Laboratory for Image & Video Engineering
     
 
   

 

Faculty
Name Research Interests
Bovik, Alan Director of LIVE.
Research broadly spans digital video, image processing, and computational aspects of biological visual perception.

 

LIVE (current) Students
Name Research Interests
   1. Chen, Ming-Jun Video quality assessment, and Video content analysis.
   2. Chen, Chao video transmission over wireless channel, visual quality assessment and its potential applications in video communications
   3. Choi, Lark Video/Image Quality Assessment, Video processing, compression and Visual search
   4. Freeman, Greg Computer vision, high dimensional data processing, machine learning, model-driven development
   5. Jayaraman, Dinesh Image and Video processing, Quality Assessment and Human Perception Models, Computer Vision, Machine Learning
   6. Mittal, Anish Computer Vision,Image processing & visualization and Machine learning
   7. Muralidhar, Gautam 2D & 3D Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Computational Models for Tumor Growth.
   8. Saad, Michele Image and Video Quality Assessment, Image Processing, Content-Based image Retreival, Machine Learning
   9. Su, Che-Chun Image/video processing and compression, 3D computer graphics, and natural scene statistics

 

Zombies (Ph. D. Alumni)
 
  1. Gopinath, Ajay (2012)
    "Computer Vision, Feature Extraction, Tomographic Image Reconstruction and Statistical Shape Analysis. "


  2. Soundararajan, Rajiv (2012)
    "Information Theoratic Methods in Distributed Compression and Visual Quality Assessment "
    Qualcomm, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

  3. Moorthy, Anush (2012)
    "Natural Scene Statistics Based Blind Image Quality Assessment and Repair "
    Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX, USA

  4. Jahanbin, Sina (2011)
    "New Approaches to Automatic 3D and 2D/3D Face Recognition"
    Software Engineer, KLA Tencor, California

  5. Coffman, Thayne (2011)
    "Computational stereo, passive 3D ranging, target acquisition, tracking, and recognition, exploiting foveated imagery, and social network analysis"


  6. Liu, Yang (2010)
    "Scene Statistics of 3D Natural Images"
    Post Doctoral Researcher

  7. Gupta, Shalini (2008)
    "3D Face Reconition "
    Researh Scientist, NVIDIA, California

  8. Seshadrinathan, Kalpana (2008)
    "Video Quality Assessment based on Motion Models"
    Research Engineer, Intel Corp., California

  9. Arnow, Thomas (2008)
    "Foveated object recognition by corner search"


  10. Channappayya, Sumohana (2007)
    "Image communication system design based on the structural similarity index"
    Sr. Member of Technical Staff, PacketVideo Corporation, San Diego, CA

  11. Tavassoli, Abtine (2007)
    "Discovery and representation of human strategies for visual search"
    Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Dept. of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

  12. Raj, Raghu (2007)
    "Optimal visual search strategies using natural scene statistics"
    Electronics Engineer, Naval Research Laboratories, Washington D.C.

  13. Monaco, James (2007)
    "Optimal sampling strategies for active stereo vision systems"
    Post-Doctoral Researcher at Laboratory of Computational Imaging and Informatics, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

  14. Sampat, Mehul (2006)
    "Evidence-based detection of spiculated lesions on mammography"
    Research Fellow, Center for Neurological Imaging at Brigham's and Women's Hospital, MA

  15. Choi, Hyohoon (2006)
    "Automatic Classification and Segmentation of Multiplex-Fluorescence In-Sity Hybridization Chromosome Images"
    Principal Researcher, Create Technologies, San Jose, California

  16. Sabir, Farooq (2006)
    "Joint Source-Channel Distortion Modeling for Wireless Image and Video Communication"
    Software Development Enginer for Audio, Image and Video Processing, K-Will Corporation, CA

  17. Rajashekar, Umesh (2005)
    "Statistical Analysis and Selection of Visual Fixations"
    Post-Doctoral researcher at the Laboratory for Computational Vision, New York University

  18. Sheikh, Hamid (2004)
    "Image Quality Assessment Using Natural Scene Statistics"
    Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX, USA

  19. Schwartzkopf, Wade (2002)
    "Maximum likelihood techniques for joint segmentation-classification of multi-spectral chromosome images"
    Research Scientist at Integrity Applications Inc. , Chantilly, VA.

