Associate Professor Ke Xing

Associate Professor UniSA STEM

Mawson Lakes Campus (P1-55)
tel +61 8 830 23406

email Ke.Xing@unisa.edu.au

Available for media comment
Research Degree Supervisor

About me

A/Prof Ke Xing is the Program Director for Mechanical Engineering and specialisation degree programs and the Stream Leader for ‘Innovative Infrastructure and Asset Management’ of the Sustainable Infrastructure and Resource Management (SIRM) research concentration at the UniSA STEM Academic Unit.

Ke has strong research expertise in applying systems thinking, value engineering and life cycle assessment approaches for modelling, analysis and optimisation of techno-economic systems for smart infrastructure and asset stewardship solutions in achieving resource efficiency and net-zero targets for carbon reduction in the built environments. He has conducted extensive research projects as a Chief Investigator on life-cycle... Read more

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Research

Research focus

Engineering
Business and Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Built Environment and Design

Highlights

Low-carbon and resource-efficient industrial and urban systems, Product and service innovation, Product life-cycle design and management, Applications of Artificial Intelligence in system modelling and design optimisation

Research

Projects

Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.

SAPN Energy Masters, Race for 2030, 01/04/2024 - 31/01/2027
RACE for 2030 CRC - Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes, Race for 2030, 01/10/2023 - 30/09/2026
APY Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot, Race for 2030, 13/10/2023 - 13/10/2025
Extending the capacity of regional Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) using Constructed Floating Wetlands (CFW) and Ultra-fine Ozone Bubble technology - Ardrossan, Legatus Group, 01/08/2023 - 30/04/2024
Extending the capacity of regional Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) using Constructed Floating Wetlands (CFW) and Ultra-fine Ozone Bubble technology - Ardrossan, Hydro2050 Pty Ltd, 01/08/2023 - 30/04/2024
Testing and monitoring of an energy efficient dew point-CO2 refrigeration system at a Coles supermarket, Race for 2030, 27/09/2021 - 26/09/2023
Low Carbon Smart Homes Pilot - Review Research Framework, Race for 2030, 17/04/2023 - 02/06/2023
RACE: Improving the Performance and Potential Applications of PCM Storage of for Flexible Demand in the HVAC-R Industry, Race for 2030, 08/03/2021 - 06/08/2021
RACE: Opportunity Assessment: B1 Transforming energy productivity through value chains, Race for 2030, 15/02/2021 - 30/06/2021
ARUP Global Research Challenge 2017 Circular Economy, Arup Pty Ltd, 01/09/2017 - 29/02/2020
2007u2 - ICM Precinct Carbon Assessment Tool Conversation for Cloud-based Interfaces towards Utilisation, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/09/2018 - 31/03/2019
RP 2007u1 LCL - Integrated Carbon Metrics – Tool Alignment with the National Carbon Offset Standard for Precincts, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/03/2018 - 31/12/2018
RP2007 Integrated Carbon Metrics, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 15/02/2014 - 30/06/2018

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Books

Year	Output
2021	Kosaka, M, Wu, J, Xing, K & Zhang, S 2021, Business innovation with new ICT in the Asia-Pacific: case studies, Springer, Singapore. 1 3
2020	Wang, J, Kosaka, M, Xing, K & Bai, H 2020, Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: case studies, Springer, Singapore. 1 13
2016	Wang, J, Kosaka, M & Xing, K 2016, Manufacturing servitization in the Asia-Pacific, Springer, Singapore. 3
2015	Zhu, Y, Lan, H, Ness, DA, Xing, K, Schneider, K, Lee, S & Ge, J 2015, Transforming rural communities in China and beyond: community entrepreneurship and enterprises, infrastructure development and investment modes, Springer, US. 5 1

