Title: Associate Professor

Phone: 8290 3284

Email: shiyi@stu.edu.cn

2018 – Present: Lecturer & Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University

2016 – 2017: Jointly-trained PhD Student, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

2012 – 2018: Ph.D. in Instrument Science and Technology, Tianjin University

2008 – 2012: Bachelor of Engineering in Measuring, Control Technology and Instrumentation, Tianjin University

He has been selected as Class B High-level Talent of Shantou City, a member of Shantou University Excellent Talent Program. He was included in the Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists List in both 2024 and 2025. He serves as a Guest Editor of the SCI journal Photonics.

Distributed optical fiber sensing, intelligent detection, intelligent recognition, non-destructive testing. His research covers hardware instrument development and intelligent recognition algorithm design.

Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuits, Microcomputer and Single-chip Microcomputer Systems and Applications, Optoelectronic Technology and Applications

[1] Hexuan Wang, Zichong Lin, Chunying Xu, Chuliang Wei, Yi Shi*. A Constraint-Based Approach to Prevent Phase Unwrapping Failures in Φ-OTDR Sensing. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 2026. (Accepted, SCI TOP Journal)

[2] Yi Shi*, Qizhi Liu, Jiewei Chen, Ying Yu*, Cheng Li. Phase correction based measurement enhancement for Φ-OTDR under noisy conditions. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, vol. 196, 2026, 109466. (SCI TOP Journal)

[3] Zhixiang Wei, Zichong Lin, Qiren Yan, Xuwei Kang, Yi Shi*. An Improved Phase Unwrapping Method based on Deep Learning for Optical Fiber Sensors. Optics Communications, 2025, 132648. (SCI)

[4] Yi Shi*, Jie Chen, Qiren Yan, Chuliang Wei*. Adaptive multi-source separation strategy for a distributed optical fiber sensor based on a mask network. Optics Express, 33, 48863–48875, 2025. (SCI TOP Journal)

[5] Yi Shi*, Zihao Sun, Lijia Pan, Ruizhe Huang, Chuliang Wei*. Ultra-low SNR event recognition for buried optical fiber sensor based on DCWT. Optics & Laser Technology, vol. 192, 2025, 114074. (SCI TOP Journal)

[6] Yi Shi, Jie Chen, Qizhi Liu, Zihao Sun, Chuliang Wei*. A Data Augmentation Method Based on Time Domain Convolutional Mask Network for improved event recognition in φ-OTDR. In 2025 23rd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), 2025.

[7] Jiewei Chen, Zihao Sun, Qizhi Liu, Ying Yu, Yi Shi*. A GRU Signal Denoising Method for φ-OTDR Submarine Cable Monitoring System. In 2025 23rd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), 2025.

[8] Yi Shi, Zihao Sun, Jie Chen, Qizhi Liu, Chuliang Wei*. Data Augmentation Strategy for Φ-OTDR Based on Deep Learning. In 2025 23rd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), 2025.

[9] Qizhi Liu, Jie Chen, Qiren Yan, Yi Shi*. Vibration Event Classification in φ-OTDR Systems Using MFCC Features and ResNet50-CBAM. In 2025 23rd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), 2025.

[10] Duanrui Wang, Hongjian Lv, Xingyue Zhu, Qiwei Qin, Shaowen Wang, Haibin Ye, Yi Shi*, Chi Wu*. Detection and identification of fish skin lesions in the underwater environment based on improved YOLOv8 model for aquaculture. Aquaculture, vol. 608, 2025, 742722. (SCI TOP Journal)

[11] Yi Shi*, Jie Chen, Qiren Yan, Chuliang Wei*. Φ-OTDR multi-source event recognition system based on deep learning separation. Optics & Laser Technology, vol. 190, 2025, 113212. (SCI TOP Journal)

[12] Jiewei Chen, Yi Shi*, Chuliang Wei, Ying Yu. Φ-OTDR Event Recognition System Based on Reconstructed Signal Feature Space. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 12, no. 13, 2025, 25346–23356. (SCI TOP Journal)

[13] Chunying Xu, Ruixin Liang, Xinjie Wu, Taoyu Wen, Chengyu Yang, Yu Zhou, Chuliang Wei*, Yi Shi*. DML-TSCRT Algorithm for Long-Tailed Distributed Anchor Damage Event Recognition in Submarine Cables. Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 43, no. 11, pp. 5055–5066, Jun. 1, 2025. (SCI TOP Journal)

[14] Duanrui Wang, Meng Wu, Xingyue Zhu, Qiwei Qin, Shaowen Wang, Haibin Ye, Kaiyuan Guo, Chi Wu*, Yi Shi*. Real-time detection and identification of fish skin health in the underwater environment based on improved YOLOv10 model. Aquaculture Reports, vol. 42, 2025, 102723. (SCI TOP Journal)

[15] Tao Jiang, Haodian Zhu, Jiajian Wang, Dongsheng Li, Yi Shi*. Development of a pipe wall thickness measurement sensor based on FBG and permanent magnet technology. Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, 2025. (SCI TOP Journal)

