Lead DIGIT Lab academics: Prof. Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen and Dr. Ji Han
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and an increasing volume of valuable data available have led to an increase in digitalization of the manufacturing sector, yet the adoption of technologies is identified as one of the major barriers. To address this, we have developed a collaborative initiative between researchers from DIGIT Lab and our partner Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) aiming at advancing the design engineering process for the manufacturing sector. Together with AMRC and its 160+ industry partners, we will co-define a data-driven framework and co-explore the role of AI in design engineering and the requirements of AI tools for manufacturing. A toolkit encompassing the data-driven design framework and requirements for AI tools will be developed tailoring for the manufacturing sector. This collaborative project will ensure the research is grounded and informed by the specific needs of the manufacturing sector, translating academic research to industry.
Selected Publications
- Mirshafiee N, Han J, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2024). The DHSmart model for smart product-service system (smart PSS): dynamic, data-driven, human-centred. Proceedings of the Design Society, 4, 2149-2158.DOI.
- Han J, Childs PRN, Luo J (2024). Applications of artificial intelligence and cognitive science in design. Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, 38 Abstract. DOI.
- Chen L, Zhang Y, Han J, Sun L, Childs P, Wang B (2024). A foundation model enhanced approach for generative design in combinational creativity. Journal of Engineering Design, 1-27. DOI.
- Yin, Y, Han, J. & Childs, P.R.N. (2024). An EEG study on artistic and engineering mindsets in students in creative processes. Sci Rep 14, 13364 . DOI.
- Chen, L., Zhang, Y., Han, J., Sun, L., Childs, P., & Wang, B. (2024). A foundation model enhanced approach for generative design in combinational creativity. Journal of Engineering Design, 1–27. DOI.
- Mirshafiee, N., Han, J. and Ahmed-Kristensen, S. (2024). ‘The DHSmart model for smart product-service system (smart PSS): dynamic, data-driven, human-centred’, Proceedings of the Design Society, 4, pp. 2149–2158. DOI.
- Han, J., Childs, P.R.N. and Luo, J. (2024). ‘Applications of artificial intelligence and cognitive science in design’, Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, 38, p. e6. DOI.
