He received the B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Malaya in 1977, and the M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering & Ph.D. Systems Engineering from Oakland University in 1979 and 1982, respectively. Ka C Cheok joined OU as an assistant professor in 1984.
Dr. Cheok is active in the research areas of computer-controlled systems involving artificial intelligence and computer visualization. His contributions include the development of heuristics search, fuzzy logic and neural network techniques for guidance of autonomous robotic vehicles, and control of active suspension, automotive traction and tracking systems for the automotive and defense industries. He has published over 40 technical journal articles and 100 conference papers.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Control and estimation theory (internal model principle, optimal, adaptive, robust, fuzzy, neural, intelligent systems); Mechatronics (principles, modeling, simulation, computer tools, virtual and physical prototyping, systems engineering); Virtual realistic simulation (virtual vehicle system simulation, automobile driving simulator); Autonomous & intelligent systems (ground robotics, aerial robotics)
PREVIOUS R&D PROJECTS
- Gun-turret stabilization for XM-97 helicopter, HIMAG Tank, M1A1 Main Combat Tank
- Active suspension for M1A1 Tank
- Fuzzy logic tuned Kalman filter for ground speed estimation and GPS navigation
- Traction Control for a Dodge Ram truck
- Leader follower control for a military humvee (HMMWV)
- Multi-CPU virtual vehicle system simulation and hardwarein- the-loop driving simulator
- Multi-sensor collision avoidance system for HMMWV and SUV; Short Range Radar Collision Mitigation
- Jumbo crane automation for a Rotterdam harbor project
- Omni-directional inspection robots navigation & guidance
CURRENT R&D PROJECTS
- Ad Hoc Mobile Precision Location Network using Ultra- Wideband Ranging and Communication
- Laser Horizon for Small Aircraft
- Precision laser guided lawn service vehicle and land mine sweeper
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Published over 30 refereed journal and 100 conference papers in the field; four patents
- John Begin & Ka C Cheok, “Calibration of Multi-Axis Accelerometer in Vehicle Navigation System” US Patent # US 6,532,419, March 11, 2003
- Ka C Cheok, “Simultaneous Linear Quadratic Pole Placement (LQPP) Control Design,” Procs. of 2002 International Federation of Automatic Control – World Congress, Barcelona, July 21- Aug 2, 2003
- K. Kobayashi, Ka C. Cheok and K. Watanabe, “Accurate Differential Global Positioning Systems using Fuzzy Logic Based Kalman Filtering,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Oct 1998
- Ka C. Cheok, G.E. Smid, K. Kobayashi, J.L. Overholt and P. Lescoe, “Fuzzy Logic-based Autonomous In-Line-of- Sight Driving Strategy for a Leader-Follower HMMWV,” Journal of Robotics Systems – Special Issue on the Latest Development on Neuro-Fuzzy Intelligent Robotics Systems, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 407-420, Feb 1997
RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS
Received numerous project funding and grants to support research and laboratories.
AWARDS
- Shell Oil Company Scholarship, UCLA Extension Fellowship
- Michigan Teaching Excellence Award, Withdrow Teaching Excellent Award
- ISATA Nissan Award for the Most Innovative Research
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Consulting member of the US Army Science Board
- Associate editor for the International Journal of Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, and the International Journal of Automotive Technology
- Organizing member for IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, American Control Conferences, Computer Application in Industry and Engineering Conference, and Annual Intelligent Ground Robotics Competition