Dr. Yongsheng Ma
Professor, PhD, P.Eng

International Journal Papers

  1. Jikai Liu, Yongsheng Ma, “Sustainable Design-Oriented Level Set Topology Optimization”, ASME , Journal of Mechanical Design. 2017 [Download PDF here]
  2. Jikai Liu, Yongsheng Ma, “Design of pipeline opening layout through level set topology optimization”, Springer , Struct Multidisc Optim. 2017 [Download PDF here]
  3. Jikai Liu, Huangchao Yu, Yongsheng Ma, “Minimum void length scale control in level set topology optimization subject to machining radii”, Elsevier, Computer-Aided Design 81 (2016) 70–80. [Download PDF here]
  4. Jikai Liu, Zhengrong Cheng, Yongsheng Ma, “Truss-like structure design with local geometry control”, COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN & APPLICATIONS, 2016. [Download PDF here]
  5. Fatemeh Khademi, Yongsheng Ma, Cagri Ayranci, Keith Choi, Kajsa Duke “Effects of Recycling on the Mechanical Behavior of Polypropylene at Room Temperature Through Statistical Analysis Method”, POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE—2016. [Download PDF here]
  6. Jikai Liu, Zhengrong Cheng, Yongsheng Ma, “Product design-optimization integration via associative optimization feature modeling”, Elsevier , Advanced Engineering Informatics 30 (2016) 713–727. [Download PDF here]
  7. Jikai Liu, Yongsheng Ma, “A survey of manufacturing oriented topology optimization methods”, Elsevier , Advances in Engineering Software 100 (2016) 161–175. [Download PDF here]
  8. Yanan Xie, Yongsheng Ma, “Well-controlled engineering change propagation via a dynamic inter-feature association map”, Springer , Res Eng Design (2016) 27:311–32. [Download PDF here]
  9. Jikai Liu, Kajsa Dukle, Yongsheng Ma, “Multi-material plastic part design via the level set shape and topology optimization method”, Engineering Optimization, Accepted, Taylor and Francis.
  10. JK Liu, K Duke, YS Ma, CAD-CAE associative feature based heterogeneous object modeling, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2015, SAGE, UK.[PDF]
  11. Narges Sajadfar, Yongsheng Ma, “A hybrid cost estimation framework based on feature-oriented data mining approach", Advanced Engineering Informatics, vol. 29(3), pp. 633-647, Elsevier, 2015.[PDF]
  12. Yanan Xie, Yongsheng Ma, “Design of a multi-disciplinary and feature-based collaborative environment for chemical process projects”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 42(8), pp. 4149-4166, Elsevier, 2015.[PDF]
  13. Yuliang Li, Wei Zhao, Yongsheng Ma, “A shortest path method for sequential change propagations in complex engineering design processes”, Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0890060415000311 (About DOI), 16 pages. , Cambridge University Press, 2015.[PDF]
  14. Md M Uddin, Yongsheng Ma, A Feature-Based Engineering Methodology for Cyclic Modeling and Analysis Processes in Plastic Product Development, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Taylor & Francis, vol. 12(6), pp. 772-783, Taylor and Francis, 2015.[PDF]
  15. Yuliang Li, Wei Zhao, Yongsheng Ma, Lichen Hu, Scheduling of Changes in Complex Engineering Design Process via Genetic Algorithm and Elementary Effects Method, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2014, Hindawi Publications, 2014.[PDF]
  16. ChiKit Au, Youngsheng Ma, “Computation of the shortest path in a bounded domain with free form boundary by domain partitioning”, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, vol. 14(2), 2014.[PDF]
  17. Yingguang Li, Wei Wang, Xu Liu, Yongsheng Ma, Definition and recognition of rib features in aircraft structural part, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 27(1), pp. 1-19, Taylor & Francis, 2014.[PDF]
  18. Jingxing Wei, Y-S Ma, Design of a feature-based order acceptance and scheduling module in an ERP system, Computers in Industry, Vol. 65(1), pp. 64-78, Elsevier, 2014.[PDF]
  19. Narges Sajadfar, Luis Campos Triana, Yongsheng Ma, Interdisciplinary Semantic Interactions within a Unified Feature Model for Product Cost Estimation, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics (IJMEM),ISSN: 1929-2724 , Volume 2 - Year 2014 - Pages 13-22.[PDF]
