Refereed journal papers.
[1] T. Jiang, J. Li, L. Ma, X. Ji, Y. Liu.Passenger Comfort Assessment via Motion Complexity Analysis for Autonomous Vehicles. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 38, 149, 2025.
[2] T. Jiang, Q. Dong, Y. Ma, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Customizable Multimodal Trajectory Prediction via Nodes of Interest Selection for Autonomous Vehicles. Expert Systems with Applications, 288, 128222, 2025.
[3] H. Liu, J. Li, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Design of a robust angle tracking controller for steering-by-wire systems with angular velocity observer and friction compensation. Control Engineering Practice, 163, 106402, 2025.
[4] H. Liu, X. Ji, S. Tao, Y. Hu, Y. Liu. Design of a hierarchical lane-keeping assist control for a steer-by-wire vehicle. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11 (4), 10175-10187, 2025.
[5] Q. Zhang, Y. Xing, J. Wang, Z. Fang, Y. Liu, G. Yin. Interaction-Aware and Driving Style-Aware Trajectory Prediction for Heterogeneous Vehicles in Mixed Traffic Environment.IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 26 (7), 10710-10724, 2025.
[6] J. Wu, Q. Cao, S. Wang, Y. Liu. Adaptive Steering Control with Dead Zone Compensation for Autonomous Vehicles. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 230, 112672, 2025.
[7] T. Jiang, Y. Ma, J. Li, Q. Dong, X. Ji, Y. Liu. LSTS: Periodicity Learning via Long Short-term Temporal Shift for Remote Physiological Measurement.IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, 35 (7), 6452-6465, 2025.
[8] J. Li, L. Yang, C. Lv, Y. Chu, Y. Liu. GLF-STAF: A Global-Local-Facial Spatio-Temporal Attention Fusion Approach for Driver Emotion Recognition. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, 71 (2), 3486-3497, 2025.
[9] H. Liu, X. Ji, J. Li, H. Dong, Y. Liu.Systematic design and control of steering feel for steering-by-wire vehicles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2025.
[10] Y. Liu, J. Li, Y. Sun, X. Ji, C. Lv. Personalized Trajectory-based Risk Prediction on Curved Roads with Consideration of Driver Turning Behavior and Workload. IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 54 (4), 406-415, 2024.
[11] J .Wu, Y. Yan, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Research on Anthropomorphic Obstacle Avoidance Trajectory Planning for Adaptive Driving Scenarios Based on Inverse Reinforcement Learning Theory. Engineering, 33, 133-145, 2024.
[12] J. Wu, Y. Yan, Y. Liu. Collaborative control of path tracking and roll stability in intelligent commercial vehicle: A minimax robust regulator based on Nash game.Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 133, 108321, 2024.
[13] H. Liu, Y. Liu, J. Li, X. Ji. Comparison of Various Angle-Tracking Algorithms to Balance Performance and Noise for a Steering-by-Wire System. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 25, 481-493, 2024.
[14] Q. Dong, Z. Yan, K. Nakano, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Graph-based Scenario-Adaptive Lane-Changing Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Driving. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8 (9), 5688 – 5695, 2023.
[15] Z. Fang, J. Wang, Z. Wang, J. Liang, Y. Liu, G. Yin. A human-machine shared control framework considering time-varying driver characteristics. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8 (7), 3826-3838, 2023.
[16] Z. Cuan, D. Ding, H. Wang, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Simultaneous collision avoiding and target tracking for unmanned ground vehicle with velocity and heading rate constraints. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems. 21 (4), 1222-1232, 2023.
[17] J. Wu, Q. Kong, K. Yang, Y. Liu, D. Cao, Z. Li. Research on the Steering Torque Control for Intelligent Vehicles Co-Driving With the Penalty Factor of Human-Machine Intervention. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 53 (1), 59-70, 2023.