  20. Liu, Shizhong (2002)
    "DCT Domain Video Foveation and Transcoding for Heterogeneous Video Communication"
    Qualcomm, CA

  21. Ling, Jian (2001)
    "The Development of Raman Imaging Microscopy to Visualize Drug Actions in Living Cells "
    Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX

  22. Wang, Zhou (2001)
    "Rate Scalable Foveated Image and Video Communications"
    Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada

  23. Barnett, Barry (2000)
    "Full motion multiparty videoconferencing using motion compensated visual pattern image sequence coding"
    Consultant for International Business Machines, Inc., Austin TX

  24. Lee, Sanghoon (2000)
    "Foveated video compression and visual communications over wireless and wireline networks"
    Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering., Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

  25. Pai, Hung-Ta (1999)
    "Multichannel blind image restoration"
    Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.

  26. Dong, Wei (1998)
    "Coiflet-type wavelets : theory, design, and applications"
    SBC Technology Resources Inc., Austin, TX

  27. Kite, Thomas (1998)
    "Design and quality assessment of forward and inverse error diffusion halftoning algorithms"
    DSP Engineer at Audio Precision, Beaverton, OR

  28. Pattichis, Marios (1998)
    "AM-FM transforms with applications"
    Associate Professor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

  29. Yim, Changhoon (1996)
    "Multiresolution 3-D range segmentation using focus cues"
    Associate Professor, Dept. of Internet & Multimedia Engineering, College of Telecommunications, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, KOREA

  30. Havlicek, Joseph (1996)
    "AM-FM image models"
    Professor at University of Oklahoma, Norman OK

  31. Klarquist, William (1996)
    "FOVEA : a foveated vergent active stereo vision system for dynamic three-dimensional scene recovery"
    Research Engineer at Lockheed-Martin Corporation, Denver Colorado

  32. Chen, Tieh-Yuh (1995)
    "Stereo disparity from local image phase : new models for image modulation, coarse-to-fine processing, and disparity channels"
    Director of Wireless Broadband Division, Foxconn

  33. Acton, Scott (1993)
    "Generalized deterministic annealing with applications to nonconvex problems in image processing"
    Associate Professor at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  34. Silsbee, Peter (1993)
    "Computer lipreading for improved accuracy in automatic speech recognition"
    Professor at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

  35. Bartels, Keith (1993)
    "The analysis of biological shape and shape-change from multi-dimensional image sequences"
    Research Engineer at Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

  36. Super, Boaz (1992)
    "Understanding images of textured surfaces"
    Professor at University of Illinois, Chicago

  37. Naaman, Laith (1990)
    "Design of least squares order statistic filters"


  38. Chen, Dapang (1990)
    "Visual pattern image coding"
    Team Leader Research Engineer at National Instruments, Austin

  39. Jordan, John (1990)
    "On using chromatic information in stereo correspondence"
    Team Leader Research Engineer at KLA-Tencor Instruments, San Jose, California

  40. Restrepo, Alfredo (1990)
    "Locally monotonic regression and related techniques for signal smoothing and shaping"
    Professor at the University of the Andes, Bogota

  41. Kim, Nak (1989)
    "Computation of shape from stereo images with application to biological shape analysis"
    Professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea

  42. Macias, Fernando (1988)
    "Implementation and limitations of scanning light microscopy for the determination of three-dimensional structure from optical serial sections"
    Chairman and CEO of Validata, Inc., Mexico City

  43. Longbotham, Harold (1988)
    "Deterministic theory of order statistic filters"
    Former Professor at University of Texas at San Antonio. Deceased 1997.

