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MOHAMMAD S. ALAM Fellow – IEEE, OSA, SPIE, IOP, IS&T, and IET

Office: ECE Department, University of South Alabama, 150 Jaguar Dr., SHEC 4120, Mobile, AL 36688

Extensive academic leadership experience and proven track record. Experience includes working directly with faculty, students, staff and administrators from diverse disciplines, as well as alumni and partners from business, industry and government agencies. Skill domains include:

o Academic Program Development o Accreditation and Assessment o Faculty/Staff Hiring and Mentoring o Enrollment Management o Global Engagement o Multidisciplinary/Multi-campus Initiatives

o Funded Research o Research Infrastructure, Policies, and Compliance o Resource Allocation and Management o Strategic Planning o Fundraising o Articulations

SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Increased student enrollment by nearly 100% (from 279 to 546)

Increased the total number of faculty by 75%

Supported 15 post-doctoral research associates using external funding and hosted 7 visiting research scholars

Served as the PI or Co-PI of many research projects totaling nearly $15M funded by all major federal agencies (NSF, NASA, DoE, AFOSR, ARO, DoD, AFRL, SMDC, and FAA) and private industry (BP, TSSI, nfina, and ITT Industry)

Significantly increased externally funded research and scholarship activities

Established diversity by successfully recruiting departmental staff from underrepresented groups

Introduced paperless systems for faculty performance tracking (using the Digital Measures software package), administrative and financial operations (using the Banner System), and assessment (using the TracDat software package)

Developed and executed mission-focused successful assessment strategies

Led the departmental efforts to prepare the self-study reports (2001, 2005 and 2011) for the electrical and computer engineering programs leading to successful ABET reaccreditation for the maximum possible period

Led the departmental efforts to prepare the documents for retaining the SACS accreditation (2003 and 2013) for the undergraduate and graduate programs

Formed an Industrial Advisory Board to assist in the continuous refinement of our academic programs and bring additional resources for the department and the college

Re-engineered undergraduate and graduate degree programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering

Implemented on-line and PodCast based course offerings for selected courses for distance education

Streamlined undergraduate and graduate program offerings and requirements

Introduced a PreMed Track in the BSEE program; a Software Track and a Hardware Track in the BSCpE program

Introduced Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Tracks in the MSEE degree program

About 70% of the regularly offered graduate courses and senior level courses were introduced after I joined the department

Intimately involved in the development of a college-wide doctoral program in Systems Engineering

Actively participated in the development of a Biomedical Engineering Track in the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program

Developed and executed mission-focused, outcome-oriented budget strategies

Responsible for the preparation and management of the department budget

Collaborated with partners from industry, other universities, and government agencies

Added four new research laboratories using external funding (~$1.2M)

Actively sought and received donations/gifts from the private sector totaling over $2M

Executed successful faculty mentoring and professional development programs

Reviewing promotion and tenure cases for colleagues at other universities

Directed result-oriented marketing plans for student recruitment and retention

Developed articulation agreements with multiple international institutions

Served or serves in the Advisory Board for international institutions and state level funding organizations (DEPSCoR)

Providing leadership for various professional activities such as guest editorships, chairing conferences, and award committees

Played an active role from the inception and the establishment of the University Research and Technology Park

Actively participated in the planning, programming and development of resources for a new $40M building for the College of Engineering and School of Computing (155,000 sq. ft.)


MOHAMMAD S. ALAM

EDUCATION Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, December 1992

M.S. Computer Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, December 1989 M.S. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 1985 B.S. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BUET, July 1983

CONTINUING EDUCATION Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives, Harvard Law School, Harvard University, Massachusetts, June 2006 Managing Technical Professionals, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dec. 2003 Chairing the Academic Department, American Council on Education, Washington DC, June 2002

ADMINSTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 2001 - August 2015 Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of South Alabama

2004 - Present Member - Board of Directors (elected), Southeastern Center for Electrical Engineering Education (SCEEE)

2012 - Present President (elected), Mobile Section of IEEE, Mobile, Alabama 2003 - 2006 President/Vice President/Secretary (elected), Southeastern Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department Heads Association (SECEDHA)

1996 - 1997 Chairman (elected), College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) Assembly of Representatives, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana

1994 - 1996 Chairman/Vice Chairman/Secretary (elected), Fort Wayne Section of IEEE, Indiana

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE May 2001 - Present University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

July 1999 - May 2001 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (on leave of absence

from Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne)

Aug. 1992 - June 1999 Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Indiana Professor of Electrical Engineering (July 1998 - June 1999) Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (July 1997 - June 1998) Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (August 1992 - June 1997) Graduate Faculty Member, Purdue University (February 1993 - June 1999) Graduate Faculty Member, Indiana University (January 1996 - June 1999) Visiting Professor, ECE Department, University of Dayton (May 1996 - August 1996)

Jan. 1991 - Aug. 1992 Research Assistant, ECE Department, University of Dayton Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1990 Teaching Assistant, CSE Department, Wright State University Sep. 1988 - Dec. 1989 Research/Teaching Assistant, ECE Department, Wayne State University May 1988 - Aug. 1988 Teaching Associate, University of Texas at Arlington

July 1983 - Dec. 1987 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Assistant Professor, EEE Department (May 1986 - December 1987) Lecturer, EEE Department (September 1984 - May 1986) Teaching Assistant, EEE Department (July 1983 - June 1984)

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

May 1998 - Aug. 1998 Visiting Scientist, ITT Industry, Fort Wayne, Indiana Jan. 1991 - July 1992 Research Assistant, Insight Technology, Inc., Dayton, Ohio

EXPERIENCE WITH GOVERNMENT RESEARCH LABS

May 1996 - Aug. 1996 Summer Faculty Fellow, Sensor Technology Branch, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Feb. 1984 - Sept. 1984 Assistant Engineer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission


AWARDS AND HONORS

Fellow, IEEE - Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Fellow, IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology

Fellow, SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Fellow, OSA - Optical Society of America

Fellow, IOP - Institute of Physics

Fellow, IPS - IEEE Photonics Society

Fellow, IS&T - Society for Imaging Science & Technology

Life Fellow, IEB - Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh

Life Fellow, BCS - Bangladesh Computer Society

Outstanding Engineer Award, Region III of IEEE, April 2013

IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award, Mobile Area Council of Engineers, March 2014

Outstanding Engineer Award, Region IV of IEEE, August 1998

Fellows Traveling Lecturer - Optical Society of America, 2001 - present

50th

Anniversary Recognition as one of the 50 faculty who made outstanding and lasting research contributions in the 50-year history of the University of South Alabama, 2013

Olivia Rambo McGlothren National Alumni Outstanding Scholar Award, University of South Alabama, September 2005

Excellence in Research Award, College of Engineering, University of South Alabama, May 2005

IEEE Energy Systems Committee Prize Paper Award, IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, 2004

Scholar of the Year Award, Phi Kappa Phi, University of South Alabama, Mobile, April 2003

Best Paper Award for an invited paper presented at the 10th

International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998

George Rappaport Best Paper Award (second runner up) for a paper presented at the 50th

IEEE National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, Dayton, Ohio, 13-17 July 1998

Convocation Recognition of Outstanding Faculty for Exceptional Contributions to the University by the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, IPFW, August 25, 1997

Second Best Paper Award (co-authored with students) for a paper presented at the 49th

IEEE National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, Dayton, Ohio, 14-18 July 1997

Excellence in Research Award, College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, IPFW, April 1997

Researcher of the Year Award, Sigma Xi - the Scientific Research Society, IPFW, April 1996

Excellence in Research Award, College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, IPFW, April 1993

Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, IPFW, April 1999

Teacher of the Year Award, Sigma Xi - the Scientific Research Society, IPFW, April 1998

Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching Award (statewide recognition), Indiana University, February 1997

Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, IPFW, April 1995

Listed in Who’s Who among American Teachers, Seventh Edition, 2002

Listed in Who’s Who in Engineering Education, 2002 Edition

Listed in Who’s Who among American Teachers, Fifth Edition, 1998

Outstanding Branch Counselor Award, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, May 1999

Excellence in Service Award, College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, IPFW, April 1996

Listed in International Who’s Who of Professionals, 1999 edition

Listed in Who’s Who in the Midwest, 25th Edition, 1996-1998

Listed in the International Dictionary of Distinguished Leadership, 10th Edition, 2001

Listed in the Dictionary of International Biography, 26th Edition, Cambridge, U.K., June 1997

Early Promotion to Professor of Electrical Engineering, IPFW, July 1998

Early Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure, IPFW, July 1997

Graduate Student Fellowship - University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1992

President - Bangladesh Student Association, Wright State University, 1990

Honors Scholarship - BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1979 - 1983

National Talent Scholarship - Chittagong College, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1977 - 1978

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member - IEEE Computer Society, 2000 - present

Member - IEEE Photonics Society, 1997 - present


Member - IEEE Communications Society, 1998 - present

Member - IEEE Industry Applications Society, 2004 - present

Member - IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, 2005 - present

Member - IEEE Education Society, 2005 - present

Member - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society, 2010 - present

Member - American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), 1998 - present

Member - American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2011 - present

Member - American Institute of Physics (AIP), 1992 - present

Member - Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), 1983 - 2008

Member - Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS), 1983 - 2008

Member - International Association of Pattern Recognition (IAPR), 2008 - present

Member - International Society of Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T), 2005 - present

Member - Int’l Association for Science, Technology & Development (IASTED), 2005 - present

Member - Order of the Engineer, 2004 - present

Member - Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE), 2012 - present

Member - ECE Department Heads Association (ECEDHA), 2001 - present

Member - Southeastern ECE Department Heads Association (SECEDHA), 2001 - present

Member - Phi Beta Delta, 2003 - present

Member - Phi Kappa Phi, 2003 - present

Member - Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society, 2006 - present

Member - Eta Kappa Nu, 2007 - present

PROFESSIONAL ROLES

Editorships 1. Guest Editor, Journal of Optical Engineering, 1996 - present 2. Guest Editor, Journal of Applied Optics, 2003 - present 3. Guest Editor, Journal of Computers, February 2012 - present 4. Guest Editor, Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012 - 2013 5. Associate Editor, International Journal of Science and Technology, 1999 - 2009 6. Member, Editorial Board, IIUM Engineering Journal, Malaysia, 2008 - present

Reviewer of research grant proposals for the following agencies NSF, Army Research Office, Department of Energy, Louisiana Board of Regents, Alabama State DEPSCoR Committee, Ukraine National Science Committee, Southeastern Center for Electrical Engineering Education, NRL/ASEE Post-doctoral Research Program, American Association for Advancement of Science, Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

Reviewer of book proposals for the following publishers John Wiley & Sons, Mercel-Dekker, Elsevier, Kluwer/Plenum, Academic Press, and IEEE Computer Society

Reviewer for the following professional conferences International Conference on: Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Ubi-media Computing; Knowledge Based Development; Information and Communication Technology; Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems; Computer and Information Technology; Aerospace and Electronics Conference; Communications, Internet and Information Technology; Intelligent Multimedia and Distance Education; Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics; Electrical Engineering; Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training; Advances in Electrical Engineering

Reviewer for the following journals IEEE Transactions on Image Processing; IEEE Trans. on Computers; IEEE Trans. on Aerospace & Electronic Systems; IEEE Trans. on Geoscience & Remote Sensing; IEEE Trans. on Industry Applications; IEEE Trans. on Education; IEEE Trans. on Circuits & Systems for Video Technology; Signal Processing Letters; Journal of Optical Engineering; Journal of Applied Optics - Information Processing, Applied Optics - Optical Technology, Optical Society of America A, Optical Society of America B, Optics Letters; Journal of Optics Communications; Optics & Laser Technology; Modern Optics; Optics A - Pure & Applied Optics; Infrared Physics & Technology; Journal of Parallel & Distributed Computing; Int’l Journal of Computers & Applications; Int’l Journal of Computers & Electrical Engineering; Int’l Journal of Computers and Mathematics; Information Processing Letters; Kuwait Journal of Science & Engineering; Informatica Journal; Int’l Journal of Pattern Recognition & Artificial Intelligence; Int’l Journal of Image and Video Processing; Int’l Journal of Modeling and Simulation; Journal of Multidimensional Systems and Signal Processing; Journal of Applied Energy; Int’l


Journal of Energy; IEEE Trans. on Instrumentation & Measurement; IEEE Trans. on Parallel & Distributed Systems; Proceedings of the IEEE; IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology

Leadership roles at international conferences 1. Co-Chair, Int’l Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2015 - present 2. Chair, Program Committee, Int’l Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 2015 - present 3. Co-Chair, Int’l Conference on Optical Pattern Recognition, SPIE, 2014 - present 4. Member, Advisory Board, Int’l Symposium on 3D Imaging, Metrology and Data Security, OSA, Sept. 26-29, 2015 5. Chair, Plenary Session, Int’l Conference on Computer & Information Technology, December 22-23, 2014 6. Panel Member, Responsible conduct in Research, ICCIT 2014, IEEE, Dhaka, December 22-23, 2014 7. Organizer and Chair, Panel on Improving Engineering Education in Bangladesh - Prospects and Challenges, Int’l

Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dhaka, December 19-21, 2013 8. Co-Chair, International Program Committee, Int’l Conference on Computer & Information Technology, 2014 9. Chair, International Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dhaka, 2011- 2013 10. Chair, Plenary Session, Int’l Conf. on Advances in Electrical Engineering, Dhaka, December 19-21, 2013 11. Chair, Technical Committee, Int’l Conf. on Computer, Communication, and Informatics, India, January 4-6, 2013 12. Chair, Multimedia Track, Int’l Symposium on Pervasive Systems, Algorithms, and Networks, Dalian, China, 2011 13. Member, Program Committee, International Conf. on Ubi-media Computing, IEEE, 2008 - present 14. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, IEEE, Tripoli, 2010 15. Member, Program Committee, Conference on Optical Pattern Recognition, SPIE, 2000 - 2013 16. Member, Program Committee, Conference on Automatic Target Recognition, SPIE, 2007 - present 17. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Computer, Information, System Science & Engineering, 2005-present 18. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Multispectral Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, 2006-present 19. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conference on Computer and Information Technology, Dhaka, 2004 - 2013 20. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering, IEEE, Dhaka, 2002 - 2012 21. Member - SPIE International Technical Working Group on Optical Processing and Computing, 1997 - 2000 22. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Imaging and Signal Processing in Healthcare & Technology, 2010 23. Co-Chair, Plenary Session, Int’l Conference on Computer and Information Tech., Dhaka, December 23-25, 2010 24. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Network-Based Information Systems, Indianapolis, August 2009 25. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Advanced Information Networking and Applications, May 26-29, 2009 26. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Parallel & Distributed Computing & Networks, Austria, Feb. 16-18, 2009 27. Panel Member, Skills for the 2020 Department Head, ECEDHA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, March 2009 28. Panel Member, Pro-Innovation Infrastructure, Global Knowledge Forum, Madinah, June 22-24, 2008 29. Chair, Plenary Session, Int’l Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dhaka, December 22-24, 2008 30. Co-Chair, Int’l Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking, Karur, India, December 18-20, 2008 31. Conference Chair and Organizer, Int’l Conf. on Graphics and Visualization in Engineering, Florida, January 3-5, 2007 32. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, September 24-26, 2007 33. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Las Vegas, June 25-28, 2007 34. Panel Member, “Composite Filter Functions for ATR,” Int’l Symposium on Defense/Security, SPIE, April 9-13, 2007 35. Organizer, Panel on Knowledge Based Economic Development, 32

nd AMSE Annual Conference, Aug. 31- Sept. 3, 2007

36. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Visualization, Imaging & Image Processing, Spain, August 28-30, 2006 37. Co-organizer, Panel on Strategies for Successful ABET Accreditation, SECEDHA, Atlanta, November 9-10, 2006 38. Organizer, Application of Information Technology Towards Improving Economic Conditions in Developing Countries,

The 31st AMSE Annual Conference, Chicago, September 1-4, 2006 39. Co-organizer, Panel on Ongoing ABET Issues Under EC 2000, SECEDHA, Atlanta, November 3-4, 2005 40. Member, International Program Committee, International Conference on Communications, Internet and Information

Technology, IASTED Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 31- November 2, 2005 41. Organizer, Achievements Through Higher Education, 29th AMSE Annual Conference, Chicago, Aug 31-Sept 3, 2004 42. Member, International Program Committee, IASTED International Conference on Communications, Internet and

Information Technology, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, November 22 - 24, 2004 43. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training,

Istanbul, Turkey, 2004 44. Member, International Program Committee, International Conference on Communications, Internet and Information

Technology, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 17- 19, 2003 45. Member, International Program Committee, The 25th Conference on Opto-electro-techniques and Laser Applications,

Jakarta, Indonesia, October 2-3, 2002 46. Member, Program Committee, International Conference on Simulation and Multimedia in Engineering Education, The

Society for Computer Simulation International, San Antonio, Texas, June 28-30, 2002 47. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conf. on Intelligent Multimedia & Distance Education, Fargo, June 2001 48. Chair, The 25th AMSE Annual Conference Program, Washington DC, October 13-15, 2000


49. Member, Program Committee, 13th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 8-10, 2000

50. Member, Program Committee, OSA Annual Meeting, Santa Clara, September 26 - October 1, 1999 51. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia and Distance Education, Baden-Baden,

Germany, August 2-7, 1999 52. Member, Program Committee, International Workshop on Optoelectronic and Hybrid Optical/Digital Systems for

