Research Activities

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests are mainly in the field of Digital image Processing which include:

               * Model-based and transform-based  low bit rate video coding,

               * Face / facial-feature detection, segmentation, tracking and recognition,

               * Applications of other image processing techniques.

               * Machine vision & robotics

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

[1] Title of research or project: Real-time Identity Verification System for Biometric Security Applications (Biyometrik Tabanlı Güvenlik Uygulamaları için Gerçek Zamanlı Kimlik  Doğrulama Sistemi)

      Area of research: Image  Processing, Real-time Integrated Circuit Design (İmge İşleme ve Gerçek zamanlı Entegre Devre Tasarımı ).

      Sponsor : Ministry of National Education and Culture (Milli Eğitim ve Kültür Bakanlığı ).

      Amount of Funding: 13,100YTL (~10,000 USD)

SUPERVISED Ph.D. THESIS

[1] Alaa Eleyan,  "Face Recognition from Still Images and Video Sequences", PhD thesis Spring 2008/2009.

SUPERVISED M.S. THESIS

[1] Gholamreza Anbarjafari, "A new face recognition system based on colour statistics", Spring 2007/08.

[2] Ahmet E. Gokus, "Object Recognition using Video Sequences on Conveyer Line", Fall 2007/08.

[3] Sara Izadpanahi, "Motion-based Localized Super Resolution Technique for Low-resolution Video Enhancement", Spring 2006-07.

[4] Huseyin Kusetogullari, "Real Time and Tracking of Vehicles for Speed Measurement and License Plate Detection", Spring 2006-07.

[5] Reza Abrishambaf, "Fingerprint Recognition System Using Cellular Neural Networks", Spring 2006-07 (Co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Izzet Kale).

[6] Ma'al Amer Al-Azzeh, "PCA-Based Face Recognition from Video Using Super-Resolution", Spring 2005-06.

[7] Hamit Soyel, "MPEG-4 Compliant Face Modelling",  Spring 2004/05 (Co-supervised by Asst.Prof.Dr. Ekrem Varoglu).

[8] Sabina Hosic, "Image Communication using Unequal Error Protection for PCA-Coded Images", Spring 2004/05 (Co-supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aykut Hocanin)

[9] Mohammad R. Alwawi, "Comparison of PCA and LDA based Face Recognition under non-ideal Illumination Conditions",  Fall 2004/05.

[10] Cem Direkoğlu, "Scale and Translation Invariant Face and Facial Feature Detection, Extraction and Tracking",  Fall 2004/05.

[11] Fatma Ozar, "KLT based Video Coding using Adaptive Eigenspace", Spring 2003/04, (Co-supervised by Assoc.Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bilgekul).

[12] Aurangzaib Hanif, "Skin Color Based Human Face Detection and Tracking", Fall 2003/04.

MEMBERSHIP IN THESIS COMMITTEES 

[1]  (PhD. - EENG Dept.) Turgay Celik, "Moving Object and Color Image Segmentation Techniques using Complex Wavelet Transform and Pixel Statistics",  Spring 2006/07, Jury Member.

[2]    (PhD. - EENG Dept.) Burcin Ozmen, "Construction of Complex Wavelets and Multiwavelets
with Orthogonality and Symmetry and Their Applications",  Spring 2006/07, Jury Member.

[3]  (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Zuhair Abushaaban, "An Adaptive Transmission Technique for Power Consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks",  Fall 2004/05, Jury Chair.

[4]  (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Serdar Kana, "Design and Implementation of Electrical Cruise Control System for a Go-cart",  Spring 2003/04, Jury Member.

[5]  (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Sezin Kaymak, "Face Recognition Using Principal Component Analysis",  Spring 2003/04, Jury Member.

[6] (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Volkan Alsancak, "Design and practical Implementation of an Interactive Home Automation and Security System",  Spring 2003/04, Jury Member.

[7]  (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Cem Karaca, "Multi-protocol Video on Demand System for Distance Education with Pedagogical Enhancement",  Fall 2003/04, Jury Member.

[8]  (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Ghassan O.O. Jibril, "Prioritized Handoffs for Multimedia Traffic in Cellular Wireless Networks",  Fall 2003/04, Jury Member.

[9]  (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Tarık Kabaklı, "3D Head Modeling and Tracking for Low bit rate Video coding",  Sprıng 2002/03, Jury Chaır.

[10]  (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Atilla Bulancak, "Web Kernel: Analysis and Design of a Web based Kernel Engine ",  Fall 2002/03, Jury Member.

[11]  (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Buket Cizili, "A multiple classifier system using optimal classifiers for speaker identification",  Fall 2002/03, Jury Member.

[12] (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Fatma Tansu, "Performance Evaluation of Vertical Handoffs in Wireless Overlay Networks",  Fall 2002/03, Jury Member.

[13] (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Wasim Ahmad, "Speaker Identification in Multi-Coder Environment",  Fall 2002/03, Jury Member.

[14] (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Ferhun Yorgancıoğlu, "Design of Single-Input Fuzzy Logic Controllers Based on Rule Base reduction Methods",  Sprıng 2001/02, Jury Member.

[15] (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Uğur K. Alpatlı, "Remote Monitoring of Graphical Virtual Instrumentation for Laboratory Experimental Sets",  Sprıng 2001/02, Jury Member.

[16] (M.S. - CMPE Dept.) Meltem Yagli, "Digital Signal Processing for the Analysis of the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method",  Fall 2001/02, Jury Member.

[17] (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Burcin Ozmen, "Parameterized M-Band Scalar Wavelets and Multiwavelets",  Fall 2001/02, Jury Member.

[18] (M.S. - EEE Dept.) Ali Awad, "A Comparison Between Previously Known and Two Novel Image Restoration Algorithms",  Sprıng 2000/01, Jury Member.

[19] (Ph.D. - EEE Dept.) Raja S. Toqeer, "Design and Development of a Novel DSP based Neurocontroller to Replace the Field Oriented Control",  Fall 2003/04, Substitute Jury Member.

PRESENTATIONS

[1]  Hasan Demirel, “3D Model Based Video Coding and its Application to Distance Learning”, International Workshop on Information Technology and Education, Ledra Palace, Nicosia, Cyprus, May 2002.

[2] Hasan Demirel, “Digital Image Processing ”, EEE102 - Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Lecture Series, EEE Amphi.