Book Chapters

•  L. Wang, Z. X. Liu, Robust consensus of multi-agent systems with bounded disturbances, Chapter 15 in Multi-Agent Systems edited by Alkhateeb,

Eslam Al Maghayreh and Itad Abu Doush, ISBN 978-953-307-174-9, 2011.

• Z. X. Liu, J. Han, L. Guo, Analysis and regulation of dynamical networks based on Vicsek Model, Chapter3 in 《Complex Networks》,

Shanghai Scientific and Technological Education Publishing House, November 2006. (in Chinese)

Journal Papers

1. Tianhao Li, Yibei Li, Zhixin Liu*, Xiaoming Hu, Minimal Controllability of Laplacian Dynamic Systems on Some Nonplanar Graphs, Conditionally accepted by IEEE Transactions

 on Automatic Control, 2025.

2. Yujing Liu, Zhixin Liu*, Lei Guo, Convergence of Online Identification for Mixed Linear Regression with Two Components, Accepted by IEEE Transactions on Automatic

Control, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TAC.2025.3649290 .

3. Ruichang Zhang, Zhixin Liu, Ge Chen, Wenjun Mei,  Minimum Number of Prejudiced Agents Needed for Consensus of Weighted Median Opinion Dynamics, Science China

 Information Sciences, 68, 210207, 2025

4. Hao Chen, Zhiixn Liu*, A Combat Game Model between Hierarchical Networks, Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Sciences, 35, 021101, 2025. 

5. Ruichang Zhang, Zhixin Liu, Ge Chen, Wenjun Mei, Convergence Analysis of Weighted-Median Opinion Dynamics with Prejudice, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control,

70(6), 4155-4162, 2025.

6. Siyu Xie, Die Gan, Zhixin Liu, Stability analysis of distributed Kalman filtering algorithm for stochastic regression model, Control Theory and Applications, 23, 161–175, 2025

7. Libing Wang, Zhixin Liu*, Shuo Yuan, Zhiqiang Pu, Distributed Nash Equilibrium for Pursuit-Evasion Game with One Evader and Multiple Pursuers, Science China Information

Sciences, 68, 192205, 2025.

8. Tianhao Li, Yibei Li, Zhixin Liu*, Xiaoming Hu, Pattern formation using an intrinsic optimal control approach, 182, 112524, Automatica, 2025.

9. Die Gan, Ren Yan, Shuning Chen, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed Extended SG Algorithm for Joint Identification of System Parameters and Noise Model Parameters, SIAM J. Control

 and Optimization, 63(1):650-675, 2025.

10. Die Gan, Siyu. Xie, Zhixin Liu*, Jinhu Lv, Stability of FFLS-based Diffusion Adaptive Filter Under Cooperative Excitation Condition, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control,

 69(11): 7479-7492, 2024.

11. Tianhao Li, Zhixin Liu*, Lizheng Liu, Xiaoming Hu, Steady State Behavior of the Free Recall Dynamics of Working Memory, Journal of Systems Science and Complexity,

 37:2424-2450, 2024.

12. Tianhao Li, Ruichang Zhang, Zhixin Liu*, Zhuo Zou, Xiaoming Hu, Controllability of networked multiagent systems based on linearized Turing’s model, Automatica, 2024,162(111507). 

13. Xinghua Zhu, Zhixin Liu & Xiaoming Hu, Distributed order estimation for continuous-time stochastic systems. Control Theory and Technology, 22, 406–418, 2024.

14. Die Gan, Siyu Xie, Two-Layer Diffusion Adaptive Filters Over Directed Markovian Switching Networks, IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 7, pp. 3501-3506, 2023.

15. Xinghua Zhu, Die Gan, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed Least Squares Algorithm of Continuous-Time Stochastic Regression Model Based on Sampled Data, Journal of Systems Science

 and Complexity, 37:608-629, 2024.

16. Die Gan, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed order estimation of ARX model under cooperative excitation conditions, SIAM J. Control and Optimization, 60(3): 1519-1545, 2022.

17. Die Gan, Zhixin Liu*, Performance analysis of the compressed distributed least squares algorithm，Systems and Control Letters, 164, 105228, 2022.