 

Masters Alumni
 
  1. Malpica, William (2008)
    "Stereo Image Quality Assesment and Biomedical Imaging"


  2. Lee, Joonsoo (2007)
    "3D Face Recognition"


  3. Seshadrinathan, Kalpana (2004)
    "Steganalysis of Spread Spectrum Techniques using Natural Scene Statistics"
    Research Engineer, Intel Corp., California

  4. Luck, Brette (2004)
    "An algorithm for segmenting nuclei in confocal images of cervical tissue for cervical precancer detection "
    Kodak, Rochester, NY

  5. Sabir, Farooq (2002)
    "Unequal error protection for Scalable Foveated Image Communication"
    Software Development Enginer for Audio, Image and Video Processing, K-Will Corporation, CA

  6. Sampat, Mehul (2002)
    "Classification of M-FISH images"
    Research Fellow, Center for Neurological Imaging at Brigham's and Women's Hospital, MA

  7. Sheikh, Hamid (2001)
    "Real-time foveation techniques for low bit rate video coding"
    Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX, USA

  8. Kladopoulos, Kostas (2000)
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  9. Krishnan, Vidhya (2000)
    "Channel coding techniques for foveated video"


  10. Panayi, George (1999)
    "Implementation of digital image processing functions using LabVIEW"


  11. Schwartzkopf, Wade (1998)
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    Research Scientist at Integrity Applications Inc. , Chantilly, VA.

  12. Suriamoorthy, Kartick (1997)
    "Analysis of shape, shape-change and growth via active contour and surface models"


  13. Craevich, Danielle (1996)
    "A Stereo VPIC System"


  14. Pai, Hung-Ta (1996)
    "Fast image compression algorithms applied to space object images"
    Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.

  15. Messerschmitt, Tina (1995)
    "Evaluation of the dominant mode rejection beamformer for passive sonar applications"


  16. Griffin, Christopher (1995)
    "Multiresolution shape change analysis of biomedical images"


  17. Lacour, Patrick (1993)
    "Real time image processing for autonomous navigation"


  18. Arnow, Thomas (1991)
    "Comparison of sensor configurations for ANN pattern recognition "
    Doctoral student under Prof. Bovik

  19. Reynolds, A-Lan (1991)
    "Image analysis and arm recognition in spiral galaxies"


  20. Xie, Zhengyi (1991)
    ""Red light, green light," a real-time computer vision application"


  21. Klarquist, William (1990)
    "The magic X-ray machine : an application of computer vision techniques using limited sensing and computational resources. "
    Research Engineer at Lockheed-Martin Corporation, Denver Colorado

  22. Acton, Scott (1990)
    "Recognition of generalized cylinders using perceptual organization"
    Associate Professor at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  23. Gopal, Nanda (1989)
    "Numerical analysis of image patterns"
    Senior Member of Technical Staff at Gradient Design Automation (www.gradient-da.com), CA .

  24. Gibson, Michael (1988)
    "Heirarchical clustering for image and scene segmentation"


  25. Sanders, Kirk (1988)
    "Nonlinear iterative techniques for image restoration from incomplete spectral data"


  26. Emmoth, Tomas (1988)
    "Multichannel Texture Analysis"


  27. Rashid, Mosfeq (1988)
    "A parallel architecture for high quality graphics"


  28. Brooks, Robin (1987)
    "Robust edge detection in radar noise"


  29. Jou, Jinn-Yeu (1987)
    "On visible surface reconstruction"


  30. Spires, Shannon (1987)
    "Fractal terrain generation by recursive mapping"


  31. Shueh, Fen-Fen (1986)
    "Accuracy analysis of edge detecting operators"


  32. Chu, Chen-Chau (1986)
    "Visual surface reconstruction using minimax criterion"


  33. Restrepo, Alfredo (1986)
    "On dynamic characteristics of L-filters and adaptive L-filters"


  34. Dehel, Thomas (1985)
    "A parallel architecture to solve the robotic path finding problem"


  35. Harding, Dave (0000)
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  36. Pai, Ritha (0000)
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  37. Von Bavel, Nicholas (0000)
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  38. Wehnes, Jeffrey (0000)
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  39. Larcom, Ronald ()
    "Multiple image 3D reconstruction and computer vision."

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

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