Image/Signal Processing, SPIE, Lviv, Ukraine, September 30 - October 3, 1999 53. Member, Program Committee, Int’l Conference on Imaging Science, Systems and Technology, Las Vegas, 1999 54. Co-organizer, Symposium on New Optical Pattern Recognition Algorithms, OSA Annual Meeting, Sep.26-Oct.1, 1999 55. Co-organizer, Symposium on Pattern Recognition Algorithms and Hardware, OSA Annual Meeting, October 4-9, 1998 56. Member, Program Committee, Annual Meeting of the Optical Society of America, Baltimore, October 4-9, 1998 57. Member, Program Committee, 50th National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, IEEE, July 13 - 17, 1998 58. Member, Editorial Board, Proc. Int’l Conference on Fiber-optics and Photonics, IEEE, India, 9-13 December 1996 59. Member, Tactical Communications Conference Planning Committee, Fort Wayne, April 30 - May 2, 1996 60. Member, Program Committee, OSA Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, 10-15 September 1995 61. Organizer, Symposium on Trends in Pattern Recognition Techniques, OSA Annual Meeting, 10-15 Sept 1995 62. Organized and/or Chaired over 100 technical sessions at various international conferences within the US and abroad

Leadership roles with professional societal activities 1. Chairman, Mobile Section of IEEE, 2012 - present 2. Member, Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE), 2013 - present 3. President/Vice President/Secretary (elected), Southeastern ECE Department Heads Association, 2003 - 2006 4. Member, Fellows Selection Committee, SPIE, 2006 - 2009 5. Member, Richardson Medal Committee, Optical Society of America, 1997 - 2001 6. Chairman/Vice Chairman/Secretary (elected) - Fort Wayne Section of IEEE, 1994 - 1996 7. Member - Region III Executive Committee of IEEE, 2012 - present 8. Member - Region IV Executive Committee of IEEE, 1995-1996 9. Faculty Advisor, IEEE Student Branch, IPFW, 1994 - 1999 10. Faculty Advisor, IEEE Student Branch, University of Alabama, 1999 - 2000 11. Member, Alabama State DEPSCoR Committee, 2001 - present 12. Advisor, Mayor’s Task Force on IT and Infrastructure, City of Mobile, 2005 13. Member - National Engineers Week Planning Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1995-1996 14. Judge, Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1995-1998 15. Proctor, Fort Wayne Center, Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada, 1993

Global Engagement 1. Developed articulation agreements with multiple international institutions (China, Libya and Bangladesh)

2. Member, International Advisory Board, GIK Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan, 2003 - present 3. External Assessor, International University, Malaysia, 2004 - present 4. Co-Supervisor or External Examiner for Ph.D. students at:

o Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 2002 - present

o University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq, 1999 - 2004

o University of Malaysia, Kualalumpur, Malaysia, 2008 - present

o Anna University, Chennai, India, 2009 - present

o Calcutta University, India, 2008 - present

o ISEN, University of Brittany, Brest, France, 2009 - present

Reviewer of promotion and/or tenure cases for the following universities 1. Georgia Institute of Technology 2. University of Missouri - Columbia 3. Catholic University of America 4. Kuwait University, Kuwait 5. University of South Alabama 6. University of Michigan - Dearborn 7. Wichita State University

8. IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana 9. International University, Malaysia 10. University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan 11. Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh 12. GIK Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan 13. University of West Florida


UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

University of South Alabama, Mobile o Member, Global Engagement in International Research Committee, 2015 - present o Chair, College of Engineering Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2015 - present o Chair, ECE Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2015 - present o Chair, ECE Department Scholarship Committee, 2015 - present o Member, Faculty/Staff Annual Fund Campaign Committee, 2007 - present o Member, College of Engineering Excellence in Research Awards Committee, 2006- 2008, 2015 o Member, Research and Technology Park Advisory Committee, 2002 - 2006 o Member, University Safety Committee, January 2004 - 2015 o Member, College of Engineering Dean’s Executive Council, 2001 - 2015 o Member, College of Engineering Scholarship Committee, 2007 - 2010 o Member, Mechanical Engineering Department Chair Search Committee, 2004 - 2005 o Chair, ECE Assessment Committee, 2001 - 2015 o Member, Research and Technology Park Director Search Committee, 2004 – 2005 o Member, College of Engineering Dean Search Committee, April 2002 - March 2003 o Coordinated all activities related to ABET, SACS, student recruitment/retention, academic advising, orientation,

curriculum/laboratory development, faculty/staff performance evaluation, faculty/staff search and recruitment, financial resource management, promotion and tenure, donor cultivation, secure external and internal funding, research compliance, equipment/facilities development, etc.

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa o Member, Information Technology Committee, University of Alabama, 2000 - 2001 o Member, International Program Committee, College of Engineering, University of Alabama, 1999 - 2001 o Member, International Student Recruitment Subcommittee, College of Engineering, 1999 - 2001 o Member, Faculty Search Committee, ECE Department, February 2000 - May 2000 o Member, Computer Engineering Curriculum Review Committee, 1999 - 2001 o Member, ECE ABET Visit Preparation/Planning Committee, 2000 - 2001 o Supervised the research project for 3 undergraduate students o Served as the thesis and dissertation supervisor for many Masters and PhD students o Faculty Advisor and Branch Counselor, IEEE student branch, University of Alabama, 1999 - 2000 o Member, Board of Education, Isl. Academy of Alabama, Birmingham, 2000 - 2001 o Actively participated in many community and professional societal activities

IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana o Member, University Research Advisory Committee, 1998 - 1999 o Member, University Honors Program Council, 1995 - 1997 o Member, University Academic Appeals Committee, 1995 - 1998 o Member, University Diversity Council, 1997 - 1998 o Member, University Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, 1995 - 1998 o Member, Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) Committee, 1997 - 1999 o Member, University FACET Award Selection Committee, 1997 o Member, Planning Committee, FACET Workshop on Teaching Excellence, 1997 o Member, Faculty Incentives Subcommittee, Honors Program Council, 1995 - 1996 o Member, Director Search Subcommittee, Honors Program Council 1995 - 1996 o Member, General Education Subcommittee, Honors Program Council, 1996-1997 o Panel Member, Chairs-Deans Workshop on Augmenting Resources, November 6, 1997 o Panel Member, 1995 New Faculty Orientation Series, August 1995 o Member, University Speakers Bureau, 1993-1999 o Faculty Advisor, Student Branch of IEEE, IPFW, 1994-1999 o Member, ETCS Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1998 o Chairman/Vice Chairman/Secretary, ETCS Assembly of Representatives, 1994 - 1996 o Member, ETCS Assembly of Representatives, 1994-97 o Member, ETCS Nominating Committee, 1994 - 1996 o Member, ETCS Assessment Review Committee, 1996 o Member, ETCS Excellence Awards Committee, 1997 o Member, ETCS Open House Committee, 1993-1994


o Member, Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1992 - 1999 o Member, Departmental Mid-tenure Review Committee (for tenure track faculty), 1998 o Chair, Electrical Engineering Curriculum Evaluation Subcommittee, 1996 - 1997 o Member, EE Curriculum Committee, 1992 - 1999 o Chair, Scholarships of Excellence Committee, 1995 o Member, Scholarships of Excellence Committee, 1994 - 1999 o Member, Faculty Search Committee, 1995, 1997 and 1998 o Member, ABET Accreditation Committee, 1992 - 1999 o Member, Department Promotion and Tenure Procedure Evaluation Committee, 1994 o Member, Senior Design Project Evaluation Committee, 1992 - 1998 o Member, Course Sequence Committee, 1994-1995 o Member, Graduate Program Evaluation Committee, 1994-1995 o Editor - Leading Edge, the Engineering Alumni Newsletter, 1997-1999 o Department Liaison to the University Library, September 1997 – 1999

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology o Served as a member of the Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultations, BUET and helped private industry to

solve many electrical, electronic and computer engineering related problems o Served on the curriculum committee, course scheduling committee and lab management committee

Consultancy o Technology, Scientific Services, Inc., Dayton, Ohio, 1996 o LIN Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1997 o Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultations Committee, BUET, 1984 - 1987 o ITT Industry, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1997 - 1999 o Actively involved in consultancy with local industry, 2000 - present


TEACHING SUMMARY

Developed and/or taught 20+ undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical, computer and optical engineering

Supervised the research work of 22 post-doctoral students and visiting research scholars

Supervised and/or supervising 50+ dissertation and theses

Served on the thesis and dissertation committees of many graduate students

Supervised 35+ undergraduate senior design projects, honors projects and research projects

Taught several short courses and tutorials at international conferences

ABET Program Evaluator, Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC), 2009 - present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama o Courses Developed and/or Taught - Digital Logic Design (EE 263), Advanced Digital Systems (EE 469/569),

Image Processing (EE 566), Biomedical Imaging (EE 567), Pattern Recognition (EE 568), and Research Integrity and Seminar (EG 501)

o New Laboratories Developed - Hyperspectral Image Processing Systems (HIPS) Laboratory; Photonic Information Processing Systems (PIPS) Laboratory; Vision, Image Processing and Sensing (VIPS) Laboratory; and Fuel Cell Operated Smart Home (FCOSH) Laboratory

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama o Courses Developed and/or Taught - Pattern Recognition (ECE 693), Graduate Seminar (ECE 695/696),

Advanced Computer Architecture (ECE 584), Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing (ECE 582), Advanced Digital Systems (ECE 593/493), Digital Signal Processing (ECE 585/485), Fiber-optic Communication Systems (ECE 593) and Digital Computer Fundamentals (ECE 380)

o New Laboratories Developed - Digital Image Processing Laboratory, Optical Information Processing Systems Laboratory, and upgraded the Digital Computer Fundamentals Laboratory (ECE 380 Lab)

IPFW, Fort Wayne, Indiana o Courses Developed and/or Taught - Optical Computing (EE 595), Computer Architecture (EE 565), Image

Processing (ELE 563 at University of Dayton), Undergraduate Thesis (EE 497), Introduction to Optical Engineering (EE 495), Digital System Design Using VHDL (EE 472), Optical Fiber Communication Systems (EE 414), Senior Engineering Design (EE 406), Digital Computer Design (EE 365), Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing (EE 362), Microprocessor Systems Laboratory (EE 362L), Electromechanical Machines (EE 320), Digital Logic Design Lab (EE 267), Digital Logic Design (EE 266), Electronics (EE 265), and Electrical Circuits Laboratory (EE 207)

o New Laboratories Developed - Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing Laboratory (for EE 362L), Digital Logic Design Laboratory (for EE 267), and Optical Information Processing (OIP) Laboratory

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology o Courses Taught - Electrical circuits (EE 203), electrical machines (EE 205), electronics (EE 207 and EE 301),

instrumentation and measurements (EE 307), control systems (EE 401), and industrial electronics (EE 407), circuits laboratory (EE 204), electronics laboratory (EE 208 and EE 302), electrical machines laboratory (EE 306), instrumentation laboratory (EE 308), control laboratory (EE 402), industrial electronics laboratory (EE 408), and microwave engineering laboratory (EE 416)

o Taught several programming languages as a part-time instructor for BUET computer center


RESEARCH

SUMMARY

Served or serves as the PI (Principal Investigator) or Co-PI of many research projects totaling nearly $15M

Sponsors include NSF, NASA, DoE, ARO, DoD, FAA, AFRL, Wright-Patt AFB, SMDC, Alabama Department of Commerce, Purdue Research Foundation, Radiance Tech, nfina Tech, British Petroleum, and ITT Industry

Established collaborative research projects with 20+ domestic and international research institutions

Led many multidisciplinary flagship initiatives involving multiple campuses and industrial partners

Research interests include pattern recognition, digital/optical image processing, multispectral/hyperspectral/ infrared image processing, biomedical imaging, renewable energy, ultrafast computing, wireless sensor networks

FUNDED RESEARCH 1. “Alabama integrative research, education and entrepreneurship (AIREE) program in the development of multiscale

technologies,” Amount: $20M, No. of investigators: 42, Agency: NSF, 2016 - 2021, Status: Under review. (Co-PI)

2. “Microwave radar and infrared imaging (MiRIS) based breast cancer detection device,” Amount: $2,350,835, No. of

investigators: 8, Agency: NIH, Duration: 2016 - 2020, Status: Under review. (PI/PD)

3. “Cellcanvass: A real-time 3D image analyzer for morphological and functional characterization of cancerous cells,”

Amount: $499,929, No. of investigators: 3, Agency: NSF, Duration: 2016 - 2019, Status: Under review. (Co-PI)

4. “Prediction of storm and substorm indices from synthetic solar wind parameters,” Amount: $362,330, No. of

investigators: 2, Agency: NSF, Duration: 2016 - 2019, Status: Under review. (Co-PI)

5. “Cloud computing, data storage and network management system,” Amount: $550,000, No. of investigators: 3,

Agency: ALDoC ($250,000) and nfina Technologies ($300,000), Duration: 2015 - 2017, Status: Funded. (PI/PD)

6. “Extracting target signatures from vibrometric data,” Amount: $38,500, No. of investigators: 2, Agency: AFRL,

Duration: 2015, Status: Funded. (PI/PD)

7. “Performance evaluation of optimal filters for target detection and tracking,” Amount: $81,224, No. of investigators:

1, Agency: AFRL, Duration: 2012 - 2014. (PI/PD)

8. “Hyperspectral imaging based estimation of physical distribution, dispersion and dilution of oil polluted

contaminants,” Amount: $87,400, No. of investigators: 2, Agency: BP, Duration: 2010 - 2011. (PI/PD)

9. “Feasibility study of multispectral acoustical imaging techniques for estimating physical distribution of oil-derived

substances,” Amount: $15,000, No. of investigators: 2, Agency: BP, Duration: 2010 - 2011. (Co-PI)

10. “High peak power plasmoid thruster for space propulsion applications,” Amount: $1,537,963, No. of investigators: 7,

Agency: NASA, Duration: 2006 - 2010. (PI/PD)

11. “Smart energy management and control of fuel cell powered applications,” Amount: $954,621, No. of investigators:

5, Agency: Department of Energy (DoE), Duration: 2005 - 2007. (PI/PD)

12. “Joint wavelet transform based hyperspectral image processing,” Amount: $1,318,752, Agency: SMDC (joint project

with Radiance Technology, Inc.), Duration: 2004 - 2006. (PI/PD)

13. “Smart energy management and control system for fuel cell operated microgrid connected neighborhoods,” Amount:

$490,539, No. of investigators: 5, Agency: DoE, Duration: 2004 - 2006. (PI/PD)

14. “Fuel cell operated smart microgrid community,” Amount: $963,372, No. of investigators: 7, Agency: Department of

Energy, Duration: 2003 - 2005. (PI/PD)

15. “Grid independent fuel cell operated smart home,” Amount: $1,938,000, No. of investigators: 7, Agency: DoE,

Duration: 2002 - 2003. (PI/PD)

16. “Cooperative micro-satellite experiment,” Amount: $35,000, No. of investigators: 4, Agency: National Space Science

and Technology Center, Duration: 2002 - 2002. (Co-PI)

17. “Real time target detection and tracking,” Agency: Army Research Office (ARO), Amount: $331,025, No. of

investigators: 2, Duration: 2002 - 2005. (PI/PD)

18. “Developing effective strategies and performance metrics for automatic target recognition,” Amount: $268,016,

Agency: ARO, Duration: 2001 - 2004 (PI/PD; joint project with the Univ. of Memphis and Wright State University)

19. “Integrated MEMS photonics for computer and communication systems,” Agency: NSF, Amount: $2,251,000,

Duration: 2001 - 2005. (Co-PI; joint project with UAH, Auburn University and Tuskegee University)

20. “Real time pattern recognition,” Agency: NSF (Int’l Program), Amount: $21,300, Date: 2001 - 2005. (PI/PD)

21. “Low cost precision gyroscope for general aviation,” Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Amount: $3,643,650,


No. of investigators: 9, Duration: 2000 - 2001. (Co-PI)

22. “Fractional power fringe-adjusted filter based joint transform correlation,” Agency: NSF, Amount: $56,684, No. of

investigators: 1, Duration: 1997 - 1999. (PI/PD)

23. “Advanced weather satellite instrumentation,” Agency: NSF, Amount: $53,762, No. of investigators: 4, Duration:

1997 - 1999. (Co-PI)

24. “Advanced weather satellite instrumentation,” Agency: ITT Industry, Amount: $53,762, No. of investigators: 4,

Duration: 1997 - 1999. (Co-PI)

25. “Infrared image registration and high resolution reconstruction using rotationally translated video sequences,”

Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Amount: $24,998, Duration: Jan. 1997 - December 1997. (PI/PD)

26. “Fast FLIR image registration and high resolution reconstruction using multiple, rotationally translated, aliased

frames,” Agency: Wright-Patt AFB, Amount: $7,006, Duration: September - December 1996. (PI/PD)

27. “Fast infrared image registration and high resolution reconstruction for real time applications,” Agency: Air Force

Office of Scientific Research, Amount: $9,542, Duration: May 1996 - August 1996. (PI/PD)

28. “Ultrafast multiobject optical pattern recognition,” Agency: Purdue Research Foundation, Amount: $5000, No. of

investigators: 1, Duration: 1995. (PI/PD)

29. “Multiobject real-time optical pattern recognition,” Agency: Purdue Research Foundation, Amount: $5000, No. of

investigators: 1, Duration: 1994. (PI/PD)

30. “Fringe-adjusted filter based joint transform correlator,” Agency: Purdue Research Foundation, Amount: $5000,

Duration: 1993. (PI/PD)

31. USA Foundation, Mobile, Alabama ($8,000) 32. Optical Society of America, Washington DC ($5,500) 33. Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Indiana ($6,004) 34. MUCIA, West Lafayette, Indiana ($1,000) 35. Dekko Foundation, Fort Wayne, Indiana ($1,205) 36. OCF, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana ($1,400) 37. IPFW Foundation, Fort Wayne, Indiana ($2,885)

