Awards and Recognitions
Fellowship Awards
- L. Wang, Fellow of International Academy of Engineering and Technology (AET), 2022.
- L. Wang, Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE), 2019.
- L. Wang, Fellow of International Academy for Production Engineering (FCIRP), 2015.
- L. Wang, Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (FASME), 2013.
- L. Wang, Fellow of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (FSME), 2011.
SME Gold Medal
- L. Wang, Recipient of 2024 Gold Medal of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), June 2024.
Outstanding Paper Awards
- L. Wang and A. Haghighi, "Combined Strength of Holons, Agents and Function Blocks in Cyber-Physical Systems," presented at NAMRC 44, June 30, 2016.
- S. Keshavarzmanesh, L. Wang and H.-Y. Feng, "Adaptive Assembly Planning and Control Using Function Block Technology," Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol.36, pp.477-484, 2008.
Best Paper Awards
- S. Li, Y. You, P. Zheng, X. V. Wang and L. Wang, "A Mixed Reality-Enabled Visual Reasoning-Based Method for Mutual-Cognitive Human-Robot Collaborative," 2023 NSFC-RGC Conference on Frontiers of Industrial Big Data and Intelligent Systems, April 2023.
- L. Wang, M. Törngren and M. Onori, "Current Status and Advancement of Cyber-Physical Systems in Manufacturing," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.37, Part 2, pp.517-527, 2015. (Awarded JMS Best Paper Award 2020 on March 1, 2021 for attracting the most citations during the period 2016-2020)
- S. Liu, L. Wang, X. V. Wang and M. Wiktorsson, "Complex-Network-Based Cyber-Physical Production Systems Subject to Cascading Failures," Proceedings of 2020 Swedish Production Symposium, October 2020.
- S. Liu, L. Wang, X. V. Wang and M. Wiktorsson, "A Framework of Data-Driven Dynamic Optimisation for Smart Production Logistics," Proceedings of 2020 IFIP Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, Part II, pp.213-221, September 2020.
- G. Adamson, M. Holm, L. Wang and P. Moore, "Feature-Based Adaptive Manufacturing Equipment Control for Cloud Environments," Proceedings of the 2016 ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC2016-8771, June 2016.
- L. Wang, R. Sams, M. Verner and F. Xi, "Web-Based and Sensor-Driven Device Monitoring and Control Using Java 3D," Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, pp.772-781, July 2002.
High-Impact Paper Award
- F. Tao, Q. Qi, L. Wang and A.Y.C. Nee, "Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems toward Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Correlation and Comparison," Engineering, Vol.5, No.4, pp.653-661, 2019.
Best Poster Award
- W. Shen, L. Wang and S. Lang, "iShopFloor & eShopFloor: Distributed Management, Monitoring and Control of Manufacturing Shop Floors," Poster at the 4th IFIP Conference on Virtual Enterprises, October 2003.
Best Organiser of Symposium and Sessions (BOSS) Award
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L. Wang, X. Xu and X. Yang, BOSS Award for Co-organising the Symposium on Challenges in Cloud Manufacturing at MSEC 2014, June 11, 2014.
NRC Canada Institute Awards
- L. Wang, NRC Institute Award on Excellence and Leadership in R&D, June 22, 2005.
- G. Percy and L. Wang, NRC Institute Award on Outstanding People, June 22, 2005.
- L. Wang, NRC Institute Award on Global Reach, December 15, 2004.
- M. Yeung, L. Wang and P. Orban, NRC Institute Award on Global Reach, June 25, 2003.
- L. Wang, R. Sams, M. Verner and F. Xi, NRC Institute Award on Excellence and Leadership in R&D, March 26, 2003.
- L. Wang, E. Bordatchev, H. Verberne, G. Percy, S. Conty and S. Hinton, NRC Institute Award on Global Reach, December 18, 2002.
- L. Wang, NRC Institute Award on Excellence and Leadership in R&D, December 18, 2002.
- J. Neelamkavil, L. Wang and V. Gupta, NRC Institute Award on Multidisciplinary Collaborative Research, July 3, 2002.
Others (34)
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2021-2022 Past President of the NAMRI/SME Board of Directors, June 30, 2022.
- Resolution of Appreciation – Awarded to L. Wang as a member of the SME Journals Committee for the successful conduct of the committee’s mission, November 11, 2021.
- Resolution of Appreciation – Awarded to L. Wang as a member of the NAMRI/SME Board of Directors for the successful conduct of the board’s mission, November 11, 2021.
- Certificate of Recognition – Awarded to L. Wang in acknowledgement of his generous support to Digital Twin journal as an Honorary Advisor, The Digital Twin International Advisory Committee, May 8, 2021.
- Resolution of Appreciation – Awarded to L. Wang as a member of the SME Journals Committee for the successful conduct of the committee’s mission, April 21, 2021.
- Resolution of Appreciation – Awarded to L. Wang as a member of the NAMRI/SME Board of Directors for the successful conduct of the board’s mission, April 21, 2021.
- 2020 Certificate of Achievement awarded to: W. Ji, S. Yin and L. Wang, "A Big Data Analytics Based Machining Optimisation Approach," Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol.30, No.3, pp.1483-1495, 2019.
- L. Wang, The 20 Most Influential Professors in Smart Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing Magazine, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, May 13, 2020.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2018-2019 Secretary of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 13, 2019.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2017-2018 Scientific Committee Chair of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 21, 2018.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2016-2017 Scientific Committee Chair of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 7, 2017.
- L. Wang, Certificate for Highly Cited Research in Recognition of the Contribution to the Quality of the Journal Made by "Machine Availability Monitoring and Machining Process Planning towards Cloud Manufacturing", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, December 20, 2016.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2015-2016 Scientific Committee Chair-Elect of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 30, 2016.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as a Symposium Organizer for the 2016 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 29, 2016.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as the 2014-2015 Scientific Committee Chair-Elect of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 11, 2015.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as a Symposium Organizer for the 2015 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 10, 2015.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2014 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 11, 2014.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2013/2014 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 11, 2014.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2013 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 12, 2013.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2012/2013 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 12, 2013.
- L. Wang, Certificate for the Keynote Presentation at the 16th International Conference on Design and Manufacturing for Sustainable Development, April 15, 2013.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2011/2012 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 6, 2012.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2012 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 6, 2012.
- L. Wang, Resolution of Appreciation – For Dedicated Service to NAMRC 40 (North American Manufacturing Research Conference) as an Advisor, Board of Directors of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 4, 2012.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2010/2011 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, June 15, 2011.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2011 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, June 15, 2011.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2010 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, October 13, 2010.
- L. Wang, Appreciation Plaque – In Recognition of an Inspiring Keynote Speech at FAIM 2010, Oakland, CA, USA, July 14, 2010.
- L. Wang, Token of Appreciation – For the Remembrance and Appreciation of His Contribution to UMTIK 2010 by Delivering a Keynote Speech, Guzelyurt, Northern Cyprus, July 1, 2010.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2009/2010 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, May 26, 2010.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession as Symposium Organiser for the 2009 MSEC, Manufacturing Engineering Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, October 5, 2009.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – For Advancing Manufacturing Research Internationally through Service as a 2008/2009 Director of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, May 20, 2009.
- L. Wang, Certificate of Appreciation – In Appreciation of the Time and Effort Dedicated to NSERC While a Member of the Industrial Engineering Grant Selection Committee, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, February 22, 2007.
- L. Wang, Appreciation Plaque – For Excellent Leadership and Teamwork on Successfully Organizing FAIM 2004 as Conference Chair, Toronto, Canada, July 12-14, 2004.