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More recently, noting that " Machine
learning (ML) is changing the world,
and in particular the world of automation, "
at CASE 2022 in August in Mexico
City, Mexico, Peter presented his
latest research on integrating ML into
the optimization of complex systems.
Indeed, Peter had long been an important
researcher
and advocate on this
topic; his most cited article
(available at https://
ieeexplore.ieee.org/
document /5340640),
published in 2009, is on
wavelet neural networks
applied to power systems,
which advanced research
on ML for automation.
Seeing Peter was
"
always a great pleasure.
It was an unforgettable
experience to shake his
hand and receive his warm smile. His
encouraging feedback, whether in person
or via e-mail, was so important.
And with his remarkable capacity to
work and dedication to the field, Peter
often replied to e-mails and requests
almost instantaneously.
Peter always found it important to
support his colleagues. He devoted significant
energy and countless hours to
serving as a reviewer for various awards
and IEEE Fellow nominations. And he
particularly lent his support to the many
young professionals in the automation
community to help them progress in
their careers. His deep engagement with
his Ph.D. students is attested to in the
many memories shared on his obituABOVE
ALL ELSE,
PETER LOVED JESUS,
HIS LORD AND
SAVIOR.
„
ary at https://www.dignitymemorial.
com/obituaries/alexandria-va/peter-luh
-11038683. Peter also had a penchant
for raising relevant and constructive
questions at conferences and workshops.
His remarkable intellect allowed
him to quickly understand and offer
feedback on research in many different
fields. Indeed, Peter was a strong
believer in giving back
to the research community.
Many of us became
volunteers when he first
reached out to us early
in our careers. He led
by example, working
tirelessly and selflessly
for the greater good of
the community.
On a more personal
note, together with his
family, Peter loved to
travel both domestically and abroad, and
to attend UConn basketball games. He
was also a terrific swimmer and an avid
fan of anything with chocolate. Above
all else, Peter loved Jesus, his Lord and
Savior. As is mentioned in his obituary,
every action, decision, and conversation
was filtered through his faith. For over
40 years he was an active and supportive
member of the UConn Chinese Bible
Study group.
We are profoundly indebted to Peter
for his deep support, engagement, and
encouragement ever since the first IEEE
CASE conference in Edmonton, Canada
2005. He had also promised to be
the Award Chair for IEEE CASE 2023
in Auckland, New Zealand; his presence
and his contributions this coming
August will be greatly missed. IEEE
CASE will never be the same without
Peter's presence, but we will always
remember him as a dear friend, and
we promise to support his vision for a
stronger automation presence within
RAS and for increased research on ML
for automation.
Peter is mourned by his wife
Chwenhwa, his daughter Corene and
son Adrian, as well as his four grandchildren,
Sariah, Brinley, Lauren, and
Lucas. We express our heartfelt and
deepest condolences to them. The following
is quoted from Peter's obituary
(linked above), which also contains
many moving and fascinating testimonies
and photos:
Donations may be made in memory
of Prof. Peter Luh to the
" Prof. Peter Luh Fellowship for
Graduate Student Support " at
the University of Connecticut
Foundation, Inc. Online donations
may be made using the
following link: https://www.
foundation.uconn.edu/fund/
professor-peter-luh-fellowship-for
-graduate-student-support/
Alternatively, checks made
payable to the UConn Foundation,
Inc., should include the
memo " Peter B. Luh Memorial, "
and can be mailed to:
The UConn Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Data Services
2390 Alumni Dr., Unit 3206
Storrs, CT 06269-3206
I N D U S TRY A C TI V ITI E S (continued from page 102)
of standards; and entrepreneur/industry
cluster support. The RAS IAB would
like to know what figures and information
would be of most use to you. We
also invite you to contribute case studies
of the success of category-creating
robotics companies. We are working
with the Canadian Robotics Network
and the University of Toronto to collect
and share these case studies. These will
be published in the first RAS IAB
Industry Report in 2023, where we
intend to include case studies and snapshots
of emerging robotics investment
activity in certain sectors and provide
comparisons between robotics investment
and entrepreneurial levels around
the world.
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