Academic Staff

B. Eng (Shandong University), M. Eng (Shandong University), Ph.D. (PolyU)

Short Description

Dr Qinbiao Li (Research ID: AAI-1977-2021; ORCID: 0000-0003-3858-0736; Scopus ID: 57212447149) is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR. Before joining AAE, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He obtained his B. Eng and M. Eng degrees from Shandong University in China in 2017 and 2020. He received his PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2024 and exchanged to Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, over three months during his PhD programme.

Dr Li has devoted to theoretical and computational studies on Human factors engineering in aviation, advanced neuro-ergonomics cognitive modelling, ‘human-centred’ intelligent transportation systems, brain-computer interaction, neuro networks and AI-driven applications. He has (co-)authored leading international SCI-indexed journals, including Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Advanced Engineering Informatics, Knowledge-Based Systems, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, and International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, among others.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-3858-0736

WOS: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAI-1977-2021

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57212447149

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qinbiao-Li

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=zh-TW&user=f8jMQmQAAAAJ

Area of specialisation

• Human factors engineering and experiment-oriented ergonomics in the transportation system.
• ‘Human-centred’ intelligent transportation system.
• Neuro-ergonomic technologies for studying human performance and mental states.
• Brain-computer interaction, neuro networks and AI-driven applications.
• Investigation and cognitive modelling on situational awareness, fatigue, stress, and cognitive load.
• ‘Human-centred’ intelligent design, interaction, and assessment.

Awards

• Li, Q. (26 August 2021), Design and evaluation of human factors assessment and conflict detection performance in a terminal air traffic control, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineer, Champion, HKSAR.
• Li Q., (31 May 2024), Enhancing single-pilot operations in commercial aviation: A neuroergonomics analysis of human performance, capabilities, and limitations, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Champion Award in recognition of outstanding safety engineering achievement and performance, HKSAR.

Selected publications:

1. Li, Q., Chen C.H., Ng, K.K.H., Yuan X., & Yiu, C.Y. (2024). Single-pilot operations in commercial flight: effects on neural activity and visual behaviour under abnormalities and emergencies. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 37(8), 277-292. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2024.04.007 (2023 SCIE IF=5.3, JCR: Q1, Top 10% in the field)
2. Yuan, X., Ng, K.K.H., Li, Q., Yiu, C.Y., Lau, C. K., Fung, K.H., & Ng, L.H. (2024). Exploring the Human-Centric Interaction Paradigm: Augmented Reality-Assisted Head-Up Display Design for Collaborative Human-Machine Interface in Cockpit. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 62, 102656, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2024.102656 (2023 SCIE IF=8.0, JCR: Q1, Top 5% in the field)
3. Li, Q., Ng, K.K.H., Yiu, C.Y., Yuan, X., So, C.K., & Ho, C.C. (2023). Securing air transportation safety through identifying pilot’s risky VFR flying behaviours: An EEG-based neurophysiological modelling using machine learning algorithms. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 238, 109449. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2023.109449 (2023 SCIE IF=9.4, JCR: Q1, Top 5% in the field)
4. Li, Q., Ng, K.K.H., Yu, S.C.M., Yiu, C.Y., & Lyu, M. (2023). Recognising situation awareness associated with different workloads using EEG and eye-tracking features in air traffic control tasks. Knowledge-Based Systems, 260, 110179. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2022.110179 (2023 SCIE IF=7.2, JCR: Q1)
5. Li, Q., Ng, K.K.H., Fan, Z., Yuan, X., Liu, H., & Bu, L. (2021). A human-centred approach based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy for adaptive decision-making in the air traffic control environment: A case study. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 49, 101325. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2021.101325 (2023 SCIE IF=8.0, JCR: Q1, Top 5% in the field)

Selected conference publications

1. Ng, K. K. H., Li, Q., Yuan, X., & Yiu C.Y. (2024) " How does a pilot’s mental state and cognitive changes when in single pilot operations under flight emergency?" AIAA Aviation Forum. Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2. Li, Q. Ng, K.K.H., & Yuan, X. (2023). Using neuro-physiological data in revealing the captain’s cognitive incapacities during single-pilot operation. The 26th ATRS World Conference Kobe, Japan.
3. Li, Q., Ng, K. K. H., Chu, S. T., Lau, T. Y., & Leung, C. H. "Revealing the effects of increased workload and distraction on the pilot's situation awareness neurobehavioral activities," AIAA 2023-3407. AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum. June 2023.
4. Li, Q., Ng, K. K. H., Leung, H. C., Ho, M. H., & Leung, K. L. "Study of Aeronautical Decision Making in Simulated Non-Normal Flight Deck Environment," AIAA 2023-3475. AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum. June 2023.
5. Li, Q., Yiu, C.Y., Yu, S.C.M., & Ng, K.K.H. "Situational Awareness and Flight Approach Phase Event Recognition based on Psychophysiological Measurements," 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, 2021, pp. 1308-1312, doi: 10.1109/IEEM50564.2021.9673081.