Bin Xin
Ph.D., Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor

School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology 
Email：brucebin@bit.edu.cn

Research Interest:

Optimization Methods, Intelligent Optimization, Evolutionary Computation, Hybrid Optimization;

Optimization Theory, Problem Hardness Analysis; 

Multi-Agent Systems, Multi-Robot System, Human-Agent Collaborative Systems;

Intelligent Control, Optimized Control, Command and Control.

Editorial Work:

Associate Editor of the following journals 

♦ Unmanned Systems

♦ Journal of Systems Science and Complexity

♦ Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems

  Selected Publications   (* Corresponding Author)

Books

♦ Juan Li, Bin Xin, Jie Chen. Decomposition-based evolutionary optimization in complex environments. World Scientific, August 2020.  ISBN: 978-981-121-898-9

♦ Bin Xin, Jie Chen. Intelligent Optimization Methods for Solving Complex Optimization Problems. Beijing: Beijing Institute of Technology Press, 2017. ISBN: 978-7-5682-4891-4  (in Chinese)

♦ Jie Chen, Hao Fang, Bin Xin. Cooperative Flocking Control of Multi-agent Systems. Beijing: Science Press, 2017. ISBN: 978-7-03-051165-2 (in Chinese)

♦ Jie Chen, Bin Xin. Exploration-Exploitation Tradeoff Theories and Methods of Intelligent Optimization. Beijing: Science Press, 2013. ISBN: 978-7-03-036978-9 (in Chinese)

Journal Papers

♦  Jie Chen, Yu Long Ding, Bin Xin *, Qing Kai Yang, Hao Fang. A Unifying Framework for Human-Agent Collaborative Systems–Part I: Element and Relation Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2020, Early Access. DOI: 10.1109/TCYB.2020.2977602

♦  Juan Li, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, et al. Noise-Tolerant Techniques for Decomposition-Based Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithms. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2020, 50(5): ‏2274-2287.

♦  Miao Guo, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Yi Peng Wang. Multi-agent Coalition Formation by An Efficient Genetic Algorithm with Heuristic Initialization and Repair Strategy. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 2020, 55, DOI: 10.1016/j.swevo.2020.100686

♦ Bin Xin *, Yipeng Wang, Jie Chen. An Efficient Marginal-Return-Based Constructive Heuristic to Solve the Sensor-Weapon-Target Assignment Problem. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 2019, 49(12): 2536-2547. 

♦ Bin Xin *, Lu Chen, Jie Chen, Hisao Ishibuchi, Kaoru Hirota, Bo Liu. Interactive Multiobjective Optimization: A Review of the State-of-the-Art. IEEE Access, 2018, 6(1): 41256-41279.

♦ Jie Zeng, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *. A Joint Mid-course and Terminal Course Cooperative Guidance Law for Multi-Missile Salvo Attack. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, Published Online, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2018.03.016

♦ Jie Zeng, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *. Multi-objective cooperative salvo attack against group target. Journal of Systems Science and Complexity, 2018, 31(1): 244-261. (SCI, IDS: FX7XL)

♦ Bin Xin *, Yipeng Wang, Jie Chen. An Efficient Marginal-Return-Based Constructive Heuristic to Solve the Sensor-Weapon-Target Assignment Problem. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, Published online, DOI: 10.1109/TSMC.2017.2784187.   MRBCH for S-WTA: Matlab Code：''../../../docs/2017-04/20170401004351392551.rar'' (Pls. click on the link to download)

♦ Jie Chen, Juan Li, Bin Xin *. DMOEA-<epsilon>C: Decomposition-Based Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm with the <epsilon>-Constraint Framework. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 2017, 27(5): 714-730. Download PDF: "../../../docs/2017-03/20170312130652579012.pdf",  Matlab Code: "../../../docs/2017-02/20170216092243577733.zip". (SCI,  IDS: FI5LJ)

♦ Xueyuan Wang, Hao Fang, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin. Integrated distributed formation flight control with aerodynamic constraints on attitude and control surfaces. Nonlinear Dynamics, 2018, 91(4): 2331-2345.  (SCI，IDS: FW7YI)