INTERNAL GRANTS AWARDED 1. “Instructional Laboratory Improvement: Phase IV,” USA Office of Academic Affairs, Amount: $68,000, 2007 2. “Instructional Laboratory Improvement: Phase III,” USA Office of Academic Affairs, Amount: $45,000, 2004 3. “Instructional Laboratory Improvement: Phase II,” USA Office of Academic Affairs, Amount: $75,000, 2002 4. “Instructional Laboratory Improvement: Phase I,” USA Office of Academic Affairs, Amount: $195,000, 2001 5. “Parallel Optoelectronic Computing Algorithm” University of Alabama, Amount: $3,600, 2001 6. “Ultrafast Face Recognition,” University of Alabama, Amount: $19,500, 2000 7. “Application of Wavelet Transform in Pattern Recognition Applications,” IPFW, Amount: $800, 1999 8. “Improved Correlation Discrimination Using Joint Transform Correlator,” IPFW, Amount: $4000, 1992

GIFTS/DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE DEPARTMENT

$500,000 from an alumnus to establish an Endowed Professorship in the ECE Department (this is the first and only Endowed Chair established in the history of the College of Engineering)

$150,000 from an alumnus to establish an Endowed Graduate Research Assistantship in the ECE Department

$100,000 endowment fund to establish scholarships for ECE undergraduate students (50% from an alumnus and 50% matching from the Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative)

$20,000 endowment fund from an alumnus for an undergraduate student scholarship (50% matched by the university)

$10,000 endowment fund from an alumnus for a graduate student scholarship (50% matched by the university)

$500,000 from Alabama Power Foundation to establish Power Electronics and Programmable Logic Controller Labs

$500,000 from Kyoto University, Japan (Molecular Beam Epitaxy machine)

$30,000 from Minolta/QMS, Inc. (6 Unix workstations, 1 HP workstation, and 4 laser printers)

$57,000 from Altera Corporation (DE2 FPGA boards)

$1,881from Intel Corporation (Microprocessor Development Boards)

$50,000 from Leptis Technologies, Rochester, NY 14618 (Copper Vapor Laser System)

$124,907 from Operation Technology, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618 (ETAP Thinking Power Software Package)

$53,000 from FreeScale Corporation (embedded system design equipment)

$60,513 from Tektronix Corporation (mixed signal oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and signal generators)


PUBLICATIONS SUMMARY

500+ publications: 15 book chapters, 191 journal publications, and 315+ conference publications

100+ keynote/invited papers, seminars, and tutorials presented at international conferences and research institutions

30+ project reports (submitted to funding agencies supporting my research projects)

Organized/chaired many international conferences, symposia, technical sessions, and expert panels

Served or serves as a reviewer of papers for 30+ refereed journals and 15+ professional conferences

Google Scholar Citations: 5000+, h-index: 35, i10-index: 128; ResearchGate: Impact Points: 386.17, RG Score: 42.05

BOOKS/PROCEEDINGS 1. M. Alkhatib and M. S. Alam, IPTV Multimedia Networks: Concepts, Developments, and Design, IEC Press, 158 pages, 2007 2. M. S. Alam, Ed., Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, December 2013 3. M. S. Alam, Ed., Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, December 2011 4. M. S. Alam, Ed., Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Based Development, June 2008 5. M. S. Alam, Ed., Proceedings of the Int’l Conference on Graphics and Visualization in Engineering, Acta Press, 2007 6. M. S. Alam, Ed., Optical Pattern Recognition Using Joint Transform Correlation, 687 pages, SPIE Milestone Series (a

reference book of selected papers), SPIE Press, Bellingham, WA, August 1999

BOOK CHAPTERS/MANUALS 1. M. S. Alam and A. Sakla, “Automatic Target Recognition in Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imagery via Joint Transform

Correlation,” Augmented Vision and Reality, Springer-Heidelberg, Vol. 6, p. 179 - 206, 2014 2. P. Katz, A. Alfalou, C. Brosseau and M. S. Alam, “Correlation and Independent Component Analysis Based Approaches for

Biometric Recognition,” Face Recognition: Methods, Applications & Technology, Nova Publishers, p. 1- 29, 2012 3. M. S. Alam, “Pattern Recognition and Tracking in Forward Looking Infrared Imagery,” Machine Vision Beyond Visible

Spectrum, Springer-Verlag, p. 87-122, 2011 4. M. M. Alkhatib, M. S. Alam, M. Bayoumi, B. Alhalabi and I. Saeed, “The Use of Intelligent Compression for Future IPTV

Networks,” Development of Triple Play Services, International Engineering Consortium (IEC), Vol. 58, p. 1-8, 2006 5. M. S. Alam, M. A. Salam and P. Polu, “CDMA - An Evolutionary Technology,” Annual Review of Communications, IEC,

Vol. 58, p. 435-446, 2005 6. M. Alkhatib, M. S. Alam and I. Saeed, “Triple Play: Current and Emerging Last Mile Network Architectures,” Achieving the

Triple Play: Technologies and Business Models for Success, IEC, Vol. 58, p. 223-231, 2005 7. S. Alsharif and M. S. Alam, “Assuring the Quality of Service for Triple Play,” Achieving the Triple Play: Technologies and

Business Models for Success, IEC, Vol. 58, p. 379-392, 2005 8. M. S. Alam, P. Polu, P. Panati, A. El-Saba and S. Alsharif, “DWDM - Changing the Landscape of Photonics World,” Annual

Review of Communications, IEC, Vol. 57, p. 511-519, 2004 9. M. S. Alam, “Optical Pattern Recognition,” Encyclopedia of Optical Engineering, Mercel Dekker, p. 1778-1797, 2003 10. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Optical Computing Using Trinary Signed-digit Arithmetic,” Optical Switching and Computing

for Multimedia Systems, Marcel Dekker, p. 377 - 446, 2002 11. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast Arithmetic, Logical and Image Processing Operations Using Polarization-encoded

Optical Shadow-casting,” Optical Switching and Computing for Multimedia Systems, Marcel Dekker, p. 447 - 504, 2002 12. G. Li and M. S. Alam, “Optics for Computing,” Introduction to Information Optics, p. 475-569, Academic Press, 2001. (This

book is also translated into Chinese) 13. M. S. Alam, “Energy Measurement,” Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, p. 103-111, Vol. 7, 1998. An

enhanced version of this chapter is published as “Electrical Energy Measurement” in the survey volume Instrumentation and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, 2001

14. F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam and M. Kaykobad, “Data Recording,” Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1998. An enhanced version of this chapter is also published as “Data Storage and Recording,” in the survey volume Instrumentation and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, 2001

15. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Optical Symbolic Substitution Architectures,” Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics, Academic Press, Vol. 89, p. 53-92, 1994

16. M. S. Alam, “Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing Laboratory Manual,” Published by IPFW, includes twelve experiments on hardware, software and interfacing, 153 pages, 6

th edition, September 1998

17. M. S. Alam, “Digital Logic Design Laboratory Manual,” Published by IPFW, includes twelve experiments, 86 pages, 4th

edition, January 1998

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. P. Sidike, V. Asari and M. S. Alam, “Multiclass object detection with single query in hyperspectral imagery using class-associative spectral fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” to appear, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2015


2. M. S. Alam and A. Bal, “Detection of reappearing targets in FLIR video sequences,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 54, p. 053114(1-6), 2015

3. M. Elbouz, A. Alfalou, C. Brosseau, N. Yahia and M. S. Alam, “Assessing the performance of a motion tracking system based on optical joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optics Communication, Vol. 349, p. 65-82, 2015

4. M. S. Alam and S. M. A. Bhuiyan, “Trends in correlation-based pattern recognition and tracking in forward-looking infrared imagery,” Sensors, Vol. 14, p. 13437-13475, 2014

5. S. M. Aziz, M. S. Alam, V. K. Asari, M. Paul, M. Rahman, S. Zhang and M. A. Karim, “Guest Editorial,” Journal of Computers, Vol. 9, p. 1739-1742, 2014

6. P. Sidike and M. S. Alam, “Logarithmic fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 52, p. 103108(1-9), 2013

7. M. N. Chy, A. Sakla and M. S. Alam, “Oil spill detection in ocean environment via ultrasonic imaging and spectral fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 52, p. 083109(1-7), 2013

8. M. Elbouz, A. Alfalou, C. Brosseau, M. S. Alam and S. Qasmi, “Correlation based efficient face recognition and color change detection,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 311, p. 186-200, 2013

9. S. M. Aziz, M. S. Alam, V. K. Asari, A. Hossain and M. A. Karim, “Guest Editorial,” Journal of Computers, Vol. 8, p. 1097-1100, 2013

10. S. M. A. Bhuiyan and M. S. Alam, “Color image trend adjustment using a color bidimensional empirical mode decomposition method,” Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 21, p. 033019(1-15), 2012

11. A. Alfalou, I. Leonard, M. S. Alam and A. Arnold-Bos “Adaptive nonlinear fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optical Engineering, p. 098201 (1-9), Vol. 52, 2012

12. J. Sang, S. Ling and M. S. Alam, “Efficient text encryption and hiding with double random phase encoding,” Sensors Journal, Vol. 12, p. 13441-13457, 2012

13. Y. Wan, P. Duraisamy, B. Buckles and M. S. Alam, “Wireless capsule endoscopy segmentation using global-constrained hidden Markov model and image registration,” Journal of Computer Vision and Signal Processing, Vol. 2, p. 17-28, 2013

14. A. Alfalou, C. Brosseau, P. Katz and M. S. Alam, “Decision optimization for face recognition based on an alternate correlation plane quantification metric,” Optics Letters, Vol. 37, p. 1562-1564, 2012

15. H. Oloomi, M. S. Alam and M. Rana, “Noise performance evaluation of uncooled infrared detectors,” IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 11, p. 971-987, 2011

16. A. Sakla, S. Sakla and M. S. Alam, “Hyperspectral target detection via discrete wavelet based spectral fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 50, p. 5545-5554, 2011

17. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Kernel and Stochastic Expectation Maximization: A Fusion Algorithm for Target Detection in Hyperspectral Imagery,” Journal of Intelligent Computing, Vol. 2, p. 209-220, 2011

18. M. N. Islam, K. Asari, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Optical cryptographic system employing multiple reference-based joint transform correlation technique,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 50, p. 068202, 2011

19. M. N. Islam, V. Asari, M. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition using synthetic discriminant function based multiple phase-shifted-reference fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Optics Communications, Vol. 284, p. 1532-1539, 2011

20. M. S. Alam, S. Alsharif and N. Haq, “Efficient CDMA wireless position location system using TDOA method,” Journal of Communication Systems, Vol. 24, p.1230–1242, 2011

21. M. S. Alam, S. Alsharif and P. Panati, “Performance evaluation of throughput in optical burst switching,” Journal of Communication Systems, Vol. 24, p. 398-414, 2011

22. M. S. Alam, S. F. Goh and S. Dacharaju, “Three-dimensional color pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation with CIELab coordinates,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 58, p. 2176-2184, 2010

23. M. S. Alam and S. Ochilov, “Spectral fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Applied Optics, Vol. 49, p. 18-25, 2010

24. M. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Economics of Hydrogen production and utilization strategies for optimal operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant, Int’l Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol.35, p.8804-8814, 2010

25. M. Y. El-Sharkh, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Short term scheduling of multiple grid parallel PEM fuel cells for microgrid applications,” Int’l Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 35, p. 11099-11106, 2010

26. N. S. Sisworahardjo, T. Yalcinoz, M. Y. El-Sharkh, and M. S. Alam, “Neural network model of 100 W portable PEM fuel cell and experimental verification, Int’l Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 35, p. 9104-9109, 2010

27. T. Yalcinoz, M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo and M. S. Alam, “Portable PEM fuel cell - ultracapacitor system: model and experimental verification,” Int’l Journal of Energy Research, Vol.34, p.1249–1256, 2010

28. J. Khan, M. S. Alam and S. M. A. Bhuiyan, “Automatic target detection in FLIR imagery via probabilistic neural networks,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 48, p. 464-476, 2009

29. Y. Sheng, Z. Xin, M. S. Alam, L. Xi, L. Feng, “Information hiding based on double random-phase encoding and public-key cryptography,” Optics Express (an electronic journal of OSA), Vol. 17, p. 3270-3284, 2009

30. M. C. Kisacikoglu, M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Load sharing using fuzzy logic control in a fuel cell/ultra-capacitor hybrid vehicle” Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol. 35, p.1497–1507, 2009

31. M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo, T. Yalcinoz and M. S. Alam, “Portable direct Hydrogen fed PEM fuel cell model and experimental verification,” Int’l Journal of Energy Research, Vol.34, p.643–650, 2009

32. J. Sang and M. S. Alam, “Fragility and robustness of binary phase-only filter based fragile/semi-fragile digital image watermarking,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 57, p. 595-611, 2008


33. O. Onar, M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Modeling, control and simulation of an autonomous WT/PV/FC/UC hybrid power system,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 185, p. 1213-1273-1283, 2008

34. M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Pattern recognition in hyperspectral imagery using 1D shifted phase-encoded joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 281, p. 4854-4861, 2008

35. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Superresolution construction of multispectral imagery based on local enhancement,” IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, Vol. 5, p. 276-279, 2008

36. T. Yalcinoz and M. S Alam, “Dynamic modeling and simulation of air-breathing PEM fuel cell,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 154, p. 168-174, 2008

37. M. S. Alam, M. N. Islam, A. Bal and M. A. Karim, “Hyperspectral target detection using Gaussian filter and postprocessing,” Journal of Optics and Lasers in Engineering,” Vol. 46, p. 817 – 822, 2008

38. M. Uzunoglu, O. C. Onar and M. S. Alam, “Modeling control and simulation of a PV/FC/UC based hybrid power generation system for stand-alone applications,” Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol. 34, p. 509–520, 2008

39. M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam, and M. A. Karim, “Optical security system employing quadrature multiplexing,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 47, p. 048201(1-5), 2008

40. N. S. Sisworahardjo, M. S Alam and G. Aydinli, “Reliability and availability analysis of low power portable direct methanol fuel cells,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 154, Vol. 177, p412–418, 2008

41. M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo and M. S. Alam, “Neural network controller for microturbine power plants,” Journal of Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 78, p. 1378-1384, 2008

42. T. Yalcinoz and M. S Alam, “Improved dynamic performance of hybrid PEM fuel cells and ultracapacitors for portable applications,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, p. 1932-1940, 2008

43. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Optical security system employing shifted phase-encoded joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 281, p. 248-254, 2008

44. M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Modeling and analysis of an FC/UC hybrid vehicular power system using a novel wavelet based load sharing algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 23, p. 263-272, 2007

45. M. M. Al-Khatib and M. S. Alam, “A novel approach for reducing the probability of error in the presence of ISI and Gaussian noise,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 46, p. 105003, 2007

46. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Non-conventional joint transform correlation for pattern recognition by use of grating filters and heterodyne scanning, Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 40, p. 261-269, 2007

47. M. Uzunoglu, O. Onar, M. El-Sharkh, N. Sisworahardjo, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Parallel operational characteristics of PEM fuel cell and microturbine power plants,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 168, p. 469-476, 2007

48. R. S. Fyath, K. N. Darraj, M. S. Alam, M. N. Islam and M. M. Alkhatib, “Optical pattern recognition using two-channel joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Neural Networks, Vol. 16, p. 125-135, 2007

49. M. Y. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Impact of recovered thermal energy management on the economics of operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” Journal of Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 77, p. 1056-1064, 2007

50. M. Uzunoglu, O. Onar and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic behavior of PEM FCPPs under various load conditions and voltage stability analysis for stand-alone residential applications,” J. Power Sources, Vol. 168, p. 240-250, 2007

51. S. Bhuiyan, M. S. Alam and M. Alkanhal, “A new two-stage correlation based approach for target detection and tracking in

FLIR imagery using EMACH and PDCCF filters,” J. Optical Engineering, Vol. 46, p. 086401, 2007

52. M. S. Alam and A. Bal, “Improved multiple target tracking via global motion compensation and optoelectronic correlation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics,” Vol. 54, p. 522-529, 2007

53. M. Y. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Cost related sensitivity analysis for optimal operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 161, p. 1198-1207, 2007

54. M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic modeling, design and simulation of a PEM fuel cell/ultra-capacitor hybrid system for vehicular applications,” Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 148, p. 1544-1553, 2007

55. M. Tanrioven and M. S. Alam, “Modeling, control and power quality evaluation of a PEM fuel cell based power supply system for residential use,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 42, p. 1582-1589, 2006

56. O. C. Onar, M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic modeling, design and simulation of a wind/fuel cell/ultracapacitor based hybrid power generation system,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 161, p. 707-722, 2007

57. M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo, M. Uzunoglu, O. Onar and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic behavior of PEM fuel cell and microturbine power plants,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 154, p. 315-321, 2007

58. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. S. Alam and S. R. F. Sims, “Target detection, classification and tracking using MACH and PDCCF filter combination,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 45, p. 116401, 2006

59. J. Sang, X. Liao and M. S. Alam, “Neural network based zero-watermark scheme for digital images,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 45, p. 097006, 2006

60. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Optical encryption and multiplexing of personal identification information using orthogonal code,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 45, p. 098201, 2006

61. M. M. Al-Khatib and M. S. Alam, “New programmable expressions for calculating error probability and error bounds for M-ary PAM systems in the presence of ISI and Gaussian noise,” J. Optical Engineering, Vol. 45, p. 095005, 2006

62. M. Y. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “A study of cost-optimized operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, Vol. 21, p. 1104-1114, 2006


63. M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic modeling, design and simulation of a combined PEM fuel cell and ultra-capacitor system for stand-alone residential applications,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conv., Vol. 21, p. 767-775, 2006