[18] Q. Dong, X. Ji, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Gain-Scheduled Steering and Braking Coordinated Control in Path Tracking of Intelligent Heavy Vehicles. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control 144 (10), 101006, 2022.
[19] T. Jiang, Y. Liu, Q. Dong, T. Xu. Intention-Aware Interactive Transformer for Real-Time Vehicle Trajectory Prediction in Dense Traffic. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2677(3), 946-960, 2022.
[20] Y. Yan, J. Wang, K. Zhang, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, G. Yin. Driver’s individual risk perception-based trajectory planning: A human-like method. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems 23 (11), 20413-20428, 2022.
[21] Y. Xing, C. Lv, Y. Liu, Y. Zhao, D. Cao, S. Kawahara. Hybrid-Learning-Based Driver Steering Intention Prediction using Neuromuscular Dynamics. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(2), 1750-1761, 2022.
[22] J. Wu, J. Zhang, B. Nie, Y. Liu, X. He. Adaptive Control of PMSM Servo System for Steering-by-Wire System With Disturbances Observation. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 19(12), 4034-4045, 2022.
[23] Y. Liu, T. Xu, Y. Liu, X Ji. Multi-objective Seamless Self-scheduling Controller Design for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Lateral Automation: An LPV/ℋ∞ Approach. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 19(12), 4034-4045, 2021.
[24] D. Pi, M. Yan, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Coordination strategy between AFS and ASB with fault-tolerant mechanism for ground vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 235(4), 1128-1148, 2021.
[25] C. Lv, Y. Li, Y. Xing, C. Huang, D. Cao, Y. Zhao, Y. Liu. Human–Machine Collaboration for Automated Driving Using an Intelligent Two‐Phase Haptic Interface. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 3(4), 2000229, 2021.
[26] Y. Liu, X. Ji, K. Yang, X. He, X. Na, Y. Liu. Finite-time optimized robust control with adaptive state estimation algorithm for autonomous heavy vehicle. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 139, 106616, 2020.
[27] C. Huang, L. Li, Y. Liu, L. Xiao. Robust Observer Based Intermittent Forces Estimation for Driver Intervention Identification. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69(4), 3628-3640, 2020.
[28] K. Yang, Y. Liu, X. Na, X. He, Y. Liu, J. Wu, S. Nakano, X. Ji. Preview-Scheduled Steering Assistance Control for Co-piloting Vehicle: A Human-Like Methodology. Vehicle System Dynamics, 58(4), 518-544, 2020.
[29] W. Hu, X. Xu, Z. Zhou, Y. Liu, Y. Wang, L. Xiao. Mining and comparative analysis of typical pre-crash scenarios from IGLAD. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 145, 105699, 2020.
[30] T. Xu, X. Ji, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Differential drive based yaw stabilization using MPC for distributed-drive articulated heavy vehicle. IEEE Access, 8, 104052-104062, 2020.
[31] P. Dong, S. Wu, W. Guo, X. Xu, S. Wang, Y. Liu. Coordinated clutch slip control for the engine start of vehicles with P2-hybrid automatic transmissions. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 153, 103899, 2020.
[32] X. He, Y. Liu, C. Lv, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Emergency steering control of autonomous vehicle for collision avoidance and stabilization. Vehicle System Dynamics, 57(8), 1163-1187, 2019.
[33] X. Ji, K. Yang, X. Na, C. Lv, Y. Liu, Y. Liu. Feedback Game-based Shared Control Scheme Design for Emergency Collision Avoidance: A Fuzzy-LQR Approach. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 141(8), 081005, 2019.
[34] B. Ma, Y. Liu, X. Na, Y. Liu, Y. Yang. A shared steering controller design based on steer-by-wire system considering human-machine goal consistency. Journal of The Franklin Institute, 356(8), 4397-4419, 2019.
[35] H. Zheng, J. Hu, Y. Liu. A bilateral control scheme for vehicle steer-by-wire system with road feel and steering controller design. Transaction of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 41(3), 593-604, 2019.