♦ Shuxin Ding, Chen Chen, Bin Xin, Panos M. Pardalos. A bi-objective load balancing model in a distributed simulation system using NSGA-II and MOPSO approaches. Applied Soft Computing, 2018, 63(2): 249-267. (SCI,  IDS: FR3GG)

♦ Jun Shen *, Bin Xin *, Hui-Qiang Cui, Wei-Xi Cao. Speed control of single-axis rotation INS by tracking differentiator based fuzzy PID. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 2017, 53(6): 2976-2986. (SCI，IDS: FP9YD)

♦ Yue Wei, Hao Fang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin. Algebraic connectivity estimation based on decentralized inverse power iteration. Asian Journal of Control, 2017, 19 (2): 805-812. (SCI，IDS: EM7JI)

♦ Hao Fang, Yue Wei, Jie Chen, Bin Xin. Flocking of second-order multi-agent systems with connectivity preservation based on algebraic connectivity estimation. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2017, 47(4): 1067–1077. (SCI,  IDS: EO0OE)

♦ Jie Chen, Xing Zhang, Bin Xin *, Hao Fang. Coordination between unmanned aerial and ground vehicles: A taxonomy and optimization perspective. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 2016, 46(4): 959-972. Download PDF: "../../../docs/2017-02/20170215021550179930.pdf"  (SCI,  IDS: DH4YH)

♦ Hao Fang, Bin Xin *, Xing Zhang. Workspace-constrained optimal design of 3-PRS parallel manipulators with minimum parasitic motions by integrating interval analysis, region mapping and differential evolution. Engineering Optimization, 2015, 47(3): 407-428. (SCI，IDS: AY4DS)

♦ Xing Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *. Path planning for unmanned aerial vehicles in surveillance tasks under wind fields. Journal of Central South University, 2014, 21(8): 3079-3091. (SCI，IDS: AN3DL)

♦ Xing Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *. A memetic algorithm for path planning of curvature-constrained UAVs performing surveillance of multiple ground targets. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2014, 27(3): 622-633. (SCI，IDS: AN8HL)

♦ Chunmei Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *. Distributed memetic differential evolution with the synergy of Lamarckian and Baldwinian learning. Applied Soft Computing, 2013,13(5): 2947-2959. (SCI, IDS: 147XS)

♦ Guanghui Wang, Jie Chen, Tao Cai, Bin Xin. Decomposition-based multi-objective differential evolution particle swarm optimization for the design of a tubular permanent magnet linear synchronous motor. Engineering Optimization, 2013, 45(9): 1107–1127. (SCI, IDS: 204MH)

♦ Chen Chen, Jie Chen, Bin Xin. Hybrid optimization of dynamic deployment for networked fire control system. Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics, 2013, 24(6): 954-961. (SCI, IDS: 287SJ)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Juan Zhang, Hao Fang, Zhihong Peng. Hybridizing differential evolution and particle swarm optimization to design powerful optimizers: a review and taxonomy. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part C: Applications and Reviews, 2012, 42(5): 744–767.(SCI, IDS: 993YJ)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Zhihong Peng, Lihua Dou, Juan Zhang. An efficient rule-based constructive heuristic to solve dynamic weapon-target assignment problem. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part A: Systems and Humans, 2011, 41(3): 598–606. (SCI, IDS: 754GQ)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Juan Zhang, Lihua Dou, Zhihong Peng. Efficient decision-makings for dynamic weapon-target assignment by virtual permutation and tabu search heuristics. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part C: Applications and Reviews, 2010, 40(6): 649–662. (SCI, IDS: 670SO)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Zhihong Peng, Feng Pan. An adaptive hybrid optimizer based on particle swarm and differential evolution for global optimization. SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences, 2010, 53(5): 980–989. (SCI, IDS: 592YH)

♦ Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Zhihong Peng, Feng Pan. Statistical learning makes the hybridization of particle swarm and differential evolution more efficient – a novel hybrid optimizer. Science in China Series F: Information Sciences, 2009, 52(7): 1278–1282. (SCI, IDS: 473FZ)

♦ Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Zhihong Peng, Lihua Dou, Juan Zhang. Evolutionary decision-makings for dynamic weapon-target assignment problem. Science in China Series F: Information Sciences, 2009, 52(11): 2006–2018. (SCI, IDS: 522XH)

