Dr Xing Liang
Faculties, deparments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Networks and Digital Media
- School of Computer Science and Mathematics
- Penrhyn Road
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
- Email:
- x.liang@kingston.ac.uk
About
I am a senior lecturer in computer science in the Department of Networks and Digital Media, School of Computer Science and Mathematics, and a Royal Academy of Engineering Academic Champion. I received the PhD degree in mobile satellite communications from the University of Bradford, UK. Over the past 15 years, I have been involved in multiple EU and UK research projects: H2020 ENSURESEC, H2020 EUNOMIA, EPSRC COMCORD, IST FIFTH, IST SatNEx, and Dunhill Medical Trust funded ATDA-BSL, and several industrial related research projects.
My commitment to academic excellence extends to serving as Lead Guest Editor for Electronics | Special Issue: Advances in Quantum Machine Learning (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/electronics/special_issues/L1E1YB146S), and reviewer for prestigious journals such as Journal of Grid Computing, Journal of Pattern Analysis and Applications, IEEE Access.
My research mainly focuses on applying computer vision, deep learning, machine learning and natural language processing in:
- Cyber-physical system security: intrusion detection, anomaly detection, zero trust
- Social media security: fake news detection, deepfakes, information trustworthiness
- Healthcare: early stage dementia diagnosis for BSL users with computer vision, AI for medical diagnosis
- Others: AI-assisted thermal system modelling, tracking/recognising gestures in sign languages, object detection, Internet of Things, heterogeneous networks, ecommerce fraud detection
- Quantum Machine Learning
Qualifications
- PhD Mobile Satellite Communication Networks, University of Bradford, UK
- MSc (Distinction) Radio Frequency Communications Engineering, University of Bradford, UK
- BEng (First Hons) Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Heilongjiang University, China & University of Bradford, UK
Domains
Teaching Credentials:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teacher: CI7520 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (Level 7)
Teacher: CI6280 Threat Hunting, Analysis and Mitigation (Level 6)
Teacher: CI5450 Professional Environments 2 (Level 5)
Project Supervision: CI6660 Final Year Project / CI7000 MSc Project Dissertation
Courses taught
Grants and Projects:
- Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024-2027 [PI]: Harnessing AI Power for Stronger and Resilient Cyber Defences
- KU First Grant, 2024 [PI]: Delivering Zero Trust with AI-driven Security Automation
- KU First Grant, 2024 [CoI]: Improved British Sign Language (BSL) Recognition Using Deep Learning
- KU WISH, 2024 [CoI]: Dataset Development for Data-Driven Predictive Modelling of Innovative Building Façades
Areas of specialism
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Cyber-Physical Systems Security
- Social Media Security
External Examining
- July 2024, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Developing optimization models for customer churn prediction in telecoms using artificial intelligence techniques", University of Hertfordshire, UK
- May 2023, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Developing a Novel Framework based on Deep Learning Techniques for Diagnosis of Nonerosive Reflux Disease", King's College London, UK
Internal Examining
- April 2024, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Neural Face Reenactment with Pre-trained Generative Models ", Kingston University London, UK
- October 2023, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Signalling for Cyber Threat Intelligence Using Cryptographic Protocols", Kingston University London, UK
- June 2023, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Security and Reliability for Future Multi-Hop Wireless Networks", Kingston University London, UK
Scholarly Affiliations
- Member, IEEE
- Member, IEEE Computer Society
- Member, IEEE Communications Society
- Member, The Women's Engineering Society (WES) (2023-Present)
- International Conference Technical Program Committee member of ACAI (2023)
- International Conference Technical Program Committee member of ICPMS (2024)
- Lead Guest Editor, Electronics | Special Issue: Advances in Quantum Machine Learning (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/electronics/special_issues/L1E1YB146S)
Knowledge Transfer Champion for Department of Networks and Digital Media
Publications
Study on surrounding rock thermal physical properties on thermal comfort in a ventilated underground refuge chamber
Jin, Hang, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, International Journal of Thermal Sciences (211), pp 109755
Experimental study on the optimization of thermal environment and airflow organization in a ventilated underground refuge chamber using deflectors
Jin, Hang, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Zhou, Jiri, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (69), pp 106023
Numerical and experimental study on the influence of thermal behavior of phase change plate in high temperature and low ventilation speed environment
Li, Xiang, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, Journal of Energy Storage (115), pp 115977
Experimental investigation on the application of cold-mist direct evaporative cooling in data centers
Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei, Li, Chao, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Zhou, Jiri and Chen, Jing, 2025, International Journal of Thermal Sciences (208), pp 109500
Preparation and properties of phosphogypsum-based calcined coal gangue composite cementitious materials
Ren, Haoyun, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei, Liang, Xing, Zhou, Jiri and Zhang, Zujing, 2024, Case Studies in Construction Materials (21), pp e03963
A review of deepfake techniques : architecture, detection, and datasets