Chapters

Year	Output
2021	Kosaka, M, Wu, J, Xing, K & Zhang, S 2021, 'General trends of service innovation with ICT and their impact on business innovation', in M Kosaka et al. (eds), Business Innovation with New ICT in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 2, pp. 13-36.
2021	Kosaka, M, Wu, J, Xing, K & Zhang, S 2021, 'Overview: perspectives and structure', in M Kosaka et al. (eds), Business Innovation with New ICT in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 1, pp. 1-10.
2021	Kosaka, M, Wu, J, Xing, K & Zhang, S 2021, 'Summary', in M Kosaka et al. (eds), Business Innovation with New ICT in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 18, pp. 391-410.
2021	Xing, K, Cropley, DH, Oppert, ML & Singh, C 2021, 'Readiness for digital innovation and industry 4.0 transformation: studies on manufacturing industries in the city of Salisbury', in M Kosaka et al. (eds), Business Innovation with New ICT in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 8 , pp. 155-176. 11 3
2020	Kosaka, M, Wu, J, Xing, K & Zhang, S 2020, 'Preface', in Michitaka Kosaka et al. (eds), Business Innovation with New ICT in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, pp. v-vii.
2020	Kosaka, M, Xing, K & Bai, H 2020, 'Summary and discussion', in J Wang, M Kosaka, K Xing & H Bai (eds), Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 14, pp. 273-287.
2020	Wang, J, Kosaka, M & Xing, K 2020, 'Introduction', in J Wang, M Kosaka, K Xing & H Bai (eds), Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, ch. 1, pp. 1-17.
2020	Wang, J, Kosaka, M, Xing, K & Bai, H 2020, 'Preface', in J Wang, M Kosaka, K Xing & H Bai (eds), Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, Springer, Singapore, pp. v-vii.
2019	Teh, SH, Wiedmann, T, Crawford, R & Xing, K 2019, 'Assessing embodied greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment', in P Newton et al. (eds), Decarbonising the built environment: charting the transition, Palgrave, Singapore, ch. 7, pp. 119-141. 1
2019	Xing, K, Huang, B & Pullen, S 2019, 'Precinct carbon assessment', in P Newton & MAP Taylor (eds), Precinct design assessment: a guide to smart sustainable low carbon urban development, CRC for Low Carbon Living, Australia, ch. 5, pp. 67-79. Open access
2019	Xing, K, Wiedmann, T, Newton, P, Huang, B & Pullen, S 2019, 'Development of low-carbon urban forms-concepts, tools and scenario analysis', in P Newton et al. (eds), Decarbonising the built environment: charting the transition, Palgrave, Singapore, ch. 12, pp. 227-244.
2015	Ness, D & Xing, K 2015, 'Hewlett Packard Australia: towards sustainable product service systems', in J Wang, M Kosaka & K Xing (eds), Manufacturing Servitization in the Asia Pacific, Springer, Singapore, pp. 93-108. Open access
2015	Wang, J, Kosaka, M & Xing, K 2015, 'Introduction', in J Wang, M Kosaka & K Xing (eds), Manufacturing Servitization in the Asia-Pacific, Springer, Singapore, ch. 1, pp. 1-13.
2015	Xing, K, Belusko, M & Min, G 2015, 'DuctAir - service innovation for value add', in J Wang, M Kosaka & K Xing (eds), Manufacturing Servitization in the Asia Pacific, Springer, Singapore, pp. 211-230.
2015	Xing, K, Ness, D & Min, G 2015, 'Soniclean: product-oriented servitization', in J Wang, M Kosaka & K Xing (eds), Manufacturing Servitization in the Asia Pacific, Springer, Singapore, ch. 8, pp. 155-173.
2014	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2014, 'A framework for the modelling and optimisation of a lean assembly system design with multiple objective', in Z Luo (ed.), Smart Manufacturing Innovation and Transformation: Interconnection and Intelligence, IGI Global, US, pp. 96-125. 3
2012	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2012, 'Biomechanical assessment of lower limbs using support moment measure at walking worker assembly lines', in IL Nunes (ed.), Ergonomics: a systems approach, InTech, Croatia, ch. 6, pp. 131-154. Open access
2011	Majewski, P, Luong, L, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2011, 'Sustainability of industry-scale nanomanufacturing', in P Roetman & C Daniels (eds), Creating sustainable communities in a changing world, Crawford House Publishing, Australia, pp. 171-177. Open access
2011	Xing, K & Qian, W 2011, 'Leasing strategy revisited: economic and environmental values', in B Katalinic (eds), DAAAM international scientific book 2011, DAAAM International, Austria, ch. 4, pp. 45-62. Open access
2008	Xing, K 2008, 'Modelling and Optimisation for Development of Multi-Service-Life Products', in Branko Katalinic, DAAAM International Scientific Book 2007, DAAAM International, Vienna, pp. 545-560. Open access