♦ Jie Chen *, Bin Xin *, Zhihong Peng, Lihua Dou, Juan Zhang. Optimal contraction theorem for exploration-exploitation tradeoff in search and optimization. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part A: Systems and Humans, 2009, 39(3): 680–691. (SCI, IDS: 436TE)

♦ Lu Chen, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. A tradeoff-based interactive multi-objective optimization method driven by evolutionary algorithms. Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, 2017, 21(2): 284-292. (EI Compendex: 20171403528181)

♦ Jia Zhang, Xiang Wang, Fang Deng, Bin Xin, Wenjie Chen. Battlefield agent decision-making based on Markov decision process. Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, 2017, 21(2): 221-227. (EI Compendex: 20171403528172)

♦ Shuxin Ding, Chen Chen, Bin Xin, Jie Chen. Status and progress in deployment optimization of firepower units. Control Theory & Applications, 2015, 32(12): 1569-1581. (EI Compendex: 20160801975618)

♦ Jie Zeng, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *. Cooperative salvo attack using guidance law of multiple missiles. Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, 2015, 19(2):301-306. (EI Compendex: 20151400706566)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Dong Ling Xu, Yu Wang Chen. Hybrid encoding based differential evolution algorithms for Dubins traveling salesman problem with neighborhood. Control Theory and Applications, 2014, 31(7): 941-954. (in Chinese) (EI Compendex: 20143218048329)

♦ Shuxin Ding, Chen Chen, Jie Chen, Bin Xin. An improved particle swarm optimization deployment for wireless sensor networks. Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, 2014, 18(2): 107–112. (EI Compendex: 20141317526596)  <2017 JACIII Young Researcher Award>

♦ Chunmei Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin. Distributed differential evolution algorithm with adaptive parameters. Control and Decision, 2014, 29(4): 701-706. (in Chinese) (EI Compendex: 20142117743999)

♦ Bin Xin, Jie Chen *, Zhi-Hong Peng. Intelligent optimized control: overview and prospect. Acta Automatica Sinica, 2013, 39(11): 1831-1848. (in Chinese)(EI Compendex: 20135017072923)

♦ Xing Zhang, Yong Qiang Bai, Bin Xin, Jie Chen. Differential evolution based receding horizon control for UAV motion planning in dynamic environments. ROBOT, 2013, 35(1): 107-114. (EI Compendex: 20131016090269)

Conference Papers

♦ Yipeng Wang, Bin Xin *. Automatic Design of Hybrid Optimizers Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics (IWACIII2017), Beijing, China, November 2-5, 2017. (EI Compendex: 20175004530969) <IWACIII2017 Young Researcher Award>

♦ Yulong Ding, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Hao Fang, Yangguang Zhu, Guanqiang Gao, Lihua Dou. Path Planning of Messenger UAV in Air-Ground Coordination. In: Proceedings of the 20th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Toulouse, France, July 9-14, 2017: 8317-8323.

♦ Bin Xin *, Guan-Qiang Gao, Yu-Long Ding, Yang-Guang Zhu, Hao Fang. Distributed Multi-robot Motion Planning for Cooperative Multi-Area Coverage. In: Proceedings of the 13th IEEE International Conference on Control & Automation (ICCA 2017), Ohrid, Macedonia, July 3-6, 2017: 361-366. (EI Compendex: 20173904220166)

♦ Juan Li, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Lu Chen. Efficient Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms for Solving the Multi-stage Weapon Target Assignment Problem: A Comparison Study. In: Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain, June 5-8, 2017: 435-442. (EI Compendex: 20173404073279)

♦ Lu Chen, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Juan Li. A virtual-decision-maker library considering personalities and dynamically changing preference structures for interactive multiobjective optimization. In: Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain, June 5-8, 2017: 636-641. (EI Compendex: 20173404073305)

♦ Bin Xin *, Yipeng Wang, Lu Chen, Tao Cai, Wenjie Chen. A Review on Hybridization of Particle Swarm Optimization with Artificial Bee Colony. In: Proceedings of the International Conference in Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2017), LNCS vol.10386: Advances in Swarm Intelligence, Springer, 2017: 242-249. (EI Compendex: 20173204021064)

♦ Jiaoyang Zhan, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. Evolutionary Design of Controllers with Optimized Structure and Its Application in a Maglev Ball Control System. In: Proceedings of the 36th Chinese Control Conference, Dalian, China, July 26-28, 2017: 2545-2550. (EI Compendex: 20174404320713)

♦ Mingfeng Qi, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. Optimal Path Planning for Vehicles under Navigation Relayed by Multiple Stations. In: Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2017), Banff Center, Banff, Canada, October 5-8, 2017: 1465-1470.

