Dr Xing Liang
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Networks and Digital Media
- School of Computer Science and Mathematics
- Penrhyn Road
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am a senior lecturer in Computer Science, Head and Founder of the Quantum AI (QAI) Research Group in the Department of Networks and Digital Media, School of Computer Science and Mathematics. I received the PhD degree in mobile satellite communications from the University of Bradford, UK. Over the past 15 years, I have been involved in multiple EU and UK research projects: H2020 ENSURESEC, H2020 EUNOMIA, EPSRC COMCORD, IST FIFTH, IST SatNEx, and Dunhill Medical Trust funded ATDA-BSL, and several industrial related research projects.
My commitment to academic excellence extends to serving as Lead Guest Editor for Electronics | Special Issue: Advances in Quantum Machine Learning, and reviewer for prestigious journals such as Quantum Machine Intelligence, Applied Soft Computing, Journal of Grid Computing, Journal of Pattern Analysis and Applications, IEEE Access.
My research mainly focuses on applying computer vision, deep learning, machine learning and natural language processing in:
- Cyber-physical system security: intrusion detection, anomaly detection, zero trust
- Social media security: fake news detection, deepfakes, information trustworthiness
- Healthcare: early stage dementia diagnosis for BSL users with computer vision, AI for medical diagnosis
- Others: AI-assisted thermal system modelling, tracking/recognising gestures in sign languages, object detection, Internet of Things, heterogeneous networks, ecommerce fraud detection
- Quantum Machine Learning: finance time series forecasting, sustainable energy optimisation, intelligent security systems, social media security.
Qualifications
- PhD Mobile Satellite Communication Networks, University of Bradford, UK
- MSc (Distinction) Radio Frequency Communications Engineering, University of Bradford, UK
- BEng (First Hons) Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Heilongjiang University, China & University of Bradford, UK
Domains
Teaching credentials
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Module Leader: CI7530 Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
- Module Leader: CI7526 Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Teacher: CI7520 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (Level 7)
- Teacher: CI6280 Threat Hunting, Analysis and Mitigation (Level 6)
- Teacher: CI5450 Professional Environments 2 (Level 5)
- Project Supervision: CI6660 Final Year Project / CI7000 MSc Project Dissertation
Courses taught
Grants and projects
- UKRI National Quantum Computer Centre SparQ Access Q2, May–July 2026 [PI]: Phase 2 (Follow-on to NQCC SparQ Access Q1): Advancing Practical Variational Quantum Circuits (VQCs) for Industrial Optimisation and Financial Forecasting
- UKRI National Quantum Computer Centre SparQ Access Q1, Feb–Apr 2026 [PI]: Advancing Practical Variational Quantum Circuits (VQCs) for Industrial Optimisation and Financial Forecasting
- Seedcorn Funding Grant, 2025/2026 [PI]: AI-Infused Cloud Security: Enabling Sustainable and Zero Trust Paradigms through Automation
- Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024-2027 [PI]: Harnessing AI Power for Stronger and Resilient Cyber Defences
- KU First Grant, 2024 [PI]: Delivering Zero Trust with AI-driven Security Automation
- KU First Grant, 2024 [CoI]: Improved British Sign Language (BSL) Recognition Using Deep Learning
- KU WISH, 2024 [CoI]: Dataset Development for Data-Driven Predictive Modelling of Innovative Building Façades
Areas of specialism
- Quantum Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Cyber-Physical Systems Security
- Social Media Security
External examining
- March 2026, PhD Viva Committee Member, four doctoral defenses in the Doctorate in Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence, Italy
- March 2026, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Using Deep Learning methods for Sentiment Extraction from Image-encoded Text", University of Hertfordshire, UK
- January 2026, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Quantum Machine Learning: From Theoretical Foundations to Real-World Applications", University of Florence, Italy
- June 2025, MSc External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Optimised Reservoir Computing for Temporal Signal Classification in LiDAR", University of Kent, UK