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2024	Aber, S, Aguada, R, Marasinghe, R, Chow, CWK, Rameezdeen, R & Xing, K 2024, 'A desktop assessment of ozone micro-nanobubble technology for algae and PFAS removal from surface water bodies using open-source water quality data', Sustainability, vol. 16, no. 2, article no. 668, pp. 1-14. Open access 2
2024	Huang, B, Zhuge, Y, Rameezdeen, R, Xing, K, Huang, G & Liu, Y 2024, 'Integrated carbon assessment for sludge-derived concrete: modelling and a comparative study', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 435, article no. 140304, pp. 1-10. Open access 2
2024	Ning, X, Qiu, Y, Du, X & Xing, K 2024, 'Multi-sectoral based innovative approach for evaluating human well-being efficiency of urban metabolism', Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 102, article no. 105238, pp. 1-16.
2024	Shi, Z, Chow, CW, Gao, J, Xing, K, Liu, J & Li, J 2024, 'Using surrogate parameters to enhance monitoring of community wastewater management system performance for sustainable operations', Sensors, vol. 24, no. 6, pp. 1-17. Open access
2024	Shi, Z, Xing, K, Rameezdeen, R & Chow, CW 2024, 'Current trends and future directions of global research on wastewater to energy: a bibliometric analysis and review', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 31, no. 14, pp. 20792-20813. Open access
2024	Zhao, W, Huang, B, Xiao, M, Liao, L, Yang, J, Huang, K & Xing, K 2024, 'Improving stability and resilience of building structure with steel-timber composite columns: a case study and simulation analysis', Case Studies in Construction Materials, vol. 21, article no. e03654, pp. 1-18. Open access
2023	Aber, S, Shi, Z, Xing, K, Rameezdeen, R, Chow, CW, Hagare, D & Jindal, T 2023, 'Microbial desalination cell for sustainable water treatment: a critical review', Global Challenges, vol. 7, no. 10, article no. 2300138, pp. 1-15. Open access 8
2023	Huang, B, Huang, J, Xing, K, Liao, L, Xie, P, Xiao, M & Zhao, W 2023, 'Development of a Solar-Tracking System for Horizontal Single-Axis PV Arrays Using Spatial Projection Analysis', Energies, vol. 16, no. 10, article no. 4008, pp. 1-19. Open access 7 7 1
2023	Huang, B, Xing, K & Rameezdeen, R 2023, 'Exploring embodied carbon comparison in lightweight building structure frames: a case study', Sustainability, vol. 15, no. 20, article no. 15167, pp. 1-16. Open access 1
2023	Majewski, P, Salehi, F & Xing, K 2023, 'Green hydrogen', AIMS Energy, vol. 11, no. 5, pp.878-895. Open access 2
2023	Zhu, Y, Tang, R & Xing, K 2023, 'Effective coordination and the innovation-facilitating role of science parks: the place-based approach with paradoxical outcomes', Australian Journal of Management, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 171-195. Open access 2 1 2
2022	Chiquillo Molano, J, Xing, K, Majewski, P & Huang, B 2022, 'A holistic reverse logistics planning framework for end-of-life PV panel collection system design', Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 317, pp. 1-16. Open access 10 10 1
2022	Dania, WAP, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2022, 'The assessment of collaboration quality: a case of sugar supply chain in Indonesia', International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, vol. 71, no. 2, pp. 504-539. 7 7
2022	Huang, B, Xing, K, Ness, D, Liao, L, Huang, K, Xie, P & Huang, J 2022, 'Rethinking carbon-neutral built environment: urban dynamics and scenario analysis', Energy and Buildings, vol. 255, article no. 111672, pp. 1-12. 23 22 1
2020	Han, S, Meng, Q, Xing, K, Araby, S, Yu, Y, Mouritz, A & Ma, J 2020, 'Epoxy/graphene film for lifecycle self-sensing and multifunctional applications', Composites Science and Technology, vol. 198, article no. 108312, pp. 1-10. Open access 54 51
2020	Huang, B, Xing, K, Pullen, S & Liao, L 2020, 'Exploring carbon neutral potential in urban densification: a precinct perspective and scenario analysis', Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 12, article no. 4814, pp. 1-19. Open access 16 15
2020	Huang, B, Xing, K, Pullen, S, Liao, L & Huang, K 2020, 'Ecological-economic assessment of renewable energy deployment in sustainable built environment', Renewable Energy, vol. 161, pp. 1328-1340. 11 9
2020	Ness, DA & Xing, K 2020, 'Consumption-based and embodied carbon in the built environment: implications for APEC's low-carbon model town project', Journal of Green Building, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 67-82. Open access 11 8
2020	Qian, W, Suryani, A & Xing, K 2020, 'Does carbon performance matter to market returns during climate policy changes? Evidence from Australia', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 259, article no. 121040, pp. 1-10. 40 34
2020	Xing, K, Kim, KP & Ness, D 2020, 'Cloud‐BIM enabled cyber‐physical data and service platforms for building component reuse', Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 24, article no. 10329 , pp. 1-22. Open access 30 24