♦ Mingfeng Qi, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. A Branch-and-Bound Path Planning Approach for Vehicles under Navigation Relayed by Multiple Stations. In: Proceedings of the 2017 Asian Control Conference (ASCC 2017), Gold Coast, Australia, December 17-20, 2017: 168-173.

♦ Mingfeng Qi, Lihua Dou, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. Optimal Path Planning for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle under Navigation Relayed by Multiple Stations to Intercept a Moving Target. In: Proceedings of the 56th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC 2017), Melbourne, Australia, December 12-15, 2017: 2744-2749.

♦ Lu Chen, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. TIEA: A tradeoff-based interactive multi-objective evolutionary algorithm. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Industrial Applications (ISCIIA 2016), Beijing, China, November 3-6, 2016. (EI Compendex: 20164903082581) <ISCIIA2016 Young Researcher Award>

♦ Juan Li, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Lihua Dou, Zhihong Peng. Solving the uncertain multi-objective multi-stage weapon-target assignment problem via MOEA/D-AWA. In: Proceedings of the IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI 2016), Vancouver, Canada, July 24-29, 2016: 4934-4941. (EI Compendex: 20165203176270)

♦ Bin Xin *, Yang-Guang Zhu, Yu-Long Ding, Guan-Qiang Gao. Coordinated motion planning of multiple robots in multi-point dynamic aggregation task. In: Proceedings of the 12th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA2016), Nepal, June 1-3, 2016: 933-938. (EI Compendex: 20163102669465)

♦ Juan Li, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Li Hua Dou. Solving multi-objective multi-stage weapon target assignment problem via adaptive NSGA-II and adaptive MOEA/D: a comparison study. In: Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Sendai, Japan, May 25-28, 2015: 3132-3139.　(EI Compendex: 20161602267242)

♦ Juan Li, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *. Efficiently solving multi-objective dynamic weapon-target assignment problems by NSGA-II. In: Proceedings of the 34^th Chinese Control Conference, Hangzhou, China, July 28-30, 2015: 2556-2561. (EI Compendex: 20154601539150)

♦ Zhenlu Sun, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. Optimal design of controllers based on libraries and differential evolution. In: Proceedings of the 34^th Chinese Control Conference, Hangzhou, China, July 28-30, 2015: 5599-5604. (EI Compendex: 20154601538694)

♦ Xing Zhang, Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. Differential evolution based path planning for UAVs surveillance in wind. In: Proceedings of the 2013 Chinese Control Conference, Xi'an, China, July 26-28, 2013: 4220-4225. (EI Compendex: 20135217122665)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen. An estimation of distribution algorithm with efficient constructive repair/improvement operator for the dynamic weapon-target assignment. In: Proceedings of the 2012 Chinese Control Conference. Hefei, China, July 25-27, 2012: 2346–2351. (EI Compendex: 20130716023818)

♦ Chunmei Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin, Tao Cai, Chen Chen. Differential evolution with adaptive population size combining lifetime and extinction mechanisms. In: Proceedings of the 8^th Asian Control Conference, Taiwan, China, May15-18, 2011: 1221–1226. (EI Compendex: 20113514267879)

♦ Xing Zhang, Jie Chen, Bin Xin *, Hao Fang. Online path planning for UAV using an improved differential evolution algorithm. In: Proceedings of the 18^th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, Milan, Italy, Aug.28 -Sept. 2, 2011: 6349–6354. (EI Compendex: 20124015493547)

♦ Bin Xin *, Jie Chen, Feng Pan. Problem difficulty analysis for particle swarm optimization: deception and modality. In: Proceedings of the 1^st ACM/SIGEVO Summit on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation (GEC09), Shanghai, China, June 12-14, 2009: 623–630. (EI Compendex: 20093012219545)