Dr Karl Jones
School of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Email: K.O.Jones@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2199
Languages
Welsh
Degrees
1988, Liverpool Polytechnic, United Kingdom, BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Certifications
2001, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Academic appointments
Principal Lecturer, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, 1995 - present
Postgraduate training
PhD, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 1988 - 1991
Conference publication
Stroud S, Jones KO, Edwards G, Robinson C, Chandler-Crnigoj S, Ellis D. 2024. Developing Audio Zoom in Virtual Environments: Real-World Soundscapes and Targeted Noise Detection 2024 International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech), 2024 International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech) :1-5 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Stroud S, Jones K, Edwards G, Robinson C, Chandler-Crnigoj S, Ellis D. 2024. Enhancing Environmental Sound Recognition in Digital Simulations: A Novel Approach to Beamforming and Signal Identification Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies 2024, CompSysTech '24: International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies 2024 :167-172 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Reed-Jones J, Jones K, Fergus P, Marsland J, Ellis D. 2023. Comparison of Performance in Binaural Sound Source Localisation using Convolutional Neural Networks for differing Feature Representations http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=22084, AES Convention 154 Publisher Url
Harrison O, Reed-Jones J, Morrison K, Robinson C, Jones K. 2023. The Effect of Noise Reduction Upon Voiceprint Integrity ICISNA 23 Proceedings Book, International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA'23) :211-213 Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Katakama VSBV, Jones K, Burrell H, Robinson C, McColl S, Chandler-Crnigoj S. 2023. Pinpointing a WiFi-enabled device in 3D using Multipoint Triangulation International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA'23) Proceedings Book, International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA'23) Publisher Url Public Url
Reed-Jones J, Marsland J, Ellis D, Fergus P, Jones K. 2023. Early vs Late Fusion in Binaural Sound Source Localisation using CNN International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA'23) Proceedings Book, International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA'23) Public Url
Kot P, Shaw A, Jones KO, Cullen J, Mason A, Al-Shamma'a A. 2020. The feasibility of using electromagnetic waves in determining the moisture content of building fabrics and the cause of the water ingress International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, 7 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Chandler-Crnigoj SL, Jones KO, Ellis DL, Wylie SR. 2018. Investigating binaural localisation abilities for proposing a standardised testing environment for binaural systems 2018 International Conference on Information Technologies, InfoTech 2018 - Proceedings, DOI Publisher Url
Bartlett R, Jones KO, Johnson P, Robinson C. 2016. Recommendations for the Future Digital Curricula in Computing Education and Training 2020 (FETCH) International Conference on E-Learning e-Learning'16 Proceedings, International Conference on E-Learning e-Learning'16 :108-114
Rajarathianm K, Gomm JB, Jones KO, Yu DL. 2015. Predetermined time constant approximation method for optimising search space boundary by standard genetic algorithm ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 16th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies 1008 :38-45 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Kot P, Shaw A, Jones KO, Cullen JD, Mason A, Al-Shamma'a AI. 2015. The feasibility of using electromagnetic waves in determining defects of concrete flat roof Faculty of Engineering and Technology Research Day
Kot P, Shaw A, Jones KO, Cullen JD, Mason A, Al-Shamma'a AI. 2015. The feasibility of electromagnetic waves in determining the moisture content of concrete blocks 2015 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SENSING TECHNOLOGY (ICST), 2015 9th International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST) :251-256 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Rajarathinam K, Gomm JB, Jones KO, Abdelhadi AS. 2014. Decentralised Control Optimisation for a Glass Furnace by SGA’s Rachev B, Smrikarov A. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, Computer Systems and Technologies, CompSysTech 2014 883 :248-255 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Kot P, Shaw A, Jones KO, Mason A, Al-Shamma'a AI. 2014. The Feasibility of Using Electromagnetic Waves in Determining the Moisture Content of Building Fabrics and the Cause of Water ingress 9th Built Environment and Natural Environment (BEAN) Conference 1 :47-49
Ellis DL, jones KO, Otterson PJ, Johnston KM, Moore TA, Robinson C. 2010. Providing students with assessments that directly relate to their graduate employment Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies, :388-393 Publisher Url
Jones KO, Reid JMV, Bartlett R. 2009. Relationship between examination questions and Bloom's Taxonomy. Proceedings of the 39th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference :1-6 DOI Publisher Url
