Dr. Besma Roui Abidi

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Office of Naval Research: Surface and Aerospace Surveillance for Harbor Defense and Situational Awareness, $750,000, Oct 1, 2002 to Sep 30, 2005.
Department of Education and Scientific Research: A Geo-Coded Data Base from Remotely Sensed Images, $50,000, Oct 1, 1987 to Sep 30, 1988.
Eastman Co.: Vision-Based Monitoring of a Dissolution Process:, $16,000, Mar 1, 1998 to Aug 31, 1998.
National Safe Skies Alliance: Gate-to-Gate Automatic Video Tracking and Location, $302,000, Jul 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2003.
National Safe Skies Alliance: Operator Assisted Threat Assessment: 2-D and 3-D Imaging, $486,600, Jul 1, 2000 to Jun 30, 2004.
National Safe Skies Alliance: Image Quality Characterization and Development of Standard Approaches to Concealment in Baggage, $91,927, Aug 1, 2003 to Jul 31, 2004.
CITeR: Recovering Frontal Face Image from Surveillance Video, $37,000, 2007 to 2008.
BWXT-Y12: Automatic Asset Monitoring, $50,000, 2006 to 2007.
BWXT-Y12: Interfacing UT 3-D Imaging Technology with LC-SEM, $100,000, 2006 to 2008.
CITeR: Quality Assessment and Restoration of Face Images in Long Range/High Zoom Video, $40,000, 2006 to 2007.
Center for Identification Technology and Research: Multispectral fusion for improved face recognition, $50,000, 2005 to 2006.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION: U.S.-Korea Cooperative Research on Model-based Analysis of Moving Objects for Video Tracking, $40,000, 2003 to 2005.
IPIX Co.: Investigation of Target Tracking Algorithms for a Multi-Camera Surveillance System, $16,000, 2003 to 2004.
ONR: Acquisition of an Indigo Omega Un-cooled Thermal Imaging Sensor, $13,000, 2003 to 2003.
Office of Naval Research: Extension of Feature-based Face Recognition to Thermal Signatures, $60,000, 2002 to 2005.

• Shafik Huq, Besma Abidi, and Mongi Abidi (2007) Stereo-based 3D Face Modeling using Annealing in Local Energy Minimization, ICIAP
• Vitaliy Orekhov, Besma Abidi, and Mongi Abidi (2007) Universal camera calibration with automatic distortion model selection, ICIP, IEEE, IEEE
• S. Huq, B. Abidi, D. Page, and M. Abidi, J. Frafjord, and S. Dekanich (2007) Inspection of High Magnification Fracture Surfaces using 3D from Stereo Images of Large Chamber SEM, Microscopy and Microanalysis, MSA
• 1. Y. Yao, B. R. Abidi, and M. A. Abidi (2007) Extreme zoom surveillance: system design and image restoration, Journal of Multi Media, 2 (1), 20-31
• 1. R. Hammoud, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi (2007) Multi-Biometric Systems and Face Recognition, Berlin, Springer, 275 pages
• (2007) A Survey on 3D Modeling of Human Faces for Face Recognition In A. Koschan, M. Pollefeys, and M. Abidi, (eds), 3D Imaging for Safety and Security, Berlin, Springer, 25-69 pages (bookchapter)
• (2007) Quality Assessment and Restoration of Face Images in Long Range/High Zoom Video In R. Hammoud, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi (eds), Multi-Biometric Systems and Face Recognition, Berlin, Springer, 275 pages (bookchapter)
• Chung-Hao Chen, Yi Yao, David L. Page, Besma Abidi, Andreas Koschan, and Mongi Abidi (2006) Objective Image Quality Evaluation for JPEG, JPEG 2000, and Vidware Vision, LNCS 4319, 751-760 pages
• Yi Yao, Besma Abidi, and Mongi Abidi (2006) Fusion of Omnidirectional and PTZ Cameras for Accurate Cooperative Tracking, IEEE int'l conf. on Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance
• Y. Yao, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi (2006) Digital Imaging with Extreme Zoom: System Design and Image Restoration, The IEEE International Conference on Vision Systems, NJ, IEEE, In Press
• B. Abidi, Y. Zheng, and M. Abidi (2006) Improving Weapon Detection in Single Energy X-ray Images Using Pseudo-Coloring Techniques, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Men, and Cybernetics-C, In Press
• ZhiYu Chen, Besma R. Abidi, David L. Page, and Mongi A. Abidi (2006) Gray-Level Grouping (GLG): an Automatic Method for Optimized Image Contrast Enhancement - Part II: The Variations, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, In Press
• ZhiYu Chen, Besma R. Abidi, David L. Page, and Mongi A. Abidi (2006) Gray-Level Grouping (GLG): an Automatic Method for Optimized Image Contrast Enhancement - Part I: The Basic Method, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, In Press
• (2006) , A Fully Automated Active Shape Model for the Segmentation and Tracking of Unknown Objects in a Cluttered Environment In Yu-Jin Zhang (eds), Advances in Image and Video Segmentation, IDEA Group (bookchapter)