2019	Dania, WAP, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2019, 'An integrated collaboration framework for sustainable sugar supply chains', International Journal of Supply Chain Management, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 706-717. Open access 7
2019	Dania, WAP, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2019, 'Collaboration quality assessment for sustainable supply chains: benchmarking', Benchmarking: An International Journal, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 1469-1498. Open access 10 9
2019	Haobo Yuan & Xing, K 2019, 'A systematic study on Design Initiation of Conceptual 3DPVS', Biomimetics, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 1-23. Open access 2 1
2019	Haobo Yuan, Xing, K & Hsu, H-Y 2019, 'Generate basic conceptual solutions for 3DPVS via utilizing TRIZ', Bio-Design and Manufacturing, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 76-95. Open access 4 4
2018	Dania, WAP, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2018, 'Collaboration behavioural factors for sustainable agri-food supply chains: a systematic review', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 186, pp. 851-864. 199 152 6
2018	Haobo Yuan, Xing, K & Hsu, H-Y 2018, 'Concept justification of future 3DPVS and novel approach towards its conceptual development', Designs, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1-21. Open access 3
2018	Haobo Yuan, Xing, K & Hsu, H-Y 2018, 'Trinity of three-dimensional (3D) scaffold, vibration, and 3D printing on cell culture application: a systematic review and indicating future direction', Bioengineering, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 1-21. Open access 46 3
2018	Qian, W & Xing, K 2018, 'Linking environmental and financial performance for privately owned firms: some evidence from Australia', Journal of Small Business Management, vol. 56, no. 2, pp. 330-347. Open access 24 20 1
2017	Huang, B, Xing, K & Pullen, S 2017, 'Carbon assessment for urban precincts: Integrated model and case studies', Energy and Buildings, vol. 153, pp. 111-125. 24 20
2017	Huang, B, Xing, K & Pullen, S 2017, 'Energy and carbon performance evaluation for buildings and urban precincts: review and a new modelling concept', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 163, pp. 24-35. 33 23
2017	Huang, B, Xing, K & Pullen, S 2017, 'Life-cycle energy modelling for urban precinct systems', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 142, no. 4, pp. 3254-3268. 14 12
2017	Ness, DA & Xing, K 2017, 'Toward a Resource-Efficient Built Environment: A Literature Review and Conceptual Model', Journal of Industrial Ecology, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 572-592. Open access 163 116 2
2016	Xing, K, Qian, W & Zaman, AU 2016, 'Development of a cloud-based platform for footprint assessment in green supply chain management', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 139, pp. 191-203. Open access 82 61
2016	Yang, L, Xing, K & Ness, D 2016, 'A TRIZ-based multi-route model for product-service system design innovation', Journal of Design Research, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 326-367. Open access 3
2015	Karimpour, M, Belusko, M, Xing, K & Bruno, F 2015, 'Impact of design choices on the life cycle energy of modern buildings', vol. 9, no. 8, pp. 1040-1043. Open access
2015	Karimpour, M, Belusko, M, Xing, K, Boland, J & Bruno, F 2015, 'Impact of climate change on the design of energy efficient residential building envelopes', Energy and Buildings, vol. 87, pp. 142-154. 82 66
2015	Ness, D, Swift, J, Ranasinghe, D, Xing, K & Soebarto, V 2015, 'Smart steel: new paradigms for the reuse of steel enabled by digital tracking and modelling', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 98, pp. 292-302. 79 69 8
2014	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2014, 'A framework supporting the design of walking worker assembly line towards improving productivity and ergonomics performance', International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 514-523. Open access
2014	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2014, 'Developing a multi-objective genetic optimisation approach for an operational design of a manual mixed-model assembly line with walking workers', Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 1049-1065. Open access 30 25
2014	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2014, 'Using simulation in verification of a mathematical model for predicting the performance of manual assembly line occupied with flexible workforce', International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 270-284. 11
2014	Huang, B, Xing, K, Huang, K & Lan, H 2014, 'Development of a geometric modelling strategy for roll pass optimal design', Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 622-628. 7 7
2014	Karimpour, M, Belusko, M, Xing, K & Bruno, F 2014, 'Minimising the life cycle energy of buildings: review and analysis', Building and Environment, vol. 73, pp. 106-114. 166 152 3
