2012, from Peking University). Spatial Query Processing for Trip Planning and Location Recommendation. Now a Professor at The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
9. Jia Zhu (PhD, part-time 2006 - 2012, from Bond University), Robust Name Disambiguation Framework for Large Databases. Now an Associate Professor in South China Normal University.
8. Kevin Kai Zheng (PhD, 2009 - 2012, from Fudan University), Uncertainty Management in Spatiotemporal Database. Now a Professor at The University of Electrical Science and Technology of China.
7. Xiangmin Zhou (PhD, 2005 - 2008, from Northeast University, China), Similarity Search In Large Video Database. Now a Lecturer at RMIT University, Australia.
6. Saeid Asadi (PhD, 2004 - 2008), Dealing with Geographic Information in Location-Based Search Engines. Now an Associate Professor at Shahed University, Iran.
5. Ke Deng (PhD, 2004 - 2007, from Griffith University), Distance Ranking in Constraint-Based Spaces: An Elemental Problem in Spatial Query Processing. Now a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University, Australia.
4. Helen Zi Huang (PhD, 2003 - 2007, from Tsinghua University), Summarization-based Similarity Search for Complex Databases. Now a Professor and ARC Future Fellow at UQ.
3. Sai Sun (PhD, 2002 - 2006, from Nanjing University) Multiresolution and Semantic Caching: A Framework for Network-based Spatial Applications.
2. Sham Prasher (PhD, 2001 - 2005, from University of Queensland) Query Processing in Multiresolution Spatial Databases. Now working with Mana Wind, Australia.
1. Kevin Kai Xu (PhD, 2000 - 2004, from Shanghai Jiaotong University) Database Support for Multiresolution Terrain Models. Now an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, UK.
Master By Research:
8. Ziyi Liu (MPhil, from QUT, started in Oct 2019 and converted to a PhD student under supervision by Dr Wen Hua in June 2021) Constraint shortest path problems
7. Xuanyi Zhang (MPhil, from University of California Santa Cruz, April 2019 - June 2021) An experimental study on constrained shortest path algorithms in road networks
6. Runhui Wang (MPhil, from Peking University, 2017 - 2019) Parallel Graph Algorithms. Now a PhD candidate at Rutgers University, USA.
5. Bingyu Yi (MPhil, August 2013 - December 2016, from Xi'an Jiaotong University)
4. Xin Li (Master student enrolled at Renmin University of China, September 2011 - June 2014)
3. Jiping Wang (MPhil, October 2012 - July 2014, from Tsinghua University) Efficient Distance-based Query Processing in Spatial Networks
2. Yiyue Gao (MPhil, Sept 2007 - March 2009, Associate Adverse: Dr Heng tao Shen) Comprehensive Evaluation of Image Color Features for CBIR Systems.
1. Bill Zhang (MPhil, August 2004 - Feb 2006) Data-Intensive Mediator-based Web Services Composition with Self-tuning Histogram. Now with Mincom in Denver, USA.
Other Research Students:
Callum McDonald (Project Student 2011) Excerpt-level web search
Haozhou Wang (Project Student 2011) Trajectory-based location ranking
Doug Cathepole (MEng 2008) Efficiency in Visualizing Large-Scale Moving Objects
Kexin Xie (MEng 2008) Supporting Data Provenance and Lineage Analysis for SQL Queries
Ji Tao Gan (MSc 2008) Approximate Join Algorithms for Data Record Linking
Benjamin Cheviot (MSc 2007) Using Google Earth as a web search interface
Sittichai Thongnopparat (MSc 2005) Address extract from Web pages
Li Yang (MSc 2004, in collaboration with UQ CBIT) Semi-structured language processing for biological data, now working at tom.com in Beijing, China.
Yanqiu Richard Zhu (MSc 2004, Principle Adviser: Hoylen Sue and Linda Bird of DSTC)
George Eng-Huan Pek (MSc 2002), Wrapper Validation
David Horgan (Hons 2004) Progressive Spatial Vector Data Exchange
Wei Yuan Ong (Hons 2004, Principle Adviser: Hoylen Sue and Linda Bird of DSTC)
Lynn Teo (Hons 2003-4) Visualization and Surface Matching of 3D Protein Strictures
Wissam (Sam) Hmud (Hons 2003-4), XML Containment Join Processing
Christopher Lim (Hons 2003) Databases for the Grid
Brendan Tse (Hons 2002) Managing Bioinformatics Data
Alex Hai Luong (Hons 2002) Evolution of Schemata within Bioinformatics: Tracking the Ensemble Database
Darko Javanovic (Hons 2001), Web Wrapper Development and Maintenance using Wrapper Generator Interface
Anecia Johnston (Hons 2001), Extracting Real Estate Information From the World Wide Web
Travis Fusae (Hons 2001), Proposal for an Improved License Management System through a Case Study Analysis
Dan Sketcher (Hons 2001), Terrain Data Simplification and Visualization
Keith Blair (Hons 2000), Find the Shortest Paths for Sea Turtle Migration: From a Spatial Database Perspective
Luke Boyce (Hons 2000), Join Non-Compatible Quadtrees
Frank Penkava (Hons 2000), A Study on Information Completeness and Search Speed in the World Wide Web Environment
Jackson Carroll (Hons 2000), Spatial Data Generalization for Internet and Mobile Applications
Joe Yates (Hons 1999), Map-Based Interface for Navigating the Web
Steve Broderick (Hons 1999), Efficiency in Querying Multiple Websites in XML