[36] X. Ji, K. Yang, X. Na, C. Lv, Y. Liu. Shared steering torque control for lane change assistance: a stochastic game-theoretic approach. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(4), 3093-3105, 2019.
[37] Y. Wang, Y. Liu, H. Fujimoto, Y. Hori. Vision-based Lateral State Estimation for Integrated Control of Automated Vehicles considering Multi-rate and Uneven Measurement Delay Issues. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 23(6), 619-2627, 2018.
[38] L. Li, K. He, X. Wang, Y. Liu*. Sensor fault-tolerant control for gear-shifting engaging process of automated manual transmission. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 99, 790-804, 2018.
[39] Y. Liu, X. Fan, C. Lv, J. Wu, L. Li, D. Ding. An innovative information fusion method with adaptive Kalman filter for integrated INS/GPS navigation of autonomous vehicles. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 100, 605-616, 2018.
[40] Y. Liu, Q. Liu, C. Lv, M. Zheng, X. Ji. A study on objective evaluation of vehicle steering comfort based on driver’s electromyogram and movement trajectory. IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 48(1), 41-49, 2018.
[41] X. Ji, Y. Liu, X. He, K. Yang, X. Na, C. Lv, Y. Liu. Interactive Control Paradigm based Robust Lateral Stability Controller Design for Autonomous Automobile Path Tracking with Uncertain Disturbance: A Dynamic Game Approach. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 67(8), 6906-6920, 2018.
[42] C. Lv, Y. Liu, X. Hu, H. Guo, D. Cao, F. Wang. Simultaneous Observation of Hybrid States for Cyber-Physical Systems: A Case Study of Electric Vehicle Powertrain. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 48(8), 2357-2367, 2018.
[43] Y. Wang, Z. Zhou, C. Wei, Y. Liu, C. Yin. Host-Target Vehicle Model-based Lateral State Estimation for Preceding Target Vehicles Considering Measurement Delay. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 14(9), 4190-4199, 2018.
[44] X. Ji, Y. Liu, X. Na, Y. Liu. Research on interactive steering control strategy between driver and AFS in different game equilibrium strategies and information patterns. Vehicle System Dynamics, 56(9), 1344-1374, 2018.
[45] X. Ji, X. He, C. Lv, Y. Liu, J. Wu. A vehicle stability control strategy with adaptive neural network sliding mode theory based on system uncertainty approximation. Vehicle System Dynamics, 56(6), 923-946, 2018.
[46] X. Ji, X. He, C. Lv, Y. Liu, J. Wu. Adaptive-neural-network-based robust lateral motion control for autonomous vehicle at driving limits. Control Engineering Practice, 76, 41-53, 2018.
[47] C. Lv, Y. Xing, C. Lu, Y. Liu, H. Guo, H. Gao, D. Cao. Hybrid-Learning-Based Classification and Quantitative Inference of Driver Braking Intensity of an Electrified Vehicle. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 67(7), 5718-5729, 2018.
[48] B. Ma, Y. Liu, Y. Gao, Y. Yang. Estimation of vehicle sideslip angle based on steering torque. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 94(9-12), 3229-3237, 2018.
[49] B. Ma, C. Lv, Y. Liu, M. Zheng, Y. Yang, X. Ji. Estimation of road adhesion coefficient based on tire aligning torque distribution. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 140(5), 051010-051010-17, 2018.
[50] X. Wang, L. Li, K. He, Y. Liu, C. Liu. Position and Force Switching Control for Automated Manual Transmission Gear-shift. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 140(8), 081010-081010-9, 2018.
[51] B. Ma, Y. Liu, X. Ji, Y. Yang. Investigation of a steering defect and its compensation using a steering-torque control strategy in an extreme driving situation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 232(4), 534-546, 2018.