• Yu-Jin Zhang (2006) A Fully Automated Active Shape Model for the Segmentation and Tracking of Unknown Objects in a Cluttered Environment, Advances in Image and Video Segmentation, IDEA Group, In Press (bookchapter)
• C. Kammerud, B. Abidi, S. Huq, and M. Abidi (2005) 3d Nanovision for the Inspection of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, IEEE
• B. MacDonald, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi (2005) Deployment and characterization of a robotic platform for radiation detection, Department of Homeland Security Conference on Research and Development Partnerships, DHS
• Besma Abidi, Yi Yao, Narjes Doggaz, and Mongi Abidi (2005) Comparison of Sharpness Measures for the Evaluation of Image Focus, Conference on Information Processing and Analysis: Methods and Applications (TAIMA),
• S. G. Kong, J. Heo, B. R. Abidi, J. Paik, and M. A. Abidi (2005) Recent Advances in Visual and Infrared Face Recognition - A Review, the Journal of Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 97 (1), 103-135
• Zhiyu Chen, Yue Zheng, Besma R. Abidi, David L. Page, and Mongi A. Abidi (2005) A Combinational Approach to the Fusion, De-noising and Enhancement of Dual-Energy X-Ray Luggage Images, Object Tracking and Classification in and Beyond the Visible Spectrum workshop, International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, NJ, IEEE
• B. Abidi, Y. Zheng, A. Gribok, and M. Abidi (2005) Screener Evaluation of Pseudo-Colored Single Energy X-ray Luggage Images, Empirical Evaluation Methods in Computer Vision workshop, International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, NJ, IEEE
• S. Kim, J. Kang, J. Shin, S. Lee, J. Paik, S. Kang, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Optical Flow-Based Tracking of Deformable Objects Using a Non-Prior Training Active Feature Model, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer, 3 December 2004
• S. Kang, B. Abidi and M. Abidi, Integration of Color and Shape for Detecting and Tracking Security Breaches in Airports, Proceedings of the IEEE Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Albuquerque, NM, 13 October 2004
• B. Abidi, S. Huq, and M. Abidi, Fusion of Visual, Thermal, and Range as a Solution to Illumination and Pose Restrictions in Face Recognition, Proceedings of the IEEE Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Albuquerque, NM, 11 October 2004
• F. Boughorbel, A. Koschan, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Gaussian Energy Functions Registration without Correspondences, Proceedings of the International Conference on Pattern Recognition, Cambridge, UK, August 2004
• S. Kong, B. Abidi, J. Heo, and M. Abidi, Fusion of Visual and Thermal Signatures with Eyeglass Removal for Robust Face Recognition, Proceedings of the Joint IEEE International Workshop on Object Tracking and Classification Beyond the Visible Spectrum in conjunction with IEEE CVPR04-Best paper award, 01 Jul 2004
• B. Abidi, M. Mitckes, J. Liang, and M. Abidi, Improving the Detection of Low Density Weapons in X-ray Luggage Scans Using Image Enhancement and Novel Scene Decluttering Techniques, The Journal of Electronic Imaging, 13(3), 523-538, July 2004
• J. Heo, S. Kong, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi (2004) Fusion of Visual and Thermal Signatures with Eyeglass Removal for Robust Face Recognition, Joint IEEE International Workshop on Object Tracking and Classification Beyond the Visible Spectrum in conjunction with IEEE Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference, IEEE
• S. Kang, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Automatic Detection and Tracking of Security Breaches in Airports, Proceedings of SPIE’s Defense and Security Symposium, Conference 5403, Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense, 12 Apr 2004
• S. Huq, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Stereo Matching with Energy Minimizing Snake Grid for 3D Face Modeling, Proceedings of SPIE’s Defense and Security Symposium, Conference 5403, Conference on Biometrics Technology for Human Identification, 12 Apr 2004
• S. Kang, A. Koschan, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Video Surveillance of High Security Facilities, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Robotics and Remote Systems for Hazardous Environments, 28 Mar 2004
• S. Hwang, J. Shin, J. Paik, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Real-time Digital Auto Focusing Using a priori Estimated Set of PSFs, Proceedings of IS&T/SPIE’s 16th Annual Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, 18 Jan 2004