  20. YS Ma, N Sajadfar, L Campos Triana, “A Feature-Based Semantic Model for Automatic Product Cost Estimation”, IACSIT International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 2, April 2014.[PDF]
  21. Wei Wang, Yingguang Li, Yongsheng Ma, Towards a feature-based agent-driven NC tool path generation to support design and process changes, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 10(4), pp. 603-618, Taylor & Francis, 2013.[PDF]
  22. Yanan Xie, Jingxing Wei, Yongsheng Ma, Multi-view feature model representation to support integration of chemical process and mechanical design, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 10(4), pp. 619-628, Taylor & Francis, 2013.[PDF]
  23. Jikai Liu and Y.–S. Ma, "3D level-set topology optimization: a machining feature-based approach", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Volume 52, Issue 3, pp 563-582, Sept 2015.[PDF Download]
  24. Lei Li and Y.–S. Ma, "CAD/CAE associative features for cyclic fluid control effect modeling", Computer-Aided Design and Applications, DOI 10.1080/16864360.2015.1084190, Sept 2015.[PDF Download]
  25. Jikai Liu, Y.–S. Ma, Junyu Fu and Kajsa Duke, "A novel CACD/CAD/CAE integrated design framework for fiber-reinforced plastic parts", Advances in Engineering Software, Volume 87, Pages 13–29, Sept 2015.[PDF Download]
  26. Junyu Fu and Y.–S. Ma, "Mold modification methods to fix warpage problems for plastic molding products", Computer-Aided Design and Applications, DOI 10.1080/16864360.2015.1059203, Aug 2015.[PDF Download]
  27. Hong Luo, Michael Leitch, Yashar Behnamian, Yongsheng Ma, Hongbo Zeng and Jing-Li Luo, "Development of electroless Ni–P/nano-WC composite coatings and investigation on its properties", Surface & Coatings Technology 277 (2015) 99–106, July 2015. [PDF Download]
  28. Abiy Wubneh and Y.–S. Ma, Transformation of Configuration Parameters of Open-loop Mechanisms into Linkage Dimensions with a Case Study, in process.
  29. Rajiur S. M. Rahman and Y.-S. Ma, Smart Modeling of Drilling-Well in an Integrated Approach, in Process.
  30. Y.G. Li, W. Wang, Y.-S. Ma, “Recognition of Rib Feature in Aircraft Structural Parts”, Submitted, in review.
  31. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, An enhanced generative design process model with a smart knowledge capturing method, submitted (ADVEI-S-11-00009).
  32. R. Wang, G. Thimm and Y.-S. Ma, “Tolerance Transfer for Sheet Metal Forming Based on Transformation in Space”, submitted to International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
  33. G. Thimm, R. Wang and Y.-S. Ma, “Geometric Tolerance Transfer and Design Compliance for Sheet Metal Processing”, submitted.
  34. C.-G. Yin and Y.-S. Ma, “Parametric Feature Constraint Modeling and Mapping in Product Development”, accepted by Advanced Engineering Informatics (ADVEI) (ADVEI-S-10-00195), Elsevier, to appear.
  35. Y.-L., Li, W. Zhao, Y.-S. Ma, “A design exploration method for resolving parameter coupling in engineering change propagation”, accepted by International Journal of Design Engineering, [draft], Inderscience.
  36. Q. Hadi, Y.-S. Ma, Unified Feature Based Approach for Process System Design, accepted by the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Taylor & Francis [First version]
  37. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, Parametric CAD/CAE integration using a Common Data Model, [download PDF file] by Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Elsevier, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2011, pp. 117-186.
  38. R. Wang, G. Thimm, and Y.-S. Ma, “Review: Geometric and Dimensional Tolerance Modeling for Sheet Metal Forming and Integration with CAPP”, [Proof Version] International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 51, Numbers 9-12, 2010, pp. 871-889.
  39. Y.-L., Li, W. Zhao, Y.-S. Ma, “A strategy for resolving evolutionary performance analysis coupling at the early stages of complex engineering design”, Journal of Engineering Design, [PDF], Taylor and Francis, Vol. 22, No. 9, 2011, pp. 603-626.
