Raymond Chiong Choo Wee

Associate Prof. Dr. Raymond Chiong Choo Wee
PhD, BEng (Hons),  CPEng, FHEA
Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Engineering and Science 
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Associate professor

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 330
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2494
Fax: +60 85 630 254
Email: raymond.ccw@curtin.edu.my

Academic History

  • PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering), Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

Research Interests

  • MIMO channel estimation
  • Blind source separation

Awards

  1. Students’ Choice Award 2017 – 2019, 2021-2022
  2. Certificate of Recognition for Faculty Based Teaching Evaluation 2017

Research Funding & Research Projects

  1. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2022-2025)
    Title: Formulation of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Aided Vehicle-to-Everything Network Model
    Amount: RM 96,300
    Role: Principal Investigator
  2. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2022-2025)
    Title: Generative Learning Neural Model derived from Bayesian Theorem in Partial Point Cloud Reconstruction for 3D Semantic Object Segmentation and Classification
    Amount: RM 110,500
    Role: Co-Investigator
  3. Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (2022-2023)
    Title: Magnifying learning experience and developing skills via adopting IoT functions in the teaching and learning
    Amount: RM 2,000
    Role: Co-Investigator
  4. Funder: Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (2022-2023)
    Title: A comparative study of predominant face-to-face and online learning modes for first year engineering students and the impact on their learning outcome attainments
    Amount: RM 2,000
    Role: Co-Investigator
  5. Funder: Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant (2020-2023)
    Title: Transceiver Design for Intelligent Reconfigurable Surface (IRS) -Assisted SWIPT Systems
    Amount: RM 161,700
    Role: Principal Investigator
  6. Funder: Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant (2020-2023)
    Title: GMPPT Algorithm Optimisation for Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Array
    Amount: RM 161,700
    Role: Co-Investigator
  7. Funder: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) (2018-2020)
    Title: Development of Sarawak e-AgriFinance in transforming the agricultural sector
    Amount: RM 300,000
    Role: One of the Principal Investigator
  8. Funder: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) (2018-2020)
    Title: IoT based Energy Efficient Solar Panel Tracking and Monitoring System
    Amount: RM 250,000
    Role: Co-Investigator
  9. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2017-2019)
    Title: Mathematical Modeling of optimal 5G Non-Orthogonal Waveforms for GFDM system
    Amount: RM 51,200
    Role: Co-Investigator
  10. Funder: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2016-2019)
    Title: Mathematical Modelling of Robust MIMO Relay System for Power Line Communication
    Amount: RM 82,000
    Role: Co-Investigator

Publications

Journal Papers

  1. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Channel Training Algorithms for Two-Way MIMO Relay Systems,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 61, no. 16, pp. 3988-3998, Aug. 2013.
  2. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Channel Estimation for Two-Way MIMO Relay Systems in Frequency-Selective Fading Environments,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol. 14, pp. 399-409, Jan. 2015.
  3. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Channel Estimation for Time-Varying MIMO Relay Systems,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol.14, pp. 6752-6762, Dec. 2015.
  4. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Blind Channel Estimation and Signal Retrieving for MIMO Relay Systems,” Digital Signal Process., vol.52, pp. 35-44, May 2016.
  5. J. L. Bing, Y. Rong, L. Gopal, and C. W. R. Chiong, “Transceiver Design for SWIPT MIMO Relay Systems with Hybridized Power-Time Splitting-Based Relaying Protocol”, IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 190922-190933, Oct. 2020.
  6. B.A. Lease, W.K. Wong, L. Gopal, and C. W. R. Chiong, ” Pixel-Level Weed Classification Using Evolutionary Selection of Local Binary Pattern in a Stochastic Optimised Ensemble”, SN Computer Science, vol. 1, pp. 1-13, Nov. 2020.
  7. J. L. Bing, L. Gopal, Y. Rong, C. W. R. Chiong, and Z. Zang, “Robust Transceiver Design for Multihop AF MIMO Relay Multicasting from Multiple Sources”, IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., vol. 70, pp. 1565-1576, Feb. 2021.
  8. T.S. J. Phang, K. H. Lim, and C. W. R. Chiong, “A review of three dimensional reconstruction techniques”, Multimedia Tools and Applications, vol. 80, May 2021.
  9. A. Liong, F. Juwono, L. Gopal, C. W. R. Chiong, and Y. Rong, “Multiple Blanking Preprocessors for Impulsive Noise Mitigation in OFDM-based Power-line Communication Systems”, Int. J. Electrical Power Energy Systems, vol. 130, Sep. 2021.
  10. L.G.K. Chai, L. Gopal, F.H. Juwono, C.W.R. Chiong, H.C. Ling and T.A. Basuki, ” A novel global MPPT technique using improved PS-FW algorithm for PV system under partial shading conditionas”, Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 246, Oct. 2021.
  11. J. L. Bing, Y. Rong, L. Gopal, and C. W. R. Chiong, ” Mutual Information Maximization for SWIPT AF MIMO Relay Systems with Non-linear EH Models and Imperfect Channel State Information”, IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., vol. 71, pp. 8503-8518, Aug. 2022.
  12. J. L. Bing, Y. Rong, L. Gopal, and C. W. R. Chiong, “Robust Transceiver Design for SWIPT DF MIMO Relay System with Time Switching Protocol”, IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 16, pp. 5651-5662, Dec. 2022.
  13. A. Liong, L. Gopal, Y. Rong, F. Juwono and C. W. R. Chiong, “Power Optimization of a Three-node Two-way Relay-assisted Power-line Communication System”, IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, vol. 38, pp. 200-211 Feb. 2023.

