Dr Vu Le

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Senior Research Fellow in Modelling and Simulation

Faculty

Inst Intelligent Sys Res & Inn

Department

Inst Intelligent Sys Res & Inn

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Contact

vu.le@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 522 72649

Publications

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2023

Enhancing the Harris' Hawk optimiser for single- and multi-objective optimisation

Y Choo, Z Cai, V Le, M Johnstone, D Creighton, C Lim

(2023), Vol. 27, pp. 16675-16715, Soft Computing, C1

journal article

Enhancing the Whale Optimisation Algorithm with sub-population and hybrid techniques for single- and multi-objective optimisation

Zheng Cai, Yit Choo, Vu Le, Chee Lim, Mingyu Liao

(2023), pp. 1-31, Soft Computing, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Light Insight Trial (LiT) Research Report

Ashim Debnath, Vu Le, Alexey Medvedev, Wonmongo Soro, Chee Lim, Douglas Creighton, Arkady Zaslavsky, Zoran Najdovsky, Michael Johnstone

(2023), Geelong, Vic., A6

research report/technical paper

Optimisation of Multi-objective Rolling Stock Maintenance Scheduling with Harris' Hawk Optimiser

Yit Choo, Vu Le, Michael Johnstone, Douglas Creighton, Himanshu Jindal, Kevin Tan

(2023), pp. 59-65, IAICT 2023 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications Technology, Bali, Indonesia, E1

conference

Feature Selection for Cycle Life Prediction of Fast-Charged Lithium-ion Batteries

R Mohammed, V Le, D Creighton, A Hosen

(2023), pp. 271-276, Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications Technology, IAICT 2023, E1

conference

A Clustering-Based Whale Optimisation Algorithm for Multi-Objective Flexible Job Shop Problems

Z Cai, Y Choo, V Le

(2023), pp. 196-202, IoTaIS 2023 : Proceedings of 2023 IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things and Intelligence Systems, Bali, Indonesia, E1

conference
2022

Improving high value manufacturing with simulation-based Bayesian Optimisation

B Gunn, I Hettiarachchi, M Johnstone, V Le, D Creighton, L Preston

(2022), pp. 1-8, SysCon 2022 - Proceedings of the 16th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, E1

conference

Multi-objective Flexible Job-Shop Scheduling with an Ensemble Optimisation Model

Y Choo, Z Cai, V Le, M Johnstone, W Chan, D Creighton

(2022), pp. 229-234, IEACon 2022 : IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, E1

conference
2021

Dynamic time warp-based clustering: Application of machine learning algorithms to simulation input modelling

J Zhang, M Johnstone, V Le, B Khan, A Hosen, D Creighton, J Carney, A Wilson, M Lynch

(2021), Vol. 186, Expert Systems with Applications, C1

journal article
2017

Condition monitoring of engine lubrication oil of military vehicles: a machine learning approach

V Le, C Lim, S Mohamed, S Nahavandi, L Yen, G Gallasch, S Baker, D Ludovici, N Draper, V Wickramanayake

(2017), pp. 1-7, AIAC 2017 : Proceedings of the 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Victoria, E1

conference

A framework for designing active pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera networks for surveillance applications

S Hanoun, Z Zhang, V Le, B Khan, M Johnstone, M Fielding, A Bhatti, D Creighton, S Nahavandi

(2017), pp. 1-6, SysCon 2017 : Proceedings of the 11th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Que., E1

conference
2016

Evaluation of tender solutions for aviation training using discrete event simulation and best performance criteria

A Novak, L Tracey, V Nguyen, M Johnstone, V Le, D Creighton

(2016), pp. 2680-2691, WSC2015: Proceedings of the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference, Huntington Beach, Calif., E1

conference
2015

Future integrated factories: a system of systems engineering perspective

S Nahavandi, V Le, D Creighton, M Johnstone, J Zhang

(2015), pp. 147-161, Integrated systems: innovations and applications, Cham, Switzerland, B1

book chapter

Complex simulation of stockyard mining operations

V Le, M Johnstone, Z Zhang, B Khan, D Creighton, S Hanoun, S Nahavandi

(2015), Vol. 95, pp. 529-537, Advances in global optimization, Cham, Switzerland, B1

book chapter

A dynamic time warped clustering technique for discrete event simulation-based system analysis

M Johnstone, V Le, J Zhang, B Gunn, S Nahavandi, D Creighton

(2015), Vol. 42, pp. 8078-8085, Expert systems with applications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A multi-level approach to planning and scheduling resources for aviation training

M Johnstone, V Le, A Novak, B Khan, D Creighton, L Tracey, V Nguyen

(2015), pp. 1848-1854, MODSIM2015: Partnering with industry and the community for innovation and impact through modelling. Proceedings of the 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Gold Coast, Qld., E1

conference

Modelling a helicopter training continuum to support system transformation

M Johnstone, V Le, B Khan, D Creighton, A Novak, V Nguyen, L Tracey

(2015), pp. 1-11, I/ITSEC 2015: Forging the Future Through Innovation. Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (NTSA), Orlando, Fla., E1

conference
2014

Mini-micro unmanned aerial vehicle intelligence: a threat to land vehicles

V Le, A Filippidis, C Lim, W Abdelrahman, S Nahavandi

(2014), Vol. 262, pp. 79-91, Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, B1

book chapter
2013

Simulation-based knowledge management in airport operations

S Nahavandi, D Creighton, M Johnstone, V Le, J Zhang

(2013), pp. 83-95, Integration of practice-oriented knowledge technology : trends and prospectives, Berlin, Germany, B1

book chapter

Dynamic control of skilled and unskilled labour task assignments

V Le, J Zhang, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi, D Creighton