Bartlett R, Jones K, Reid J. 2008. Cyber cheating in an information technology age Comas R, Sureda J. http://www.uoc.edu/digithum/10/dt/eng/jones_reid_bartlett.pdf, Academic Cyberplagiarism 10
Bartlett R, Jones K, Reid J, Vassilev T. 2007. Student Perspectives on Cheating: UK and Bulgaria International Conference on Systems for Automation of Engineering & Rese :177-182
Reid JMV, Jones KO. 2007. Work in progress - Who benefits from teaching incorporating a balance of thinking styles in higher education teaching & learning? 2007 37TH ANNUAL FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE, GLOBAL ENGINEERING : KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT BORDERS - OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT PASSPORTS, VOLS 1- 4, 37th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference :1154-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Bartlett R, Jones K, Reid J. 2006. E-Learning and E-Cheating 3rd E-Learning Conference
Bartlett R, Jones K, Reid J, Vassilev T. 2006. Student Perspectives on Cheating: Variations across three countries International Conference on Systems for Automation of Engineering :130-135
Reid JMV, Jones KO, Bartlett RJ. 2006. Work in progress: An examination of the predictors of engagement in academic impropriety in higher education in the united kingdom in nationals of two countries 36TH ANNUAL FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION, CONFERENCE PROGRAM, VOLS 1-4, 36th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE 2006) :906-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Bartlett R, Jones K. 2004. Quality Assurance Systems In Higher Education: A UK Perspective International Conference on Systems for Automation of Engineering & Research :24-29
Jones KO, Romil S. 2004. Selection of an optimum feed profile using genetic algorithms IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline), 37 :577-581
Jones K, Williams D, Consiglio M, Adams C, Abbott T. 2003. IFR operations at non-towered, non-radar airports: Can we do better than one-at-a-time? AIAA\ICAS International Air and Space Symposium and Exposition: The Next 100 Years,
Bartlett R, Jones K, Morgan R. 2002. Enhancing learning using computer simulation 16th International Conference "Systems for Automation of Engineering and Research
Bartlett R, Jones K, Morgan R. 2002. An approach to distance learning CompSysTech
Jones KO, Banerjee JS, Williams D. 2002. Model reference fuzzy adaptive control of dissolved oxygen concentration Dochain D, Perrier M. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 2001 (CAB8), 8th IFAC International Conference on Computer Applications in Biotechnology (CAB8) :397-402 Author Url
Jones KO, Clarkson N, Young AJ. 2001. Intelligent Process Modelling of a Continuous Algal Production System. 8th International Conference on Computer Applications in Biotechnology Author Url
Banerjee JS, Jones KO, Williams D. 2001. Design considerations for a model reference fuzzy adaptive controller TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, 12th International Conference on Systems Engineering (ICSE 97) 23 :141-162 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Turmel VJ, Williams D, Jones KO. 1998. Dissolved oxygen control strategy comparison for an activated sludge process UKACC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTROL '98, VOLS I&II, UKACC International Conference on Control 98 :1102-1105 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Ghwanmeh SH, Jones KO, Williams D. 1996. On-line performance evaluation of a self-learning fuzzy logic controller applied to non-linear processes FUZZ-IEEE '96 - PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUZZY SYSTEMS, VOLS 1-3, 5th IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ-IEEE 96) :394-399 Author Url
JONES KO, WILLIAMS D, PHIPPS D. 1994. ONLINE CONTROL OF DISSOLVED-OXYGEN CONCENTRATION USING AN AUTOMATIC TUNING PID CONTROLLER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTROL 94, VOLS 1 AND 2, International Conference on Control 94 :1045-1048 Author Url
JONES KO, WILLIAMS D, PHIPPS D. 1994. ONLINE CONTROL OF DISSOLVED-OXYGEN CONCENTRATION USING AN AUTOMATICALLY TUNED PID CONTROLLER SECOND CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 2nd Conference on Advances in Biochemical Engineering (ABE 2) :121-123 Author Url
Jones KO, Williams D, Phipps D, Montgomery PA. 1992. Automatic tuning pid control applied to dissolved oxygen concentration Singapore International Conference on Intelligent Control and Instrumentation - Proceedings, 1 :290-294 DOI Publisher Url
Bartlett R, Jones K. Towards an assessment strategy that fosters the enhancement of key skills and cross-curricula interaction LJMU Learning and Teaching Conference
Babader A, Ren J, Wang J, Jones K. Waste packaging problems and its optimization SPAR conference at Salford university
Jones K, Robinson C, Burrell H, McColl S, Morrison K. Audio & Video Forensics – A New Direction for Electronic Engineering Lecturing . International Conference on New Approaches in Engineering (ICNAE'22)
Jones K, Jones B. How robust is the United Kingdom justice system against the advance of deepfake audio and video? 36th International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech 2022).