• K. Kim, S. Hwang, J. Shin, J. Paik, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Object-based Image Restoration for Multilayer Auto focusing, Proceedings of IS&T/SPIE’s 16th Annual Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, 18 Jan 2004
• F. Boughorbel, A. Koschan, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Gaussian fields: a new criterion for 3D rigid registration, Pattern Recognition, 37(2004), 1567-1571, 2004
• S. G. Kong, J. Heo, B. R. Abidi, J. Paik, and M. A. Abidi, Recent Advances in Visual and Infrared Face Recognition – A Review, the Journal of Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 97(1), 103-135, 01 Jan 2004
• B. Abidi, Y. Zheng, and M. Abidi, Improving Weapon Detection in Single Energy X-ray Images Using Pseudo-Coloring Techniques, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Men, and Cybernetics-C, 2004
• Y.-O. Kim, J. Paik, J. Heo, A. Koschan, B. Abidi, M. Abidi, Automatic Face Region Tracking for Highly Accurate Face Recognition in Unconstrained Environments, Proc. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance, pp. 29-36, July 2003
• S. Kang, A. Koschan, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Real-time video tracking using PTZ cameras, 6th International Conference on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, May 2003
• B. Abidi, M. Mitckes, M. Abidi, and J. Liang, Grayscale Enhancement Techniques for X-ray Images of Carry-on Luggage, 6th International Conference on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, Gatlinburg, TN, May 2003
• J. Heo, B. Abidi, J. Paik, and M. Abidi, Face Recognition: Evaluation Report For FaceIt®, 6th International Conference on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, May 2003
• F. Boughorbel, Y. Zhang, S. Kang, U. Chidambaram, B. Abidi, A. Koschan, and M. Abidi, Laser ranging and video imaging for bin picking, Journal of Assembly and Automation, vol. 23, March 2003
• B. Abidi, A. Koschan, S. Kang, M. Mitckes, and M. Abidi, Automatic Target Acquisition and Tracking with Cooperative Fixed and PTZ Video Cameras, Multisensor Surveillance Systems: An information Processing and Fusion Perspective, 2003
• A. Koschan, S. Kang, J. Paik, B. Abidi, and M. Abidi, Color active shape models for tracking non-rigid objects, Pattern Recognition Letters, 2003
• S. K. Kang, A. Koschan, H. S. Zhang, J. K. Paik, B. R. Abidi, and M. A. Abidi, Hierarchical approach to enhanced active shape model for color video tracking, Proc. Of the International Conference on Image Processing, September 2002
• A. Koschan, S. K. Kang, J. K. Paik, B. R. Abidi, and M. A. Abidi, Video Object Tracking Based on Extended Active Shape Models with Color Information, 1st European Conference on Color in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision, pp. 126-131, April 2002
• R. Ferrell, K. Tobin, and B. Abidi, Operator-assisted Threat Assessment: Adaptation of a Focus-of-attention Technique to the Identification of Potential Threat Regions in Carry-on Baggage Imagery, 3rd International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, November 2001
• B. R. Abidi, M. Mitckes, M. A. Abidi, and A. Koschan, Operator Assisted Threat Assessment for Carry-On Luggage Inspection, 3rd International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Atlantic City, NJ, November 2001
• S. Kang, J. Paik, B. R. Abidi, D. Shelton, M. Mitckes, and M. A. Abidi, Gate-to-Gate Automated Video Tracking and Location, 3rd International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Atlantic City, NJ, November 2001
• H. Sari-Sarraf, J.S. Goddard, B.R. Abidi, and M.A. Hunt, Vision system for on-line characterization of paper slurry, International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Technology, vol. 11(No. 4), pp. 231-242, 2001
• H. Sari-Sarraf, J. S. Goddard, B. R. Abidi, and M. A. Hunt, Vision system for on-line characterization of paper slurry, International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Technology, 11(4), 231-242, 2001
• B. R. Abidi, H. Sari-Sarraf, J. S. Goddard, Jr., M. A. Hunt, Surface Characterization of a Paper Web at the Wet End, SPIE proceedings Photonics-East, vol. 2588 , Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XIV: Algorithms, Boston, MA, September 1999
• H. Sari-Sarraf, J. S. Goddard, Jr., J. C. Turner, M. A. Hunt, B. R. Abidi, On-line Characterization of Slurry for Monitoring Headbox Performance, Tappi conf. on Product and Process Quality, Milwaukee, WI, October 1998
• B. Abidi, Automatic Sensor Placement, SPIE conf. on Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XIV, Vol. 2588, Philadelphia, PA, October 1995