Research Outputs (Peer-reviewed/Refereed/Quality Assured)
Journal Articles
Chand, P. and Assaf, M. An Empirical Study on Lightweight CNN Models for Efficient Classification of Used Electronic Parts. Sustainability, MDPI, 2024, 16(17), 7607. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177607
Chand, P. A Low Resolution Used Electronics Parts Image Dataset for Sorting Application. Data, MDPI, 2023, 8(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/data8010020
Chand, P. and Lal, S. Vision-based Detection and Classification of Used Electronics Parts. Sensors, MDPI, 2022, 22(23), 9079. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22239079. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/23/9079
Chand, P. Integrating an Electronic Compass for Position Tracking on a Wheeled Tricycle Mobile Robot, Drone Systems and Applications (formerly Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems), 2022, 10(1), 179-199.(https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/dsa-2021-0049)
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P., and Evangelista, A. Cost-effective Customisable Indoor Air Quality Monitor. Advances in Technology Innovation, 2022, 7(1), 01-18. (available online from Oct. 2021.) https://doi.org/10.46604/aiti.2021.8291
Chand, P. and Sepulveda, J. Automating a Festo Manufacturing Machine with an Allen-Bradley PLC. Mechatronics and Robotics, Science Publications, 2021, 5(1), 23-32. thescipub.com/abstract/jmrsp.2021.23.32 https://doi.org/10.3844/jmrsp.2021.23.32
Chand, P. , Al-Rawi, M., James, S., Antony, J. and Jose, J. A Low-Cost System for Remote Access and Control of Automation Equipment. Machines, MDPI, 2021, 9(7), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines9070138
Chand, P. and Assaf, M. H. Towards a Hybrid Powered Passenger Boat Utilising Fuzzy Controllers. Engineering and Applied Science Research (EASR), ThaiJo, 2019, 46(2), 142-150. https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/easr/article/view/153979
Chand, P. A Survey of Motorhomes and Key Factors to Consider when Developing Electric Motorhomes. International Journal of Vehicle Performance, Inderscience, 2019, 5(2), 165–186. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVP.2019.098994
Chand, P., Kumar, K. and Kumar, K. Development of a Low-Cost Robotic Pan Flute. International Journal of Intelligent Machines and Robotics, Inderscience, 2018, 1(2), 153-170. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIMR.2018.094917
Chand, P., Singh, N., and Naidu, V. Mitigating Traffic Congestion: Towards an Alternative Approach for the Work Commute. Journal of Transportation Engineering and its Applications, Mantech Publications, 2018, 3(1), 1-15.
Kumar, R., Mehta, U. and Chand, P. A Low Cost Linear Force Feedback Control System for a Two-Fingered Parallel Configuration Gripper. Procedia Computer Science, 2017, 105(1), 264-269.
Chand, P., Lal, S. and Kumar, R. Development of a Force Feedback System for a Scorbot Robotic Arm Gripper. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2016, 11(23), 13766–13774. https://www.arpnjournals.org/jeas/research_papers/rp_2016/jeas_1216_5454.pdf
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Towards a Robust Feedback System for Coordinating a Hierarchical Multi-Robot System. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2014, 62(2), 91-107.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Mapping and Exploration in a Hierarchical Heterogeneous Multi-Robot System Using Limited Capability Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2013, 61(6), 565-579.
Jannif, N., Chand, P. and Singh, R. Development of a Hierarchical CNC Milling Machine Control Unit using Low-End PIC Microcontrollers. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2013, 227(6), 922-926.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Development of a Reduced Human User Input Task Allocation Method for Multiple Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2012, 60(10), 1231-1244.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. A Two-Tiered Global Path Planning Strategy for Limited Memory Mobile Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2012, 60(2), 309-321.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Development of a Navigation System for Heterogeneous Mobile Robots. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 2011, 10(3), 250-278.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Feedback Coordination of Limited Capability Mobile Robots. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 2010, 8(1/2/3/4), 144–157.
Chand, P., Shazil, M. and Kumar, E. Towards a low-cost autonomous object manipulation device. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2009, 4(5), 61–66.
Chand, P., Onwubolu, G. C. and Kumar, S. Modelling and simulation of a PC based computer numerically controlled drilling machine worktable. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2004, 218(B11), 1625-1630.