  40. C.K. Au and Y.-S. Ma, “Garment pattern definition, development and application with associative feature Approach”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 61, No.6, August 2010, pp. 524-531. [PDF download].
  41. A. Khaled, Y.-S. Ma, J. Miller, “Feature and Product Markup Languages in Service-Oriented CAX Collaboration”, International Journal of Manufacturing Research [Abstract] [PDF Download], Vol.5 No.1, 2010, pp. 87-101.
  42. Y.-S. Ma and C.H. Bong, “Fine Grain Associative Feature Reasoning in Collaborative Engineering”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 37, No. 3-4, 2010, pp. 210-216. [PDF Download ].
  43. Y.-S. Ma, S.-H. Tang, C.K. Au and J.-Y. Chen, “Collaborative Feature-based Design via Operations with a Fine-grain Product Database”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 60, No. 6, 2009, pp. 381-391 [PDF Download].
  44. Y.-S. Ma, “Towards Semantic Interoperability of Collaborative Engineering in Oil Production Industry”, Concurrent Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 111-119, Sage Publications, June 2009 [PDF Download].
  45. Y.-S. Ma, Roger J.X. Jiao, Y.-M. Deng, “Web Service-Oriented Electronic Catalogs for Online Product Customization”, Concurrent Engineering Research and Application, Vol. 14, No. 4, 2008, pp. 263-270. [PDF Download]
  46. Y.-S. Ma, G. Chen and G. Thimm, “Paradigm Shift: Unified and Associative Feature-based Concurrent and Collaborative Engineering”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, special issue on Advanced Technologies for Collaborative Manufacturing, Vol.19, No.6, 2008, pp. 626-641. [PDF Download]
  47. Y.-S. Ma and J. Fuh, “Editorial: Product lifecycle modelling, analysis and management”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 59 (2-3), 2008, pp. 107 - 109, doi:10.1016/j.compind.2007.06.005 [Download PDF file ]
  48. G. Chen, Y.S. Ma, and G. Thimm, “Change propagation algorithm in a unified feature modeling scheme”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp. 110-118. [Download PDF file]
  49. S.G. Lee, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and J. Verstraeten, “Product lifecycle Management in Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp.296-303. [Download PDF file]
  50. X. G. Ming, J. Q. Yan, Y. R. Ni, S. N. Li, W. F. Lu and Y. S. Ma, “Collaborative process planning and manufacturing in product lifecycle management”, Computers in Industry, 59(2-3), 2008, pp. 154-166 [Download PDF file].
  51. Y.-S. Ma, “Research on PLM system interoperability with a feature-object-based approach”, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 44-46, 2008, pp 373-380, (online at http://www.scientific.net). [Download PDF file].
  52. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor and L.-Y. Jin, Associative assembly design features: concept, implementation and application, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 32, Numbers 5-6 / March, 2007, pp. 434-444 [Download PDF file].
  53. M.Q. Wang and Y.–S. Ma, A systematic method for mapping customer requirements to quality characteristics in product lifecycle, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling, Vol. 3(4), 2007, pp. 229-237[Download PDF file].
  54. Y.-L. Liu, Y.-S. Ma, Stephen S.G. Lee and G. Thimm, “Product Module Partition and Optimization for Customization”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp. 9-14 [Download PDF file].
  55. S.H. Tang, Y.–S. Ma, G. Chen and J.Y. Chen, “Design of Feature-oriented Database for Collaborative Product Development”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp.15-20[Download PDF file].
  56. G. Thimm, R. Wang, and Y.–S. Ma, “Tolerance Transfer in Sheet Metal Forming”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 45, No. 14, 2007, pp. 3289-3309 [Download PDF file].
  57. Y.Y. Zhang, R.J.X. Jiao, Y.-S. Ma, “Market Segmentation for Product Family Positioning Based on Fuzzy Clustering”, Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 18(3), 2007, pp. 227-241 [Download PDF file].
  58. Y.-S. Ma, T.S. Rajeshbabu and Y.-M. Deng, “Web Service Oriented Standard Product Library”, International Journal of Electronic Business Management (IJEBM), Vol.5(2), 2007, pp.105-114, ISSN 1728-2047 [Download PDF file].