64. M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam and M. R. Haider, “Class-associative color pattern recognition using shifted phase-encoded joint

transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 45, p. 075006, 2006

65. S. Ahmed and M. S. Alam, “Performance evaluation of various mobile Ad-Hoc network protocols,” Journal of Wireless Networking, Vol. 2006, p. 1-11, 2006

66. M. Faisal, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Comparative study of wavelength shift keying and repeated unequal channel spacing schemes in reducing the four-wave mixing effect in optical wavelength-division-multiplexed system,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 015002, 2006

67. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Design of multiple-pump raman amplifier for optical communication system,” Journal of Optical Communications, Vol. 27, P. 75-78, 2006

68. M. Tanrioven and M. S. Alam, “Impact of load management on reliability assessment of grid independent PEM fuel cell power plants,” Journal of Power Sources, p. 401-410, Vol. 157, 2006

69. A. Dawoud, M. S. Alam, A. Bal and C. Loo, “Target tracking in infrared imagery using weighted composite reference function based decision fusion,” IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, Vol. 15, p. 404-410, 2006

70. M. R. Haider, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Enhanced class-associative generalized fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation for multiple target detection,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 048201, 2005

71. A. Bal and M. S. Alam, “Automatic Target tracking in FLIR image sequences using intensity variation function and template modeling,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement,” Vol. 54, p. 1846-1852, 2005

72. M. Tanrioven and M. S. Alam, “Reliability modeling and analysis of standalone PEM fuel cell power plants,” Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol. 31, p. 915-933, 2005

73. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Distortion-invariant multiple target detection using class-associative joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 097201, 2005

74. M. Y. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Impact of hydrogen production on optimal economical operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” J. of Power Sources, Vol. 153, p. 136-144, 2005

75. M. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Impact of combined wind energy and hydrogen production on the optimal operation of a fuel cell power plant based CHP system,” IASME Transactions, Vol. 2, p. 483-490, 2005

76. J. F. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Target detection in cluttered forward-looking infrared imagery,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 076404, 2005

77. M. S. Alam, A. Bal, E. Horache, S. F. Goh, C. Loo, S. Regula and A. Sharma, “Metrics for evaluating the performance of joint transform correlation based target recognition and tracking algorithms,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 067005, 2005

78. M. R. Haider and M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam and J. Khan, “Shifted phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation for multiple target detection,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 238, p. 69-88, 2005

79. E. Horache and M. S. Alam, “Removal of DC term and false alarms in fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator by using binary random phase mask” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 245, p. 93-101, 2005

80. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Biometric recognition systems (Guest Editorial),” Applied Optics, Vol. 44, p. 635-636, 2005

81. Y. H. Doh, J. S. Yoon, K. H. Choi and M. S. Alam, “Optical security system for protection of personal identification information,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 44, p. 742-750, 2005

82. M. Tanrioven and M. S. Alam, “Reliability modeling and evaluation of grid-connected PEM fuel cell power plants based on Markov models,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 142, p. 264-278, 2005

83. A. Bal, A. M. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Improved fingerprint identification using supervised filtering enhancement,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 44, p. 647-654, 2005

84. A. Dawoud, M. S. Alam, A. Bal and C. Loo, “Decision fusion algorithm for target tracking in infrared imagery,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 44, p. 026401, 2005

85. A. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Comparative study of face recognition techniques using joint transform correlation and principal component analysis,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 44, p. 688-692, 2005

86. M. Y. El-Sharkh, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Evolutionary programming based methodology for economical output power from PEM fuel cell for micro-grid application,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 139, p. 165-169, 2005

87. A. Khan, S. Marupaduga, M. S. Alam and N. Ekins-Daukes, “Radiation response analysis of wide-Gap P-AlInGaP for super-high-efficiency space photovoltaics,” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 85, p. 5218-5220, 2004

88. M. Y. El-Sharkh, A. Rahman, M. S. Alam, P. C. Byrne, A. A. Sakla and T. Thomas, “A dynamic model for stand-alone PEM fuel cell power plant for residential applications,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 138, p. 199-204, 2004

89. A. Bal, A. M. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Enhanced fingerprint verification/identification using widrow-cellular neural network,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, p. 37201, 2004

90. A. M. A. Baker, M. S. Alam, M. Tanrioven and H. B. Ahmad, “Electromagnetic compatibility analysis in buildings affected by lightning strike,” Journal of Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 73, p. 197-204, 2005

91. A. Bal and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic target tracking using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation and template matching,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 43, p. 4874-4881, 2004

92. M. S. Alam and S. F. Goh, “Three-dimensional fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 43, p. 3680-3685, 2004

93. A. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast multiwavelet analysis using phase-encoded JTC,” Journal of Optical Engineering,


Vol. 43, p. 1746 - 1750, 2004

94. M. El-Sharkh, A. Rahman, M. S. Alam, A. Sakla, P. Byrne and T. Thomas, “Analysis of active and reactive power control of a stand-alone PEM fuel cell power plant,” IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, Vol. 19, p. 2022-2028, 2004

95. M. S. Alam and E. H. Horache, “Optical implementation of fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 236, p. 59-67, 2004

96. M. Y. El-Sharkh, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Neural networks based control of active and reactive power of a stand-alone PEM fuel cell power plant,” Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 135, p. 88-94, 2004

97. H. C. Loo and M. S. Alam, “Invariant object tracking using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, p. 2175-2183, 2004

98. R. S. Fyath, S. A. Ali and M. S. Alam, “Four-operand parallel optical computing using shadow-casting technique,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 37, p. 251-257, 2005

99. Y. H. Doh, K. H. Choi, J. C. Kim, J. W. Kim, S. J. Kim and M. S. Alam, “Distortion-invariant pattern recognition based on the synthetic HMT,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, p. 1798-1803, 2004

100. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Trends in pattern recognition algorithms, architectures and devices (Guest Editorial),” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, p. 1702-17004, 2004

101. M. S. Alam, M. Haque, J. Khan and H. Kettani, “Target tracking in forward looking infrared imagery using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 43, p. 1407-1413, 2004

102. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Non-recoded trinary signed-digit multiplication based on digit grouping and pixel assignment,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 230, p. 35-44, 2004

103. M. S. Alam, J. Khan and A. Bal, “Hetero-associative multiple target tracking using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 43, p. 358-365, 2004

104. M. S. Alam, M. Akhteruzzaman and A. K. Cherri, “Real time fingerprint identification,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 35, p. 191-196, 2004

105. M. S. Alam and J. Predina, “Computer study of nonlinearity in constant current biased mercury-cadmium-telluride detectors,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 42, p. 3491-3497, 2003

106. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Accurate measurement of various laser beam diameters using different rulings,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 223, p. 255-262, 2003

107. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Face recognition through pose estimation and fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 42, p. 560-567, 2002

108. M. S. Alam and M. M. Rahman, “Class-associative multiple target detection using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 43, p. 456-463, 2002

109. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Optical two-step modified signed-digit addition based on binary logic gates,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 208, p. 263-273, 2002

110. F. Qian, G. Li and M. S. Alam, “One-step digit-set-restricted modified signed-digit arithmetic using shared content-addressable memory based incoherent correlator,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, p. 2607-2612, 2002

111. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Optical binary logic gate based modified signed-digit arithmetic,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 34, p. 501-508, 2002

112. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Invariant face recognition using a neural network based on fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, p. 2768-2777, 2002

113. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Invariant face recognition using a projection slice synthetic discriminant function based algorithm,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, p. 87-93, 2002

114. Y. Doh, J. Kim, S. Kim and M. S. Alam, “A new morphological hit-miss transform based detection algorithm,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, p. 26-31, 2002

115. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Advances in pattern recognition techniques, devices and algorithms (Guest Editorial),” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, p. 10-12, 2002

116. K. K. Das and M. S. Alam, “Fiber-optic micro-displacement sensor based on diffraction grating,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 32, p. 446-449, 2002

117. M. S. Alam and C. N. Wai, “Color pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 40, p. 2407-2413, 2001

118. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Reference phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 40, p. 1216-1225, 2001

119. F. Qian, G. Li, L. Liu and M. S. Alam, “Optoelectronic quotient-selected modified signed-digit division,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, p. 275-282, 2001

120. M. S. Alam and A. F. Alsamman, “Invariant face recognition,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 27, p. 418-423, 2001

121. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Algorithms for optoelectronic implementation of modified signed-digit division, square root, logarithmic and exponential function, Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 40, p. 1236-1243, 2001

122. M. S. Alam and J. Predina, “Identification and estimation of nonlinearity in constant voltage biased infrared sensor detected signals,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, p. 3264-3271, 2000

123. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Parallel computation of complex elementary functions using quaternary signed-digit arithmetic,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 32, p. 391-399, 2000


124. M. S. Alam, “Phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, p. 1169-1176, 2000

125. M. S. Alam and A. A. S. Awwal, “Scale invariant amplitude modulated phase-only filtering,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 32, p. 231-234, 2000

126. C. A. Pomalaza-Raez and M. S. Alam, “Evaluation of channel access protocol performance for a mobile multimedia terminal in a multihop network,” International Journal of Communication Systems, Vol. 13, p. 489-503, 2000

127. W. Y. Salim, M. S. Alam, R. S. Fyath and S. A. Ali, “Trinary signed-digit arithmetic using an efficient encoding scheme,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology (Special Issue on Optical Computing), Vol. 32, p. 401-405, 2000

128. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Target recognition techniques (Guest Editorial),” Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, p. 1119-1121, 2000

129. M. S. Alam and E. Kurtzweg, “Thin photorefractive crystal based joint transform correlator,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 26, p. 192-196, 2000

130. M. S. Alam and D. Chain, “Efficient multiple target recognition using a joint wavelet transform processor,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, p. 1203-1210, 2000

131. M. S. Alam, J. Bognar, R. Hardie and B. Yasuda, “Infrared image registration and high resolution reconstruction using multiple translationally shifted aliased video frames,” IEEE Trans. Inst. & Meas., Vol. 49, p. 915-923, 2000

132. M. I. Younus and M. S. Alam, “Enhanced phase stepped interferometry via appropriate filtering, Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 38, p. 1918-1923, 1999

133. M. S. Alam and A. K. Cherri, “Joint transform correlator architectures and algorithms,” Asian Journal of Physics, Vol. 8, p. 445-471, 1999

134. M. S. Alam, “Parallel optoelectronic trinary signed-digit division,” Journal of Optical Engineering (Special Issue on Computer Arithmetic for Optical Computing), Vol. 38, p. 441-448, 1999

135. B. Y. Soon, M. A. Karim, and M. S. Alam, “Using joint transform correlator as the feature extractor for the nearest neighbor classifier,” Journal of Optical Engineering (Special Issue on Optical Security), Vol. 38, p. 39-46, 1999

136. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Recoded and non-recoded trinary signed-digit adders and multipliers using redundant bit representation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 37, p. 4405 - 4418, 1998

137. M. S. Alam, J. G. Bognar, S. Cain and B. J. Yasuda, “Fast registration and reconstruction of aliased low resolution frames using a modified maximum likelihood approach,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 37, p. 1319-1328, 1998

138. M. S. Alam, “Deblurring using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 37, p. 556-564, 1998

139. A. K. Cherri, M. K. Habib and M. S. Alam, “Optoelectronic recoded and non-recoded trinary signed-digit adder that uses optical correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, p. 2153-2163, Vol. 37, 1998

140. B. Y. Soon, M. A. Karim, R. C. Hardie and M. S. Alam, “Joint wavelet transform correlation with separated target and reference planes,” Optics Express (an electronic journal published by OSA), p. 177-183, Vol. 2, 1998

141. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Advances in recognition techniques - Part II (Guest Editorial),” Journal of Optical Engineering, p. 732-734, Vol. 37, March 1998

142. B. Y. Soon, M. S. Alam, and M. A. Karim, “Improved feature extraction using a joint wavelet transform correlator,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 37, p. 821- 827, 1998

143. M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Advances in recognition techniques – Part I (Guest Editorial),” Journal of Optical Engineering, p. 7-9, Vol. 37, January 1998

144. M. S. Alam and J. Khoury, “Fringe-adjusted incoherent erasure joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optical Engineering (Special Issue on Advances in Recognition Techniques), p. 75-82, Vol. 37, 1998

145. F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multi-reference joint transform correlator for recognition and distortion estimation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, p. 38-42, Vol. 37, 1998

146. X. Chen, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Rotation and scale invariant nonlinear fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, p. 138-143, Vol. 37, 1998

147. A. T. M. S. Khalid, M. S. Alam and A. A. S. Awwal, “Kh-Map: A new way of representing hypercube structures,” Journal of Systems Architecture, Vol. 25, p. 873-885, 1998

148. D. W. Mauritzen and M. S. Alam, “Comments on accurate measurement of power, energy, and true rms voltage using synchronous counting,” IEEE Trans. on Instrumentation and Measurement, p. 1300-1301, Vol. 46, 1997

149. M. S. Alam, “Multi-target photorefractive fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Memory and Neural Networks, Vol. 6, p. 287-296, 1997

150. M. S. Alam, X. Chen and M. A. Karim, “Distortion invariant fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 36, p. 7422-7427, 1997

151. M. S. Alam and Y. Gu, “Improving multiobject correlation discrimination using data fusion in the correlation plane,” Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol. 106, No. 1, p. 1-6, 1997

152. A. K. Cherri, M. S. Alam and A. A. S. Awwal, “Optoelectronic symbolic substitution based canonical modified signed-digit arithmetic,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 29, p. 151-157, 1997

153. S. Majumder, M. S. Alam and R. Gangopadhyay, “Effect of nonuniform laser FM response on the performance of multichannel optical systems using optical amplifiers,” IEEE Journal of Lightwave Tech., Vol. 15, p. 188-193, 1997

154. A. K. Cherri, M. K. Habib and M. S. Alam, “An efficient implementation of arithmetic units based on polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 36, p. 94-101, 1997

155. S. P. Majumder, M. S. Alam and R. Gangopadhyay, “Performance of subcarrier modulated optical FM with nonuniform laser


FM response,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 34, p. 741-753, 1996

156. M. S. Alam, Y. Ahuja, A. K. Cherri and A. Chatterjea, “Symmetrically recoded quaternary signed-digit arithmetic using shared content-addressable memory,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 35, p. 1141-1149, 1996

157. M. S. Alam, “Feature-extracted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 34, p. 8148-8153, 1995

158. M. S. Alam, “Performance of joint transform correlation under varying illumination and noise,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 27, p. 361-368, 1995

159. M. S. Alam, “Fractional power fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 34, p. 3208-3216, 1995

160. F. Ahmed, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Wavelet transform based correlator for the recognition of rotationally distorted images,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 34, p. 3187-3192, 1995

161. M. S. Alam, M. Karim, S. Zheng and K. Iftekharuddin, “Field-of-view overlap effects in helmet-mounted night vision systems,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 8, p. 282-286, 1995

162. M. S. Alam and Y. Gu, “Sobel operator based multiobject joint transform correlation,” Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol. 100, p. 28-32, 1995

163. S. P. Majumder, R. Gangopadhyay, M. S. Alam and G. Prati, “Performance of linecoded heterodyne optical FSK systems with nonuniform laser FM response,” IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol. 13, p. 628-638, 1995

164. M. S. Alam, K. Jemili and M. A. Karim, “Optical higher-order quaternary signed-digit arithmetic,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 33, p. 3419-3426, 1994

165. K. Das, M. Arif, A. Yusufhaider and M. S. Alam, “Interferometric refractive index profile measurement of an optical fiber,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 7, p. 821-823, 1994

166. M. S. Alam, “Parallel optical computing using recoded trinary signed-digit numbers,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 33, p. 4392-4397, 1994

167. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multioutput logical processor using joint transform correlator,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 7, p. 494-499, 1994

168. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multiple target detection using a modified fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 33, p. 1610-1617, 1994

169. M. S. Alam, “Efficient trinary signed-digit symbolic arithmetic,” Optics Letters, Vol. 19, p. 353-355, 1994

170. M. S. Alam, M. A. Karim and A. A. S. Awwal, “Two-dimensional register design using polarization- encoded optical shadow-casting,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 97, p. 11-18, 1994

171. M. S. Alam, “Real-time optical computing: multiprocessor design,” Optical Engineering, Vol. 33, p. 273-277, 1994

172. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Preprocessed joint transform correlation,” Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol. 94, p. 33-38, 1993

173. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Applied Optics, Vol. 32, p. 4344-4350, 1993

174. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Joint transform correlation under varying illumination,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 32, p. 4351-4356, 1993

175. M. S. Alam, O. Perez and M. A. Karim, “Preprocessed multi-object joint transform correlator,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 32, p. 3102-3107, 1993

176. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multiple-valued logic based multiprocessor using polarization- encoded optical shadow-casting,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 96, p. 164-170, 1993

177. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Real-time optical arithmetic/logical processing,” Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing (Special Issue on Optical Computing), Vol. 17, p. 251-258, 1993

178. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multiple-valued logic unit design using polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 25, p. 17-23, 1993

179. M. S. Alam, K. M. Iftekharuddin and M. A. Karim, “Polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting: edge detection using roberts operator,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 6, p. 190-193, 1993

180. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Enhanced correlation discrimination using binary joint transform correlator with feedback,” Journal of Microwave & Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 5, p. 752-757, 1992

181. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Efficient combinational logic circuit design using polarization- encoded optical shadow-casting,” Journal of Optics Communications, Vol. 93, p. 252-257, 1992

182. M. S. Alam, A. A. Awwal, M. A. Karim and J. Westerkamp, “Optical processing based on conditional higher-order trinary modified signed-digit symbolic substitution,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 31, p. 5614-5621, 1992

183. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Arithmetic processing using joint transform correlator,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 31, p. 4693-4699, 1992

184. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Programmable optical perfect shuffle interconnection network using fredkin gates,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 5, p. 330-333, 1992

185. M. S. Alam, A. A. S. Awwal and M. A. Karim, “Digital optical processing based on higher-order modified signed-digit symbolic substitution,” Journal of Applied Optics, Vol. 31, p. 2419-2425, 1992

186. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Improved correlation discrimination in a multi-object bipolar joint transform correlator,” Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 24, p. 45-50, 1992

187. M. S. Alam, A. Awwal and M. Karim, “Improved correlation discrimination using joint Fourier transform optical correlator,” Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 4, p. 103-106, 1991


188. S. M. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Hardware development for a microprocessor based temperature control system,” Electrical Engineering Research Bulletin, Bangladesh, Vol. 4, p. 63-71, 1988

189. P. K. Saha and M. S. Alam, “Microprocessor based PID controller,” Electrical Engineering Research Bulletin, Bangladesh, Vol. 4, p. 77-88, 1988

190. P. K. Saha and M. S. Alam, “Microprocessor based sequence control system,” Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Vol. 15, No. 4, p. 7-13, 1987

191. M. S. Alam and S. M. Rahman, “Microprocessor based multichannel temperature control system,” Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Vol. 15, No. 1, p. 9-16, 1987

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS (Includes 40+ Keynote Addresses and Invited Papers)

1. M. S. Alam, “Correlation based pattern recognition and tracking,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Symposium on 3D Imaging, Metrology, and Data Security (3DIM-DS 2015), SPIE, Shenzhen, China, September 26-29, 2015

2. M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast pattern recognition and tracking in FLIR imagery,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (Ubi-Media 2015), IEEE, Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 24-26, 2015

3. B. Biswas and M. S. Alam, “Efficient live face detection to counter spoof attack in face recognition systems (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9477, p. 947703(1-13), 2015

4. P. Sidike, V. Asari and M. S. Alam, “A robust fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator for efficient object detection,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9477, p. 947707(1-8), 2015

5. Y. Belkhouche, B. Buckles, P. Duraisamy and M. S. Alam, “Graph-based filtering of urban LiDAR data”, Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9094, p. 90940I(70-75), 2014

6. M. S. Alam, “Trends in Pattern Recognition and Tracking in FLIR imagery,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conference on Informatics, Electronics, and Vision (ICIEV 2014), IEEE, May 22-24, 2014

7. S. Bhuiyan, J. F. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Power enhanced extended maximum average correlation height filter for target detection,” Proc. IEEE SoutheastCon, p. 1-4, Lexington, Kentucky, March 13-16, 2014

8. P. Sidike, V. Asari and M. S. Alam, “Illumination-invariant pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator and monogenic signal,” Proc. IS&T/SPIE, Vol. 9024, p. 90240C(1-10), San Francisco, February 2-4, 2014

9. M. S. Alam, J. Khoury, P. P. Banerjee, W. Durant, D. Martin, G. T. Nehmetallah, “Performance evaluation of optimal filters for target detection and tracking using SAR imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9094, May 2014

10. J. Khoury, M. S. Alam, P. P. Banerjee, G. T. Nehmetallah, D. Martin, W. Durant, J. Donoghue, N. Peyghambarian and M. Yamamoto, “Performance comparison of photorefractive two-beam coupling correlator with optimal filter-based correlators

(Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9094, May 2014 11. G. T. Nehmetallah, P. P. Banerjee, M. S. Alam and J. Khoury, “Performance evaluation of photorefractive two-beam coupling

joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9094, May 2014 12. P. Duraisamy, X. Yuan and M. S. Alam, “Finding weak edges in imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 9094, May 2014 13. P. Sidike, T. Aspiras, V. Asari and M. S. Alam, “A rotation-invariant pattern recognition using spectral fringe-adjusted joint

transform correlator and histogram representation,” Proc. SPIE, IEEE, Vol. 9094, May 2014 14. P. Sidike, M. S. Alam, C. Cui and V. Asari, “Efficient face recognition using shifted phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint

transform correlator,” Proc. ICAEE 2013, IEEE, Dhaka, December 19-21, 2013 15. S. Patrabansh, M. Y. El-Sharkh and M. S. Alam, “DMFC models and applications,” p. 2346-2355, Proc. Conf. Industrial

Engineering and Operations Research, Bali, Indonesia, January 7-9, 2014

16. M. S. Alam, “Imaging based surface and subsurface oil spill detection and estimation in ocean environment,” Keynote

Address presented at the Int’l Conference on Computer, Communications & Informatics, IEEE, January 2-4, 2013

17. A. Alfalou, C. Broseau and M. S. Alam, “Smart pattern recognition (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 874809, 2013

18. P. Duraisamy, K. Namuduri and M. S. Alam, “Robust 3D reconstruction using LIDAR and N-visual image,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 874808(1-9), April 2013

19. M. N. Chy and M. S. Alam, “Efficient mine detection using wavelet PCA and morphological postprocessing,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 87480Q(1-10), April 2013

20. M. H. Habib, M. S. Alam and W. Al-Assadi, “JTC based concealed object detection via terahertz imaging,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 87480R(1-9), April 2013

21. P. Duraisamy, S. Jackson and M. S. Alam, “Contrast measurement of OCT images using SVD approach,” to appear, Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, April 2013

22. P. Sidike and M. S. Alam, “Spectral fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation based classification of oil spills in hyperspectral imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 87480T(1-11), April 2013

23. B. Zhang, J. Sang and M. S. Alam, “An image hiding method based on cascaded iterative Fourier transform and public-key encryption algorithm,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 87480H(1-8), April 2013

24. P. Duraisamy, S. C. Jackson, M. S. Alam and B. Buckles, “Image registration using calibrated and uncalibrated cameras,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8748, p. 874815(1-8), April 2013

25. S. Alsharif and M. S. Alam, “Performance evaluation of CCI on the forward CDMA channel,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8753, p. 87434(1-7), April 2013

26. M. Y. El-Sharkh, R. Yasser, M. Alam, “Thermal energy management of a CHP multi-fuel cell system for smart grid operation,” The 19th Int’l Conference on Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2012), Jakarta, 2012


27. M. S. Alam and P. Sidike, “Trends in oil spill detection via hyperspectral imaging (Invited Paper),” to appear, Proc. of the Int’l Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering, IEEE, Dhaka, December 20-24, 2012

28. A. Alfalou, N. Benhaj-Yahia, M. Elbouz and M. S. Alam, “Face recognition using a non-zero-order correlation plane and a

nonlinear joint transform correlator,” to appear, Proc. SPIE, San Diego, August 2012 29. M. N. Chy, A. Sakla and M. S. Alam, “Ultrasonic hyperspectral imaging based oil spill detection in sea water via spectral

fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” to appear, Proc. SPIE, San Diego, August 2012 30. S. Patrabansh, M. Y. El-Sharkh and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic modeling and simulation of a DMFC/UC based hybrid vehicular

system,” to appear, Proc. Conf. Industry Applications, IEEE, Las Vegas, October 2012 31. S. Patrabansh, M. Y. El-Sharkh, M.S. Alam, “Dynamic Modeling of Transient Response of DMFC for Residential

Applications,” to appear, Proc. Conf. Industry Applications, IEEE, Las Vegas, October 2012 32. P. Sidike, J. Khan, M. S. Alam and S. Bhuiyan, “Spectral unmixing of hyperspectral data for oil spill detection,” Proc. SPIE,

Vol. 8498, p.84981B(1-10), San Diego, August 2012 33. M. Elbouz, A. Alfalou,

C. Brosseau, M. S. Alam, S. Qasmi and Y. Ouerhani, “Sensitivity of optical correlation to color change

of target images,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8398, p. 83980A(1-7), Baltimore, April 2012 34. P. Duraisamy and M. S. Alam, “Robust 3D reconstruction using LIDAR and polarized imagery,” to appear, Proc. SPIE,

Baltimore, April 23-27, 2012 35. S. Palanisamy, P. Duraisamy and M. S. Alam, “A new time-adaptive, discrete, bionic-wavelet transform for enhancing speech

from adverse noise environment,” Proc. SPIE, p. 83980M(1-10), Baltimore, April 23-27, 2012 36. S. M. A. Bhuyian, J. F. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Spatial domain sharpening of color image employing bidmensional empirical

mode decomposition,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8398, p. 83980J(1-8), Baltimore, April 23-27, 2012 37. Y. Wan, P. Duraisamy, M. S. Alam and B. Buckles, “Global constrained hidden Markov model applied on wireless capsule

endoscopy video segmentation” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8384, Maryland USA, April 2012.S 38. M. S. Alam, R. Gollapalli and P. Sidike, “Identification and detection of oil and oil-derived substances at the surface and

subsurface levels via hyperspectral imaging,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8398, p.839801(1-13), April 23-27, 2012 39. M. N. Islam, K. V. Asari, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Target tracking using nonlinear phase-encoded joint transform

correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8398, p. 83980B(1-9), Baltimore, April 23-27, 2012

40. M. S. Alam, “Estimating and mitigating the impact of oil spill disasters via hyperspectral imaging,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conf. on Computer & Information Technology, IEEE, Dhaka 22 -24, 2011

41. P. Sidike, J. Khan, M. S. Alam, R. Gollapalli, and S. Bhuyian, “Efficient classification of multispectral imagery for oil spill detection,” Proc. ICAEE, IET, p. 141-146, Dhaka, December 19-21, 2011

42. I. Leonard, A. Alfalou and M. S. Alam, “Nobnlinear fringe-adjusted JTC based face tracking using an adaptive criterion,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8134, p.81340M, Orlando, Florida, April 23-27, 2011

43. S. Mercan and M. S. Alam, “Anomaly detection in hyperspectral imagery using stable distribution,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8049, p.80490V, 2011

44. J. Sang, S. Ling and M. S. Alam, “Text encryption via double-random phase encoding,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8055, p. 80550T(1- 5), 2011

45. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Kernel and stochastic expectation maximization fusion for target detection in hyperspectral imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8055, p. 80550Q(1- 12), Orlando, Florida, April 2011

46. P. Duraisamy, M. S. Alam and S. C. Jackson, “Error correction in image registration using POCS,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8055, p. 80550P(1- 5), Orlando, Florida, April 2011

47. J. F. Khan, G. V. Murphy, S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. S. Alam, “Emphirical mode decomposition of the ECG signal for noise

removal (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8055, p. 805504(1- 12), Orlando, Florida, April 2011 48. M. S. Alam and S. Alsharif, “Performance evaluation of CCI on the reverse CDMA channel,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8061,

p.806108, Orlando, Florida, April 2011 49. M. M. Ali, S. Russ and M. S. Alam, “Variable FEC to reduce ECC overhead in digital video transmission,” Proc. Int’l Conf.

Consumer Electronics, p. 212-213, DOI:10.1109/ICCE.2011.5722546, IEEE, Las Vegas, January 9-11, 2011

50. M. S. Alam, “Novel computing architectures and algorithms for pattern recognition and tracking,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conf. on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tripoli, October 23 -26, 2010

51. A. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and W. Sakla, “Pattern recognition via multispectral, hyperspectral and polarization-based imaging

(Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7696, p. 76961M(1-16), Orlando, April 5-9, 2010 52. M. S. Alam, S. Alsharif and N. Haq, “Efficient wireless location detection system,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7706, p.77060C,

Orlando, Florida, April 5-9, 2010 53. N. Sisworahardjo, T. Yalcinoz, M. El-Sharkh and M. S. Alam, “Artificial neural network model of 100W portable PEM fuel

cell, Proc. Int’l Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Applications, p. 35-39, Turkey, 21-24 June 2010 54. M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam, M. A. Karim, and V. Asari, “Optical security system using multiple phase shifted reference based

joint transform correlation (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7696, p.1-10, Orlando, April 5-9, 2010 55. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, J. F. Khan, M. S. Alam, “Trend adjustment in color images using bi-dimensional empirical mode

decomposition,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7696, p.76961R, Orlando, Florida, April 5-9, 2010

56. M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition and tracking in visual, infrared and hyperspectral imagery,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conf. on Computers and Information Technology, Dhaka, December 21-23, 2009

57. M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast architectures and algorithms for pattern recognition,” Keynote Address presented at the Int’l Conf. on


Multispectral Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, Yichang, China, October 29 - November 1, 2009

58. M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition in hyperspectral imagery using JTC (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7442, p.74420M, San Diego, August 4-6, 2009

59. M. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Object detection in hyperspectral imagery data using normalized cross spectrum energy,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7442, p.74421G, San Diego, August 4-6, 2009

60. A. Rahman, Y. El-Sharkh, N. Sisworahardjo, M. S. Alam, P. Byrne “Efficient pulsed power generation,” Proc. Int’l Pulse Power Conf., IEEE, DOI:10.1109/PPC.2009.5386400, p.1317-1322, Washington DC, June 28-July 2, 2009

61. M. N. Islam, M. H. Islam, K. Asari, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Distortion invariant pattern recognition using neural network based shifted phase-encoded joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7340, p. 734009, April 16-19, 2009

62. M. S. Alam and S. Alsharif, “Performance evaluation of CDMA, WDMA and DWDMA networks,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7349,

p.73490E, Orlando, April 16-19, 2009

63. M. S. Alam, “Data fusion based target tracking in FLIR imagery (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7340, p. 73400E, Orlando, April 16-19, 2009

64. W. Sakla, A. Sakla and M. S. Alam, “Wavelet based hyperspectral target detection using spectral fringe-adjusted joint

transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7335, p. 5545-5554, Orlando, April 16-19, 2009

65. E. Sarigul and M. S. Alam, “Hyperspectral target detection in noisy environment using wavelet filter and correlation based detector,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7335, p.73350F, Orlando, April 16-19, 2009

66. N. Sisworahardjo, A. El-Keib and M. S. Alam, “Least-squares polynomial approximation for short-term generation unit asset valuation,” Proc. IEEE PES Power Systems Conf., p.1- 6 Seattle, Washington, March 15-18, 2009

67. M. Y. El-Sharkh and M. S. Alam, “Thermal energy management of a CHP hybrid of wind and a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” Proc. IEEE PES Power Systems Conference, p. 6-10, Seattle, 15 - 18 March, 2009

68. M. S. Alam, “Smart pattern recognition, identification and tracking,” Keynote Address presented at the International Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking, IEEE, Karur, December 18-20, 2008

69. M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast computing architectures and algorithms for pattern recognition and tracking,” Keynote Address presented at the International Computer Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan, November 13-15, 2008

70. A. Hossain and M. S. Alam, “Bioinformatics based development for economic growth (Invited Paper),” Proc. Int’l Conference on Knowledge Based Development, Vol. GKF1-062208, p. 30-36, Madinah, 22-24 June 2008

71. M. N. Islam, K. Asari, M. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Distortion-invariant target detection using shifted-reference joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7072, p. 70721K, San Diego, August 10-14, 2008

72. M. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Superresolution image reconstruction via panchromatic and multispectral image fusion,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7072, p. 70721N, San Diego, August 10-14, 2008

73. M. M. Islam, M. N. Islam, K. Asari and M. S. Alam, “A new mean filter ratio technique for edge detection and foreground extraction,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7072, p. 70721M, August 10-14, 2008

74. M. S. Alam and A. Hossain, “Knowledge based infrastructure development through engineering and ICT (Invited Paper),” Proc. Int’l Conference on Knowledge Based Development, Vol. GKF1-062208, p. 6-12, 22-24 June 2008

75. M. S. Alam and M. Aslan, “Target detection and tracking using FKT, DCCF and PDCCF filters and comparing these methods,” Proc. SPIE Conf. on Optical Pattern Recognition, Vol. 6967, p. 696713, March 16-20, 2008

76. S. Situla, A. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Photoelectrochemical investigation of InN thin film electrodes,” Proc. 137th

TMS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 14-20, 2008

77. S. Situla, A. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Growth of InN on Silicon and Sapphire substrates using direct pulsed laser deposition,” Proc. 137

th TMS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, March 14-20, 2008

78. T. Thomas, M. S. Alam and J. Steadman, “Turning a weakness into a strength: addressing ABET requirements for outcomes assessment,” Proc. 2008 ASEE Southeast Conference, Vol. T4-D, p. 2.79-2.85, Memphis, April 6-8, 2008

79. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition using Gaussian-filtered, shifted phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6977, p. 69770A, Orlando, March 16-20, 2008

80. M. I. Elbakary, M. S. Alam and M. Aslan, “Improved training for target detection using Fukunaga-Koontz transform and distance classifier correlation filter,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6977, p. 69770F, Orlando, March 16-20, 2008

81. S. Sakla, A. Sakla and M. S. Alam, “Deterministic hyperspectral target detection using the DWT and spectral fringe-adjusted

joint transform correlation (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6967, p. 6967B, Orlando, March 16-20, 2008 82. M. M. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Mine detection in multispectral imagery using PCA and matched filter,” Proc. SPIE, Vol.

6967, p. 69670G, Orlando, Florida, March 16-20, 2008

83. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Mine detection in multispectral imagery using constrained energy minimization (Invited

Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6977, p. 697707, March 16-20, 2008 84. A. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and H. Nalluri, “Probability density function based Fisher ratio applied to polarization enhanced

patterns,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6977, p. 697709, March 16-20, 2008 85. G. Aydinli, N. S. Sisworahardjo and M. S. Alam, “Reliability and sensitivity analysis of low power portable direct methanol

fuel cells,” Proc. International Conference on Using Computers as a Tool, Vol. 1-4244-0873-X, p. 1457-1462, IEEE, Warsaw, Poland, September 9-12, 2007

86. T. Yalcinoz and M. S. Alam, “A modified tabu search algorithm for economic and environmental economic dispatch problems,” Proc. Int’l Power Systems Conference, Vol. 52(66), p. 729-736, Romania, 21-23 November 2007. This paper is also published in the Transactions on Power Engineering published by the University of Timisoara, Romania.


