Image processing: Character recognition, image understanding, motion detection. Robotics: Stereo vision, robotic controllers. Signal processing: Digital filters, discrete transforms, Time series. Machine Intelligence: Neural networks, genetic algorithms. Computer graphics: Solid modeling, ray tracing, visualization.
Presentations and Projects
"Medical Image Processing",
Invited Seminar, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Nov. 1998.
“Neural Networks for Motion Detection,”
Invited Seminar, University of North Texas, April 1996.
“Artificial Neural Network Controllers,”
Invited Seminar, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Feb. 1995.
“Automatic Regulation of Paralysis using Neural Networks,
Invited Seminar, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Oct. 1994.
“Neural Network Controllers,”
Invited Seminar, University of Tehran, Iran, July 1993.
"Image Processing"
Short course, Applied Lab Systems, Belgium, June 1-5, 1992.
"X Window"
Short course, Superconducting Super Collider,April 27-28, 1992.
“Implementation of Neural Networks by Sequential Algorithms,”
Invited Seminar, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, August 25, 1989.
"Imagery"
Invited Seminar, University Lecture Series, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, April 1989.
"Pattern Recognition using Neural Networks"
Invited Seminar, Texas Instrument, Dallas, TX, April 1989.
"SunView Environment and Programming"
Short course, College of Engineering, UTA, Oct. 1988
"Neural Network Modeling,"
Invited Seminar, IEEE Acoustics, Speech, and Signal ProcessingGroup, Dallas Section, Sept. 22, 1988.
"OCCAM 2 Tutorial,"
Short Course, Automation and Robotics Research Institute, Fort Worth, TX, Aug. 1988.
"Neural Networks as Pattern Classifiers,"
Invited Seminar, Ophthalmology Journal Club, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, June 1988.
"Character Recognition with Neural Networks,"
Short Course, Third Annual Symposium on Networks in Brain and Computer Architecture, Denton, TX., Sep. 18-20, 1987.
"Application of Neural Networks in the Recognition of Handwritten Numerals,"
Invited Seminar, UTA Symposium on Neural Network, June 1987.
"Invariant Transforms in Pattern Recognition,"
Invited Seminar, UTA Computer Society of the IEEE, Arlington, TX, May 1987.
"Transmultiplexers"
Invited Seminar, IEEE Communication/Vehicular Technology Group, Dallas, TX, March 1982.
Affiliations
Professional & Honorary Societies
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
Eta Kappa Nu.
Tau Beta Pi.
Omega Rho.
Metroplex Institute for Neural Dynamics (MIND)
Acoustic, Speech and Signal Processing Society.
Appointments
Duration
Rank
Department / School
College / Office
University / Company
Present
Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
1983-1989
Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
1980-1983
Visiting Assistant Professor
Computer Science/Engingeering
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
1978-1980
Research Assistant
Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
1977-1978
Teaching Assistant
Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
1973-1975
Technical Assistant
National Iranian Radio and Television
Support
Duration
Title
Sponsor
Amount
Status
1999-2002
Platform-Independent Remote Data Acquisition and Control Over the Internet.
National Science Foundation DUE/CCLI
55,153
Previous
1999-2000
Forecasting of Financial Markets by using Cooperative Intelligent Agents
Verio Inc
98,173
Previous
1999-2000
Real-time Analysis and Visualization of Computer Networks
Verio Inc
18,000
Previous
1988-1989
Modeling a back-propagation neural network on a Meiko computing surface
ElectroCom Automation Inc.
11,775
Previous
1988-1989
Expert System for Design of Seismic Sensors
Teledyne Geotech Inc.
75,299
Previous
1988-1989
Partitioning Connectionist Models on Parallel Computers
Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI)
27,065
Previous
1987-1989
Implementation of Image Processing Algorithms on Parallel Computers
Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI)
27,065
Previous
1987-1988
Applications of Neural Networks in the Recognition of Handwritten Numerals
United StatesPostal Service Technology Resource Department
45,562
Previous
1984-1985
3-Dimensional Graphic Package with Hierarchical Data Structure
Intel Corporation equipment grant
25,000
Previous
1989
Feature extraction for the Advanced Research in the Use of Contextual Information for Automatic Postal Address Interpretation.
United States Postal Service Technology Resource Department
21,000
Previous
1987
Parallel Algorithms in 3-d Modeling of Curved Surfaces
Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI)
3,500
Previous
1987
Software Verification Using Artificial Intelligence
Bell Helicopter Textron
34,000
Previous
1987
United StatesPostal Service Technology Resource Department
Invariant Algorithms for Recognition of Handprinted Characters
16,559
Previous
1986
Analysis of Image processing Algorithms in Nuclear Medicine Imaging System
CSE5365 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 - 0) Input/output
devices and programming techniques suitable for the visual
representation of data and images. Prerequisite: CSE 1320, analytic
geometry and linear algebra, or consent of instructor.
Designated by the graduating seniors as the individual who made the most significant contribution to their education. Teaching award, College of Engineering, UTA, May 1987. Recipient of Robert Q Lee award for the excellence in teaching in the College of Engineering, UTA, Feb. 1997. Only one such award is given each year at the college level (among approximately 100 faculty members in the college).
Courses Taught
Undergraduate: CSE-2306Computer Programming and Applications CSE-3307Systems Engineering CSE-3341Assembly Language Programming CSE-3345Discrete Structures for Computer Science CSE-3346Systems Programming CSE-3442Microcomputer Design I CSE-4301Computational Methods for Engineers CSE-4303Computer Graphics CSE-4313Introduction to Signal Processing CSE-4316CSE-4316 Computer System Design ProjectI CSE-4317CSE-4316 Computer System Design ProjectII CSE-4342Microcomputer Design II EE-2315Circuit Analysis I EE-2316Circuit Analysis II EE-3217Linear Circuits and Systems EE-3302Energy Conversion EE-3303Electronics I EE-3304Electronics II EE-4332Electronics Devices
Graduate: CSE-5302Computer Graphics CSE-5307Computer Networks CSE-5312Formal Methods CSE-5315Advanced Computational Methods for Engineers CSE-5319Assembly Language CSE-5320Systems Programming CSE-5335Advanced Micro Systems Design CSE-5345Discrete Structures CSE-5368Neural Networks CSE-5392PL/I Programming CSE-5407Digital Logic and Computer Organization CSE-5441Microcomputer Systems I CSE-6321Image Processing CSE-6328Signal Processing
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