Edwards, Peter, Nebel, Jean-Christophe, Greenhill, Darrel and Liang, Xing, 2024, IEEE Access (12), pp 154718-154742
Experimental investigation on application potential of phase change assisted direct ventilation cooling system for Gui'an data center
Yang, Lingyan, Wu, Hongwei, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Zhou, Jiri and Liang, Xing, 2024, Applied Thermal Engineering (254), pp 123932
Investigation on temperature control performance of an underground confined space under ventilation
Jin, Ting, Zhang, Zujing, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Zhou, Jiri and Mao, Ruiyong, 2024, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (50), pp 102591
Numerical study on the heat transfer performance of mine ice-storage cooling device
Guo, Weishuang, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang and Mao, Ruiyong, 2024, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (223), pp 125255
Performance analysis of an improved temperature control scheme with cold stored in surrounding rock for underground refuge chamber
Zhang, Zujing, Guo, Weishuang, Mao, Ruiyong, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Wu, Hongwei, 2024, Applied Thermal Engineering (236), B, pp 121589
Experimental investigation on thermal performance of underground refuge chamber under natural convection and ventilation
Jin, Ting, Zhang, Zujing, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (52), pp 103637
Experimental study on cooling and dehumidification performance of an ice storage air conditioner used in underground refuge chamber
Guo, Weishuang, Zhang, Zujing, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (146), pp 106930
Thermal performance of an ice storage device for cooling compressed mine air in high-temperature mine refuge chambers
Zhang, Zujing, Guo, Weishuang, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Applied Thermal Engineering, pp 121101
Experimental and numerical investigation on thermal performance of data center via fan-wall free cooling technology
Lan, Jiang, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Wang, Gang and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Applied Thermal Engineering, pp 120467
Fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannel heat sinks : modelling review and recent progress
Gao, Jie, Hu, Zhuohuan, Yang, Qiguo, Liang, Xing and Wu, Hongwei, 2022, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (29), pp 101203
Transformer-based identification of stochastic information cascades in social networks using text and image similarity
Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Heartfield, Ryan, Liang, Xing, Toumanidis, Lazaros, Sakellari, Georgia, Patrikakis, Charalampos and Loukas, George, 2021, Applied Soft Computing (108), pp 107413
A data driven deep neural network model for predicting boiling heat transfer in helical coils under high gravity
Liang, Xing, Xie, Yongqi, Day, Rodney, Meng, Xianhai and Wu, Hongwei, 2021, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (166), pp 120743
How to trust a stranger
Monachelis, Panagiotis, Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Patrikakis, Charalampos, Liang, Xing, Heartfield, Ryan, Loukas, George, Escravana, Nelson and Louca, Soulla, 2020, Cutter Business Technology Journal, 5
Evaluation of different chrominance models in the detection and reconstruction of faces and hands using the growing neural gas network
Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Garcia-Rodriguez, Jose, Orts-Escolano, Sergio, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Liang, Xing, Woll, Bencie and Psarrou, Alexandra, 2019, Pattern Analysis and Applications (22), 4, pp 1667-1685
Local PEBI grid generation method for reverse faults
Meng, Xianhai, Duan, Zhongxiang, Yang, Qin and Liang, Xing, 2018, (110), pp 73-80
Representation of a velocity model with implicitly embedded interface information
Zhang, Jianxing, Yang, Qin, Jigang, Li, Xianhai, Meng and Liang, Xing, 2015, (82), pp 183-190
Development and testing of a new thrust stand for micro-thrust measurement in vacuum conditions
Wang, Anliang, Wu, Hongwei, Tang, Haibin, Liu, Yu and Liang, Xing, 2013, Vacuum (91), pp 35-40
Nonlinearity and noise effects in multi-level signal millimeter-wave over fiber transmission using single-and dual-wavelength modulation
James, Jeanne, Shen, Pengbo, Nkansah, Anthony, Liang, Xing and Gomes, Nathan J., 2010, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (58), 11, pp 3189-3198
Millimeter-wave wireles LAN over multimode fiber system demonstration
James, Jeanne, Shen, Pengbo, Nkansah, Anthony, Liang, Xing and Gomes, Nathan J., 2010, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters (22), 9, pp 601-603
Fusion of digital television, broadband internet and mobile communications - Part II of II: Future service scenarios
Liang, X., Ong, F.L.C., Pillai, P., Chan, P.M.L., Mancuso, V., Koltsidas, G., Pavlidou, F.N., Caviglione, L., Ferro, E., Gotta, A., Cruickshank, H., Iyengar, S. and Fairhurst, G., 2007, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (25), 4, pp 409-440
Fusion of digital television, broadband Internet and mobile communications—Part I: Enabling technologies
Ong, F.L.C., Liang, X., Pillai, P., Chan, P.M.L., Koltsidas, G., Pavlidou, F.N., Ferro, E., Gotta, A., Cruickshank, H., Iyengar, S., Fairhurst, G. and Mancuso, V., 2007, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (25), 4, pp 363-407
Hybrid classical-quantum generative algorithms for financial modelling and prediction
Ganguly, Santanu, Liang, Xing and Makris, Dimitrios(2025). In: IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Control, Computing and Communication (IC3-2025) : Embracing Innovation : Exploring Cutting-Edge Developments, 13-14 Feb 2025 :Mathura, India
Multi-task learning transformers : comparative analysis for emotion classification and intensity prediction in social media
Labeed, Qasid and Liang, Xing(2024). In: 14th IEEE International Conference on Pattern Recognition Systems (ICPRS), 15-18 Jul 2024 :London, U.K.