- December 2024, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Quantum Machine Learning for Neutral-Atom Quantum Processors", University of Florence, Italy
- July 2024, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Developing optimization models for customer churn prediction in telecoms using artificial intelligence techniques", University of Hertfordshire, UK
- May 2023, PhD External Examiner, Thesis Title: "Developing a Novel Framework based on Deep Learning Techniques for Diagnosis of Nonerosive Reflux Disease", King's College London, UK
Internal examining
- April 2024, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Neural Face Reenactment with Pre-trained Generative Models ", Kingston University London, UK
- October 2023, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Signalling for Cyber Threat Intelligence Using Cryptographic Protocols", Kingston University London, UK
- June 2023, PhD Internal Examiner, Thesis Title: "Security and Reliability for Future Multi-Hop Wireless Networks", Kingston University London, UK
Scholarly affiliations
- Member, IEEE
- Member, IEEE Computer Society
- Member, IEEE Communications Society
- Member, The Women's Engineering Society (WES) (2023-Present)
- Organizing Committee Member (OCM), International Conference on Quantum Computing & Quantum Technology, 2026
- Plenary Speaker and Scientific Committee member, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotics, 2026
- TPC Member, 2nd International Symposium on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Engineering (AAIEE 2026)
- TPC Member, 7th International Conference on Computer Vision and Computational Intelligence (CVCI 2026)
- TPC Member, 6th International Conference on Computer Vision and Data Mining（ICCVDM 2025)
- TPC Member, 7th International Conference on Physics, Mathematics and Statistics (ICPMS 2024)
- TPC Member, 6th International Conference on Algorithms, Computing and Artificial Intelligence (ACAI 2023)
- Lead Guest Editor, Electronics | Special Issue: Advances in Quantum Machine Learning
- Knowledge Transfer Champion for Department of Networks and Digital Media.
Publications
Heat-triggered self-powered thermal cells for autonomous fire sensing and emergency power generation
Shen, Chen, Shi, Fumin, Xiao, Hao, Zhao, Zhaoquan, Hu, Qi, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Du, Xiaoze and Chi, Cheng, 2026, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (18), 17pp 24492-24502, Published
Experimental investigation on thermal and moisture performance of direct evaporative cooling coupled with phase change plates for data centers
Zhang, Yangyang, Xu, Hongli, Zhou, Jiri, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Mao, Ruiyong and Zhang, Zujing, 2026, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (81), E-pub ahead of print
A machine learning-enabled planar interdigitated thermogalvanic hydrogel for synergistic thermal and strain sensing
Hu, Qi, Wu, Hao, Yu, Chunxuan, Xiao, Hao, Shen, Chen, Zhao, Zhaoquan, Yao, Yuan, Yong, Xuelin, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Du, Xiaoze and Chi, Cheng, 2026, Journal of Materials Chemistry A (14), 19pp 11262-11273, Published
Experimental and numerical investigation of standalone PCM-based cooling for data centers
Yi, Xiaoyan, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Yang, Zhangqin, Wu, Hongwei, Liang, Xing, Mao, Ruiyong and Zheng, Qiye, 2026, Energy (350), E-pub ahead of print
Agent-based modeling of double-spending attacks using deep reinforcement learning
Jin, Shenghao, Zhang, Hui, Chen, Shengyu, Zhang, Junhuan, Liang, Xing and Ge, Yinchi, 2026, Computer Networks (275), Published
Numerical investigation on cooling performance of phase change assisted direct ventilation system for data center
Yang, Lingyan, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2026, International Journal of Thermal Sciences (220), Part A, Published
Bioinspired double-layer thermogalvanic cells with engineered ionic gradients for high-efficiency waste heat recovery
Chi, Cheng, Zhang, Xingyu, Shen, Chen, Hu, Qi, Liu, Ze, Hu, Jiahao, Li, Zhi, Li, Yang, Yu, Xiaoli, Xiao, Hao, Zhao, Zhaoquan, Yao, Yuan, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei and Du, Xiaoze, 2025, Nano Energy (142), Published
Enhancing the thermal performance of a phase change energy storage assisted ventilation system via unit structure optimization for data center
Xu, Hongli, Zhou, Jiri, Liang, Xing, Yi, Xiaoyan, Wu, Hongwei, Mao, Ruiyong and Zhang, Zujing, 2025, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (167), B, Published