Book Chapters
Chand, P., Kumar, K., Kumar. Development of an Intelligent Control Based Vehicle Following System. In Mobile Robotics: Principles, Techniques and Applications, 2015, Nova Science Publishers, USA. Available here
Carnegie, D. A., Payne, A. and Chand, P. The Design of a Pair of Identical Mobile Robots to Investigate Cooperative Behaviours. In Cutting Edge Robotics – Section V Multi-Robot Systems, 2005, pp. 377 – 396, Intech, Croatia. Available here
Conference Proceedings Papers
Chand, P. Developing a Matlab Controller for Niryo Ned Robot. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Technology Innovation and its Applications (ICTIIA), 23 September 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICTIIA54654.2022.9935911
Chand, P. Investigating Vision Based Sorting of Used Items. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET), 13-15 September 2022, pp. 01-05, Malaysia (online). 10.1109/IICAIET55139.2022.9936813
Chand, P., Foulkes, M., and Kumar, A. Towards the Development of a Low-Cost Soil Drying Oven. The 2021 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 2021, pp. 88-93, Auckland, New Zealand. 10.1109/TENCON54134.2021.9707453
Chand, P., Foulkes, M., Kumar, A. and Ariyarathna, T. Using Simulated Work Integrated Learning in Mechatronics Courses. The IEEE TALE Conference, 2021, pp. 01-06, China (Online). 10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678549
Chand, P., James, S., Antony, J. and Jose, J. Developing Remote Access and Control of Automation Equipment. The 7th International Conference on Control, Automation, and Robotics, 2021, pp. 31-35, Singapore (Online). 10.1109/ICCAR52225.2021.9463445
Chand, P., Foulkes, M. and Thomas, S. Introducing Simulated Work-Integrated Learning in Engineering Diploma Final Projects. Work-Integrated Learning on the Rise, 2021, pp. 13-17, Hamilton, New Zealand. Available here
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P., Khanna, J. and Kumari, S. Developing soft skills to produce work-ready international graduate diploma students in engineering: A comparative study. Work-Integrated Learning on the Rise, 2021, pp. 1-5, Hamilton, New Zealand. Available here
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P. and Khanna, J. Aligning Research Objectives with Student Learning Outcomes and Sustainability Objectives in Student Engineering Development Projects. International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2021, online. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67913
Chand, P., AL-Rawi, M. and Khanna, J. Utilizing digital assessment strategies for theory & practical work in mechatronics. Australasian Association For Engineering Education AAEE 2020, 2020, Sydney, Australia. Available link1 and link2
Khanna, J., AL-Rawi, M. and Chand, P. Implementing project based learning and tools to develop employability skills for early tertiary learners in engineering education. Australasian Association For Engineering Education AAEE 2020, 2020, Sydney, Australia.
Kumar, S., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Designing of a Mobile Irrigation System. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Padiachy, V., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Development of an Automated Multi-level Car Parking System. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Alim, M., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Automatic PCB Drilling Machine. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Chand, P. Fuzzy Reactive Control for Wheeled Mobile Robots. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 167-172, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Towards an Automated Pan Flute Player. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 192-197, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, R. and Chand, P. Inverse Kinematics Solution for Trajectory Tracking using Artificial Neural Networks for SCORBOT ER-4u. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 364-369, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Pan Piper 1.0: An Overview of a Robotic Pan Flute for Pacific Music. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Lal, S. and Chand, P. Object Detection and Recognition for a Pick and Place Robot. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Goundar, J., Chand, A., Tabua, N., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Mechatronic Design Solution for Fuel Level Monitoring using Pressure Sensor. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Khalid, R., Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Goundar, U., and Chand, P., Mehta, U. and Mamun, K. Design and Development of Low Cost Voice Control Smart Home Device in the South Pacific. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Chand, P., Assaf, M. H. and Jannif, I. Implication of Curricula Design on Engineering Education. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, 2012, pp. 67–71, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Feedback Coordination of Limited Capability Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2008, pp. 531–536, Auckland, New Zealand.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Task Allocation and Coordination for Limited Capability Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2007, Brisbane, Australia. (CDROM proceedings. Also available at https://www.araa.asn.au/acra/acra2007/papers/paper94final.pdf)
