Songyang Lao

5.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
106 papers, 3.7k citations indexed

About

Songyang Lao is a scholar working on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Aerospace Engineering and Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. According to data from OpenAlex, Songyang Lao has authored 106 papers receiving a total of 3.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 52 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 23 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 21 papers in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. Recurrent topics in Songyang Lao's work include Video Analysis and Summarization (20 papers), Complex Network Analysis Techniques (19 papers) and Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence (17 papers). Songyang Lao is often cited by papers focused on Video Analysis and Summarization (20 papers), Complex Network Analysis Techniques (19 papers) and Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence (17 papers). Songyang Lao collaborates with scholars based in China, Ireland and Finland. Songyang Lao's co-authors include Yanming Guo, Michael S. Lew, Ard Oerlemans, Yu Liu, Song Wu, Jun Tang, Li Liu, Paul Fieguth, Liang Bai and Jun Tang and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, PLoS ONE and IEEE Transactions on Image Processing.

In The Last Decade

Songyang Lao

97 papers receiving 3.5k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Deep learning for visual understanding: A review

2015 1.7k citations Songyang Lao et al. profile →
Median Robust Extended Local Binary Pattern for Texture Classification

2016 306 citations Li Liu, Songyang Lao et al. profile →
Swarm intelligence algorithms for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles collaboration: a comprehensive review

2022 137 citations Songyang Lao et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Songyang Lao China	22	1.6k	743	642	519	262	106	3.7k
Yudong Chen China	29	1.0k 0.6×	1.2k 1.6×	191 0.3×	563 1.1×	261 1.0×	143	4.5k
Ruili Wang New Zealand	36	1.8k 1.1×	1.4k 1.9×	229 0.4×	439 0.8×	339 1.3×	216	5.1k
Xiaonan Luo China	33	2.0k 1.2×	1.1k 1.5×	271 0.4×	443 0.9×	493 1.9×	344	4.5k
Jie Shao China	36	2.3k 1.4×	1.6k 2.2×	199 0.3×	469 0.9×	371 1.4×	330	4.8k
Liang Li China	36	2.8k 1.7×	1.4k 1.9×	195 0.3×	309 0.6×	383 1.5×	291	4.8k
Hao Li China	37	1.7k 1.0×	1.6k 2.2×	485 0.8×	391 0.8×	852 3.3×	475	5.7k
Sicheng Zhao China	40	3.2k 1.9×	2.2k 3.0×	290 0.5×	297 0.6×	234 0.9×	162	5.6k
Xiao Bai China	40	2.9k 1.7×	1.5k 2.0×	455 0.7×	244 0.5×	973 3.7×	161	4.9k
Micael S. Couceiro Portugal	28	849 0.5×	563 0.8×	291 0.5×	430 0.8×	404 1.5×	157	2.9k

Countries citing papers authored by Songyang Lao

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Fields of papers citing papers by Songyang Lao

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Songyang Lao

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Songyang Lao. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Songyang Lao based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Songyang Lao. Songyang Lao is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Lao, Songyang, et al.. (2024). A Distributed Autonomous System for Multi-UAVs With Limited Visualization: Employing Dual-Horizon NMPC Controller. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 60(5). 6910–6924. 1 indexed citations

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Li, Hao, et al.. (2023). Ensemble of Population-Based Metaheuristic Algorithms. Computers, materials & continua/Computers, materials & continua (Print). 76(3). 2835–2859. 2 indexed citations

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Liu, Li, Liang Bai, Zhong Liu, et al.. (2022). Importance-Aware Information Bottleneck Learning Paradigm for Lip Reading. IEEE Transactions on Multimedia. 25. 6563–6574. 8 indexed citations

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Tang, Jun, et al.. (2019). Optimized artificial potential field algorithm to multi-unmanned aerial vehicle coordinated trajectory planning and collision avoidance in three-dimensional environment. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 233(16). 6032–6043. 24 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang, et al.. (2017). An improved evaluating method of node spreading influence in complex network based on information spreading probability. Acta Physica Sinica. 66(20). 208901–208901. 3 indexed citations

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Zhang, Lili, et al.. (2017). Multi-section cellular automata model of traffic flow. Acta Physica Sinica. 66(19). 194501–194501. 5 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang, et al.. (2017). Node importance measurement based on neighborhood similarity in complex network. Acta Physica Sinica. 66(3). 38902–38902. 38 indexed citations

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Tang, Jun, et al.. (2017). Collision Avoidance for Cooperative UAVs With Optimized Artificial Potential Field Algorithm. IEEE Access. 5. 18382–18390. 231 indexed citations

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Xiao, Yandong, et al.. (2015). Effects of Edge Directions on the Structural Controllability of Complex Networks. PLoS ONE. 10(8). e0135282–e0135282. 12 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang, et al.. (2015). Recent progress in controllability of complex network. Acta Physica Sinica. 64(18). 188901–188901. 8 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang, et al.. (2013). Enhancing Complex Network Controllability by Rewiring Links. 709–711. 12 indexed citations

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Xiao, Yandong, et al.. (2013). Network controllability based on node overloaded failure. Acta Physica Sinica. 62(18). 180201–180201. 7 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang. (2013). Operational network combat model based on control loop. Journal of National University of Defense Technology. 1 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang. (2012). A New Interpretation of Battle Field Situation and Battle Situation Assessment. Fire Control and Command Control. 2 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang. (2010). Interaction gesture analysis and design based on multi-touch surface. Jisuanji yingyong yanjiu. 1 indexed citations

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Wang, Peng, et al.. (2009). Short-term rainfall nowcasting: using rainfall radar imaging. Arrow@dit (Dublin Institute of Technology). 14 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang. (2009). Command Space User Operation Model Based on Multi-fingers Touch. Jisuanji gongcheng.

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Lao, Songyang. (2008). Face Recognition Using Skin Color and Template Matching. Computer Engineering and Science. 1 indexed citations

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Bai, Liang, et al.. (2006). Feature Analysis and Extraction for Audio Automatic Classification. 1. 767–772. 28 indexed citations

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Lao, Songyang. (2004). Method of Highlights Analysis from Soccer Video. Jisuanji gongcheng. 1 indexed citations

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