Journal papers
29. Chen Hou, Cangqi Zhou, Qilong Huang, and Chao-Bo Yan*, “Cache Control of Edge Computing System for Tradeoff Between Delays and Cache Storage Costs,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, online published, 2022. 
28. Jihua Zhu, Jiaxi Mu, Chao-Bo Yan, Di Wang, and Zhongyu Li, “3DMNDT: 3D Multi-view Registration Method Based on the Normal Distributions Transform,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, online published, 2022. 
27. Qihang Fang, Gang Xiong, MengChu Zhou, Tariku Sinshaw Tamir, Chao-Bo Yan, Huaiyu Wu, Zhen Shen, and Fei-Yue Wang, “Process Monitoring, Diagnosis and Control of Additive Manufacturing,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, online published, 2022. 
26. Zhi Pei, Peiqi Yang, Yujuan Wang, and Chao-Bo Yan*, “Energy Consumption Control in the Two-machine Bernoulli Serial Production Line with Setup and Idleness,” International Journal of Production Research, online published, 2022. 
25. Zelin Nie, Wei Cheng, Guanghui Zhou, Xuefeng Chen, Chao-Bo Yan, and Feng Gao, “Consistency Guaranteed Two-Timescale Decision and Optimization of HVAC System with Ice Storage,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 141, 108115, pp. 1-14, 2022. 
24. Lingchen Liu, Chao-Bo Yan*, and Jingshan Li, “Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement of Batch-Discrete Manufacturing Systems: A Systems Approach,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 1567-1585, 2022. 
23. Xingrui Cheng, Chao-Bo Yan*, and Feng Gao, “Energy Cost Optimization in Two-Machine Bernoulli Serial Lines under Time-of-Use Pricing,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 60, no. 13, pp. 3948-3964, 2022. 
22. Zelin Nie, Feng Gao, and Chao-Bo Yan*, “A Multi-Timescale Bilinear Model for Optimization and Control of HVAC Systems with Consistency,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 2, 400, pp. 1-13, online published, 2021. 
21. Chao-Bo Yan* and Ziqian Zheng, “An Effective and Efficient Divide-and-Conquer Algorithm for Energy Consumption Optimization Problem in Long Bernoulli Serial Lines,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 59, no. 23, pp. 7018-7036, 2021. 
20. Dou An, Qingyu Yang, Donghe Li, Wei Yu, Wei Zhao, and Chao-Bo Yan, “Where am I Parking: Incentive Online Parking Space Sharing Mechanism with Privacy Protection,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 143-162, 2022. 
19. Shihao Dai, Feng Gao, Xiaohong Guan, Chao-Bo Yan, Kun Liu, Jiaojiao Dong, and Lei Yang, “Robust Energy Management for a Corporate Energy System with Shift-Working V2G,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 650-667, 2021. 
18. Chao-Bo Yan* and Ziqian Zheng, “Problem Formulation and Solution Methodology for Energy Consumption Optimization in Bernoulli Serial Lines,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 776-790, 2021. 
17. Chao-Bo Yan*, “Analysis and Optimization of Energy Consumption in Two-Machine Bernoulli Lines with General Bounds on Machine Efficiency,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 151-163, 2021. 
16. Chao-Bo Yan*, Xingrui Cheng, Feng Gao, and Xiaohong Guan, “Formulation and Solution Methodology for Reducing Energy Consumption in Two-Machine Bernoulli Serial Lines,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 522-530, 2022. 
15. Yanxiang Feng, MengChu Zhou, Feng Tian, Chao-Bo Yan, and Keyi Xing, “Deadlock Prevention Controller for Automated Manufacturing Systems Modeled by S4PR,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, vol. 51, no. 12, pp. 7403-7412, 2021. 
14. Zelin Nie, Feng Gao, Chao-Bo Yan*, and Xiaohong Guan, “Multi-Timescale Decision and Optimization for HVAC Control Systems with Consistency Goals,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 296-309, 2020. 
13. Xinnian Wang, Keyi Xing, Chao-Bo Yan, and MengChu Zhou, “A Novel MOEA/D for Multi-objective Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing Systems,” Complexity, vol. 2019, pp. 1-14, 2019. 
12. Chao-Bo Yan* and Lei Zhang, “Formulation and Solution Methodology for Repairman Allocation Problem in Serial Production Lines,” (in Chinese) Acta Automatica Sinica, vol. 47, no. 11, pp. 2578-2584, 2021. 
11. Chao-Bo Yan*, Lars Mönch, and Semyon M. Meerkov, “Characteristic Curves and Cycle Time Control of Re-entrant Lines,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 140-153, 2019. 
10. Jun-Qiang Wang, Feiyi Yan, Penghao Cui, and Chao-Bo Yan, “Bernoulli Serial Lines with Batching Machines: Performance Analysis and System-Theoretic Properties,” IISE Transactions, vol. 51, no. 7, pp. 729-743, 2019. 
9. Chao-Bo Yan and Qianchuan Zhao, “Analytical Approach to Estimate Efficiency of Series Machines in Production Lines,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 1027-1040, 2018. 
8. Semyon M. Meerkov and Chao-Bo Yan*, “Production Lead Time in Serial Lines: Evaluation, Analysis, and Control,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 663-675, 2016. 
7. Semyon M. Meerkov and Chao-Bo Yan*, “Cellular Production Lines with Asymptotically Reliable Bernoulli Machines: Lead Time Analysis and Control,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 764-768, 2015. 
6. Stephan Biller, Semyon M. Meerkov, and Chao-Bo Yan*, “Raw Material Release Rates to Ensure Desired Production Lead Time in Bernoulli Serial Lines,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 51, no. 14, pp. 4349-4364, 2013. 
5. Chao-Bo Yan and Qianchuan Zhao, “A Unified Effective Method for Aggregating Multi-machine Stages in Production Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 58, no. 7, pp. 1674-1687, 2013. 
4. Chao-Bo Yan, Michael Hassoun, and Semyon M. Meerkov, “Equilibria, Stability, and Transients in Re-entrant Lines under FBFS and LBFS Dispatch and Constant Release,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 211-229, 2012. 
3. Chao-Bo Yan, Qianchuan Zhao, Ningjian Huang, Guoxian Xiao, and Jingshan Li, “Formulation and a Simulation Based Algorithm for Line-side Buffer Assignment Problem in the System of General Assembly Line with Material Handling,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 902-920, 2010. 