Lee-Johnson, C. P., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Applications of an Adaptive Hierarchical Mobile Robot Navigation System. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2007, Brisbane, Australia. (CDROM proceedings. Also available at https://www.araa.asn.au/acra/acra2007/papers/paper73final.pdf)
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Memory-Time Tradeoffs in a Path Planning Approach Utilising Limited Memory Robots. In Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2007, pp. 243–248, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Reactive Control of a Tricycle Mobile Robot. In Proceedings of the Twelfth Electronics New Zealand Conference, 2005, pp. 129 – 134, Manukau, New Zealand. Available here
Conference Oral Presentations
Chand, P. Smart Automation for Sustainability in Educational Environments. ROBOTFORUM2023 International Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, March 13-15 2023, Las Vegas, USA. Conference Website & Abstract Book. Presentation available here
Ariyarathna, T. and Chand, P. Scalability enhanced new architecture for IoT based systems to integrate diverse technologies. Measurement, Sensor Systems and Applications Conference 2022, 24-26 August 2022, Jinan, China (online) (accepted & presented)
Chand, P. Online Assessment Strategies for Mechatronics Courses During the Covid-19 Lockdown. 2021 NZDE & BEngTech Joint Tutors Forum, 2021, Manukau, New Zealand. Presentation available here
Chand, P. Vision System Applications in Robotics. Unitec Research Symposium, 2017, Auckland, New Zealand. Conference programme
Assaf, M. H. and Chand, P. Fuzzy logic-based control algorithm for hybrid propulsion passenger boat. Paper presented at The 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, 2013, Suva, Fiji. Presentation available here
Chand, P. Robotics - (Engineering, USP). Presentation at the Tertiary ICT Group 2013 ICT Conference, 2013, Suva, Fiji. Conference website & programme. Presentation available here
Conference Poster Presentations
Chand, P. and Sepulveda, J. (2020) Reconditioning FESTO manufacturing machines for use with Rockwell Automation equipment. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2020, 2020, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P., Foulkes, M. and Kumar, A. (2022) Design of a low-cost soil drying oven. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2022, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P., Al-Rawi, M., James, S., Anthony, J. and Jose, J. (2022) Remote access and control of PLC lab equipment. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2022, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Books
Chand, P. PC based drilling machine: Data acquisition and control board, 2013 (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany).
Chand, P. Development of an Artificial Intelligence System for the Instruction and Control of Cooperating Mobile Robots, 2012 (Universal Publishers, Boca Raton).
Newsletter Articles & Reports
Chand, P. Sorting Objects with the NED Robot and Conveyor, The Brainary. https://thebrainary.com/blog/sorting-objects-with-the-ned-robot-and-conveyor/ 2022 .
Chand, P. Remotely Facilitating Engineering Practical Work, Wintec Research Report 2020-2021, Report Article Link 2022.
Research Contributions
1. Peer – reviewed papers for the following journals:
IEEE Access (IEEE Journals)
Robotica (Sage Journals)
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Elsevier Journals)
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems (Springer Journals)
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (Sage Journals)
Industrial Robot (Emerald Publishing)
Sensors (MDPI Journals)
Actuators (MDPI Journals)
Mathematics (MDPI Journals)
World Electric Vehicle Journal (MDPI Journals)
Machines (MDPI Journals)
2. Editorial Board member of Universal Journal of Control and Automation (HRPUB | Universal Journal of Control and Automation ).
3. Technical Program Committee (TPC) membership of several IEEE EDAS listed conferences.
4. Research Leader for Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design, Wintec (2021-present).
5. Project Leader and Pilot Funding recipient for Wintec project on Vision Based Object Sorting System (2022)
6. Funding recipient for Wintec project on Designing an all-in-one system for climate control and air purification that can be used in crowded, low-quality built environments (2022).
7. Project Leader and Pilot Funding recipient for Wintec project on Remote Access and Control of Lab Equipment (2020)
8. Project leader for Conversion of VW Kombi Van into an EV (Partnership between Unitec and Genesis Energy - 2018)
9. Prepared a consultancy (advisory) report for Unitec and Tourism Holdings Limited on developing electric motorhomes (2017).
10. Project leader and Funding recipient for University of the South Pacific Department of Engineering Project on Modelling and Simulation of a CNC based Drilling Machine (2002/2003)
11. Invited participant in Times Higher Education (THE) Global Academic Reputation Survey for 2022 & 2023
12. Guest editor Special Issue "Computer/Machine Vision Applications in Automation, Robotic, Mechatronic Systems" in Machines MDPI (2022/23)