Conference Papers

  1. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Robust Channel Estimation Algorithm for Dual-Hop MIMO Relay Channels,” Proc. 23rd IEEE Int. Symposium Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Commun. (PIMRC), Sydney, Australia, Sep. 9-12, 2012, pp. 2376-2381.
  2. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Superimposed Channel Training for Two-Way MIMO Relay Systems,” Proc. 13th IEEE Int. Conf. Commun. Syst. (ICCS), Singapore, Nov. 21-23, 2012, pp. 21-25.
  3. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Blind Estimation of MIMO Relay Channels,” Proc. IEEE Workshop on Statistical Signal Processing (SSP’2014), Gold Coast, Australia, Jun. 29-Jul. 2, 2014, pp. 400-403.
  4. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Channel Estimation for Frequency-Selective Two-Way MIMO Relay Systems,” Proc. Int. Symposium Inf. Theory Its Applications (ISITA’2014), Melbourne, Australia, Oct. 26-29, 2014.
  5. C. W. R. Chiong, Y. Rong, and Y. Xiang, “Superimposed Channel Training Algorithm for Time-Varying MIMO Relay Systems,” Proc. 24th Wireless Optical Commun. Conf. (WOCC), Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 23-24, 2015.
  6. Y. L. D. Ling, C. W. R. Chiong and Z. Zang, “Cascaded Channel Estimation Technique for Massive MIMO Relay System,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (1). 2019.
  7. K. L. Ng, C. W. R. Chiong and R. Reine, “Vehicle Recognition System using RFID Technology for Parking Management System,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (1). 2019.
  8. A. A. G. Liong, L. Gopal, F. H. Juwono, C. W. R. Chiong and Y. Rong, “A Channel Model for Three-node Two-way Relay-aided PLC Systems,” 2019 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications (ICSIPA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019.
  9. A. A. G. Liong, L. Gopal, F. H. Juwono, C. W. R. Chiong and Y. Rong, “Channel Characteristics Comparison of Single-Relay and Two-Relay Two-Way PLC Systems”, Proc. Int. Conf. Computing, Commun. Networking Technol. (ICCCNT), West Bengal, India, July 1-3, 2020.
  10. A. A. G. Liong, L. Gopal, F. H. Juwono, C. W. R. Chiong and Y. Rong, “A Comparison of Three-node Two-way PLC Channel Models”, Proc. Int. Conf. Advanced Technologies Commun. (ATC), Nha Trang, Vietnam, Oct. 8-10, 2020
  11. N.K. Lim, C. W. R. Chiong, C.S. Yap, L. Gopal and K.S. Wong, ” The Effect of System Quality Attributes on the Intention to Use E-AgriFinance”, 2021 Int. Conf. Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), Miri, Malaysia Jul. 7-9, 2021
  12. S.J.S. Lee and C.W.R. Chiong, “Practical Phase Shift Model for RIS-Assisted D2D Communication Systems”, In: Joshi, S., Bairwa, A.K., Nandal, A., Radenkovic, M., Avsar, C. (eds) Cyber Warfare, Security and Space Research. SpacSec 2021. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1599. Springer, Cham
  13. Y.P. Sia, C. W. R. Chiong, Y.W. Sia, and K.H. Law, “13-Level Self-Balanced Switched-Capacitor Single Source Transformerless Boost Inverter with Reduced Components for Solar Photovoltaic Applications”, 2022 Int. Conf. Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), Miri, Malaysia Oct. 26-28, 2022
  14. Z.N.A. Tan, S. Sivakumar, and C. W. R. Chiong, ” Joint Angle Analysis with IMU Sensors for Gait”, 2022 Int. Conf. Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), Miri, Malaysia Oct. 26-28, 2022
  15. H.J. Liong, C. W. R. Chiong, L. Gopal, and F. H. Juwono, “Sum-Rate Maximization for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted MIMO SWIPT Systems”, 2022 IEEE Symposium on Future Telecomm. Technologies (SOFTT), Johor Bahru, Malaysia 14-16 Nov, 2022