  59. Y.-S. Ma, “Web Service-Oriented Standard Product Library”, International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2006, pp. 65-72 [Download PDF file].
  60. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, Georg Thimm, S.-H. Tang, “Associations in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, ASME Transactions Journal of Computing & Information Science in Engineering, vol. 6, no. 2, 2006, pp.114-126 [Download PDF file].
  61. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Using Cellular Topology in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-4, 2006, pp. 89-98, http://www.cadanda.com [Download PDF file].
  62. G. Thimm, S.G. Lee, and Y.-S. Ma, “Towards unified modelling of product life-cycles”, Computers in Industry, 57 (2006) 331–341 [Download PDF file].
  63. G. Chen, Y. -S. Ma*, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, Knowledge-based reasoning in a unified feature modeling scheme, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 2(1-4), 2005, pp. 173-182 [Download PDF file].
  64. J.Y. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, C.L. Wang, and C.K. Au, Collaborative design environment with multiple CAD systems, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 2(1-4), 2005, pp. 367-376 [Download PDF file].
  65. Y.-S. Ma, A case study on non-parametric design method in ODM collaborative product development, International Journal of Product Development, Vol.2 (4), 2005, pp. 411-434 [Download PDF file].
  66. Y. -S. Ma, and T. Tong, "An Object Oriented Design Tool for Associative Cooling Channels in Plastic Injection Mold", the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 23, 2004, pp. 79 - 86 [Download PDF file].
  67. Y.-S. Ma*, Graeme A Britton, S. B. Tor, L.-Y. Jin, and G. Chen and S.-H. Tang, Design of a feature-object-based mechanical assembly library, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 397-403 [Download PDF file].
  68. Tang S.-H., Ma Y.-S.* and Chen G., A Feature-oriented Database Framework for Web-based CAx Applications, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 117-125 [Download PDF file].
  69. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma*, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, Unified feature modeling scheme for the integration of CAD and Cax, Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 1(1-4), 2004, pp. 595-601 [Download PDF file].
  70. Y.-S. Ma, S.B. Tor, and G.A. Britton, "The Development of a Standard Component Library for Plastic Injection Mould Design Using an Object Oriented Approach", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 22, no. 9-10, 2003, pp. 611-618 [Download PDF file].
  71. Y. -S. Ma and T. Tong, "Associative Feature Modeling for Concurrent Engineering Integration", Computers in Industry, vol. 51, no. 1, 2003, pp. 51 - 71. [Download PDF file]
  72. Y. -M. Deng, G. A. Britton, Y. C. Lam, S. B. Tor, Y. -S. Ma, “A Feature-Based CAD-CAE Integration Model for Injection Moulded Product Design”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol .40 n15, pp. 3737-3750, Taylor & Francis, 2002 [Download PDF file].
  73. S. Hinduja, Y. -S. Ma and G. Barrow, "Determination of the Radial Width of Cut and Cutting Modes in Milling", Int. J. Mach. Tools. Manufacturing. Vol. 35, No.5, pp.689-699, 1995 [Download PDF file].

Books, Chapters and Edited Special Issues

  1. Xie, Yanan; Ma, Yongsheng, Unified Interdisciplinary Methodology for Collaboration in Chemical Process Industry, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design – FOCAPD 2014, July 13-17, 2014, Cle Elum, Washington; Mario Eden, John D. Siirola and Gavin P. (Editors), Elsevier B.V.
  2. Y.S. Ma, Semantic Modeling and Interoperability in Product and Process Engineering - A Technology for Engineering Informatics, 2013, Springer.[Click here to access].
  3. Jikai Liu, Y.S. Ma, Design history retrieval based structural topology optimization, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 9426, pp. 262-270, Springer, 2015.
  4. M. M. Uddin and Y.-S. Ma, “Towards a Feature-based and Fine-Grain Product Repository for Heterogeneous Computer-aided Systems”, Enabling Manufacturing Competitiveness and Economic Sustainability (4th CARV2011 Proceedings), Springer, 2011 [PDF].