Jones K, Robinson C, Blades J. Audio Restoration of Dubplates: Cleaning and Digital Processing Lacquer Records from Reggae/Dancehall Culture 36th International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech 2022).
Jones K, Hamilton L, Ellis D, Reed-Jones J, Morrison K. An Electrical Network frequency Analysis Technology Demonstrator For Educational Purposes 35th International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech 2021).
Jones K, Biela K, Burrell H, Robinson C. Audio & Video Forensics - Does the Criminal Justice System understand Engineering Fundamentals?.
Jones K, Zaibet T, Boizanté G. Comparison of Wild Dog Algorithm, Bat Algorithm and Biogeography Based Optimisation International Conference on Information Technologies (IT-2017
Jones K, Wang J, Ren J, Usman A. An Overview on Resilience Modelling for Oil Terminal Operations
Stroud S, Jones KO, Edwards G, Robinson C, Ellis D, Chandler-Crnigoj S. Robust Audio Zoom for Surveillance Systems: A Beamforming Approach with Reduced Microphone Array 2023 37th International Conference on Information Technologies, InfoTech 2023 - Proceedings, 2023 International Conference on Information Technologies (InfoTech) DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Journal article
Jones K, Jones B. 2022. How Robust is the United Kingdom Justice System Against the Advance of Deepfake Audio and Video? Electrotechnica & Electronica, E+E, 57 :103-109 Publisher Url Public Url
Blades J, Jones K, Robinson C. 2022. Audio Restoration of Dubplates: Cleaning and Digital Processing Lacquer Records from Reggae/Dancehall Culture Electrotechnica & Electronica (Е+Е), 57 :87-96 Publisher Url Public Url
Setiadi H, Jones KO, Nugroho TA, Abdillah M, Trilaksana H, Amrillah T. 2021. Design of spark ignition engine speed control using bat algorithm International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 11 :794-801 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Setiadi H, Jones KO. 2016. Power system design using firefly algorithm for dynamic stability enhancement Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1 :446-455 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Babader A, Ren J, Jones KO, Wang J. 2015. A system dynamics approach for enhancing social behaviours regarding the reuse of packaging Expert Systems with Applications, 46 :417-425 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Jones KO, Johnston K, Robinson C, Bartlett R, Burgess M. 2014. Designing Assessments that Mimic Employment Scenarios, Engage Students and Expand Students' Skills 2014 IEEE FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (FIE), DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jones KO, Skiffington J, Bartlett R. 2014. Making Examinations 'More Enjoyable' 2014 IEEE FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (FIE), DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jones KO, Boizanté G. 2011. Comparison of firefly algorithm optimisation, particle swarm optimisation and differential evolution ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 578 :191-197 DOI Publisher Url
Ragb O, Jones K, Yu D, Gomm JB. 2011. Adaptive feed-forward and feedback control using neural networks for oxygen ratio in fuel cell stacks ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 578 :323-328 DOI Publisher Url
Hamad A, Jones K, Yu D, Gomm JB, Sangha MS. 2011. Residual generation for fault detection of internal combustion engine ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 578 :329-334 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Anthony Moore T. 2010. Turnitin is not the primary weapon in the campaign against plagiarism ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 471 :425-429 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Ellis DL, Otterson P, Bains-Johnston K, Moore TA, Robinson C. 2010. Providing students with assessments that directly relate to their graduate employment ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 471 :388-393 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Hengue W. 2009. Limitations of multivariable controller tuning using genetic algorithms ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 433 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Hengue W. 2009. Distillation column control using genetic algorithms for LQR design ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 433 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Bouffet A. 2008. Comparison of Bees algorithm, ant Colony Optimisation and Particle Swarm Optimisation for PID controller tuning Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies and Workshop for PhD Students in Computing, CompSysTech'08, DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO. 2008. Practical issues for academics using the turnitin plagiarism detection software Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies and Workshop for PhD Students in Computing, CompSysTech'08, DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Reid JMV. 2007. Modifying teaching to address Thinking Styles ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 285 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Bouffet A. 2007. Comparison of ant colony optimisation and differential evolution ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 285 DOI Publisher Url