18. Xinghua Zhu, Die Gan, Zhixin Liu*, Performance analysis of least squares of continuous-time model based on sampling data, IEEE Control Systems Letters, 6, 3086-3091, 2022.

19. Die Gan，Zhixin Liu*, Convergence of the Distributed SG Algorithm Under Cooperative Excitation Condition, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems,

35(5), 2024

20. Yujing Liu, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed Adaptive Formation Control of Multi-Agent Systems with Measurement Noises, Automatica, 150, 110857, 2023.

21. Die Gan, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed Sparse Identification for Stochastic Dynamic Systems under Cooperative Non-Persistent Excitation Condition, Automatica, 151, 110958, 2023.

22. J. Deng, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu*, Attitude synchronization and rigid formation of multiple rigid bodies over proximity networks, 125, 109388, Automatica, 2021. (regular paper)

23. D. Gan, S. Y. Xie, Z. X. Liu*, Stability of the distributed Kalman filter using general random coefficients, Science China Information Science, 64, 172204, 2021.

24. Z. X. Liu*, L. Wang, D. Dong, J. Baras, Stable consensus decision-making for spatially distributed multi-agent systems with multiple leaders, SIAM J. Control and Optimization, 5

8(3), 1626-1651, 2020.

25. D. Dong, X. Xing, H. Ma, C. Chen, Z. X. Liu, H. Rabitz, Learning-based Quantum Robust Control: Algorithm, Applications and Experiments, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics,

2019, VOL. 50, NO. 8, AUGUST 2020. (Regular paper)

26. G. Chen, Z. X. Liu, Flocking With General Local Interactions And Large Population, Journal of Systems Science and Complexity, 32, 1498–1525, 2019.

27. S. Yuan, Y. Mu, X. Guan, Z. X. Liu, N. Yang, L. Zhang, The game Theoretical Explorations on the MesoScale Flow Structure and Regime Transitions in Bubble Columns, Particuology, 2018.

28. S. Zhou, S. Xu, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu, G. Chen, and X. Wang, Propagation of interacting diseases on multilayer networks, Physical Review E, 98, 012303, 2018.

29. L. Wang, J. Markdahl, Z. Liu, X. M. Hu，Decentralized cooperative tracking subject to motion constraints, Automatica, 96, 121-126, 2018

30. J. Deng, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu*, and X. Hu, Coordination of multiple rigid bodies under distance-induced interaction topologies, IET Control Theory and Applications,

12(15), 2067-2075, 2018.

31. J. Deng, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu*, and X. Hu, Pose synchronization of multiple rigid bodies under average dwell time conditions, Journal of Systems Science and Complexity,

215-233, 31(1), 2018.

32. Z. X. Liu, L. Wang, J. Wang, D. Dong, X. Hu, Distributed sampled-data control of nonholonomic multi-robot systems with proximity networks, Automatica, 77, 170-179, 2017

33. X. Li，L. Wang, Z. X. Liu*, D. Dong, Lower bounds on the proportion of leaders needed for expected consensus of 3D flocks, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks

and Learning Systems, 28(11), 2555 – 2565, 2017. (Regular paper)

34. Z. X. Liu, D. Li, L. Wang, D. Y. Dong, Synchronization of a group of mobile agents with variable speeds over proximity nets, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics,

2016, 46(7), 1579-1590. (Regular paper)

35. C. Chen，Z. X. Liu，L. Guo，Performance Bounds of Distributed Adaptive Filters with Cooperative Correlated Signals, Science China Information Sciences, 59, 112202, 2016.

36. S. Zhang, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu，X. Wang，Evolution of international trade and investment networks，Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications, 2016, 462: 752~763.

37. C. Chen，Z. X. Liu，Lei Guo，Performance analysis of distributed adaptive filters，Communications of Information and Systems, 2015, 15(4): 453~476.