  5. J.Q. Yan, X.G. Ming, and Y.-S. Ma (Eds), Special Issue on “Knowledge-driven product innovation and enterprise management”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, ISSN (Online): 1741-5047 - ISSN (Print): 0952-8091, Vol. 37, No. 3/4, pp. 165-306, 2010.
  6. Y.-S. Ma and W.D. Li, (Eds), Special Issue on Collaborative and Multi-disciplinary Product Design, journal of Concurrent Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 101- 166, Sage Publications, ISSN: 1063-293X, June, 2009 [Click for Editorial in PDF].
  7. Y.-S. Ma, G. Chen and G. Thimm, “Fine Grain Feature Associations in Collaborative Design and Manufacturing - A New Modelling Approach”, in Collaborative Design and Planning for Digital Manufacturing, edited by L.H. Wang and A.Y.C. Nee, Springer-Verlag, ISSN: 978-1-84882-286-3 (Print) 978-1-84882-287-0 (Online), pp. 71-97 [Download PDF file].
  8. Y.-S. Ma and J. Fuh (Eds), “Product lifecycle modelling, analysis and management”, Special Issue of Computers in Industry, Volume 59, Issues 2-3, Pages 107-320 (March 2008), ELSEVIER. [Link].
  9. Y.–S. Ma, S. –H. Tang, and G. Chen, “A Fine-grain and Feature-oriented Product Database for Collaborative Engineering”, Collaborative Product Design & Manufacturing Methodologies and Applications (edited by WD Li, SK Ong, AYC Nee and CA McMahon), published by Springer, England, 2007, pp.109-136, ISBN 978-1-84628-801-2 [Download PDF file].
  10. S. N. Dwivedi and Y.-S. Ma (Eds), International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10(1), 2007, pp. 1-117, International Society of Agile Manufacturing.

Local Journal Paper

  1. Y. -S. Ma, S. Hinduja and G. Barrow, "Actual Radial Width of Cut and Cutting Mode in 2.5 D Spiral-out Pocketing", J. of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp.60-68, June 1994 [Download PDF file].
  2. Y.-S. Ma, S.-H. Tang and M.M. Uddin, “A review on Feature-Based Product Repository for Collaborative Engineering”, CSME Bulletin, The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Fall 2008, pp. 15-21. [Download PDF file]
  3. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S., CHEN, G. "面向特征的产品数据库中并行性和一致性的控制Control of concurrency and consistency in the feature oriented database of product", 机械设计 journal of machine design, Vol. 25, No. 10, pp. 43-45, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]
  4. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S., CHEN, G. "面向特征的产品数据库中特征有效性的维护 Maintaining feature validity in feature-oriented product database", 机械设计与制造Journal of Machine design and manufacturing, Vol. 210, No. 8, pp 200-202, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]
  5. 唐少辉 TANG, S.H., MA, Y.-S. , CHEN, G. "与历史无关的模型重建中基于规则的特征排序Rule-based characteristics ordering in the history independent models reconstruction", 机械设计Journal of machine design, Vol. 25, No. 8, pp. 15-17, 2008 (in Chinese). [Download PDF file]

Conference Papers

  1. Yongsheng Ma,“Comprehensive Design and Manufacturing Solutions for Sand Control and Tooling towards Enhanced Oil Recovery”, 2016.[Download PDF here]
  2. Libin Li, Xiaoliang Jia, Yongsheng Ma, Bingkun Shi, “Digital Design and Ergonomics Assembly Process Simulation of Conveying Equipment in Electric Generator Manufacturing”, Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM2009,Teesside, UK,2016.[Download PDF here]
  3. Chaoyang Zhang, Pingyu Jiang, Kai Cheng, Xun William Xu, Yongsheng Ma, “Configuration Design of the Add-on Cyber-physical System with CNC Machine Tools and its Application Perspectives”, 9th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology - DET 2016 – “Intelligent Manufacturing in the Knowledge Economy Era”, 2016.[Download PDF here]
  4. Lei Li, Yongsheng Ma, Carlos F. Lange, “Association of Design and Simulation Intent in CAD/CFDIntegration”, 9th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology-DET2016–“Intelligent Manufacturing in the Knowledge Economy Era",2016.[Download PDF here]
  5. Yishak Yusuf, Yongsheng Ma, “DESIGN OF A SIMULATION TOOL FOR STEAM ASSISTED GRAVITY DRAINAGE: BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF UNIFIED FEATURE MODELING SCHEME”, Proceedings of TMCE 2016, May 9-13, 2016,[Download PDF here]
  6. Lei Li, CF Lange, Yongsheng Ma, “Modelling of Outflow Control in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage Process”, The 23rd Annual Conference of the Computational Fluid Dynamics Society of Canada (CFDSC'15), June 7-10, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 2015.