Jones K, Reid J, Bartlett R, Vassilev T. 2006. 'Cheating' engineers: A view across three countries Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education 2006, EE 2006, :249-254
Morgan R, Jones KO. 2001. The use of simulation software to enhance student understanding IEE Colloquium (Digest),
Jones KO. 2001. Issues in moving toward web-based teaching and learning IEE Colloquium (Digest),
Jones KO, González A, Tezak O, Svezko R. 2001. Practical teaching of artificial intelligence - A European perspective IEE Colloquium (Digest),
Morgan R, Jones KO. 2001. The use of simulation software to enhance student understanding IEE Colloquium (Digest), :65-70
Jones KO. 2001. Issues in moving toward web-based teaching and learning IEE Colloquium (Digest), :83-87
Jones KO, González A, Tezak O, Svezko R. 2001. Practical teaching of artificial intelligence - A european perspective IEE Colloquium (Digest), :57-62
Banerjee JS, Jones KO, Williams D. 2001. Design considerations for a model reference fuzzy adaptive controller Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 23 :141-162 DOI Publisher Url
Banerjee JS, Jones KO, Williams D. 2000. Multivariable model reference fuzzy adaptive control IEE Colloquium (Digest), :45-48
Jones KO, Williams D, Montgomery PA. 1997. On-line application of an auto-tuning PID controller for dissolved oxygen concentration in a fermentation process TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, 19 :253-262 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jones K, Williams D, Goodier A. 1996. Auto-tuning PID control of dissolved oxygen in a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation MEASUREMENT & CONTROL, 29 :266-269 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
WILLIAMS D, JONES KO. 1995. THE CONTROL OF FERMENTERS CHEMISTRY & INDUSTRY, :684-688 Author Url
Jones KO, Williams D, Phipps D. 1994. On-line control of dissolved oxygen concentration using an automatically tuned PID controller Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series, :121-123
Jones KO, Williams D, Phipps D. 1994. Dissolved oxygen control in a fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae using an automatic tuning PID controller American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Petroleum Division (Publication) PD, 64 :149-152
Jones KO, Williams D, Phipps D. 1994. On-line control of dissolved oxygen concentration using an automatic tuning PID controller IEE Conference Publication, 2 :1045-1048 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Williams D, Montgomery PA, Phipps D. 1992. Dissolved oxygen control in a fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisae using an automatic tuning PID controller IFAC Symposia Series, :247-250
Jones KO, Williams D, Phipps D, Montgomery PA. 1992. On-line automatic tuning PID control of dissolved oxygen IFAC Symposia Series, :35-40 DOI Publisher Url
Jones KO, Williams D, Phillips D, Montgomery PA, Najim Dufour EK. 1992. On-line automatic tuning PID control of dissolved oxygen
Report
Bartlett R, Jones K, Johnson P, Robinson C. 2016. Recommendations for the Future Digital Curricula
Poster
Ellis DL, Jones KO, McKenna A. 2015. Industry Determined Transversal Competencies for Media & Audio Technologists (Work In Progress) LJMU Annual Teaching & Learning Conference 2015
Chapters
Clarkson N, Jones KO, Young AJ. 2001. Modelling of a continuous algal production system using intelligent methods Chen F, Jiang Y. :93-106 SPRINGER Author Url
Ghwanmeh S, Jones KO, WIlliams D. 1997. Self-Learning Fuzzy Logic Control of Non-linear Processes Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems CRC Press 9780429332111
Thesis/Dissertation
Jones KO. Automatic tuning PID controller for dissolved oxygen concentration in fermentation processes. Public Url
External PGR examinations performed:
Salford University, PhD. 2015
University of Coventry, PhD. 2014
Membership of professional bodies:
Fellow, Higher Education Academy, https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/. 2009