2014	Lan, H, Zhu, Y, Ness, D, Xing, K & Schneider, K 2014, 'The role and characteristics of social entrepreneurs in contemporary rural cooperative development in China: case studies of rural social entrepreneurship', Asia Pacific Business Review, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 379-400. 11 44
2013	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2013, 'Impact of walking worker assembly line configuration on ergonomics performance', Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 165-175.
2013	Al-Zuheri, A, Xing, K & Luong, L 2013, 'Mathematical modelling for process design of walking worker assembly line in productivity and ergonomics perspectives', International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 104-137. 5
2013	Al-Zuheri, AAJ, Luong, LHS & Xing, K 2013, 'Prediction and analysis impact of operational design of an manual assembly system with walking workers on performance', International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 540-560. 19 13
2013	Xing, K, Ness, D & Lin, F-r 2013, 'A service innovation model for synergistic community transformation: integrated application of systems theory and product-service systems', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 43, pp. 93-102. 48 45
2013	Xing, K, Wang, H & Qian, W 2013, 'A sustainability-oriented multi-dimensional value assessment model for product-service development', International Journal of Production Research, vol. 51, no. 19, pp. 5908-5933. 82 66
2013	Yang, L, Xing, K & Lee, S-H 2013, 'A new design approach for PSS conceptual development', Advanced Materials Research, vol. 605-607, pp. 104-109. 5 4
2012	Fleming, J, Iyer, RM, Shortis, M, Vuthaluru, H, Xing, K & Moulton, B 2012, 'Biomedical engineering curricula: trends in Australia and abroad', World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 23-28. Open access 3
2012	Huang, B, Xing, K, Abhary, K & Spuzic, S 2012, 'Optimization of oval-round pass design using genetic algorithm', Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 493-499. 16 15
2011	Bin Huang, Xing, K, Abhary, K & Spuzic, S 2011, 'Development of energy-saving optimization for the oval-edging oval pass design using genetic algorithm', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 61, no. 5, pp. 423-429. 11 11
2011	Bin Huang, Xing, K, Abhary, K & Spuzic, S 2011, 'Investigation of roll pass optimal design based on IGA', Advanced Materials Research, vol. 211-212, pp. 195-199. 3 3
2010	Fleming, J, Iyer, RM, Xing, K, Shortis, M, Vuthaluru, H & Moulton, B 2010, 'Employers' perceptions regarding graduates of engineering dual degrees', World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 277-282. 5
2010	Nagalingam, S, Xing, K & Zhou, N 2010, 'An Agent-based Cross-enterprise Resource Planning for Small and Medium Enterprises', IAENG International Journal of Computer Science, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 252-258. 6
2010	Xing, K & Abhary, K 2010, 'A genetic algorithm-based optimisation approach for product upgradability design', Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 519-543. 7 7
2009	Djukic, D, Qin, B, Abhary, KG, Begovac, F, Xing, K, Spuzic, S, Adriansen, H & Wood, DL 2009, 'Some Basic Aspects of Knowledge', in Huseyin Uzunboylun and Nadire Cavus, Elsevier, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1753-1758. 13 10
2009	Kovacic, Z, Uzunovic, F, shpigelman, C, Xing, K, Stevens, C, Begovac, F, Abhary, KG, Spuzic, S & Adriansen, H 2009, 'A Contribution to Transparency of Scientific and Engineering Concepts', International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 93-106.
2009	Mascle, C & Xing, K 2009, 'A Liaison Model for Disassembly-Reassembly Product ECO-Design', International Journal of Design Engineering, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 346-368.
2009	Mascle, C & Xing, K 2009, 'A liasion model for disassembly-reassembly product ecodesign', International Journal of Design Engineering, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 346-368.
2009	Xing, K & Luong, LHS 2009, 'Modelling and evaluation of product fitness for service life extension', Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 243-263. 21 16
2009	Xing, K, Marufuzzaman, M & Ahsan, KB 2009, 'Supplier selection and evaluation method using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP): a case study on an apparel manufacturing organisation', International Journal of Value Chain Management, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 224-240. 24
2008	Abhary, KG, Spuzic, S & Xing, K 2008, 'Some Examples of Ambiguities in Cross-disciplinary Terminology', International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 19-28.
2008	Xing, K & Belusko, M 2008, 'Design for Upgradability Algorithm: Configuring Durable Products for Competitive Reutilization', Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 130, no. 11, pp. 111102.1-111102.14. 23 16