  7. Jikai Liu, Kajsa Duke, Yongsheng Ma, “Computer-aided design–computeraided engineering associative feature-based heterogeneous object modeling”, Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2015, Vol. 7(12) 1–14. DOI: 10.1177/1687814015619767[Download PDF here]
  8. Wei Guo, Pingyu Jiang, Yongsheng Ma, “The SOD Modeling Method in CAD System for Hydraulic Fracturing PSS Dseign”, Proceedings of 2015 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics [Download PDF here]
  9. Jiewu Leng, Pingyu Jiang, Yongsheng Ma, “Proposal of Industrial Product Service System for Oil Sands Mining”, Proceedings of 2015 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, August 2 - 5, Beijing, China. [Download PDF here]
  10. S. Bu Hamdan, M. Al-Hussein, Y.-S. Ma, Utilization of Mobile Phone to Track Project Progress Using Recognition Techniques and BIM, Advanced Design Concepts and Practice (ADCP2015 ), Hangzhou, China, 18-20th September 2015.
  11. Shadi Ansari, Md Ashker Ibney Rashid, Oly Chatterjee, Prashant R. Waghmare, Yongsheng Ma and David Nobes, “Visualization of the viscous effects of non-Newtonian fluids flowing in minichannels”, 10th Pacific Symposium on Flow Visualization and Image Processing Naples, Italy, 15-18 June, 2015.
  12. Zhengrong Cheng, Yongsheng Ma, A network-based assessment of design dependency in product development, Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Innovative Design and Manufacturing (ICIDM), pp. 137-142, 2014.
  13. Yanan Xie , Yongsheng Ma, Unified Interdisciplinary Methodology for Collaboration in Chemical Process Industry, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design – FOCAPD 2014, Mario Eden, John D. Siirola and Gavin P. (Editors), July 13-17, 2014, Cle Elum, Washington, Elsevier B.V.
  14. Y.N. Xie, J.X. Wei and Y.-S. Ma, Multi-view Feature Model Representation to Support Integration of Chemical Process and Mechanical Design, submitted to CAD’12 conference, Jun 11-14, 2012 Marriott Gateway on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Canada.
  15. W. Wang, Y.G. Li and Y.-S. Ma, Towards a feature-based agent-driven NC tool path generation to support design and process changes, submitted to CAD’12 conference, Jun 11-14, 2012 Marriott Gateway on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Canada.
  16. Y.M. Deng, Y.-S. Ma, M.Y. Wang, and L. Shi, A Comprehensive Behavioural Process Model for Design Synthesis, accepted by the International Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering Technology (ISMSET 2011), Nov. 12-13, 2011, Dubai, United Arab Emirates [Article in PDF] [Conference link].
  17. M.M. Uddin and Y.-S. Ma, Towards a Feature-based and Fine-Grain Product Repository for Heterogeneous Computer-aided Systems, accepted and to be presented on the 4th International conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV 2011), 2-5 Oct., 2011 [Article in PDF].
  18. S.M.R. Rahman and Y.-S. Ma, Knowledge driven generic drill string modeling, CANCAM 2011, 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada [Conf Link] [Full Paper].
  19. Y.-S. Ma and Q. Hadi, “Feature-based Approach for a Process Supply System Design”, submitted to International Conf. on Manufacturing Automation (ICMA 2010), Dec. 13-15, 2010, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [Conference page] [Abstract] [Full Paper].
