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Dr. Yan Fan Farah 閻帆博士
BEng(Hons) CityU, MPhil CityU, PhD CityU
Senior Lecturer
School of Science and Technology

Biography

Dr. Yan received her Bachelor of Engineering degree with 1st honor; M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees from the City University of Hong Kong.  She is currently a Senior Lecturer in School of Science of Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University.  Before joining HKMU, he has more than 5-years-teaching-service in other tertiary institutions.  Her research interests include Computer Networks, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, and Multimedia Technologies, etc.

 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Security
  • Machine Learning
  • Multimedia Technologies

Selected Publications

Book Chapters

  • Fan Yan and Guan-Rong Chen, “Distributed Consensus and Coordination Control of Networked Multi-agent Systems”, 2013. Chapter 3 of Consensus and Synchronization in Complex Networks, (editor: Kocarev, L.), Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 51-68.
  • Mei Lin WANG, Alan Kai-Hau Yeung, and Fan Yan, “A Parallel Routing Algorithm for Traffic Optimization,” 2012. Chapter 9 of Handbook of Optimization in Complex Networks: Communication and Social Networks, (editors: Thai, Pardalos & Pardalos, P. M.), New York: Springer Science Business Media, LLC.

Journal Articles

  • C. H. Lau, K. H. Yeung, F. Yan, and S. Chan, “Blockchain-based authentication and secure communication in IoT networks.” SECURITY AND PRIVACY, 2023
  • Fan Yan, Alan Kai-Hau Yeung, Andreas C. Joseph, and Guan-Rong Chen, “Degree-energy-based local random routing strategies for sensor networks,” Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 20, Iss. 1, 2015, Pages 250-262.
  • Fan Yan, Alan Kai-Hau Yeung, and Guan-Rong Chen, “A numerical study of energy consumption and time efficiency of sensor networks with different structural topologies and routing methods,” Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 19, Iss. 9, 2013, Pages 2515-2526.
  • Fan Yan, Wen Yang, and H.B. Shi, “Optimal interconnection design for leader-follower coordination with noise,” IET Control Theory & Applications, Vol 7. Iss. 2, 2013 pp. 323-331.

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 09 Nov, 2023
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Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Course Code Title Credits
  COMP S321F Advanced Database and Data Warehousing 5
  COMP S333F Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms 5
  COMP S351F Software Project Management 5
  COMP S362F Concurrent and Network Programming 5
  COMP S363F Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing 5
  COMP S382F Data Mining and Analytics 5
  COMP S390F Creative Programming for Games 5
  COMP S492F Machine Learning 5
  ELEC S305F Computer Networking 5
  ELEC S348F IOT Security 5
  ELEC S371F Digital Forensics 5
  ELEC S431F Blockchain Technologies 5
  ELEC S425F Computer and Network Security 5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 ELEC S201FBasic Electronics5
 IT S290FHuman Computer Interaction & User Experience Design5
 STAT S251FStatistical Data Analysis5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 COMPS333FAdvanced Programming and AI Algorithms5
 COMPS362FConcurrent and Network Programming5
 COMPS363FDistributed Systems and Parallel Computing5
 COMPS380FWeb Applications: Design and Development5
 COMPS381FServer-side Technologies and Cloud Computing5
 COMPS382FData Mining and Analytics5
 COMPS390FCreative Programming for Games5
 COMPS413FApplication Design and Development for Mobile Devices5
 COMPS492FMachine Learning5
 ELECS305FComputer Networking5
 ELECS363FAdvanced Computer Design5
 ELECS425FComputer and Network Security5