87. T. Yalcinoz and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic performance of PEM fuel cells under various operating conditions of a laptop computer,” Proc. International Conference on Using Computers as a Tool, Vol. 1-4244-0873-X, p. 1433-1437, IEEE, Warsaw, Poland, September 9-12, 2007

88. M. F. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition and classification in hyperspectral imagery using 1D extended maximum average correlation height filter and Mahalanobis distance,” Proc. SPIE, Volume 6566, p. 65660I, 2007

89. O. Onar, M. Uzunoglu, M. S. Alam and M. Y. El-Sharkh, “A PEM fuel cell/battery hybrid power system under various load conditions,” Proc. International Hydrogen Energy Congress, p. 1-12, Istanbul, 13-15 July 2007

90. M. I. Elbakary, M. S. Alam and M. S. Aslan, “Face recognition algorithm in hyperspectral imagery by employing K-means method and Mahalanobis distance,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6697, p. 669705, San Diego, 26-29 August 2007

91. M. M. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Automatic identification of vehicle license plates,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6696, p. 66961G, San Diego, 26-29 August 2007

92. M. Kisacikoglu, M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Fuzzy logic control of a fuel cell/battery/ultracapacitor hybrid vehicular power system,” Proc. IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conf., p.1-5 Arlington, September 9-12, 2007

93. A. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and H. Nalluri, “High performance polarization-enhanced wavelet filter based joint transform correlation for automated single/multiple target recognition system,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 65660C, April 9-13, 2007

94. A. Gapud, J. Albert, M. S. Alam, R. Khadka, A. Khan, Y. Zuev, D. Christen, V. Zuznetsova and R. Thompson, “Dynamic flux-quantum phases in weak-pinning V3Si and Re3W,” Proc. of the American Physical Society, Denver, March 2007.

95. E. Sarigul and M. S. Alam, “Hyperspectral target detection by using independent component analysis-based linear mixture model,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 65650A, Orlando, Florida, April 9-13, 2007

96. M. Karakaya, M. S. Alam and M. I. Elbakary, “Target detection in high-dimensional space using a stochastic expectation maximization algorithm,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 656509, Orlando, April 9-13, 2007

97. A. Choudhury and M. S. Alam, “Fast implementation of N-FINDR algorithm for endmember determination in hyperspectral imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6565, p.656526, Orlando, Florida, April 9-13, 2007

98. M. T. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Nonlinear unmixing of hyperspectral data using BDRF and maximum likelihood algorithm,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 65660J, April 9-13, 2007

99. N. Haq, M. S. Alam and E. Sarigul, “An automated method for pattern recognition using linear mixing model and vertex component analysis,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 65660K, Orlando, Florida, April 9-13, 2007

100. M. M. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Human motion tracking using mean shift clustering and discrete cosine transform,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 656616, April 9-13, 2007

101. M. S. Alam, M. N. Islam and A. Bal, “Pattern recognition in hyperspectral imagery using Gaussian filter with postprocessing

(Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6574, p. 657407, April 9-13, 2007 102. M. F. Islam, M. S. Alam and M. I. Elbakary, “Pattern recognition in hyperspectral imagery using one-dimensional maximum

average correlation height filter and Mahalanobis distance,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6566, p. 65660I, Orlando, April 9-13, 2007 103. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Super-resolution reconstruction of hyperspectral images,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6574, p.

65740C, Orlando, Florida, April 9-13, 2007 104. M. S. Alam, M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Aslan, “Object detection in hyperspectral imagery using K-means clustering algorithm

with preprocessing,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6574, p. 65740M, Orlando, Florida, April 9-13, 2007

105. M. S. Alam, “Pattern Recognition in Three-dimensional Hyperspectral Imagery,” Keynote Address presented at the International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, IEEE, Dhaka, December 19-21, 2006

106. M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “An improved ant colony search algorithm for unit commitment application,” Proc. 2006 IEEE Power Systems Conference & Exposition, Vol. 1-4244-0178-X, p. 1741-1746, Atlanta, Georgia, October 29 - November 1, 2006

107. N. S. Sisworahardjo, A. A. El-Keib and M. S. Alam, “An improved stochastic load model for industrial power market,” Proc. IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Vol. 3, p. 1352-1359, Tampa, October 8-12, 2006

108. A. Chowdhury and M. S. Alam, “Target detection in hyperspectral imagery using NAPCA/PCA and an OSP based ratio,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6365, p. 63650, Stockholm, September 11-14, 2006

109. M. C. Kisacikoglu, M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Fuzzy logic control of a fuel cell/ultra-capacitor hybrid vehicular power system,” Proc. IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, p. 1-5, Windsor, UK, September 6-8, 2006

110. M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “Dynamic modeling, design and simulation of a combined PEM fuel cell and ultra-capacitor system for standalone applications,” Vol. 1-4244-0178-X, p. 1676, Proc. IEEE PES Conference, Atlanta, October 29 - November 1, 2006

111. M. Y. El-Sharkh, N. S. Sisworahardjo, A. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “A study of cost-optimized operation of a grid-parallel PEM fuel cell power plant,” Proc. 2006 IEEE Power Systems Conference & Exposition, Vol. 1-4244-0178-X, p. 1898, Atlanta, Georgia, October 29 - November 1, 2006

112. N. S. Sisworahardjo, A. El-Keib and M. S. Alam, “An improved stochastic load model for industrial power market,” Proc. IEEE Conference on Industry Applications,” Vol. 3, p. 1352-1359, Tampa, October 8-12, 2006

113. M. Uzunoglu and M. S. Alam, “A novel wavelet based load sharing algorithm for fuel cell and ultra-capacitor based hybrid vehicular power system,” Proc. IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 521-806, p. 271-275, Rhodes, Greece, 26-28 June 2006

114. M. Alkhatib and M. S. Alam, “Various scenarios for maximizing the life time of wireless sensor networks,” Proc. World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol. II, p. 159-162, Orlando, 16-19 July 2006


115. M. M. Alkhatib, M. S. Alam, B. Alhalani, Y. Tung and S. Alsharif, “Future cellular systems: with lightning prediction capability and adaptive coding for reliable communications,” Proc. World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, Orlando, 16-19 July 2006

116. M. M. Alkhatib, I. Sayeed, and M. S. Alam, “New signaling methods for performance enhancement of trellis-coded modulation systems,” Proc. World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, Vol. II, p. 163-166, Orlando, Florida, 16-19 July 2006

117. M. Alkhatib and M. S. Alam, “New pulsing codes for system performance enhancement in the presence of ISI and Gaussian noise,” Proc. World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol. II, p. 156-158, Orlando, July 2006

118. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Optical encryption system using quadrature multiplexing,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6311, p. 631114, SPIE, San Diego, 13-17 August 2006

119. T. G. Thomas, M. Ozkan and M. S. Alam, “Target detection by radial basis neural network filtering of spectral data,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6312, p. 631204, San Diego, 13-17 August 2006

120. Z. Boz, M. S. Alam and E. Sarigul, “Target detection using principal component analysis and spectral angle mapper,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6311, p. 63110Z, San Diego, 13-17 August 2006

121. M. M. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition using maximum likelihood estimation and orthogonal subspace projection,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6311, p. 63110Y, 13-17 August 2006

122. S. Ochilov, S. Mercan and M. S. Alam, “Target detection in hyperspectral imagery using stable distribution analysis and one-dimensional fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6311, p. 63110X, San Diego, 13-17 August 2006

123. N. Haq, E. Sarigul, M. S. Alam, “Automated pattern recognition in hyperspectral imagery using linear mixing model and vertex component analysis,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6313, p. 63130I, San Diego, California, 13-17 August 2006

124. M. I. Elbakary and M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition in multiband imagery using stochastic expectation maximization,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6311, p. 63110W, 17-21 April 2006

125. M. S. Alam and S. Ochilov, “Target detection in hyperspectral imagery using one-dimensional fringe-adjusted joint transform

correlation (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6245, p. 624505, Orlando, 17-21 April 2006 126. M. F. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Improved clutter rejection in automatic target recognition and tracking using eigen-extended

maximum average correlation height (EEMACH) filter and polynomial distance classifier correlation filter (PDCCF), Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6245, p. 62450B, 17-21 April 2006

127. S. Ochilov, M. S. Alam and A. Bal, “Fukunaga-Koontz transform based dimensionality reduction for hyperspectral imagery, Proc. SPIE,” Vol. 6233, p. 62332A, Orlando, Florida, 17-21 April 2006

128. A. M. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Division-of-amplitude imaging polarimeter for the fast measurement of Stokes vector,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6240, Orlando, Florida, 17-21 April 2006

129. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Use of shifted phase-encoded joint transform correlation for class-associative color pattern recognition,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6245, p. 62450F, Orlando, 17-21April 2006

130. A. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and W. Sakla, “Enhanced rotation and scale-invariant target detection using the fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6245, p. 62450G, Orlando, 17-21April 2006

131. A. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Non-conventional joint transform correlation using grating filters and heterodyne scanning techniques for pattern recognition applications, Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6245, p. 62450R, 17-21 April 2006

132. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Optical encryption of personal identification information using orthogonal code,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6203, p. 62030V, Orlando, Florida, 17-21 April 2006

133. M. T. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Model-based recognition using 3D invariants and stereo imaging,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6234, p. 62340D, Orlando, 17-21 April 2006

134. A. Bal, M. S. Alam and A. Aslan, “Improved target detection algorithm using Fukunaga-Koontz transform and distance classifier correlation filter,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6234, p. 62340H, Orlando, 17-21 April 2006

135. A. Z. Sadeque and M. S. Alam, “Target detection in FLIR imagery using independent component analysis,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6234, p. 623400, 17-21 April 2006

136. A. M. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and A. Surapaneni, “Application of passive imaging polarimetry in the discrimination and detection of different color targets of identical shapes using color-blind imaging sensor,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6240, p. 624003, Orlando, Florida, 17-21 April 2006

137. H. M. Oloomi and M. S. Alam, “Noise performance improvement in uncooled IR detectors using BCRP filters,” Proc. Int’l Conf. on MEMS and Nanotechnology, p. 190-197, Kualalumpur, March 14-15, 2006

138. H. M. Oloomi and M. S. Alam, “Noise performance evaluation of the Honeywell uncooled IR microbolometer with optical design considerations,” Proc. Int’l Conf. on MEMS and Nanotechnology, p. 280-287, Kualalumpur, March 14-15, 2006

139. H. M. Oloomi and M. S. Alam, “Modeling and analysis of uncooled infrared detectors utilizing pulse train equalization,” Proc. Int’l Conf. on MEMS and Nanotechnology, p. 94-101, Kualalumpur, March14-15, 2006

140. H. M. Oloomi and M. S. Alam, “Analysis of microbolometers noise performance and vision enhancement through TDI technique,” Proc. Int’l Conf. on MEMS and Nanotechnology, p. 39-45, Kualalumpur, March 14-15, 2006

141. A. Bal and M. S. Alam, “Automatic detection and tracking of reappearing targets in forward looking infrared imagery,”

Proc. SPIE, I&ST & SPIE, Vol. 6064, p. 60640K, San Jose, January 15-19, 2006 142. A. Khan, A. Freundlich, J. Gou, R. Lam, M. S. Alam, A. Gapud, A. Alemu, L. Williams, M. Imazumi and Y. Yamaguchi,

“Radiation hardness analysis of InAsxP1-x/InP multiquantum well solar cell structures for space applications,” Proc. IEEE 4th World Conf. on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Hawaii, Vol. 2, p. 1895 - 1898, 2006


143. M. S. Alam, “Pattern recognition and tracking in FLIR image sequences (Invited Paper),” Proc. International Conference on Optics and Optoelectronics, p. IT-OIP-4, SPIE & OSI, Dehradun, December 12-15, 2005

144. A. M. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and A. Surapaneni, “Passive polarization-enhanced/encoded visible imagery for invariant target recognition,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5888, p. 58881N, SPIE, San Diego, California, July 31 - August 4, 2005

145. S. Ahmed and M. S. Alam, “Performance evaluation of various mobile ad-hoc network protocols,” Proc. IEEE Northwest Electronics Technology Conference, Vol. 2006, p. 2006, Belleview, May 17 - 19, 2005

146. J. Sang and M. S. Alam, “Binary phase-only filter based image self-authentication,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5908, p. 59081G, SPIE, San Diego, July 31 - August 4, 2005

147. M. S. Alam and S. Ochilov, “Adaptive hyperspectral band selection for anomaly target detection,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5908, p. 590812, San Diego, July 31 - August 4, 2005

148. M. S. Alam and E. Horache, “Optical implementation of reference phase encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5909, p. 590914, SPIE, San Diego, California, July 31 - August 4, 2005

149. M. T. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Model-based recognition using 3D line sets and multidimensional Hausdorff distance,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5909, p. 59091H, SPIE, San Diego, California, July 31 - August 4, 2005

150. J. Khan, M. S. Alam, R. Adhami and S. Bhuiyan, “Minimax distance transform correlation filter based target detection in FLIR imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5909, p. 590907, SPIE, San Diego, July 31 - August 4, 2005

151. S. M. A. Bhuiyan and M. S. Alam, “Improved target classification using feature vector based correlation filter,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5909, p. 590907C, SPIE, San Diego, California, July 31 - August 4, 2005

152. M. El-Sharkh, M. Tanrioven, A. Rahman, M. S. Alam, “Optimal operation of a wind and fuel cell power plant based CHP system for grid-parallel residential micro-grid,” Proc. ASME/WSEAS Int’l Conf., Athens, 12-14 July 2005

153. M. S. Alam and M. Tanrioven, “Modeling and fuzzy logic control of dc-dc converter for proton exchange membrane fuel cell,” Proc. IASTED Conference on Modeling and Simulation, Cancun, p. 404-407, May 18-20, 2005

154. A. Khan, S. Marupaguga, S. Anandkrisnan, M. S. Alam, N. Ekins-Daukes, H. Lee, T. Sasaki, M. Yamaguchi, T. Takamoto and M. Imazumi, “Comparison of thermal annealing behavior of radiation induced defects in lattice mismatched InGaP and AlInGaP solar cell structures,” Proc. IEEE Conference on Photovoltaics and Exhibition, p. 663, Vol. 05CH37608C, Coronado Springs, Florida, January 3-7, 2005

155. J. Sang and M. S. Alam, “A neural network based lossless digital image watermarking in the spatial domain,” Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Neural Networks, IEEE, p. 772-776, Chongqing, China, May 30 - June 1, 2005

156. A. Bal, A. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Enhanced fingerprint identification using dynamic neural network and fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5816, p. 195-202, Orlando, Florida, March 2005

157. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. S. Alam and M. Alkanhal, “Automatic target recognition and tracking in FLIR imagery using extended

maximum average correlation height filter and polynomial distance classifier correlation filter (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5807, p. 1-15, March 29-31, 2005

158. A. El-Saba, M. S. Alam and S. Regula, “Sensitivity of polarization-enhanced fingerprint verification/identification system to rotation and scale variations,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5404, Orlando, Florida, March 2005

159. A. M. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Polarization-encoded invariant fingerprint verification system,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5404, Orlando, March 2005

160. M. S. Alam, S. Goh and S. Dacharaju, “Three-dimensional color pattern recognition using joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5816, p. 258-269, Orlando, March 2005

161. J. F. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Target detection in cluttered FLIR imagery using probabilistic neural networks,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5807, p. 55-66, SPIE, Orlando, Florida, March 2005

162. E. Horache, M. S. Alam and C. Loo, “Optical implementation of SDF based fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation for invariant pattern recognition,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5816, p. 152-162, Orlando, Florida, March 2005

163. J. F. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Efficient target detection in cluttered FLIR imagery (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5816, p. 39-53, Orlando, March 2005

164. E. H. Horache and M. S. Alam, “Nonzero-order joint transform correlation using binary phase mask,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5807, p. 341-348, Orlando, March 29-31, 2005

165. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. S. Alam and S. R. F. Sims, “Efficient pattern recognition and classification using a combination of maximum average correlation height and polynomial distance classifier correlation filters,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5816, p. 105-116, Orlando, March 2005

166. T. G. Thomas and M. S. Alam, “Strategy for ABET self-study and reaccreditation,” Proc. 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon, March 2005

167. A. Khan, S. Anandakrishnan, S. Marupaduga, M. Alam, M. Adachi, K. Ando, M. Yamaguchi, N. Ekins-Daukes, H. Lee, T. Sasaki, T. Takamoto, T. Agui, K. Kamimura, M. Kaneiwa and M.Imazumi, “Analysis of radiation-induced defects in wide band gap AlInGaP for super-high-efficiency and radiation-resistant multi-junction solar cells,” Proc. of the 19th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Paris, France, June 7-11, p. 3686, 2004.