  20. G.P. Gujarathi and Y.–S. Ma, Generative CAD and CAE Integration Using Common Data Model, published in the Proceedings of the 6th annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2010), Toronto, August 21-24, pp. 586-591. [Abstract] [Full Paper]
  21. Y.-S. Ma, “Interoperability and Productivity in Engineering IT”, presented on Technocon 2010, an IT conference jointed organized by the city of Edmonton and University of Alberta, May 5-6, Edmonton, 2010, (http://www.technocon.ca/). [Abstract]
  22. Y.-S. Ma, “Research on PLM system interoperability with a feature-object-based approach”, best paper award, 2008 International Conference on Advances in Product Development and Reliability (PDR’08), Chengdu, China, 4th-6th August, 2008. [Download PDF file]
  23. Khaled, Y.-S. Ma and J. Miller, “A service Oriented Architecture for CAX Concurrent Collaboration”, to be presented on The 4th annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2008), from August 23 to 26, 2008 in Washington DC, U.S.A. [Download PDF file]
  24. G. Thimm, Y.-S. Ma, S.G. Lee, D. Liu, and K. Chua, “An investigation into the early and retirement life-cycle stages: tools, requirements”, International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM07), Politecnico di Milano, 11-13 July, 2007. [Download PDF file]
  25. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Using Cellular Topology in a Unified Feature Modeling Scheme”, presented by international CAD’06 conference, June 19-23, Phuket Island, Thailand, 2006 [PDF].
  26. R. Wang, G. Thimm and Y.-S. Ma, “Statistical Tolerance Transfer for Sheet Metal Part Forming”, presented on 5th International Conference on Mechanical and Materials in Design, Porto – Portugal, 24-26 July, 2006. [Download PDF file]
  27. Y.-S. Ma, “Web Service Oriented Standard Product Library”, presented to International Conference on Agile Manufacturing ICAM-2006, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, July 19–20, 2006. [Download PDF file]
  28. Y.-S. Ma, Q.Z. Yang, and B. Song, “Product Lifecycle Analysis and Optimization in an Eco-value Based, Sustainable and Unified Approach”, 2006 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN’06 (16-18 Aug 2006), Singapore, pp. 537-541. [Download PDF file]
  29. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Knowledge-based reasoning in a unified feature modeling scheme”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005.
  30. J.Y. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, C.L. Wang, and C.K. Au, “Collaborative design environment with multiple CAD systems”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005.
  31. S.–H. Tang, Y.–S. Ma and G. Chen, “Integration of a solid modeler with a feature-oriented database”, presented on the International CAD’05 conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20-24, 2005. [Download PDF file]
  32. X.G. Ming, Y.-S. Ma, W. He, W.F. Lu, Q.Z. Yang, L.-P. Khoo, “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management in Virtual Enterprise Ecosystem – Business Challenge and Research Strategy”, proceedings of The 12th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering (CE2005): Research and Applications -Next Generation Concurrent Engineering: Smart and Concurrent Integration of Product Data, Services, and Control Strategies, M. Sobolewski and P. Ghodous (Eds.), ISPE, Dallas, USA 25 - 29 July 2005, pp.337-342. [Download PDF file]
  33. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, X.G. Ming, G. Thimm, S.S.G. Lee, L.-P. Khoo, S.-H. Tang, W. F. Lu, “A unified feature modeling scheme for multi-applications in PLM”, proceedings of The 12th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering (CE2005): Research and Applications -Next Generation Concurrent Engineering: Smart and Concurrent Integration of Product Data, Services, and Control Strategies, M. Sobolewski and P. Ghodous (Eds.), ISPE, Dallas, USA 25 - 29 July 2005, pp. 343-348. [Download PDF file]
  34. Y.–S. Ma, E. Foong, and X.G. Ming, “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Continuous Improvement”, Keynote speech presented on MTA2005 Symposium on Precision Engineering: Sustainable Manufacturing, Reducing Cost of Operations, Improving Efficiency, Singapore Expo, 11-12 May 2005, Singapore. [Download PDF file]
  35. P.–L. Liu, Y.-S. Ma, B. Song and S.C. Koh, “Quick NC Simulation & Verification for High Speed Machining”, presented on and published in the proceedings of, The 2005 MORI SEIKI 2nd international conference on die & mould technology, Oct. 16-19, 2005, Beijing, China. [Download PDF file]
  36. Y.-S. Ma and E.X.W. Jiang, "A Novel Network Security Solution", accepted by The 2nd International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA'04), 8-11 January 2004, Harbin, P. R. China. [Download PDF file]
  37. Y.-S. Ma*, Graeme A Britton, S. B. Tor, L.-Y. Jin, and G. Chen and S.-H. Tang, Design of an feature-object-based mechanical assembly library, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.