The thermal conductivity characteristics and prediction models of limestone sand-yellow soil mixtures
Liu, Xiong, Mao, Ruiyong, Zhang, Zujing, Wu, Hongwei, Liang, Xing and Chen, Jing, 2025, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (73), Published
Enhanced temperature control performance in underground refuge chambers through optimization of air inlets layout
Yang, Haishan, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, Building and Environment (280), Published
Experimental investigation on thermal performance of phase change plates used in hot and humid environment with ventilation
Li, Xiang, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Liang, Xing, Zhou, Jiri and Wu, Hongwei, 2025, Journal of Building Engineering (104), Published
Study on surrounding rock thermal physical properties on thermal comfort in a ventilated underground refuge chamber
Jin, Hang, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, International Journal of Thermal Sciences (211), Published
Experimental investigation on thermal and mechanical performance of alkali-activated coal gangue foam materials doped with phosphogypsum
Cheng, Guowei, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei, Liang, Xing and Zhou, Jiri, 2025, Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (25), 3, Published
Experimental study on the optimization of thermal environment and airflow organization in a ventilated underground refuge chamber using deflectors
Jin, Hang, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Zhou, Jiri, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (69), Published
Numerical and experimental study on the influence of thermal behavior of phase change plate in high temperature and low ventilation speed environment
Li, Xiang, Zhang, Zujing, Zhou, Jiri, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing, 2025, Journal of Energy Storage (115), Published
Experimental investigation on the application of cold-mist direct evaporative cooling in data centers
Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei, Li, Chao, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Zhou, Jiri and Chen, Jing, 2025, International Journal of Thermal Sciences (208), Published
WaViT-CDC: wavelet vision transformer with central difference convolutions for spatial-frequency deepfake detection
Badr, Nour Eldin Alaa, Nebel, Jean Christophe, Greenhill, Darrel and Liang, Xing, 2025, IEEE Open Journal of Signal Processing (6)pp 621-630, Published
Preparation and properties of phosphogypsum-based calcined coal gangue composite cementitious materials
Ren, Haoyun, Mao, Ruiyong, Wu, Hongwei, Liang, Xing, Zhou, Jiri and Zhang, Zujing, 2024, Case Studies in Construction Materials (21), Published
A review of deepfake techniques: architecture, detection, and datasets
Edwards, Peter, Nebel, Jean Christophe, Greenhill, Darrel and Liang, Xing, 2024, IEEE Access (12)pp 154718-154742, Published
Experimental investigation on application potential of phase change assisted direct ventilation cooling system for Gui'an data center
Yang, Lingyan, Wu, Hongwei, Zhang, Zujing, Mao, Ruiyong, Zhou, Jiri and Liang, Xing, 2024, Applied Thermal Engineering (254), Published
Investigation on temperature control performance of an underground confined space under ventilation
Jin, Ting, Zhang, Zujing, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Zhou, Jiri and Mao, Ruiyong, 2024, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (50), Published
Numerical study on the heat transfer performance of mine ice-storage cooling device
Guo, Weishuang, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang and Mao, Ruiyong, 2024, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (223), Published
Performance analysis of an improved temperature control scheme with cold stored in surrounding rock for underground refuge chamber
Zhang, Zujing, Guo, Weishuang, Mao, Ruiyong, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Wu, Hongwei, 2024, Applied Thermal Engineering (236), B, Published
Experimental investigation on thermal performance of underground refuge chamber under natural convection and ventilation
Jin, Ting, Zhang, Zujing, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (52), Published
Experimental study on cooling and dehumidification performance of an ice storage air conditioner used in underground refuge chamber
Guo, Weishuang, Zhang, Zujing, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (146), Published
Thermal performance of an ice storage device for cooling compressed mine air in high-temperature mine refuge chambers