Conferences

Year	Output
2024	Armijal, Xing, K, Hadiguna, RA & Fithri, P 2024, 'Evaluating the ecological impact on palm oil production using life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology', 3rd Conference on Innovation in Technology and Engineering Science 2022 (Cites2022): Innovation in Technology and Science for New Era of Engineering Professionalism, AIP Publishing LLC, vol. 2891, no. 1, article no. 070017, pp. 1-7.
2019	Ness, D, Kim, K, Swift, J, Jenkins, A, Xing, K & Roach, N 2019, 'Cradle to cradle building components via the cloud: a case study', 6th CIB International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environments - SASBE2018, Emerald Publishing Group, pp. 478-487. Open access
2019	Ness, D, Xing, K, Kim, K & Jenkins, A 2019, 'An ICT-enabled product service system for reuse of building components', 9th IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IISE/INFORMS Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (IFAC MIM), Elsevier, vol. 52, no. 13, pp. 761-766. Open access 9 7
2017	Swift, J, Ness, D, Kim, K, Gelder, J, Jenkins, A & Xing, K 2017, 'Towards adaptable and reusable building elements: harnessing the versatility of the construction database through RFID and BIM', UIA 2017 Seoul World Architects Congress, The International Union of Architects, article no. 0-0556, pp. 1-7. Open access
2017	Xing, K, Rapaccini, M & Visintin, F 2017, 'PSS in healthcare: An under-explored field', 50th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems 2017, Elsevier, vol. 64, pp. 241-246. Open access 18 12
2016	Dania, WAP, Xing, K & Amer, Y 2016, 'Collaboration and sustainable agri-food supply chain: a literature review', 3rd Bali International Seminar on Science and Technology, BISSTECH 2015, EDP Sciences, vol. 58, article no. 02004, pp. 1-10. Open access 29 18
2016	Xing, K & Ness, D 2016, 'Transition to product-service systems: principles and business model', Product-Service Systems across Life Cycle, 2016, Elsevier, vol. 47, pp. 525-530. Open access 20 12
2015	Ness, D & Xing, K 2015, 'Resource Efficient Urban Systems', in Crocker, Robert (editor), Unmaking Waste 2015, University Of South Australia, pp. 499-522. Open access
2015	Swift, J, Ness, D, Chileshe, N, Xing, K & Gelder, J 2015, 'Enabling the reuse of building components: a dialogue between the virtual and physical worlds', Unmaking Waste 2015, University Of South Australia, pp. 252-260. Open access
2014	Xing, K & Ness, D 2014, 'ICT-based rural service innovation: a case study on rural financial services in Lishui, China', 11th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management (ICSSSM), IEEE, pp. 1-6.
2014	Yang, L & Xing, K 2014, 'A concept innovation model for product service systems development and application', 11th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management (ICSSSM), IEEE Press, pp. 1-6.
2013	Narayanan, R, Spuzic, S, Pundoor, M, Bari, S, Xing, K & Fielke, J 2013, 'Enhancing engineering qualities by adopting the total design approach in final year projects', in C Lemckert, G Jenkins & S Lang-Lemckert (eds), 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE2013), Griffith University, paper no. 6A3, pp. 1-8. Open access
2013	Yang, L & Xing, K 2013, 'Innovative conceptual design approach for product service system based on TRIZ', 2013 10th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management, ICSSSM 2013, IEEE Press, pp. 247-252. 14
2012	Al-Zuheri, A, Luong, L & Xing, K 2012, 'The role of randomness of a manual assembly line with walking workers on model validation', in D Mourtzis & G Chryssolouris (eds), 45th CIRP conference on manufacturing systems 2012, Elsevier BV, vol. 3, pp. 233-238. Open access 12 8
2011	Yang, L, Xing, K & Lee, S-H 2011, 'Life-cycle oriented design model for product-service system development', 2011 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Service Science (ICSESS), IEEE, article no. 5982267, pp. 112-115. 1
