Professor Jack (Xuejun) Li is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Auckland University of Technology, with expertise in wireless systems, digital signal processing, wireless sensor networks, system optimisation, and machine learning. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, he brings this expertise to communications, sensing, and optimisation challenges in smart energy and connected transport. His work supports the reliable data exchange and real-time monitoring required for V2G and electric connected and automated vehicle (ECAV) systems.
Dr. Shu Su is a Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, specializing in applied mathematics and data analytics. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, she develops mathematical models, advanced optimization methods, and blockchain-based tools to manage uncertainty in energy markets and ECAV operations. Her research underpins dynamic pricing schemes, coordinated charging strategies, and transparent energy trading platforms, ensuring individual decision-making aligns with broader system objectives.
Dr. Sadeeshvara Silva is a Lecturer in Power Electronics with deep experience in EV charging, power converters, and DC microgrids. At the CNBM–AUT Hub he leads work on efficient EV chargers, V2G-capable power electronics, and hardware-aware charging methods to keep systems safe, reliable, and grid-friendly. He blends hands-on design skills with system-level analysis to create robust, scalable solutions for electric transport and distributed energy, and he works with industry and grid operators to turn research into real products.
Dr. Zoey Zhou is a Lecturer at AUT who focuses on power system control, integrating renewables, and applying AI for smart grids. At the CNBM–AUT Hub she develops reinforcement-learning control methods that coordinate renewable generation, energy storage, and electric connected/automated vehicle (ECAV) charging to support stable, low-emission, V2G-capable power systems. She also works on practical implementation and testing to ensure these solutions are robust, scalable, and compatible with existing grid operations.
Dr. Ramon Zamora is a Senior Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology specializing in microgrids, energy management, and renewable-plus-storage grid integration. At the CNBM–AUT Hub he leads research on ECAV-enabled microgrids and vehicle-to-grid systems, developing architectures that use electric and autonomous vehicles as flexible energy resources to boost resilience, efficiency, and decarbonization for community and industrial networks.
Associate Professor Ivan W. H. Ho is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Fellow of the IET, and a Chartered Engineer. His research focuses on wireless communications and networking, vehicular networks, intelligent transportation systems, IoT, connected autonomous vehicles, and wireless sensing. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, his expertise supports V2X connectivity, sensing, and digital-twin-enabled transport systems for autonomous EV fleets and smart mobility.
Professor Minho Jo is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Korea University and Director of the IoT Data Science Team within the Brain Korea 21 programme. His current interests include IoT, generative AI and large language models, quantum computing and security, autonomous vehicles, edge computing, and network optimisation. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, his expertise supports AI-driven mobility, secure connected systems, and optimisation for intelligent energy and transport networks.
Dr. William Liu is an Honorary Researcher with expertise in resilient, secure, and sustainable computing, communications, and networking. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, he contributes external research expertise in cybersecurity, IoT, edge computing, and intelligent connected systems, supporting the development of secure digital infrastructure for intelligent green technologies and future mobility applications.
Associate Professor Saeed Rehman is an Associate Professor in Cybersecurity and Networking and Research Section Head for Data and Information Science at Flinders University. His research covers wireless communication, physical-layer and network security, satellite communication, and secure IoT systems. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, his expertise supports resilient communications and cybersecurity for 6G-enabled smart energy networks, connected infrastructure, and trusted V2G data exchange.
Professor Winston K. G. Seah is a Professor of Network Engineering at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. His research focuses on networking protocols for constrained and highly mobile systems, mobile edge computing, industrial IoT, quantum networks, and AI-enabled network anomaly detection. At the CNBM–AUT Hub, his expertise supports resilient, low-latency communications for 5G/6G-connected energy infrastructure, autonomous mobility, and distributed sensing.
