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Prof. Huiru (Jane) Zheng is a Professor of Computer Science with the School of Computing, Theme Leader of Data Analytics and Systems in AI Research Centre at Ulster University. She is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a Senior Member of IEEE. She was awarded a Ph.D. in Computer Science (applied to Bioinformatics) in 2003 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education in 2005 from Ulster University. Within her broad interests in machine learning, bioinformatics, and biomedical informatics, Prof. Zheng has particular research interests and expertise in integrative data analysis in systems biology & systems medicine and healthcare; and in assistive technology to support healthcare and independent living. She has a successful track record of winning research funding as a principal investigator and has been a grant holder of research projects funded by EPSRC, TSB, DEL, NHS, Invest NI, Innovation UK, and European Commission including SMART Self Management, NOCTURNAL, CLARCH COPD Self Management, Self Management Platform for Connected Health, CardioWorkBench, mHealth4Afrika, SenseCare, MetaPlat, OpenMultiMed COST Action, STOP, MENHIR, eZiGait, AIAmputeeGait, StrokeWalkingAid and CRYSTAL. The products of her research have been reflected in her over 380 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. Prof. Zheng is a Senior Member of IEEE. She serves on the editorial board of several international journals and serves as co-chairs and program committees of a number of international conferences.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Artificial intelligence estimates the state of health of cylindrical lithium iron phosphate batteries via data-driven model
Zheng, L., Lin, J., Zheng, H., Alodhayb, A. N., Chen, P. & Shi, Z., 1 Jul 2026, In: Journal of Power Sources. 679, p. 1-13 13 p., 240186.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing a Smart-Insole-Based System in Stroke Gait Pattern Recognition
Chien, Y.-H., Chang, C.-C., Li, J.-Y., Fang, K.-L., Lee, W.-Y., Lin, M.-H., Lai, Y.-Y., D'Acro, L., Martin, A., Pedlow, K., Wang, H., Zheng, H. & Hung, C.-L., 29 Jan 2026, (Published online) 2025 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM). IEEE, p. 6543-6550 8 p. (2025 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Cross-Attentioned Dynamic Hierarchical Representation Learning Utilizing Mamba Fusion for Brain Network Analysis
Wang, G., Wang, J., Li, Y., Ekerete, I., Zheng, H., Qiao, L. & Zhang, L., 29 Jan 2026, (Published online) 2025 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM). IEEE, p. 5517-5524 8 p. (2025 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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D.R.E.A.M: diabetes risk via explainable AI modeling
Rossi, D., Auriemma Citarells, A., De Marco, F., Di Biasi, L., Zheng, H. & Tortora, G., 6 Feb 2026, In: Multimedia Tools and Applications. 85, p. 1-12 12 p., 145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of a global repository of published dairy cattle methane emission prediction models on a northern irish dataset: Individual performance vs a stacked ensemble approach
Ross, S., Wang, H., Yan, T., Zheng, H. & Shirali, M., 9 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Dairy Science. p. 1-22 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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23rd Annual UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence 2024
Zheng, H. (Chair), Glass, D. (Chair), Mulvenna, M. (Chair), Liu, J. (Chair) & Wang, H. (Chair)
2 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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7th Collaborative European Research Conference (CERC 2021)
Afli, H. (Chair), Zheng, H. (Chair), Bleimann, U. (Chair), Burkhardt, D. (Chair), Loew, R. (Chair) & Wang, H. (Chair)
9 Sept 2021 → 10 Sept 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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6th Collaborative European Research Conference
Zheng, H. (Chair) & Wang, H. (Chair)
10 Sept 2020 → 11 Sept 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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2018 IEEE International Conference onBioinformatics and Biomedicine
Zheng, H. (Chair)
3 Dec 2018 → 6 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare (PervasiveHealth), 2011 5th International Conference on
Martin, S. (Chair), Mulvenna, M. (Chair) & Zheng, H. (Chair)
23 May 2011Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Thesis
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New algorithms for the analysis of mass spectral profiles from amphibian data
Zheng, H. (Author), Hughes, J. G. (Supervisor), Dec 2002Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Feasibility of a co-designed digital self-management intervention for autistic individuals with headache: a mixed methods study
Marley, J. (PI), McFeeters, C. (CoI), Zheng, H. (CoI) & Zhang, S.-D. (CoI)
1/04/26 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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BBSRC NI Landscape partnership in AI for Biosciences
McNulty, H. (PI), Hughes, C. (CoI), Zheng, H. (CoI), Matchett, K. (CoI) & Black, M. (CoI)
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
1/07/25 → 30/06/33
Project: Research
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STREAM 1. Digital Healthcare Technology Impact Accelerator - DHTA- PBIAA 2
McLaughlin, J. (PI), Meenan, B. (CoI), Nugent, C. (CoI), Finlay, D. (CoI), Zheng, H. (CoI) & Bond, R. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
8/04/25 → 7/04/29
Project: Research
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The Role of Digital Twin Technology in Advancing Personalized Healthcare Solutions
Zheng, H. (PI), Wang, H. (CoI) & Cleland, I. (CoI)
17/03/25 → 16/03/27
Project: Research
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CRYSTAL
Ennis, E. (PI), Zheng, H. (CoI), Mulvenna, M. (CoI), Bond, R. (CoI) & O'Neill, S. (CoI)
HE-TFS Horizon Europe - UKRI Guarantee Via TFS
1/11/24 → 31/10/28
Project: Research