Neville Rees

Emeritus Professor

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Qualifications

	B.Sc.(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wales, 1957
	Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wales, 1963.

Employment

	Head, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, 1980-1988
	The University of New South Wales, Head of Department of Systems and Control, 1972-
	The University of New South Wales, Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1972-
	C.S.I.R.O. Division of Chemical Engineering, Principle Research Scientist, 1970-1972
	U.S. Navy, China Lake, California, Mechanical Engineering, 1968-1970
	U.S. Navy, China Lake, California, Consultant, 1965-1968
	University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Professor, 1964-1968
	National Physical Laboratory, London, Senior Research Scientist, 1961-1964

Research Interests

	Intelligent Control Systems
Use of fuzzy logic, neural networks and other special control devices to control complex processes. Implementation of rule based controls, auto-tuners and their application to multivariable systems.
	Simulation and Modelling
Development of the tools of simulation, modular simulation man-machine interface, simulation toolkits and off-line CAD control designs.
	Power Plant Control
The solution of long term problems in power plant control using advanced control techniques. Superheater temperature control, mill control, load control. Total automation in Power Plant. Dynamic analysis of developing power plant technology.

Professional Interests and Industrial Consulting

	Consultant to industry in the field of Control Applications and Power Plant
	Consulting companies include Pacific Power and the Sydney Water Board
	Deputy Chairman, Technical Committee on Power Plant and Power Systems, International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).

Selected Publications