2011	Zhou, N, Nagalingam, S, Xing, K & Lin, G 2011, 'Inside virtual CIM: multi-agent based resource integration for small to medium sized manufacturing enterprises', International Conference on Advances in Intelligent Control and Computer Engineering, Springer, vol. 70, pp. 163-175. 6
2010	Abhary, KG, Keith, G, Kopecki, Z, Spuzic, S, Uzunovic, F & Xing, K 2010, 'A knowledge based hybrid model for improving manufacturing system in rolling mills', in J Wang (ed.), 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Materials Processing (APCMP2010), Trans Tech Publications Ltd, vol. 443, pp. 3-8. 7 3
2010	Al-Zuheri, AAJ, Xing, K & Luong, LHS 2010, 'Ergonomics Design Measures in Manual Assembly work', in M. Hariga, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Systems Management & Applications, American University of Sharjah, pp. 53-60. Open access 17
2010	Bin Huang, Xing, K, Spuzic, S & Abhary, KG 2010, 'Development of parameterized roll pass design based on a hybrid model', International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, ICMET 2010, IEEE, article no. 5598326, pp. 91-93. Open access 6
2010	Luong, LHS, Al-Zuheri, AAJ & Xing, K 2010, 'A Mathematical Model for Productivity Measurement of Walking Worker Assembly Line', in Ahmad Yusairi Bani Hashim, International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering 2010, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, pp. 404-411.
2010	Ness, DA & Xing, K 2010, 'A theoretical Construct of a Product-Service Systems Model for Low Social-Economic Status Communities', in INORMS, 2010 INFORMS Service Science Conference, National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, pp. 26-34.
2010	Xing, K, Al-Zuheri, AAJ & Luong, LHS 2010, 'An Integrated Design Support Methodology for Walking Worker Assembly Lines', in S.I Ao, Oscar Castilo, Craig Douglas, David Dagan Feng & Jeong-A Lee, IMECS 2010, International Association of Engineers, pp. 1612-1617. 9
2010	Xing, K, Lin, GC, Zhou, N & Nagalingam, S 2010, 'Development of an Agent Based VCIM Resource Scheduling Process for Small and Medium Enterprises', in International Association of Engineers, IMECS : International Multiconference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, International Association of Engineers, pp. 39-44. Open access 10
2010	Yang, L, Xing, K & Lee, S-H 2010, 'A new conceptual life cycle model for result-oriented product-service system development', 2010 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics and Informatics, IEEE, pp. 23-28. Open access 26
2010	Yang, L, Xing, K & Lee, S-H 2010, 'Framework for PSS from service' perspective', IMECS 2010 : International Multiconference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, International Association of Engineers, pp. 1656-1661. Open access 17 10
2010	Zhou, N, Lin, GC, Nagalingam, S & Xing, K 2010, 'A Multi-Agent based bidding system in VCIM using fuzzy AHP', in IEEE, 2010 International Conference on Management and Service Science : MASS 2010, IEEE, pp. 1-4. Open access
2010	Zhou, N, Xing, K & Nagalingam, S 2010, 'A fuzzy AHP decision making solution for resource scheduling process in multi-agent based VICM', in K Hughes, D Davis, P O'Neill, D Prajogo & A Sohal (eds), 8th ANZAM OM Symposium: Managing in Challenging Times, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, pp. 1-7. Open access
2009	Xing, K, Benn, S, Qian, W & Ness, DA 2009, 'Guidelines for sustainable product service systems: with particular reference to ICT industries', in Claudine Soosay, Peter O'Neill & Daniel Prajogo, 7th ANZAM Operations, Supply chain and Services Management Symposium, UniSA, pp. 468-478.
2008	Abhary, KG, Spuzic, S & Xing, K 2008, 'Some Aspects of Terminology in Materials Related Knowledge Sharing', in F Begovac, 7th Scientific/Research Symposium with International Participation: Metallic and Nonmetallic Materials, University of Zenica, pp. 687-692. Open access