38. Z. X. Liu, Consensus of a group of mobile agents in three dimensions, Automatica, 50(6), 1684–1690, 2014.

39. G. Chen, Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, The smallest possible interaction radius for synchronization of self-propelled particles, SIAM Review, 56(3), 449-521, 2014. (Sigest paper)

40. J. P. Hu, Z. X. Liu, J. H. Wang, L. Wang, X. M. Hu, Estimation, Intervention and Interaction of Multi-agent Systems, Acta Automatica Sinica, 39(11), 1796-1804, 2013.（in Chinese）

41. J. H. Wang, Z. X. Liu, X. M. Hu, Consensus control design for multi-agent systems using relative output feedback, Journal of System Science and Complexity, 27, 237–251,2014.

42. G. Chen, Z. X. Liu, L. G uo, The smallest possible interaction radius for flock synchronization, SIAM J. Control and Optimization, 50(4), 1950–1970, 2012.

43. Z. X. Liu, J. Han, X. M. Hu, The proportion of leaders needed for the expected consensus, Automatica, 47(12), 2697–2703, 2011.

44. Z. X. Liu and L. Guo, Synchronization of multi-agent systems without connectivity assumption, Automatica, 45(12), 2744-2754, 2009. (Regular paper)

45. L. Wang, Z. X. Liu, Robust consensus of multi-agent systems with noise, Science China Information Sciences, 52(5), 824-834, 2009.  

46. Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Connectivity and synchronization of Vicsek model, Science China Information Sciences, 51(7), 848-858, 2008.

47. Z. X. Liu, Stability of multi-agent system based on local-global feedback control, Control Theory and Applications, 25(3), 551-555, 2008. (in Chinese）

Conference Papers

1. Xinpei Rao, Yujing Liu, Zhixin Liu, A Modified SG Algorithm for TDOA-Based Source Localization, Prof. of IEEE SMC, 2025.

2. Libing Wang, Zhixin Liu*, Distributed Capture Strategies for Multiplayer Pursuit-Evasion Differential Game，2025 44th Chinese Control Conference (CCC), Chongqing, China,

 2025, pp. 6198-6203.

3. Y. Liu, Z. X. Liu*，L. Guo, Global Convergence of Adaptive Identification for Phase Retrieval Problem, 2024 IEEE 63rd Conference on Decision and Control (CDC),

Milan, Italy, 2024, pp. 5731-5736.

4. Y. Liu, Z. X. Liu*， L. Guo, Convergence of Online Learning Algorithm for a Mixture of Multiple Linear Regressions, International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), 2024.

5. Ren Yan , Zhixin Liu. Convergence of modified SG algorithm with quantized observations, Proceedings of the 43rd Chinese Control Conference, Kunming, China, 2024: 1495-1500

6. Yuexin Cao, Yibei Li, Zhixin Liu, Lirong Zeng, Xiaoming Hu. Minimal Control Placement of Turing's Model Using Symmetries. IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2023

7. Yueyue Xu, Xiaoming Hu, Zhixin Liu, Han Zhang, Lin Wang, "A Game Approach for Defending System Security from an Attacker.", IFAC Paper Online, 2023

8. Kai Zhang, Z. X. Liu*, Synchronization of Asynchronous Multi-agent Systems, Proc. of the 41th Chinese Control Conference, 5088-5-094, July 25-27, Hefei, China, 2022.

9. Zhitao Chen, Die Gan, Z. X. Liu*, Sparse Identification of ARX model based on Lp(0 < p ≤ 1) Regularization, 1564-1569, Proc. of the 41th Chinese Control Conference,

July 25-27, Hefei, China, 2022.

10. D. Gan, Z. X. Liu*, On the stability of Kalman filter with random coefficients, Proc. of the 21st IFAC World Congress, Berlin, Gemmany, 2431-2436, July 12-17, 2020.

11. D. Gan, Z. X. Liu*, Strong consistency of the distributed stochastic gradient algorithm, Proc. of IEEE 58th Conference on Decision and Control, Nice, France, 5082-5087,

December 11-13, 2019.

12. J. Deng, L. Wang, Z. X. Liu*, Pose control of rigid bodies with a distance-dependent communication topology, The 13rd World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation,

 99-105，2018.6.25-2018.6.29.（T. J. Tarn Best Theoretical Paper Award）

13. J. Deng, Z. X. Liu*, Attitude synchronization of multiple rigid bodies in space while preserving connectivity, Prof. 56^th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 4533-4537,

December 12-15, 2017, Melbourne, Australia.