[52] Q. Liu, Y. Liu, C. Liu, B. Chen, W. Zhang, L. Li, X. Ji. Hierarchical Lateral Control Scheme for Autonomous Vehicle with Uneven Time Delays Induced by Vision Sensors. Sensors, 18(8), 2544, 2018.
[53] H. Zheng, S. Ma, Y. Liu. Vehicle braking force distribution with electronic pneumatic braking and hierarchical structure for commercial vehicle. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 232(4), 481-493, 2018.
[54] Y. Liu, T. Li, Y. Yang, X. Ji, J. Wu. Estimation of tire-road friction coefficient based on combined APF-IEKF and iteration algorithm. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 88, 25-35, 2017.
[55] Y. Liu, Q. Liu, X. Ji, R. Hayama, T. Mizuno, S. Nakano. A new objective evaluation method for vehicle steering comfort. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 139(9), 091013, 2017.
[56] Y. Wei, C. Oertel, Y. Liu, X. Li. A theoretical model of speed dependent steering torque of rolling tyres. Vehicle System Dynamics, 54(4), 463-473, 2016.
[57] L. Li, X. Li, X. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Song, X. Ran. Transient switching control strategy from regenerative braking to anti-lock braking with a semi-brake-by-wire system. Vehicle System Dynamics, 54(2), 231-257, 2016.
[58] B. Ma, Y. Yang, Y. Liu*, X. Ji, H. Zheng. Analysis of vehicle static steering torque based on tire-road contact patch sliding model and variable transmission ratio. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 8(9), 1-11, 2016.
[59] J. Wu, Y. Liu, F. Wang, Y. Zhao. Vehicle active steering control research based on two-DOF robust internal model control. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 29(4), 739-746, 2016.
[60] X. Ji, J. Wu, Y. Zhao, Y. Liu, X. Zhao. A new robust control method for active front steering considering the intention of the driver. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 229(4), 518-531, 2015.
[61] J. Wu, Y. Zhao, X. Ji, Y. Liu, C. Yin. A modified structure internal model robust control method for the integration of active front steering and direct yaw moment control. Science China Technological Sciences, 58(1), 75-85, 2015.
[62] J. Wu, Y. Zhao, X. Ji, Y. Liu, L. Zhang. Generalized internal model robust control for active front steering intervention. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 28(2), 285-293, 2015.
Refereed conference or symposium papers.
[1] T. Jiang, Y. Ma, X. Zhao, X. Ji, Y. Liu. NeuralPOS: Physiological Measurement via Remote Photoplethysmography for Driver Monitoring. 2024 8th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence(CVCI2024), Oct. 25-Oct. 27, 2024, Chongqing, China.
[2] Z. Han, J. Li, H. Dong, Y. Liu, X. Ji. Enhance Vehicle Stability for Path Tracking of a 4WS Vehicle Based on Model Predictive Control. 2024 8th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence(CVCI2024), Oct. 25-Oct. 27, 2024, Chongqing, China.
[3] J. Li, Y. Ma, Z. Han, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Improve handling stability for path tracking of a 4wis vehicle based on sliding-mode method. 2023 7th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence(CVCI2023), Oct. 27-Oct. 29, 2023, Changsha, China.
[4] Y. Ma, J. Li, X. Ji, Y. Liu. A Finite Frequency Domain State Feedback H∞ Controller for Yaw Stabilization of Four-Wheel Independent Steering Autonomous Vehicles. 2023 7th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence(CVCI2023), Oct. 27-Oct. 29, 2023, Changsha, China.
[5] H. Liu, Y. Liu, X. Ji, S. Yao. Robust Steering Angle Tracking Control for Steer-by-Wire System. 2023 7th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence(CVCI2023), Oct. 27-Oct. 29, 2023, Changsha, China.
[6] T. Jiang, W. Hu, Y. Liu, L. Xiao. Capturing and exploring unobserved heterogeneity in traffic crash injuries in china: A deep learning approach. 2022 IEEE 7th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Engineering (ICITE2022), Nov. 11- Nov. 13, Beijing, China.
