Dr Shuang Dai
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Engineering
Shuang is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Exeter. Her research integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in engineering and energy systems, with a focus on real-time data processing, predictive modeling, and privacy-preserving AI. Her expertise spans data mining, time-series forecasting, and distributed learning, with a particular emphasis on applying Industry 4.0 technologies to optimize smart infrastructure, industrial automation, and energy systems. Shuang completed her PhD in Data Science at University of Essex, in 2023.
Research Methodologies
- Time-Series Forecasting and Predictive Analytics: Developing AI-driven models for energy demand prediction and load profiling in smart grids and industrial systems.
- Federated and Distributed Learning for Smart Infrastructure: Designing privacy-aware, decentralized AI frameworks for energy analytics, smart metering, and industrial automation.
- Spatiotemporal Data Mining and Anomaly Detection: Applying functional data analysis and deep learning to analyze and optimize building energy efficiency and smart grid performance.
- Multimodal and AI-driven Decision Support Systems: Integrating modality-aware fusion networks and optimization algorithms to enhance risk assessment, adaptive control, and decision-making in Industry 4.0 environments.
Research Application Areas
- Smart Energy Systems and Predictive Load Forecasting: Real-time energy forecasting, peak load management, and demand-side optimization. Disaggregated energy monitoring, load identification, and user behavior analysis.
- Smart Buildings and Infrastructure Optimization: Energy management systems, predictive maintenance models, and dynamic thermal control strategies to improve building sustainability.
- Industrial AI and Engineering System Intelligence: Focusing on improve manufacturing efficiency, predictive maintenance, and industrial energy consumption.