Zhang, Zujing, Guo, Weishuang, Wu, Hongwei, Ge, Liang, Liang, Xing and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Applied Thermal Engineering, E-pub ahead of print
Experimental and numerical investigation on thermal performance of data center via fan-wall free cooling technology
Lan, Jiang, Zhang, Zujing, Liang, Xing, Wu, Hongwei, Wang, Gang and Mao, Ruiyong, 2023, Applied Thermal Engineering, E-pub ahead of print
Fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannel heat sinks: modelling review and recent progress
Gao, Jie, Hu, Zhuohuan, Yang, Qiguo, Liang, Xing and Wu, Hongwei, 2022, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (29), Published
Transformer-based identification of stochastic information cascades in social networks using text and image similarity
Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Heartfield, Ryan, Liang, Xing, Toumanidis, Lazaros, Sakellari, Georgia, Patrikakis, Charalampos and Loukas, George, 2021, Applied Soft Computing (108), Published
A data driven deep neural network model for predicting boiling heat transfer in helical coils under high gravity
Liang, Xing, Xie, Yongqi, Day, Rodney, Meng, Xianhai and Wu, Hongwei, 2021, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (166), Published
How to trust a stranger
Monachelis, Panagiotis, Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Patrikakis, Charalampos, Liang, Xing, Heartfield, Ryan, Loukas, George, Escravana, Nelson and Louca, Soulla, 2020, Cutter Business Technology Journal, 5, Published
Evaluation of different chrominance models in the detection and reconstruction of faces and hands using the growing neural gas network
Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Garcia-Rodriguez, Jose, Orts-Escolano, Sergio, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Liang, Xing, Woll, Bencie and Psarrou, Alexandra, 2019, Pattern Analysis and Applications (22), 4pp 1667-1685, Published
Local PEBI grid generation method for reverse faults
Meng, Xianhai, Duan, Zhongxiang, Yang, Qin and Liang, Xing, 2018, Computers & Geosciences (110)pp 73-80, Published
Representation of a velocity model with implicitly embedded interface information
Zhang, Jianxing, Yang, Qin, Jigang, Li, Xianhai, Meng and Liang, Xing, 2015, Computers & Geosciences (82)pp 183-190, Published
Development and testing of a new thrust stand for micro-thrust measurement in vacuum conditions
Wang, Anliang, Wu, Hongwei, Tang, Haibin, Liu, Yu and Liang, Xing, 2013, Vacuum (91)pp 35-40, Published
Nonlinearity and noise effects in multi-level signal millimeter-wave over fiber transmission using single-and dual-wavelength modulation
James, Jeanne, Shen, Pengbo, Nkansah, Anthony, Liang, Xing and Gomes, Nathan J., 2010, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (58), 11pp 3189-3198, Published
Millimeter-wave wireles LAN over multimode fiber system demonstration
James, Jeanne, Shen, Pengbo, Nkansah, Anthony, Liang, Xing and Gomes, Nathan J., 2010, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters (22), 9pp 601-603, Published
Fusion of digital television, broadband internet and mobile communications - Part II of II: Future service scenarios
Gotta, A., Cruickshank, H., Iyengar, S., Fairhurst, G., Liang, X., Ong, F.L.C., Pillai, P., Chan, P.M.L., Mancuso, V., Koltsidas, G., Pavlidou, F.N., Caviglione, L. and Ferro, E., 2007, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (25), 4pp 409-440, Published
Fusion of digital television, broadband Internet and mobile communications—Part I: Enabling technologies
Ferro, E., Gotta, A., Cruickshank, H., Iyengar, S., Fairhurst, G., Mancuso, V., Ong, F.L.C., Liang, X., Pillai, P., Chan, P.M.L., Koltsidas, G. and Pavlidou, F.N., 2007, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking (25), 4pp 363-407, Published
FlashF5-MaViT: a fast five frequency Mamba with CDC–FastViT architecture for deepfake detection
Badr, Nour Eldin Alaa, Liang, Xing, Nebel, Jean-Christophe and Greenhill, Darrel (2026). Piscataway, U.S.: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. [Published]
Improved lightweight cloud-based multiclass cyber intrusion detection: optimising FastViT with Boruta-SHAP and class balancing on CSE-CIC-IDS2018
Badr, Nour Eldin Alaa, Liang, Xing and Nebel, Jean-Christophe (2026). [Published]
Football analysis system using computer vision and machine learning
Muneshwar, Nikhil Sushil, Liang, Xing and Hunter, Gordon (2025). In: Goossens, Dries, (eds.), Luxembourg:pp 117-123 [Published]