168. M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Design of Raman amplification with multiple pumping for optical DWDM system,” Proc. ICECE, p. 147 – 150, IEEE, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 2004

169. M. Salam, M. Al-Khatib and M. S. Alam, “Cochannel interference considerations in CDMA wireless communication systems with directional antennas,” Proc. IASTED International Conference on Communications, Internet, and Information Technology, Vol. 433-104, p. 339-344, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, November 22-24, 2004


170. M. Tanrioven and M. S. Alam, “Modeling and power quality evaluation of a PEM fuel cell based power system,” Proc. IEEE Conference on Industry Applications,” Vol. 4, p. 2808-2814, Seattle, October 2004

171. M. A. Salam, M. M. Al-Khatib and M. S. Alam, “Reduction of cochannel interference on the forward link CDMA systems,” Proc. IEEE Radio and Wireless Conference, p. 503 - 505, IEEE, Atlanta, September 19-22, 2004

172. M. M. Al-Khatib, M. A. Salam, A. Khan and M. S. Alam, “Multisim simulation of various pulse shaping schemes for 16-QAM systems,” Proc. International Conference on Computing, Communications and Control Technologies, International Institute of Informatics and Systemetics, Austin, Texas, August 14-17, 2004

173. M. S. Alam and A. Bal, “Automatic target tracking using global motion compensation and fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5557, p. 336-342, Denver, Colorado, August 2004

174. A. Bal and M. S. Alam, “Feature extraction technique based on Hopfield neural network and joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5557, p. 343-348, Denver, August 2004

175. C. Loo and M. S. Alam, “Invariant FJTC based multi-target tracking in FLIR video sequences,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5557, p. 326-335, Denver, Colorado, August 2004

176. M. S. Alam and S. F. Goh, “Three-dimensional pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted JTC, Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5557, p. 365-369, Denver, August 2004

177. A. Bal, M. S. Alam and A. El-Saba, “Optical fingerprint identification using cellular neural network and joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5557, p. 349-355, Denver, August 2004

178. E. Horache, M. S. Alam, C. Loo and S. F. Goh, “SDF based nonzero-order fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator using binary random phase mask,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5559, p. 358-368, Denver, August 2004

179. A. Bal and M. S. Alam, “Automatic target tracking in FLIR image sequences,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5426, p. 30-36, 2004

180. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Distortion-invariant class-associative multiple target detection using fractional power fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5426, p. 409-417, April 2004

181. M. W. K. Nomani, T. Z. Islam, S. M. K. Bari, M. R. Haider, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Distortion invariant class-associative target detection using projection-slice synthetic discriminant function,” Proc. of the International Conference on Electrical Engineering, IEEE, Dhaka, p. 108-111, 28-30, December 2004

182. A. M. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Polarization-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator based fingerprint verification system for high security applications,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5404, p. 248-258, Orlando, April 2004

183. M. R. Haider and M. N. Islam, M. S. Alam and J. Khan, “Modified phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation for multiple target detection,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5437, p. 75-86, Orlando, Florida, 12-16 April, 2004

184. M. R. Parker and M. S. Alam, “Key elements of modern electrical and computer engineering undergraduate programs,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, p. 1-15, Salt Lake City, June 20-23, 2004

185. M. R. Syed, H. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Technologies and issues in distance education – Bangladesh perspective,” Proc. 5

th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, p. 72-76, IEEE (Cat. No.

04EX898C), Istanbul, Turkey, May 31 - June 2, 2004 186. A. Bal, O. N. Ucan, H. Pastaci and M. S. Alam, “Wavelet cellular neural network and learning algorithm,” Proc. SPIE, Vol.

5439, p. 159-163, Orlando, 12-16 April, 2004 187. A. M. El-Saba, M. S. Alam, E. Horache, and S. Regula, “Improved target detection using polarization-enhancement

technique,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5437, p. 214-222, 12-16 April, 2004 188. M. S. Alam, E. Horache and S. Goh, “Performance evaluation of cluttered infrared images using fringe-adjusted joint

transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5437, p. 63-74, April 2004 189. M. S. Alam, J. Khan and A. Bal, “Fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation based hetero-associative multiple target

tracking,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5426, p. 176-187, Orlando, April 2004 190. H. Loo and M. S. Alam, “Fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation based invariant target tracking in FLIR image sequences

(Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5437, p. 38-50, Orlando, 12-16 April 2004 191. A. Dawoud, M. S. Alam, A. Bal and C. Loo, “Decision fusion algorithm for target tracking in forward-looking infrared

imagery,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5434, p. 156-162, Orlando, 12-16 April 2004

192. M. S. Alam, A. El-Saba, E. Horache and S. Regula, “Joint transform correlation for fingerprint identification (Invited

Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5362, p. 138-149, San Jose, California, January 26-29, 2004 193. M. R. Haider, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Morelet wavelet filter-based joint transform correlator with phase encoding and

post-processing techniques,” Proc. of Int’l Conf. on Communications, Devices and Intelligent Systems, p. 674-677, Kolkata, 8- 10 January 2004

194. F. Qian, L. Liu and M. S. Alam, “Digit-set-restricted modified signed-digit arithmetic based on optoelectronic shared content-addressable memory,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5201, p. 167-173, SPIE, San Diego, 3-8 August 2003

195. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Optical binary logic gate based modified signed-digit arithmetic,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5202, p. 342-354, San Diego, 3-8 August 2003

196. M. S. Alam, “Photorefractive JTC based target detection and tracking (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5206, p. 185-192, San Diego, 3-8 August 2003

197. M. S. Alam, H. Kettani, M. Haque, J. Khan, A. A. S. Awwal and K. M. Iftekharuddin, “Fringe-adjusted JTC based target detection and tracking using subframes from a video sequence,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5201, p. 85-96, San Diego, August 2003

198. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Four-operand optical parallel logic gates using shadow-casting technique,” Proc. SPIE Conference on Optical Information Systems , Vol. 5202, p. 330 - 341, 3-8 August 2003


199. T. G. Thomas and M. S. Alam, “Addressing ABET 2000 requirements for continual evaluation and improvement of ECE programs,” Proc. 2003 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 3560, Nashville, 21-25 June 2003

200. M. Bourouha, M. Guizani, and M. S. Alam, “Wireless ad-hoc networks in information technology education,” Proc. 4th

International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, p. 699-703, IEEE, Marrakech, Morocco, 7-9 July 2003

201. X. Chen, D. Casasent, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Content based texture image retrieval using cepstral features,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5106, p. 96-105, Orlando, 21-25 April, 2003

202. A. El-Saba and M. S. Alam, “Polarization based optical sensor for fingerprint identification,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5106, p. 249-258, Orlando, April 21-25, 2003

203. M. R. Parker and M. S. Alam, “Key elements of a modern computer engineering undergraduate program,” Proc. Ibero-American Summit on Engineering Education, INEER, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 24-26, 2003

204. P. C. Byrne, Y. Tung and M. S. Alam, “Evaluation and outcomes’ assessment for ECE programs at the University of South Alabama to satisfy ABET/EC 2000 criteria,” Proc. 2003 Ibero-American Summit on Engineering Education, International Network of Engineering Education and Research, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 24-26, 2003

205. M. S. Alam and A. M. Baker, “Photonic MEMS based reconfigurable switch for multicast communication systems,” Proc. National Conf. on Telecommunication Technology, p. 171-175, IEEE, Shah Alam, January 14-15, 2003

206. S. M. A. Bhuiyan, J. F. Khan, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Distortion invariant target detection using phase-only filter in a fractional power optical joint transform correlator,” Proc. ICECE, IEEE, p. 68-73, Dhaka 2003

207. J. Cai and M. S. Alam, “A new algorithm for dividing ambiguity sets for analog fault dictionary,” Proc. 2002 Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, p. I89 - I92, IEEE, Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 2002

208. M. S. Alam, “Parallel optoelectronic pattern recognition architectures and algorithms (Invited Paper),” Proc. 25th

Conference on Opto-electro-techniques and Laser Applications, p. C01-C06, IEEE, Jakarta, October 2-3, 2002

209. M. S. Alam, “Real time pattern recognition and tracking (Invited Paper),” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 122, Orlando, Sept. 29 - October 4, 2002

210. M. S. Alam, “Class-associative pattern recognition using joint transform correlation (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, p. 79-89, Vol. 4803, Seattle, Washington, 7 - 11 July 2002

211. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Performance of invariant face recognition techniques,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4789, p. 167-176, Seattle, 7 - 11 July 2002

212. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Nonrecoded trinary signed-digit multiplication based on digit grouping and pixel assignment,” Proc. SPIE, p. 219-230, Vol. 4788, Seattle, Washington, 7 - 11 July, 2002

213. R. S. Fyath, A. A. Alsaffar and M. S. Alam, “Two-step modified signed-digit arithmetic based on optical binary Logic Gates,” Proc. SPIE, p. 208-218, Vol. 4788, Seattle, Washington, 7 - 11 July, 2002

214. A. Awwal, K. Gudmundsson, M. Tabrez, M. Rahman, M. S. Alam and K. Iftekharuddin, “A new metric for 3D optical pattern recognition,” Proc. SPIE, p. 183-190, Vol. 4788, Seattle, 7 - 11 July, 2002

215. K. Iftekharuddin, J. Shaik, A. Awwal and M. S. Alam, “Hilbert-Wavelet transform for recognition of image rotation,” Proc. SPIE, p. 147-158, Vol. 4788, Seattle, Washington, 7 - 11 July, 2002

216. M. S. Alam and M. M. Rahman, “Class-associative fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4734, p. 113-121, Orlando, April 24-29, 2002

217. A. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Face recognition through pose estimation and fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation

(Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4734, p. 23-34, 24-29 April 2001

218. M. S. Alam, “Optoelectronic techniques for real time pattern recognition (Invited Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4470, p. 53-64, San Diego, July 29-August 3, 2001

219. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Distortion-invariant face recognition using a projection slice synthetic discriminant function based algorithm,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4470, p. 199-207, San Diego, July 29-August 3 2001

220. A. F. Alsamman and M. S. Alam, “Invariant face recognition using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator based neural network,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4387, p. 164-175, April 24-28, 2000

221. M. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Overview of quality of service for mobile multimedia communication systems,” Proc. International Conference on Intelligent Multimedia and Distance Education, p. 222-233, Fargo, June 1-3, 2001

222. M. S. Alam and A. R. Alsamman, “Face recognition using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Abstracts of the 2000 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 124, Providence, Rhode Island, October 22-27, 2000

223. M. S. Alam and C. N. Wai, “Color pattern recognition,” Proc. 51st National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, p. 427-433, IEEE, Dayton, Ohio, 10-12 October 2000

224. M. S. Alam and A. R. Alsamman, “Ultrafast invariant face recognition,” Proc. 51st National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, p. 486-490, IEEE, Dayton, 10-12 October 2000

225. M. S. Alam and M. Akhteruzzaman, “Invariant fingerprint identification,” Proc. 51st National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, p. 434-440, IEEE, Dayton, 10-12 October 2000

226. M. S. Alam and J. Khoury, “Photorefractive material based pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted correlation (Invited

Paper),” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 410, p.214-226, San Diego, July 30 - August 4, 2000 227. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Parallel modified signed-digit algorithms for division, square root, logarithmic, and

exponential functions,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4114, p. 189-200, San Diego, California, July 30 – August 4, 2000 228. W. Y. Salim, R. Fyath, S. Ali and M. S. Alam, “One-step trinary signed-digit arithmetic using an efficient encoding scheme,”


Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4114, p. 201-208, San Diego, California, July 30 - August 4, 2000 229. F. Qian, G. Li and M. S. Alam, “Quotient-selected modified signed-digit division algorithm and its optoelectronic

implementation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4114, p. 129-139, San Diego, California, July 30 - August 4, 2000 230. M. S. Alam and A. K. Cherri, “Reference phase-encoded joint transform correlator for eliminating crosscorrelations for

multiple targets,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4114, p. 209-220, San Diego, California, July 30 - August 4, 2000 231. M. S. Alam, “Efficient joint transform processor,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 4043, p. 96-107, Orlando, April 24-28, 2000 232. M. H. Rahman, S. M. Rahman and M. S. Alam, “Interactive multimedia technology for distance education in Bangladesh

Open University,” Proc. 15th

Int’l Conference on Computers and Their Applications, p. 76-79, ISCA, March 29-31, 2000 233. S. A. Chowdhury, M. N. Islam and M. S. Alam, “Performance analysis of multichannel coherent lightwave communication

system using optical amplifier,” Proc. ICCIT, p. 163-167, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2000

234. M. S. Alam, “Recent trends in joint transform correlation (Invited Paper),” Abstracts of the 1999 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 140, Santa Clara, September 26 - October 1, 1999

235. M. S. Alam, “Phase-encoded Fringe-adjusted Joint Transform Correlation,” Abstracts of the 1999 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 119, Santa Clara, September 26 - October 1, 1999

236. M. S. Alam, E. Kurtzweg and S. M. Rahman, “Thin photorefractive crystal based joint transform processor (Invited

Paper),” Proc. 11th

International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, Int’l Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics, p. 177-182, Baden-Baden, Germany, 2-7 August 1999

237. C. Pomalaza-Raez and M. S. Alam, “Performance of channel access protocols for a mobile multimedia terminal in a multihop

network (Invited Paper),” Proc. International Conf. on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, p. 109-118, Baden-Baden, Germany, 2-7 August 1999

238. M. S. Alam and D. Chain, “Multiple target detection using a wavelet joint transform processor,” Proc. 18th

Congress of the International Commission for Optics, SPIE, Vol. 3749, p. 207-208 San Francisco, August 2-6, 1999

239. M. S. Alam, “Joint transform correlation architectures and algorithms (Invited Paper),” Proc. International Conf. on Optical Information Processing, SPIE and Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, May 28-31, 1999

240. M. S. Alam, “Multi-target joint wavelet transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE International Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation and Controls, Orlando, April 5-9, 1999

241. M. S. Alam and J. Predina, “Estimation and correction of nonlinearity in constant voltage biased infrared sensor detected signals,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 3701, p.296-304, April 5-9, 1999

242. K. Gudmundsson, A. Awwal and M. S. Alam, “Electromagnetic wave simulation of optical shadow-casting system (Invited

Paper),” Proc. Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, IEEE, Taipei, March 22-26, 1999 243. B. Soon, M. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Optical security verification for blurred fingerprints,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 3575, p.190-

201, Boston, November 3-5, 1998 244. M. S. Alam, “Multiple target detection using an efficient wavelet correlator,” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 78,

Baltimore, Maryland, October 4-9, 1998 245. B. Y. Soon, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Optical fingerprint security verification using separated target and reference

planes method,” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 128-129, Baltimore, October 4-9, 1998 246. K. K. Das and M. S. Alam, “An enhanced fiber-optic microdisplacement sensor,” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p.

139, Baltimore, Maryland, October 4-9, 1998

247. M. S. Alam, “High resolution infrared image generation from aliased video sequences for real time applications (Invited

Paper),” Proc. International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics and UNESCO, p. 1-10, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998

(this paper received the best paper award). 248. M. S. Alam, “Multiobject nonlinear incoherent erasure joint transform correlation,” Proc. ICO Topical Meting on Optics for

Information Infrastructure, p. 131-133, International Commission for Optics, Tianjin, August 3-6, 1998 249. M. S. Alam, “Image restoration using optical correlation,” Proc. 1998 National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference,

IEEE, p. 575-582, Dayton, Ohio, 13-17 July 1998 (this paper received the third best paper award.) 250. A. K. Cherri and M. S. Alam, “Recoded and non-recoded trinary signed-digit multipliers designs using redundant bit

representations,” Proc. National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 505-512, 13-17 July 1998 251. B. Y. Soon, M. A. Karim and M. S. Alam, “Efficient edge enhancement using real time optical correlation,” Proc. National

Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 604-611, Dayton, 13-17 July 1998 252. M. S. Alam, “Image enhancement using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 3386, p. 190-201,

SPIE, Orlando, Florida, April 22-24, 1998 253. M. S. Alam, “Generalized joint transform processor,” Abstracts of the 1997 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 103, Long Beach,

California, 12-17 October 1997 254. M. S. Alam and J. Khoury, “Fringe-adjusted nonlinear incoherent erasure joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol.