[7] X. He, C. Lv, X. Ji, Y. Liu. Emergency collision avoidance decision-making for autonomous vehicles: A model-based reinforcement learning approach. 2022 6th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence (CVCI2022), Oct. 28-Oct. 30, 2022, Nanjing, China. (Best Paper Finalist)
[8] Q. Dong, T. Jiang, T. Xu, Y. Liu. Graph-based planning-informed trajectory prediction for autonomous driving. 2022 6th CAA International Conference on Vehicular Control and Intelligence (CVCI2022), Oct. 28-Oct. 30, 2022, Nanjing, China. (Guo Konghui Paper (Best young author))
[9] C. Li, Y. Liu, L. Sun, Y. Liu, M. Tomizuka, W. Zhan. Dual extended Kalman filter based state and parameter estimator for model-based control in autonomous vehicles. 2021 IEEE International Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC2021), Sep. 19- Sep. 22, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
[10] Y. Liu, Y. Liu, X. Ji L. Sun, M. Tomizuka, X. He. Learning from Demonstration: Situation-Adaptive Lane Change Trajectory Planning for Automated Highway Driving. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA2020), Oct. 13 - Oct. 16, 2020, Beijing, China. (Best Paper Finalist)
[11] Y. Xing, C. Lv, Y. Liu, Y. Zhao, D. Cao. Continuous Driver Steering Intention Prediction Considering Neuromuscular Dynamics and Driving Postures. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), Oct. 11 - Oct. 14, 2020, Toronto, Canada.
[12] Y. Xing, C. Huang, C. Lv, Y. Liu, H. Wang, D. Cao. A Personalized Deep Learning Approach for Trajectory Prediction of Connected Vehicles. SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-0759, WCX™ 20: SAE World Congress Experience.
[13] T. Xu, X. Ji, C. Fei, Y. Liu, Y. Shen. Research on Assist-Steering Method for Distributed-Drive Articulated Heavy Vehicle Based on the Co-Simulation Model. SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-0761, WCX™ 20: SAE World Congress Experience.
[14] C. Huang, Y. Liu, L. Li, Z. Chen. Safety Oriented State Transitions in Level 3 Automated Driving Systems: A General Framework. IEEE 4th International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM 2019), Jul. 3- Jul. 5, 2019, Toyonaka, Japan.
[15] X. Ji, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, B. Ma, J. Wu, X. Na. Game-theoretic modelling of shared steering control between driver and AFS considering different human-machine goal consistency. 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2017), Oct. 29- Nov. 1, 2017, Beijing, China.
[16] K. Yang, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, X. He, X. Ji. A linear time-varying MPC method for vehicle path-following assistance based on steering torque. 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2017), Oct. 29- Nov. 1, 2017, Beijing, China.
[17] Y. Liu, Q. Liu, X. Ji, L. Li, Y. Nishimura, N. Sawada, S. Kawahara. Objective Assessment of Vehicle Steering Feeling Based on Driver’s Neuromuscular Characteristics Using Electromyogram. 2017 4th FAST-zero - International Symposium on Future Active Safety Technology toward zero-traffic-accident (FAST-zero’17). Sep. 18- Sep. 21, 2017, Nara, Japan.
[18] X. He, X. Ji, K. Yang, Y. Liu, J. Wu, Y. Liu. Autonomous Emergency Braking Control Based on Hierarchical Strategy Using Integrated-Electro-Hydraulic Brake System. SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-1964, SAE 2017 Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Symposium. Sep. 26- Sep. 27, 2017, Kunshan, China.
X. He, K. Yang, X. Ji, Y. Liu, W. Deng. Research on Vehicle Stability Control Strategy Based on Integrated-Electro-Hydraulic Brake System. SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-1565, WCX™ 17: SAE World Congress Experience. Apr. 4- Apr. 6,