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Baozhong Tian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Profile
Baozhong Tian, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. He has many years of experience in programming, networking, algorithms, and other related computer science topics. Tian's research areas include, but are not limited to computer vision algorithms, such as 3D reconstruction, moving object tracking, and other areas of computer sciences such as graphics, and algorithms. His electrical engineering and acoustics background also widen his research areas to many industrial applications such as ultrasound signal processing, ultrasound detection and measurement, and other various acoustics design and applications.
Education
Ph.D. - University of Western Ontario, 2007
M.S. - Lakehead University, 2000
M.S. - Peking University, 1996
B.S. - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1993
M.S. - Lakehead University, 2000
M.S. - Peking University, 1996
B.S. - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1993
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "Sound From Gramophone Record Groove Surface Orientation", Accepted by International Conference on Image Processing, San Antonio, 2007.
Publications
Tian, Baozhong, Barron, J. L., Ngai, W.K.J. and Spies, H. "A Comparison of 2 Methods for Recovering Dense Accurate Depth Using Known 3D Camera Motion". In Vision Interface, Halifax, (2003): 229-236.
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "Reproduction of Sound Signal from Gramophone Records using 3D Scene Reconstruction", Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference, Dublin City University, Ireland, 2006.
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "A Quantitative Comparison of 4 Algorithms for Recovering Dense Accurate Depth", Second Canadian Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, Victoria, BC, 2005.
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "Sound From Gramophone Record Groove Surface Orientation", Accepted by International Conference on Image Processing, San Antonio, 2007.
Publications
Tian, Baozhong, Barron, J. L., Ngai, W.K.J. and Spies, H. "A Comparison of 2 Methods for Recovering Dense Accurate Depth Using Known 3D Camera Motion". In Vision Interface, Halifax, (2003): 229-236.
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "Reproduction of Sound Signal from Gramophone Records using 3D Scene Reconstruction", Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference, Dublin City University, Ireland, 2006.
Tian, Baozhong and J. L. Barron, "A Quantitative Comparison of 4 Algorithms for Recovering Dense Accurate Depth", Second Canadian Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, Victoria, BC, 2005.
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Teaching Assistant, University of Western Ontario, 2000-04
Teaching Assistant, Lakehead University, 1997-2000
Lecturer, University of Western Ontario, 2002, 2004
Assistant Professor, Peking University, 1996-97
Industry Experience
Software Developer, I3DVR International Limited, Scarbourogh, Ontario, 2007
Software Developer and Analyst, Computer Mind Limited, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1999-2000
Postdoctoral, Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, 2007
Associate Development Analyst, IBM Footprint Development Lab, IBM Canada, 1998
Teaching Assistant, University of Western Ontario, 2000-04
Teaching Assistant, Lakehead University, 1997-2000
Lecturer, University of Western Ontario, 2002, 2004
Assistant Professor, Peking University, 1996-97
Industry Experience
Software Developer, I3DVR International Limited, Scarbourogh, Ontario, 2007
Software Developer and Analyst, Computer Mind Limited, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1999-2000
Postdoctoral, Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, 2007
Associate Development Analyst, IBM Footprint Development Lab, IBM Canada, 1998
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Special University Scholarship (SUS), University of Western Ontario, 2000-04
Expertise
3D Reconstruction Algorithms and Applications
Acoustics System Design
Electronic and Acoustic Signal Processing
Moving Object Tracking
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. To view 2008-09 program information, visit the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.