3402, p. 362-373, Moscow, 26-30 August 1997 255. M. S. Alam, “Ultrafast all-optical joint transform correlation,” Proc. 1997 National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference,

IEEE, p. 487-494, Dayton, Ohio, 14-18 July 1997 256. K. Das, H. Ashour and M. S. Alam, “An optical microdisplacement sensor utilizing thermal source and diffraction grating,”

Proc. National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 469-475, Dayton, 1997 (second best paper award) 257. A. K. Cherri, M. K. Habib and M. S. Alam, “Optoelectronic recoded trinary signed-digit adder using optical correlators,”


1997 National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 495-502, Dayton, 14-18 July 1997 258. M. S. Alam, “Improved correlation discrimination for multiple target detection using nonlinear joint power spectrum

apodization at the Fourier plane,” Proc. International Conference on Imaging Science, Systems, and Technology, CSREA, p. 301-310, Las Vegas, June 30 - July 3, 1997

259. M. S. Alam, J. G. Bognar, B. Yasuda and R. Hardie, “High resolution infrared image reconstruction using multiple randomly shifted, low resolution, aliased frames,” Proc. SPIE , Vol. 3063, p. 102-112, Orlando, 21-25 April 1997

260. M. S. Alam and B. Y. Soon, “Edge detection using joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, p. 343-353, Vol. 3073, Orlando, Florida, 21-25 April 1997

261. M. S. Alam, X. Chen and M. A. Karim, “Scale invariant fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 3073, p. 288-298, Orlando, Florida, 21-25 April 1997

262. M. S. Alam, J. G. Bognar, S. Cain and B. J. Yasuda, “Fast registration and reconstruction of aliased video sequences using a modified maximum likelihood approach,” Proc. 1997 National Infrared Information Symposium (IRIS) on Passive Sensors, ERIM, Tuscon, Arizona, 4-6 March 1997

263. M. S. Alam, “Parallel higher-radix arithmetic using shared content-addressable memory (Invited Paper),” Proc. International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, SPIE and ICO, p. 383-397, Madras, 9-13 December 1996

264. M. S. Alam, “Fractional power filter based multiobject joint transform correlation,” Proc. 1996 International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, IEEE, OSA, SPIE, and ICO, p. 425-430, Madras, 9-13 December 1996

265. F. Ahmed and M. S. Alam, “A synthetic joint transform correlation technique for estimating rotational distortion of an input scene target,” Abstracts of the 1996 OSA Annual Meeting, Rochester, p.186-187, 20-24 October 1996

266. M. S. Alam and J. Khoury, “Photorefractive fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Abstracts of the 1996 OSA Annual Meeting, Rochester, p.187, 20-24 October 1996. The complete paper appeared in the Proc. of Optics and Imaging in the Information Age, Society for Information Science and Technology, p. 442-446, March 1997

267. M. S. Alam, A. Chatterjea and P. W. Ferriter, “Efficient microcontroller based portable heart monitoring system,” Proc. 39th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, p. 1264-1267, IEEE, Ames, Iowa, August 1996

268. A. T. M. S. Khalid, M. S. Alam and A. A. S. Awwal, “A new approach for hypercube representations,” Proc. 39th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, p. 1329-1332, IEEE, Ames, Iowa, August 1996

269. M. S. Alam, “Classical, phase-only and inverse filtering using joint transform correlation,” Technical Digest - International Topical Meeting on Optical Computing and Photonics in Switching, IEEE, p. 202-203, April 1996

270. M. S. Alam, “Joint transform correlation using correlation plane data fusion,” Proc. 47th

National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 694-701, May 1996

271. S. Majumder, M. S. Alam and R. Gangopadhyay, “Performance analysis of direct detection FSK and DPSK optical communication systems,” Proc. National Aeronautics and Electronics Conf., IEEE, p. 694-701, 20-24 May 1996

272. M. S. Alam and Y. Gu, “Feature based joint transform correlation for character recognition,” Abstracts of the 1995 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 76, September 1995

273. A. K. Cherri, A. A. S. Awwal and M. S. Alam, “Canonical modified signed-digit symbolic arithmetic using an efficient shared content-addressable memory,” Abstracts of the 1995 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 183, September 1995

274. M. S. Alam, “Fractional power filter based joint transform correlation,” Abstracts of the 1995 OSA Annual Meeting, p. 83, September 1995

275. F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Wavelet filter based rotation invariant detection using data fusion technique,” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 184, September 1995

276. F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Rotation invariant detection in a wavelet based multiobject joint transform correlator,” Abstracts of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 76, September 1995

277. M. S. Alam, “Multiobject feature-extracted joint transform correlation,” Proc. Photonics '96 International Conference, European Optical Society, p. 558-561, Prague, Czech Republic, August 1995

278. M. S. Alam and Y. Gu, “Optical character recognition using a real time correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 2622, p. 443-454, 1995 279. F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Rotation invariant detection in a noisy environment using wavelet based joint

transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 2490, p. 140-146, April 1995 280. M. S. Alam and Y. Ahuja, “Higher radix recoded arithmetic using optoelectronic symbolic substitution,” Proc. 47

th National

Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 899-906, 1995 281. M. S. Alam and Y. Gu, “Eliminating intraclass associations in a joint transform correlator,” Proc. 47

th National Aeronautics

and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 885-891, 1995 282. S. P. Majumder, R. Gangopadhyay and M. S. Alam, “Effect of DFB laser FM response on multichannel optical systems,”

Proc. 47th

National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 892-898, 1995 283. A. S. Khalid, M. S. Alam and N. Islam, “Seek distance in disks with multiple independent heads per surface,” Proc. 47

th

National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 287-292, 1995 284. M. S. Alam and Y. Ahuja, “High speed optical computing using recoded quaternary signed-digit number system,” Abstracts

of the OSA Annual Meeting, p. 186-187, 1994 285. M. S. Alam, “Multiple target detection using preprocessed joint transform correlation,” Technical Digest, Abstracts of the

OSA Annual Meeting, p. 149, 1994 286. M. S. Alam, “Optical parallel arithmetic using recoded trinary signed-digit number system,” Technical Digest of the

International Conference on Optical Computing, ICO, p. 125-126, 1994. An enhanced version of this paper was published in


the conference paper series on Optical Computing, Institute of Physics, p. 33-36, Vol. 139, 1994 287. M. Alam, “Multiple target detection using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator,” Proc. SPIE, p. 337-347, 1994 288. S. Majumder, R. Gangopadhyay, M. S. Alam and G. Prati “Performance analysis of optical heterodyne FSK system with

nonuniform laser FM response,” Proc. National Aeronautics & Electronics Conf., IEEE, p. 1077-1084, 1994 289. M. S. Alam, “Optical carry-free addition and borrow-free subtraction using signed digit numbers,” Proc. 46th National

Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1040-1045, 1994 290. K. Das, M. Arif, A. Yusufhaider and M. S. Alam, “An interferometric technique for measuring the refractive index profile of

a graded index optical fiber,” Proc. National Aeronautics & Electronics Conf., IEEE, p. 1111-1118, 1994 291. M. S. Alam, “Improving intra-class correlation performance in a real-time optical correlator,” Proc. 46th National

Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1046-1051, 1994 292. M. S. Alam, “Computer integration in a microprocessor course,” Proc. 1993 Conference on the Integration of Computers

and Related Applications into the Curriculum, Fort Wayne, p. 25-26, 1993 293. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Joint transform correlation under varying illumination conditions of the target,” Proc. SPIE,

Vol. 1960, p. 231-243, 1993 294. M. S. Alam, “Recoded trinary arithmetic using symbolic substitution,” Technical Digest, OSA, Vol. 16, p. 64, 1993 295. M. S. Alam, “Multiobject optical pattern recognition using joint transform correlation,” Technical Digest, Optical Society of

America, Vol. 16, p. 266, 1993 296. M. S. Alam, “Multiprocessor design using joint transform correlator,” Proc. 45th National Aeronautics and Electronics

Conference, IEEE, p. 1067-1073, 1993 297. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Improved real-time optical pattern recognition using joint transform correlation,” Proc. 45th

National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1074-1080, 1993 298. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Joint transform correlation: multioutput arithmetic unit design,” Proc. 1992 IEEE Lasers and

Electro-Optics Society, IEEE, p. 378-379, 1992 299. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multi-object joint transform correlation with preprocessing,” Technical Digest, Optical

Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 120-121, 1992 300. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Amplitude-modulated joint transform correlator with noisy images,” Technical Digest,

Optical Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 148, 1992 301. M. L. Gao, M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “A new test system for dynamic modulation transfer function of display devices,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 156, 1992 302. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Joint transform correlator based arithmetic unit,” Technical Digest, Optical Society of

America, Vol. 23, p. 163, 1992 303. M. S. Alam, K. Iftekharuddin and M. A. Karim, “Roberts operator based edge detection using polarization-encoded optical

shadow-casting,” Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 164, 1992 304. M. S. Alam, K. Jemili and M. A. Karim, “Modified signed-digit quaternary arithmetic using optical symbolic substitution,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 216, 1992 305. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting: design of a trinary logic based multiprocessor,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 23, p. 217, 1992 306. M. S. Alam, A. A. S. Awwal and M. A. Karim, “Arithmetic processing using higher-order modified signed-digit symbolic

substitution,” Technical Digest, OSA, Vol. 23, p. 217, 1992 307. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Joint transform correlator based logical processor,” Proc. 44th National Aeronautics and

Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1110-1116, 1992 308. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Effect of thresholding schemes on the correlation peak intensity in a joint transform

correlator,” Proc. 44th National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1117-1123, 1992 309. M. S. Alam, S. H. Zheng, K. M. Iftekharuddin and M. A. Karim, “Study of field-of-view overlap for night vision

applications,” Proc. 44th National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1249-1255, 1992 310. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Decentralized arbiter design for a hierarchical bus multiprocessor system,” Proc. 44th

National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 187-192, 1992 311. M. S. Alam and M. Karim, “Architectural relationships between polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting and spatial

filtering using frequency modulation,” Proc. National Aeronautics and Electronics Conference, IEEE, p. 1152-1157, 1992 312. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Polarization-encoded optical shadow- casting: efficient combinational logic circuit design,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 17, p. 101, 1991 313. M. S. Alam and M. A. Karim, “Multiobject correlation using a joint transform correlator,” Technical Digest, Optical Society

of America, Vol. 17, p. 178, 1991 314. M. S. Alam, M. A. Karim and A. A. S. Awwal, “Polarization-encoded optical shadow-casting: design of a 2D register,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 17, p. 226, 1991 315. M. S. Alam, M. A. Karim, A. Awwal and J. Westerkamp, “Conditional higher-order modified signed-digit symbolic

substitution using trinary arithmetic,” Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 17, p. 227, 1991 316. M. S. Alam, A. A. S. Awwal and M. A. Karim, “Improved correlation discrimination using a joint transform correlator,”

Technical Digest, Optical Society of America, Vol. 16, p. 211, 1990 317. S. M. Mahmud and M. S. Alam, “A new arbitration circuit for synchronous multiple bus multiprocessor systems,” Proc.

International Conference on Systems Integration, IEEE, p. 57-61, 1990


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 1. M. S. Alam, “Smart energy management and control system for fuel cell operated microgrid connected neighborhoods,” a paper

presented at the DoE Hydrogen Program Review Meeting, Washington DC, 15-19 May 2006 2. M. S. Alam, “Fuel cell operated smart microgrid community,” a paper presented at the 2005 DoE Hydrogen Program Review

Meeting, Washington, DC, 23-26 May 2005 3. M. S. Alam, “Grid independent fuel cell operated smart home,” a paper presented at the 2004 DoE Hydrogen Program Review

Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 12-15 May 2004

BOOK REVIEW 1. M. S. Alam, “Review of the textbook Optical Characterization of Semiconductors: Infrared, Raman, and Photoluminescence

Spectroscopy (Author: Sidney Perkowitz, Academic Press, 1994),” Journal of Optical Engineering, Vol. 33, p. 1732, 1994

RECENT RESEARCH PROJECT REPORTS 1. M. S. Alam, “Extracting target signatures from vibrometric data,” Project report submitted to AFRL, 2015 2. M. S. Alam, “Performance evaluation of optimal filters,” Project report submitted to AFRL, 2014 3. M. S. Alam, “Hyperspectral imaging based estimation of physical distribution, dispersion and dilution of oil polluted

contaminants,” Project report submitted to BP, 2011 4. M. S. Alam, “High peak power plasmoid thruster for space propulsion applications,” Project report submitted to NASA, 2010 5. M. S. Alam, “Smart energy management and control of fuel cell powered applications,” Project report submitted to DoE, 2007 6. M. S. Alam, “Joint wavelet transform based hyperspectral data processing,” Project report submitted to SMDC, 2006 7. M. S. Alam, “Smart energy management and control system for fuel cell based micro-grid connected neighborhoods,” Project

report submitted to DoE, 2006 8. M. S. Alam, “Fuel cell operated smart microgrid community,” Project report submitted to the DoE, 2005 9. M. S. Alam, “Integrated MEMS photonics for computer and communication systems,” Project report submitted to NSF, 2005 10. M. S. Alam, A. A. S. Awwal and K. Iftekharuddin, “Developing effective strategies and performance metrics for automatic

target recognition,” Project report submitted to ARO, 2004 11. M. S. Alam, “Automatic target recognition and tracking,” Project report submitted to ARO, 2004 12. M. S. Alam, “Grid independent fuel cell operated smart home,” Project report submitted to DoE, 2003 13. M. S. Alam, “Integrated MEMS photonics for computer and communication systems,” Project report submitted to NSF, 2003 14. M. S. Alam and M. A. G. Abushagur, “Interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope for general aviation applications - Phase II,”

Project report submitted to FAA, 2001 15. M. S. Alam and M. A. G. Abushagur, “Interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope for general aviation applications - Phase I,”

Project report submitted to FAA, 2000 16. H. Broberg, M. S. Alam, P. Lin and H. Oloomi, “Improved weather satellite instrumentation,” Project report submitted to NSF,

2000 17. M. S. Alam, “Fractional power fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation,” Project report submitted to NSF, 1999 18. M. S. Alam, “Estimation and correction of various factors of nonlinearity in infrared sensor detected interferogram for weather

satellite applications,” Project report submitted to the ITT Industry, 1999 19. M. S. Alam, “Performance evaluation of the Irani-Peleg registration algorithm,” Project report submitted to AFOSR, 1997 20. M. S. Alam, “Fast infrared image registration and high resolution reconstruction for real time applications,” Project report

submitted to AFOSR, 1996

PATENTS 1. “Method and system for increasing transmission speed of wired or wireless signals while minimizing the bit error rate,” US

Patent No. 8,036,258B2. (Joint patent with M. M. Alkhatib) 2. “Improvements in electronic fan speed regulator and light dimmer,” Bangladesh Patent No. 1002052

TUTORIALS 1. “Real-time Optical Pattern Recognition Techniques and Applications,” a tutorial presented at the 48

th National Aerospace and

Electronics Conference (NAECON ‘96), IEEE, Dayton, Ohio, May 20-24, 1996 2. “Enhanced Image Processing Techniques and Applications,” a tutorial presented at the International Conference on

Computing, Communications, and Networking (ICCCN ‘08), Coimbatore, India, December 17, 2008.

POST-DOCTORAL STUDENT SUPERVISION 1. Dr. R. Gollapalli (Ph.D. - University of Alabama in Huntsville), Post-Doc, May 2011 - December 2012 Currently an Assistant Professor, ECE Department, University of South Alabama 2. Dr. S. Bhuyian (Ph.D. - University of Alabama in Huntsville), Post-Doc, 2011 Currently an Assistant Professor, ECE Department, Tuskegee University 3. Dr. J. Khan (Ph.D. - University of Alabama in Huntsville), Post-Doc, 2011 Currently an Associate Professor, ECE Department, Tuskegee University 4. Dr. N. Sisworahardjo (Ph.D. - University of Alabama), Post-Doc, August 2005 - July 2010


Currently an Assistant Professor, ECE Department, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga 5. Dr. M. I. Elbakary (Ph.D. - University of Arizona), Post-Doc, September 2005 - May 2010 Currently an Assistant Professor, ECE Department, Mansoora University, Egypt 6. Dr. M. Y. Elshark (Ph.D. - University of Alabama), Post-Doc, February 2003 - August 2008 Currently an Associate Professor, ECE Department, University of South Alabama 7. Dr. T. Yalcinoz (Ph.D. – Imperial College, UK), Post-Doc, August 2006 - August 2007 Currently a Professor at Nigde University, EE Department, Turkey 8. Dr. M. Uzunoglu (Ph.D. - Yildiz Technical University), Post-Doc, January 2005 - August 2006 Currently a Professor, EE Department, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey 9. Dr. E. Sarigul (Ph.D. - Virginia Tech), Post-Doc, January 2005 - September 2006 Currently an Assistant Professor, ECE Department, Jackson State University 10. Dr. M. N. Islam (Ph.D. - Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan), Post-Doc, May 2004 – September 2006 Currently an Assistant Professor, Farmingdale State University, New York 11. Dr. M. Tanrioven (Ph.D. - Yildiz Technical University), Post-Doc, October 2003 - June 2005 Currently an Associate Professor, EE Department, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey 12. Dr. A. Dawoud (Ph.D. - University of Waterloo, Canada), Post-Doc, May 2003 - June 2004 Currently an Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, Hattiesburg 13. Dr. E. Horache (Ph.D. - University of Marne-La-Vallée, France), Post-Doc, March 2003 - September 2004

Currently a Senior Manager at French Telecom Co., Paris, France 14. Dr. M. A. Salam (Fukui University, Japan), Post-Doc, January 2003 - December 2004 Currently an Associate Professor, EE Dept., Southern University, Louisiana 15. Dr. A. Bal (Ph.D. - Istanbul Technical University, Turkey), Post-Doc, January 2003 - January 2006 Currently an Associate Professor, EE Department, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey

VISITING SCHOLAR SUPERVISION 1. Dr. B. M. Jomaa, Department of Electrical Engineering, Alfateh University, Tripoli, May 2010 - June 2010 2. Dr. O. Onar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, August 2005 - August 2006 3. Dr. J. Sang, Associate Professor, School of Software Engineering, Chongqing University, China (Sept 2004 - Sept 2005) 4. Prof. J. Cai, Associate Professor, Shijiazhuang Engineering College, China (January 2002 - July 2002) 5. Dr. Y. H. Doh, Professor, EEE Department, Cheju National University, South Korea (February 2001 - March 2002) 6. Dr. A. K. Cherri, Professor, ECE Department, Kuwait University, Safat 13060, Kuwait, May 1999 - July 2000 7. Z. Salman, Ministry of Education, Baghdad, Iraq, March 2011 - June 2011

DISSERTATION/THESIS SUPERVISION 1. M. Moniruzzaman, Wavelet enhanced face descriptor for biometric recognition, Expected Graduation Date: May 2016 2. D. Martin, Performance evaluation of optimal pattern recognition algorithms, 2015 3. V. Biswas, Efficient live face detection to counter spoof attack in face recognition systems, 2015 4. P. Sidike, Hyperspectral imaging based detection and identification of surface and subsurface oil in ocean environment, 2013 5. M. H. Habib, Efficient object detection and tracking via hyperspectral and THz imaging, 2013 6. M. N. Chy, Efficient mine detection using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation, 2013 7. S. Patrabansh, Modeling and simulation of the transient response of direct methanol fuel cells, 2010 8. M. M. Ali, A novel error control scheme for video streaming over time varying wireless channel, 2010 9. H. K. Muhammad, Comparative performance analysis and unit sizing for WT-FC and PV-FC based hybrid systems for

residential applications, 2008-2009 10. V. Kalaga, Optimizing the design and performance of dipole antennas, 2008 11. M. Islam, