Welcome to the Design Innovation and Intelligent Manufacturing (DIIM) Lab

The Lab of Design Innovation and Intelligent Manufacturing has been established by Dr. Sheng Yang since September 2020, affiliated with the in the College of Engineering at the University of Guelph in Guelph, ON, Canada.

We are a highly multidisciplinary research team with members from mechanical engineering, computer engineering and data science. Our mission is to develop next generation of intelligent engineering systems through synergistic research on AI, digital twins, and human-centered design. In collaboration with broad industrial partners, we endeavor to push the boundaries of smart manufacturing, personalized product, precision agriculture, and green energy.

Recent News


2025.05.15 One PhD position is available on knowledge representation and learning in smart agriculture beginning 09/2025 or 01/2026. Master and undergraduate students looking for research projects are also welcomed. For more details, see opening.

2025.05.15 Enshen, Anna, and Da have won the Braithwaite travel grant for attending international conferences, congratulations!

2025.05.15 Enshen has won the prestigious NSERC CGS scholarship, congratulations!

2025.04.20 Manal and Zezhong have successfully defended their Masters' projects, congratulations!

2025.03.20 Our project on AI for soilless growing media was funded by NSERC Alliance Grant, congratulations!

Upcoming Event


CSME Congress 2026 (UBC, Canada, May 24 -27), submission deadline: Jan 15, 2026. See more.

AMD 2025 (Toronto, Canada, Oct. 21 -23). See more.

Contact Information

Address: 50 Stone Road East. Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Office: Richards Building, Room 3501

Lab: Richards Building, Room 1525

Phone:(+1) 519-824-4120 Ext. 58677

Email: syang19@uoguelph.ca

YouTube Channel: DIIM Lab.