Tongwen Chen



Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Monitoring and Control

Tier 1 - 2024-10-01
Renewed: 2025-04-30
University of Alberta
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

780-492-3940
tchen@ualberta.ca

Research involves


Developing intelligent solutions for better monitoring and control of complex and modern industrial facilities.

Research relevance


This research will address critical challenges in industrial sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processes and power and utility.

Research summary


Ensuring the safety and efficiency of industrial facilities requires advanced monitoring and control systems, especially as industries become more complex and interconnected. As Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Monitoring and Control, Dr. Tongwen Chen is studying intelligent alarm monitoring and network-distributed control for cyber-physical systems. His goal is to develop innovative solutions to improve real-time decision-making and system reliability.

Chen’s work has already enhanced how industrial alarms are managed and critical systems controlled. By testing and applying these technologies in real-world settings, he and his research team are strengthening industrial safety, cybersecurity and automation. In addition, by training the next generation of experts in cyber-physical and industrial alarm systems, Chan and his team are ensuring that Canada will remain at the forefront of smart industrial monitoring and control technologies.