HDRs Supervision

  1. HDR Student Name : Kueh Reng Yi
    PhD contribution: 55%
    Status: On-going

  2. HDR Student Name: Sia Chun Wan
    PhD contribution: 10%
    Status: On-going

  3. HDR Student Name: Liong Hui Jing
    PhD contribution: 50%
    Status: On-going

  4. HDR Student Name: David Ha Heng Lee
    PhD contribution: 40%
    Status: On-going

  5. HDR Student Name: Jonathan Then Sien Phang
    PhD contribution: 30%
    Status: Completed

  6. HDR Student Name: Basil Andy Lease
    PhD contribution: 20%
    Status: Completed

  7. HDR Student Name: Lucas Chai Gao King
    MPhil contribution: 10%
    Status: Completed

  8. HDR Student Name: Lim Nyet Kah
    Master contribution: 50%
    Status: Completed

  9. HDR Student Name: Angie Liong Ann Gie
    PhD contribution: 20%
    Status: Completed

  10. HDR Student Name: Justin Lee Bing
    PhD contribution: 20%
    Status: Completed

  11. HDR Student Name: Tan Hong Hui
    PhD contribution: 20%
    Status: Completed

Professional Services

  • Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Engineering and Science (Year: Oct 2022 – Current)
  • Head of Department (Engineering First Year) (Year: July 2022 – February 2023)
  • Head of Department (Engineering First Year and Foundation Studies) (Year: 2021 – June 2022)
  • Programme Coordinator (Electronic and Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Year: 2016 – 2020)
  • Advisor of IEEE Curtin Malaysia Student Branch (Year: 2016 – Current)
  • Panel of Assessor of the Compliance Audit for the Swinburne Foundation Studies, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus (28-30 April 2021)
  • Certified Reviewer in the Peer Review of Educational Practice (PREP) since Aug 2021
  • Involved in the establishment of a pre-degree foundation program in engineering at Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), Cambodia (2021 – 2022)
  • Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Young Engineers Section (YES) 2016: General Committee (Course & Seminar) 2017-2019 Treasurer
  •  Conference Organising Committee:

    i) Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering (CUTSE) International
    Conference 2018: Secretariat (Chair)
    ii) International Conference on Smart Computing & Communications (ICSCC) 2019: Publicity (Chair), Communications and Signal Processing Track Chair
    iii. International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology
    (GECOST 2021 & 2022): Financial (Chair)
    iv. 1st International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy 2023 (DATE 2023): Registration & Finance (Co-Chair)
    v. International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology
    (GECOST 2023): Organizing Co-Chair

  • Reviewer for Conference: IEEE ICSCC 2019, CUTSE International Conference
  • Reviewer for Journal: IEEE Signal Process. Letter, IEEE Trans. On Signal Processing, IEEE Access, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology

Professional Contributions to Educational Development

  1. Remote access through Netlab for Communication Engineering Laboratory
    • Y. Rong, S. Rajakaruna, I. Murray, N. Mohammadi, and C. W. R. Chiong, “Transforming the Communications Engineering Laboratory Education through Remotely Accessible Software Radio Platform”, Proc. Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conf. (AAEE), Geelong, Australia, Dec.7-9, 2015.
  2. Development of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
    • MicroMasters in the Internet of Things (2018)

Professional Associations

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) of Engineers Australia
  • Graduate member of BEM
  • Member of Engineers Australia
  • Fellowship (FHEA) from Advance HE