[16] Yi Shi*, Xuwei Kang, Zhixiang Wei, Qiren Yan, Zichong Lin, Zhenyong Yu, Yousu Yao, Zili Dong, Chuliang Wei*. A data augmentation approach combining time series reconstruction and VAEGAN for improved event recognition in Φ-OTDR. Optical Fiber Technology, vol. 90, 2025. (SCI)

[17] Q. Yan, Z. Wei, Z. Lin, X. Kang, W. Zhang, Yi Shi*. Apart and A Part: Overlapped vibration recognition for distributed optical fiber sensing based on deep learning separation. Optics & Laser Technology, vol. 182, 2025, 112083. (SCI TOP Journal)

[18] Yi Shi*, X. Kang, Z. Wei, Q. Yan, Z. Lin, Z. Yu, Y. Yao, Z. Dong, C. Wei*. A data augmentation approach combining time series reconstruction and VAEGAN for improved event recognition in ϕ-OTDR. Optical Fiber Technology, vol. 90, 2025. (SCI)

[19] Yi Shi*, L. Pan, H. Liu. Multisource Event Classification in ϕ-OTDR Through Sample Feature Synthesis. IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 20, pp. 32196–32202, Oct. 15, 2024. (SCI)

[20] Yi Shi*, H. Liu, W. Zhang, Z. Cheng, J. Chen, Q. Sun. Event recognition method based on feature synthesizing for a zero-shot intelligent distributed optical fiber sensor. Optics Express, 32, 8321–8334, 2024. (SCI TOP Journal)

[21] Z. Cheng, Yi Shi*. High quality phase demodulation method for direct detection Φ-OTDR. Optics Express, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 6630–6643, 2024. (SCI TOP Journal)

[22] Yi Shi, J. Chen, S. Dai, Z. Wei, Chuliang Wei*. Φ-OTDR Event Recognition System Based on Valuable Data Selection. Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 961–969, Jan. 15, 2024. (SCI TOP Journal)

[23] Yi Shi, Y. Zhang, S. Dai, L. Zhao, C. Xu*. Footsteps detection and identification based on distributed optical fiber sensor and double-YOLO model. Optics Express, vol. 31, no. 25, pp. 41391–41395, 2023. (SCI TOP Journal)

[24] Y. Li, X. Zeng, Yi Shi*. A spatial and temporal signal fusion based intelligent event recognition method for buried fiber distributed sensing system. Optics & Laser Technology, vol. 166, 2023, 109658. (SCI TOP Journal)

[25] T. Jiang, M. Xian, J. Wang, D. Li, Yi Shi*. Image rotation method for identification of NPW signals in the localization of pipeline leakage. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, vol. 83, 2023, 105075. (SCI)

[26] Yi Shi, J. Chen, S. Dai, X. Liu, Chuliang Wei*. Multi-signal feature fusion method with an attention mechanism for the Φ-OTDR event recognition system. Optics Express, vol. 30, no. 23, pp. 42086–42096, 2022. (SCI TOP Journal)

[27] Yi Shi, S. Dai, X. Liu, Y. Zhang, X. Wu, T. Jiang*. Event recognition method based on dual-augmentation for an Φ-OTDR system with a few training samples. Optics Express, vol. 30, no. 17, pp. 31232–31243, 2022. (SCI TOP Journal)

[28] Y. Li, X. Zeng, Yi Shi*. Quickly build a high-precision classifier for Φ-OTDR sensing system based on transfer learning and support vector machine. Optical Fiber Technology, vol. 70, 2022, 102868. (SCI)

[29] Yi Shi, X. Liu, Chuliang Wei. An Event Recognition Method Based on MFCC, Superposition Algorithm and Deep Learning for Buried Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors. Optics Communications, vol. 522, 2022, 128647. (SCI)

[30] Yi Shi, Y. Li, Y. Zhang, Z. Zhuang, T. Jiang*. An easy access method for event recognition of Φ-OTDR sensing system based on transfer learning. Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 39, no. 13, pp. 4548–4555, 2021. (SCI TOP Journal)

[31] T. Jiang, J. Zhu, Yi Shi*. Detection of pipeline deformation induced by frost heave using OFDR technology. Frontiers in Physics, vol. 9, 2021, 278. (SCI)

[32] Yi Shi, S. Dai, T. Jiang*, Z. Fan. A Recognition Method for Multi-Radial-Distance Event of Φ-OTDR System Based on CNN. IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 143473–143480, 2021. (SCI)

[33] Yi Shi*, G. Chen, Y. Wang, L. Zhao, Z. Fan. Dynamic Phase Demodulation Algorithm for Phase-Sensitive OTDR With Direct Detection. IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 77511–77517, 2020. (SCI)

[34] Yi Shi*, Y. Wang, L. Wang, et al. Multi-event classification for Φ-OTDR distributed optical fiber sensing system using deep learning and support vector machine. Optik, vol. 221, 2020, 165373. (SCI)

[35] Tianlin Luo, Lvyuan Wang, Yi Shi*. Φ-OTDR Buried Optical Fiber Vibration Event Classification Method Based on 1D-CNN. Journal of Optoelectronics·Laser, 2020.