  38. S.-H. Tang, Y.-S. Ma and G. Chen, “A Feature-oriented Database Framework for Web-based CAx Applications”, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.
  39. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S. -H. Tang, “Unified feature modeling scheme for the integration of CAD and Cax”, presented on the International CAD’04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand, May 24-28, 2004.
  40. G. Chen, Y.-S. Ma, G. Thimm and S.-H. Tang, “Unified feature based integration of design and process planning”, Proceedings of the International MATADOR conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, July 7-9, 2004, Srichand Hinduja (Ed.), Springer, pp. 63-68. [Download PDF file]
  41. S.-H. Tang, Y.-S. Ma and G. Chen, “A Web-based Collaborative Feature Modelling System Framework”, Proceedings of the International MATADOR conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, July 7-9, 2004, Srichand Hinduja (Ed.), Springer, pp. 31-36. [Download PDF file]
  42. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor, "Commercialization of product, design, software etc developed from academic researches", Invited plenary speech on the 3rd International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE'04), to be held on 26-27 July, 2004, Manila, Philippines. [Download PDF file]
  43. Y.-S. Ma, G.A. Britton, S.B. Tor, E. Gunawan and C.H. Lee, "Standard Component Library Design and Implementation for Plastic Injection Mold Design with a CAD Tool", Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA'03), 10-12 June, 2003, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Download PDF file]
  44. Y.-S. Ma, Y.Q. Lu, and Z. Li, "Associative Design and Knowledge Automation in Mould Wizard". Proceedings of the first International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2002), 25-29 November, 2002, Bathurst, Australia. [Download PDF file]
  45. Y.-S. Ma, S.B. Tor, G.A. Britton and T. Wijaya, "Design, Definition, and Implementation of a Component Library for Mechanical Design", Proceedings of the first International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2002), 25-29 November 2002, Bathurst, Australia. [Download PDF file].
  46. Y.-S. Ma, Y.–Q. Lu, and Z. Li, "Tooling Design Knowledge Encapsulation and Application in MoldWizard". Proceedings of the 2001 Knowledge Driven Automation (KDA) JAD Conference, Feb 26-28, 2001, Cypress, CA, USA. [Download PDF file].
  47. Y.-M. Deng, G.A. Britton, Y.C. Lam, S.B. Tor and Y.-S. Ma (2001). A Feature-Based CAD-CAE Integration Model for Injection Molded Product Design. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Production Research, Prague, Czech Republic. 29 Jul - 3 Aug, 2001. [Download PDF file]
  48. G.A. Britton, Y.-S. Ma and S.B. Tor, "Object Technology Development and Unigraphics", Proceedings of Unigraphics User Group 1999 Spring Conference: Managing design evolution, March 14-18, 1999, Newport Beach, California, USA. [Download PDF file].
  49. Y.-S. Ma and H.X. Gao, "Development of An Intelligent Grating CAD system --- GRTCAD", Published in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 21-24 October, 1997, Singapore (ICCIM 97) (A. Sen, A.I. Sivakumar, R. Gay, Eds.), Vol.2, pp. 855-864, ISBN 981-3083-68-9, Springer. [Download PDF file]
  50. Y.-S. Ma, "Tool Paths for Face Milling Considering Cutter Tooth Entry/Exit Conditions", Published in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 11-14 July, 1995, Singapore (ICCIM 95) (J. Winsor, A.I. Sivakumar, R. Gay, Eds.), Vol.1, pp.427-434, ISBN 981-02-2376-5, World Scientific. [Download PDF file]
  51. G. Barrow, A.K. Ghani and Y.-S. Ma, "The Role of Workpiece Material in Brittle Tool Failure during Interrupted Cutting", Proceedings on the 6th International Manufacturing Conference in China, Hong Kong, March 1993. [Download PDF file]
  52. Y.-S. Ma, "An Analysis Method for Cutting Force Distribution along Rake Face and Flank Face", Proceedings of the 8th UT-UMIST-RIT Research Seminar, March 1989.