Reports

Year	Output
2021	Denham, T, Xing, K, Dodson, J, Pears, A, Agrawal, H, Azar, B, Hossein, J, Indraswari, K, Katic, M, Liu, M, Rajakaruna, S, Shawon, M, Shi, L & Susilawati, C 2021, Transforming energy productivity through value chains. Final report of opportunity assessment for research theme B1, RACE for 2030 CRC, Australia. Open access
2021	Evans, M, Belusko, M, Taghipour, A, Liu, M, Keane, P, Nihill, J, Amin, R, Liu, A, Assaf, J, Lau, T, Xing, K, Rainey, T, Stanley, C, Date, A, Bonney, B, Leak, J, Hossain, J, Miller, W, Rosengarten, G & Bruno, F 2021, Electrification and renewables to displace fossil fuel process heating: opportunity assessment, RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre, Australia. Open access
2021	Tang, R, Zhu, Y, Xing, K, OConnor, A, Maki, K, Sumikura, K, Tomita, M, Yuzawa, Y, Hewlett, G, Ratsch, G & Modra, J 2021, Innovation Hub Ecosystem: the conversation and discussion between Australia and Japan, Innovation-Hub Ecosystem Research Team, Australia. Open access
2019	Xing, K & Huang, B 2019, RP2007u2 - ICM precinct carbon assessment tool conversion for cloud-based interfaces towards utilisation, CRC for Low Carbon Living, Australia. Open access
2015	Ness, D, Xing, K, Huang, S & Dumrak, J 2015, Thinking, linking, leveraging and maximising: RDA/PIRSA Project 2014/15 final report, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. Open access

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Aarhus University	DENMARK
Adelaide Economic Development Agency	AUSTRALIA
Amity University	INDIA
Andalas University	INDONESIA
ARUP Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Beihang University	CHINA
Changsha University of Science and Technology	CHINA
Curtin University	AUSTRALIA
Department for Innovation and Skills	AUSTRALIA
Department of the Premier and Cabinet	AUSTRALIA
Dongbei University of Finance and Economics	CHINA
Ecole polytechnique de Montreal	CANADA
E'cole Polytechnique de Montre'al	CANADA
Fudan University	CHINA
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology	JAPAN
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation	CHINA
Keio University	JAPAN
Khulna University	BANGLADESH
Macquarie University	AUSTRALIA
Massey University	NEW ZEALAND
Mill Solutions Ltd.	UNITED KINGDOM
Ministry of Science and Technology	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH)
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies	JAPAN
National Hsinhua University	TAIWAN
Nemopartners China Consulting Group	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH)
Open Polytechnic of New	NEW ZEALAND
Prismatic Architectural Research	AUSTRALIA
Private Individual	UNITED KINGDOM
Queensland University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Renmin University of China	CHINA
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
Shenyang Aerospace University	CHINA
State University of Malang	INDONESIA
Swinburne University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Tsinghua University	CHINA
Tsuruoka Science Park	JAPAN
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Brawijaya	INDONESIA
University of Florence	ITALY
University of Melbourne	AUSTRALIA
University of New South Wales	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Technology Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Technology, Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Vienna	AUSTRIA
University of Zenica	BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Waseda University	JAPAN
Western Sydney University	AUSTRALIA
Zhengzhou University	CHINA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Member Australian LCA Society (ALCA)	2018
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2018
Council Member Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia	2017
Member Australian LCA Society (ALCA)	2017
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2017
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2016
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2015
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2014
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2013
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2012
Standing Member Ecological Development Union International (EDUI)	2011

Teaching & student supervision

Highlights

Operations Management ,Engineering Economics,Research Methodologies,Life-cycle Thinking and Life-cycle Assessment,Artificial Intelligence — Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Development of a DfMA-BIM integrated framework to reduce carbon emissions in infrastructure construction projects	Current
A novel methodology for concept innovation in product service systems design	Completed
An integrated collaborative framework for quality assessment of sustainable sugar supply chains	Completed
Embedding sustainability to enhance sustainability performance: an integrative framework for apparel manufacturers	Completed
Exploration of the properties of a method to construct a trade-space of system life cycle cost with reliability and maintainability requirements	Completed
Minimisation of life cycle energy of residential buildings in Australia	Completed
Modelling and optimisation of walking worker assembly line for productivity and ergonomics improvement	Completed
Novel conceptual design of 3D-printed vibratory scaffold (3DPVS) for cell culture	Completed
Parameterised hybrid modelling for optimal roll pass design in hot rolling of light-round profiles	Completed
The impacts of carbon-related policies on corporate carbon performance and voluntary carbon reporting: an Australian study	Completed

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