Head of Division of Engineering (University of Nottingham Ningbo, China)
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Brunel University, UK)
MSc in Building Services Engineering (Brunel University, UK)
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (University of Glasgow, Scotland)
Room 231, Admin Building
199 Taikang East Road
Ningbo 315100
China kuan-yoong.chan@nottingham.edu.cn
Tel: +86(0)574 8818 0529
Fax: +86(0)574 8822 2638
Before I joined the University of Nottingham, Ningbo China (UNNC) in September 2008, I had been with The
University of Nottingham in Malaysia Campus (UNMC) since 2004 and I was one of the pioneering members that setup the School of Mechanical Engineering. My current research interests are in the area of Energy
Efficiency and System Optimisation; Sustainable Manufacturing; Commercial Refrigeration; Sensor Fusion;
Engineering Project Management; Technology Transfers, Alternate Clean Power Generation or Renewable
Energy Systems, Energy Management and Product Development.
Undergraduate:
 Design and Manufacture 1 (2004 – 2008)
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Engineering Materials (2004 – 2006),
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Design and Manufacture 2 (2005 – 2008)
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Management Studies B (2007 – 2008)
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Sensors and Systems (developed teaching material, 2004 - 2007)
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Mechatronics Product Design (developed teaching material, 2004 - 2005)
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Foundation Science A (2008 – present)
Communication and IT Skills (2008 – present)
Postgraduate:
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I am also co-supervising a part-time PhD student researching in the area of “Sensor Fusion”.
T. K. Chang., K. Y. Chan., A. C. Spowage “Development of a Local Sensor System for Analysis of a Badminton
Smash” IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC 2009), 5 th
– 7 th
May 2009, Singapore.

A. C. Spowage, K. Y. Chan, C.M.M. Chin, and K. N. Ting. “Educating Engineers in the art, science and practice of
Project Management: - A New Course”, 4th International Conference on Management of Innovation and
Technology (ICMIT 2008), 21st – 24th Sept 2008, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chan, K.Y, Nour, M.I.H.,and Ooi, J. 'Fuzzy Logic Control vs. Conventional PID Control of an Inverted Pendulum
Robot'. IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Advance Systems, ICIAS2007. 25th -28th November
2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chan, K.Y. and Liew, K.W. 'Investigation of Temperature Distribution of a Novel Barbecue Set', Proceedings of
Conference on Applications and Design in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP),
October 2007, No. 92.
Chan, K.Y. and Ho, C.S. 'Application of Fuzzy Logic to Smart Blinds Control', Proceedings of Conference on
Applications and Design in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), October 2007, No. 79.
Chan, K.Y. and Tassou, S.A. ‘Efficiency and Stability Issues In The Control of Multi-Compressor Refrigeration
Packs’, Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Energy and the Environment (ICEE-97), October 1997,
Limassol, Cyprus, Vol. 2, pp. 669-675.
Chan, K.Y., Tassou, S. A. and Ge, Y.T. ‘Control and Optimisation of Food Retail Refrigeration Systems’,
Refrigeration Science and Technology Proceedings, International Institute of Refrigeration, September 1998,
Sofia, Bulgaria, pp. 645-651.
Tassou, S.A., Datta, D. and Chan, K.Y. ‘Modelling and Control of Multi-Compressor Food Retail Refrigeration
Systems’, Design, Selection, and Operation of Refrigerator and Heat Pump Compressors, IMechE Seminar
Publication, November 1998, London, UK, pp. 53-66.
Chan, K.Y., Datta, D. and Tassou, S.A. ‘Effectiveness and Comparison of Artificial Neural Network Architectures in The Prediction of Electrical Loads in Supermarkets’, 20th International Congress of Refrigeration, IIR/IIF,
September 1999, Sydney, Australia, Vol. V, pp. 792-798.
Ge, Y.T., Tassou, S.A. and Chan, K.Y. ‘Dynamic Simulation of Multi-Compressor Supermarket Refrigeration
Systems’, 20th International Congress of Refrigeration, IIR/IIF, September 1999, Sydney, Australia, Vol. V, pp.
799-806.
External Services and Consultancies
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Feisco Security Equipment Sdn Bhd. Tender for “Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of WIM”
“General Guide to Beam Design for Weigh-In-Motion (WIM)”
This report covers the general issues related to weighbeam design for Weighing-In-Motion system.
 Centre for Refrigeration and Energy Systems Technology Research, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Brunel University.
Testing of Step Down Transformer, “Economizer Energy Savings Potential”
 Centre for Refrigeration and Energy Systems Technology Research, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Brunel University.
Testing to British - European Standard, “Testing of a KANGURO 249 Integral Case”
University Committee Responsibilities
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC):
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Mechatronics Senior Tutor (2004 – 2008)
 Faculty Safety Officer (2006 – 2008)
 Admission Officer (2004 – 2008)
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Research Committee Member (2006 – 2007)
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Safety Committee Member (2006 – 2008)
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Chair of Student Staff Feedback Committee (2006 – 2008)
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Internship Liaison (Mechanical Engineering only, 2007 – 2008)
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IMechE Coordinator (Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 2004 – 2008)
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IMechE Accreditation Sept 2006 (Key Member)
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Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Accreditation Submission 2008 (Key Member)
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Industrial Advisory Board Committee Member (2006 – 2008)
University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC):
 Member of the University Research Committee
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Member of the University Health and Safety Committee
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Member of the University Student Career Development Committee
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Division of Engineering Examination Officer
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Division of Engineering Admission Officer
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Division of Engineering Student Staff Feedback Committee
Professional Associations
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Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
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