Multi-task learning transformers: comparative analysis for emotion classification and intensity prediction in social media
Labeed, Qasid and Liang, Xing (2024). [Published]
A multi-modal machine learning approach and toolkit to automate recognition of early stages of dementia among British Sign Language users
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie, Al Batat, Reda and Woolfe, Tyron (2021). [Published]
A prototype deep learning paraphrase identification service for discovering information cascades in social networks
Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Heartfield, Ryan, Toumanidis, Lazaros, Liang, Xing, Loukas, George and Patrikakis, Charalampos (2020). [Published]
Machine learning for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Angelopoulou, Anastasia, Al bata, Reda, Liang, Xing, Woll, Bencie and Kapetanios, Epaminondas (2020). [Published]
Real time hand movement trajectory tracking for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie and Angelopoulou, Anastassia (2019). [Published]
Boiling heat transfer prediction in helical coils under terrestrial gravity with artificial neural network
Liang, Xing, Xie, Yongqi, Day, Rodney and Wu, Hongwei (2019). [Published]
Indoor pico-cellular network operation based on a simple optical millimetre-wave generation scheme
Gomes, N. J., Shen, P., James, J., Nkansah, A. and Liang, X. (2010). [Published]
Full downlink indoor pico-cellular network coverage using a millimeter-wave over fiber system
Liang, X., Shen, P., Nkansah, A., James, J. and Gomes,, N.J. (2009). [Published]
Mobile internet access for high-speed trains via heterogeneous networks
Liang, Xing, Ong, F.L.C., Chan, P.M.L., Sheriff, R.E. and Conforto, P. (2003). [Published]
Hybrid classical-quantum generative algorithms for financial modelling and prediction
Ganguly, Santanu, Liang, Xing and Makris, Dimitrios(2025). [Published]
Multi-task learning transformers: comparative analysis for emotion classification and intensity prediction in social media
Labeed, Qasid and Liang, Xing(2024). [Published]
Enhancing predictive modelling of smart windows via LSTM: dataset preparation for scenario optimization
Dostmohammadi, Mahziyar, Liang, Xing and Sun, Yanyi(2024). [Published]
A multi-modal machine learning approach and toolkit to automate recognition of early stages of dementia among British Sign Language users
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie, Al Batat, Reda and Woolfe, Tyron(2021). [Published]
A prototype deep learning paraphrase identification service for discovering information cascades in social networks
Kasnesis, Panagiotis, Heartfield, Ryan, Toumanidis, Lazaros, Liang, Xing, Loukas, George and Patrikakis, Charalampos(2020). [Published]
Machine learning for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Angelopoulou, Anastasia, Al bata, Reda, Liang, Xing, Woll, Bencie and Kapetanios, Epaminondas(2020). [Published]
Machine learning for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastasia, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie and Batat, Reda(2019). [Published]
Real time hand movement trajectory tracking for enhancing dementia screening in ageing deaf signers of British Sign Language
Liang, Xing, Kapetanios, Epaminondas, Woll, Bencie and Angelopoulou, Anastassia(2019). [Published]
Boiling heat transfer prediction in helical coils under terrestrial gravity with artificial neural network
Xie, Yongqi, Day, Rodney, Wu, Hongwei and Liang, Xing(2019). [Published]
Enhancing dementia screening in aging deaf signers of British Sign Language via hand movement trajectories
Liang, Xing, Angelopoulou, Anastassia, Woll, Bencie and Kapetanios, Epaminondas(2019). [Published]
Indoor pico-cellular network operation based on a simple optical millimetre-wave generation scheme
Gomes, N. J., Shen, P., James, J., Nkansah, A. and Liang, X.(2010). [Published]
Full downlink indoor pico-cellular network coverage using a millimeter-wave over fiber system
Liang, X., Shen, P., Nkansah, A., James, J. and Gomes,, N.J.(2009). [Published]
Full downlink transmission using a millimeter-wave over fiber system for indoor pico-cellular network coverage.
Liang, X., Shen, P., James, J., Nkansah, A. and Gomes, N.J.(2009). [Published]
Full downlink transmission of multilevel QAM signals over mm-wave over fiber system using phase modulator and DWDM filtering
James, J., Shen, P., Nkansah, A., Liang, X. and Gomes, H.J.(2009). [Published]
Mobile internet access for high-speed trains via heterogeneous networks
Liang, Xing, Ong, F.L.C., Chan, P.M.L., Sheriff, R.E. and Conforto, P.(2003). [Published]