(2013), pp. 955-960, AIM 2013 : Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Wollongong, New South Wales, E1

conference

Integration of resident's energy costs in short stay accommodation billing system

H Abdi, V Le, S Nahavandi

(2013), pp. 1-7, ISGT 2013 : The 4th IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, Washington, D.C., E1

conference

Robots, avatars and ghosts

G Acaroglu, K Vincs, P Divers, D Skovli, J McCormick, V Le, M Fielding, M Watson, H Abdi, W Abdelrahmen, J Mullins, Z Nadjovski, S Nahavandi, L Wei

(2013), Melbourne, Vic., J2-1

Non-Traditional Research Output
2012

Discrete event simulation enabled high level emulation of a distribution centre

J Zhang, V Le, M Johnston, S Nahavandi, D Creighton

(2012), pp. 470-475, UKSim 2012 : Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Modelling and Simulation, Cambridge, England, E1

conference

A generalised data analysis approach for baggage handling systems simulation

V Le, J Zhang, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi, D Creighton

(2012), pp. 1681-1687, SMC 2012 : Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Seoul, Korea, E1

conference

Kinect crowd interaction

L Wei, V Le, W Abdelrahman, M Hossny, D Creighton, S Nahavandi

(2012), pp. 1-6, SimTecT 2012 : Simulation-integrated solutions : Proceedings of the Annual Asia Pacific Simulation Technology and Training Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, E1

conference
2010

A haptic training environment for the heart myoblast cell injection procedure

V Le, S Nahavandi

(2010), pp. 448-452, ICARCV 2010 : 11th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, Singapore, E1

conference
2009

Airport operations : a system-of-systems approach

S Nahavandi, D Creighton, M Johnstone, V Le

(2009), pp. 403-419, Systems of systems engineering : principles and applications, Boca Raton, Fla., B1

book chapter

A dynamic architecture for increased passenger queue model fidelity

M Johnstone, V Le, S Nahavandi, D Creighton

(2009), pp. 3129-3139, WSC 2009 : Proceedings of the 2009 Winter Simulation Conference, Austin, Texas, E1

conference
2007

Simulation-based input loading condition optimisation airport baggage handling systems

Vu Le, Doug Creighton, Saeid Nahavandi

(2007), Vol. 1 & 2, pp. 874-879, ITSC 2007 : Proceedings of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems conference 2007, Bellevue, WA., E1-1

conference
2005

A heuristic algorithm for carton to pallet loading problem

V Le, D Creighton, S Nahavandi

(2005), pp. 593-598, INDIN 2005 : Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics 2005, Perth, Western Australia, E1-1

conference

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Modelling and Simulation Phase 1: Modelling of Existing Mo-99 Workflow

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton

Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation ANSTO

  • 2014: $158,381

Other Public Sector Funding

Military Condition Based Maintenance Prognostics Algorithms

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Dr Vu Le, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, Dr Burhan Khan

DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation

  • 2016: $166,396

AEC Metrics Project

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Dr Vu Le

Australian Electoral Commission

  • 2018: $138,000
  • 2017: $239,500

AEC Electoral analysis and modelling technical expertise.

A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Vu Le, Dr James Zhang, Dr Burhan Khan, Dr Anwar Hosen

Australian Electoral Commission

  • 2024: $181,818
  • 2023: $975,401
  • 2022: $844,747
  • 2021: $1,103,588
  • 2020: $414,982
  • 2019: $392,126

Industry and Other Funding

IXL Solar Rollforming and Assembly Line Analysis

A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton

Backwell IXL

  • 2013: $5,000

Ergonomic Assessment in Underground Mining Drilling Operation

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Mohammed Hossny, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le

SMS Operations Pty Ltd

  • 2015: $19,700
  • 2014: $10,000

Quickstep Production Line Modelling and Analysis Study

A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton, A/Prof Samer Hanoun

Quickstep Automotive Pty Limited

  • 2016: $15,000

Discrete-Event Simulation and Evaluation of Manufacturing Industry 5.0 Mega-line.

Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton

Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd

  • 2022: $58,395

Modelling and Simulation for Component Manufacturing.

Prof Douglas Creighton, Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Vu Le, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone

Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $100,800

Other Funding Sources

R3.1.4 Intelligent data fusion and analytics framework for decision support in predictive maintenace services.

Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Dr Vu Le, Dr James Zhang, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Thanh Thi Nguyen

Rail Manufacturing CRC Ltd

  • 2020: $558,480
  • 2019: $595,318

Quickstep Aero-line Future Factory simulation.

Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Vu Le, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone

Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC Ltd (SoMAC CRC)

  • 2024: $129,700
  • 2023: $259,400

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2024

Zheng Cai

Thesis entitled: Enhanced Whale Optimisation Algorithms and Their Applications to Real-world Problems

Master of Engineering, Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation