Dr Du is a permanent full Professor of the Tshwane  University of Technology and the group leader of Mechatronics in the Faculty of  Engineering and the Built Environment. He obtained a PhD in the major of  Control Theory and Control Engineering from Nankai University in 2005. He was granted as NRF C2 rated researcher (Established  Researcher). His research interests include Image Processing, Pattern  Recognition, Control Systems, Mechatronic Systems, Brain Computer Interfaces,  and Biomechatronics Engineering. He has extensive industrial and academic management  experience. He and his team developed a series of process industry advanced  control products and video surveillance systems. He has been engaged in school  research committee as chair person and group leader.