14. J. Deng, Z. X. Liu, L. Wang, and J. Baras, Attitude synchronization of multiple rigid bodies in SE(3) over proximity networks, Proc. of the 35th Chinese Control Conference,

 Chengdu, China, 2016.

15. Z. X. Liu, L. Wang, and J. Baras, Distributed hybrid consensus of second-order dynamics over proximity, Prof. 55th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control,

December 12-14, 2016, Las Vegas, USA.

16. Peixin Gao, Zhixin Liu, John S. Baras, Bipartite Consensus for Global Trust in Social Network Services, GLOBECOM, San Diego, USA, Dec. 16-10, 2015, 1-6.

17. J. Deng, W. J. Song, Z. X. Liu, J. Baras, Pose synchronization of rigid body networks with switching topologies, Proc. of the 34th Chinese Control Conference,

pp. 7639-7644, July 28-30, Hangzhou, China, 2015.

18. D. Li, L. Wang, and Z. X. Liu, Synchronization of autonomous mobile agents with variable speed, Proc. of the 33rd Chinese Control Conference, July 28-30, Nanjing, China, 2014.

19. Z. X. Liu, J. H. Wang, X. M. Hu, Synchronization of Unicycle Robots with Proximity Communication Networks, Proc. of 19th IFAC World Congress, August 24-29, 2014,

 Cape Town, South Africa.

20. C. Chen, Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Stability of Diffusion Adaptive Filters, Proc. of 19th IFAC World Congress, August 24-29, 2014, Cape Town, South Africa.

21. G. Chen, Z. X. Liu, Emergence of Flocks with Local Interactions, Proc. of the 10th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, pp.3515-3519, July 6-8, 2012,

Beijing, China. (Nominated for the Best Theoretical Paper Award ).

22. Z.X. Liu, Consensus decision-making of animal groups in motion, Proc. of the 10th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, pp.952-957, July 6-8, 2012, Beijing, China.

23. Z. X. Liu, The proportion of leaders needed in the consensus decision-making, Prof. of  51^st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, pp. 3997-4002, Dec. 10-13, 2012, Maui, USA.

24. Z. X. Liu, Consensus of the 3-dimensional Vicsek model, Proc. of the 29th Chinese Control Conference, pp. 4635-4640, July 29-31, 2010, Beijing, China.

25. G. Chen, Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Synchronization of a group of mobile agents with supercritical connectivity radius and large population, Proc. of the 29th Chinese Control Conference,

 pp. 4652-4655, July 29-31, 2010, Beijing, China.

26. Z. X. Liu, J. Han, X. M. Hu, The number of leaders needed for consensus, Proc. of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, pp. 3745-3750, December 16-18,

2009, Shanghai, China.

27. J. H. Wang, Z. X. Liu, X. M. Hu, Consensus of high order linear multi-agent systems using output Error Feedback, Proc. of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control,

pp. 3685-3690, December 16-18, 2009, Shanghai, China.

28. Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Synchronization of a class of multi-agent systems with large population, Proc. of the 17th IFAC world Congress, pp.3743-3748, July 6-11, 2008, Seoul, Korea.

29. Z. X. Liu, How many leaders are required for consensus?  Proc. of the 27th Chinese Control Conference, pp. 2-566-2-570, July 16–18, 2008, Kunming,China.

30. L. Wang, Z. X. Liu, L. Guo. Robust consensus of multi-agent systems with noise, Proc. of the 26th Chinese Control Conference, pp. 6-737-6-741, July 26-31, 2007, Zhangjiajie,

China.

31. Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Synchronization of Vicsek model with large population, Proc. of the 26th Chinese Control Conference, pp. 6-673-6-677, July 26-31, 2007, Zhangjiajie, China.

32. L. Guo, Z. X. Liu, J. Han, Multi-agent systems with local rules: Towards A Theory of Analysis and Control, Proc. of the 25th Chinese Control Conference, pp.41,

August 7-10, 2006, Harbin, China.  Z. X. Liu, L. Guo, Connectivity and synchronization of multi-agent systems, Proc. of the 25th Chinese Control Conference，

pp. 373-378, August 7-10, 2006, Harbin, China.  (in Chinese)