[36] Yi Shi*, Y. Wang, L. Zhao, Z. Fan. Discrimination method using higher-order harmonic frequencies for two close perturbations in phase-sensitive optical time domain reflectometry. Optik, vol. 193, 2019, 163045. (SCI)

[37] Yi Shi*, Y. Wang, L. Zhao, et al. An Event Recognition Method for Φ-OTDR Sensing System Based on Deep Learning. Sensors, vol. 19, no. 15, 3421, 2019. (SCI)

[38] Yi Shi*, Yuanye Wang, Lei Zhao. Adjacent Dual-Vibration Source Localization Method Based on Bispectrum Marginal Spectrum for Φ-OTDR. Optical Communication Technology, 2019.

[39] Yi Shi, Farhad Ansari*, Yong Kong. Distributed Detection of Microcracks by Differential Narrowing of FWHM in BFS. Optik, 2018. (SCI)

[40] Yi Shi, Hao Feng, Zhoumo Zeng. Research Progress of Φ-OTDR Distributed All-Fiber Sensors. Process Automation Instrumentation, 2017, 38(7): 70–74.

[41] Yi Shi, Hao Feng*, Zhoumo Zeng. Distributed fiber sensing system with wide frequency response and accurate location. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, vol. 77, 2016, pp. 219–224. (SCI TOP Journal)

[42] Yi Shi, Hao Feng*, Yuqiu Huang, Zhoumo Zeng. Correlation dimension locating method for phase-sensitive optical time domain reflectometry. Optical Engineering, vol. 55, no. 9, 091402, 2016. (SCI)

[43] Yi Shi, Hao Feng*, Zhoumo Zeng. A Long Distance Phase-Sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometer with Simple Structure and High Locating Accuracy. Sensors, vol. 15, no. 9, pp. 21957–21970, 2015. (SCI)

[44] Yi Shi, Hao Feng*, Zhoumo Zeng. Phase-Sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometer with Dual-Wavelength Probe Pulse. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 2015. (SCI)

[45] Yi Shi, Xuwei Kang, Zichong Lin, Qiren Yan, Zhixiang Wei, Chuliang Wei*. CycleGAN-Based Data Augmentation for Enhancing Classification Accuracy in Φ-OTDR Systems. In 2024 22nd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), 2024. (EI)

[46] Yi Shi, Zichong Lin, Jiewei Chen, Xuwei Kang, Qiren Yan, Chuliang Wei*. Research on Vibration Event Classification in Φ−OTDR Systems Using MFCC Feature Extraction and Improved Swin Transformer. In 2024 22nd International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), Harbin, China, 2024. (EI)

[47] Yi Shi, Jiewei Chen, Xuwei Kang, Chuliang Wei*. An Φ-OTDR event recognition method based on Transformer. In 2023 21st International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks (ICOCN), Qufu, China, 2023.

[48] Yi Shi, Hao Feng*, Yang An, Xin Feng, Zhoumo Zeng. Research on wavelet analysis for pipeline pre-warning system based on phase-sensitive optical time domain reflectometry. In 2014 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Paris, France, 2014, pp. 1177–1182. (EI)

[49] L. Zhao, J. Chen, T. Chen, Yi Shi, Z. Fan, Z. Zhuang. Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching Dual-Transformer-Based Full-Bridge Converter With Current Doubler Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 35, no. 12, pp. 12949–12958, Dec. 2020. (SCI)

[50] L. Zhao, Z. Luo, Z. Fan, Yi Shi. A Dual Half-Bridge Converter With Hybrid Rectifier for DC Power Supply in Railway Systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 4579–4587, May 2020. (SCI)

[51] Kong Y., Liu Y., Shi Y., Ansari F., Taylor T. Research on the ϕ-OTDR fiber sensor sensitive for all of the distance. Optics Communications, vol. 407, 2018, pp. 148–152. (SCI)

[52] Kong Yong, Ding Wei, Li Zhiwei, Zhang Yujing, Yi Shi. Double mach–zehnder acoustic emission interferometer for detection of damage in structures. Optics Communications, vol. 459, 2019, 125076. (SCI)

[53] Zhou Sha, Hao Feng, Yi Shi, Zhoumo Zeng. Phase-sensitive optical time domain reflectometer with ultrafast data processing based on GPU parallel computation. Applied Optics, 57, 2679–2685, 2018. (SCI)

[54] Sha Z., Feng H., Shi Y., Zhang W., Zeng Z. Phase sensitive OTDR with 75km single-end sensing distance based on RP-EDF amplification. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 2017. (SCI)

[55] Sha Z., Feng H., Shi Y., Zeng Z. Polarization Control for Dual Mach-Zehnder Fiber Vibration Sensor Using Simulated Annealing. In 2019 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC). IEEE. (EI)

[56] Sha Z., Feng H., Shi Y., Zeng Z. Intrusion Location with Breaking-the-Pulse-Width-Limit Spatial Resolution and High Robustness based on φ-OTDR and Spatial Frequency Analysis. In International Conference on Optical Communication Systems. (EI)

Invited Special Report at the 13th China Optical Fiber Sensing Conference (OFS-China 2025), Wuhan, China, September 2025, organized by the Chinese Optical Society.