Enhancing predictive modelling of smart windows via LSTM : dataset preparation for scenario optimization
Dostmohammadi, Mahziyar, Liang, Xing and Sun, Yanyi(2024). In: 1st International Conference of Net Zero Carbon Built Environment, 03-05 Jul 2024 :Nottingham, U.K.
A multi-modal machine learning approach and toolkit to automate recognition of early stages of dementia among British Sign Language users
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie, Al Batat, Reda and Woolfe, Tyron(2021). In: 16th European Conference on Computer Vision, 23-28 Aug 2020 :Glasgow, U.K. (Held online)
A prototype deep learning paraphrase identification service for discovering information cascades in social networks
Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Heartfield, Ryan, Toumanidis, Lazaros, Liang, Xing, Loukas, George and Patrikakis, Charalampos(2020). In: International Conference on Multimedia and Expo Workshops (ICMEW), 06-10 Jul 2020 :London, U.K. (Held online)
Machine learning for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Woll, Bencie, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Angelopoulou, Anastasia and Al bata, Reda(2020). In: 9th Workshop on the Representation and Processing of Sign Languages: Sign Language Resources in the Service of the Language Community, Technological Challenges and Application Perspectives, 11-16 May 2020 :Marseille, France (Held online)
Machine learning for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastasia, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie and Batat, Reda(2019). In: 9th International Conference on Imaging for Crime Detection and Prevention, 16-18 Dec 2019 :London, U.K.
Real time hand movement trajectory tracking for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie and Angelopoulou, Anastassia(2019). In: Cross Domain Conference for Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction, 26-28 Aug 2019 :Canterbury, U.K.
Boiling heat transfer prediction in helical coils under terrestrial gravity with artificial neural network
Liang, Xing, Xie, Yongqi, Day, Rodney and Wu, Hongwei(2019). In: 4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, 14-17 Apr 2019 :Las Vegas, U.S.
Enhancing dementia screening in aging deaf signers of British Sign Language via hand movement trajectories
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Woll, Bencie and Kapetanios, Epaminondas(2019). In: RSLondonSouthEast 2019, 07 Feb 2019 :London, U.K.
Indoor pico-cellular network operation based on a simple optical millimetre-wave generation scheme
Gomes, N. J., Shen, P., James, J., Nkansah, A. and Liang, X.(2010). In: Access Networks and In-house Communications 2010, 21-24 Jun 2010 :Karlsruhe, Germany
Full downlink indoor pico-cellular network coverage using a millimeter-wave over fiber system
Liang, X., Shen, P., Nkansah, A., James, J. and Gomes,, N.J.(2009). In: Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference 2009, 07-10 Dec 2009 :Suntec City, Singapore
Full downlink transmission using a millimeter-wave over fiber system for indoor pico-cellular network coverage.
Liang, X., Shen, P., James, J., Nkansah, A. and Gomes, N.J.(2009). In: 2nd UK/Europe-China Workshop on Millimetre Waves and Terahertz Technologies, 19-21 Oct 2009 :Oxford, U.K.
Full downlink transmission of multilevel QAM signals over mm-wave over fiber system using phase modulator and DWDM filtering
James, J., Shen, P., Nkansah, A., Liang, X. and Gomes, H.J.(2009). In: 2009 Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference (APMP 2009), 22-24 Apr 2009 :Beijing, China
Mobile internet access for high-speed trains via heterogeneous networks
Liang, Xing, Ong, F.L.C., Chan, P.M.L., Sheriff, R.E. and Conforto, P.(2003). In: 14th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), 07-10 Sept 2003 :Beijing, China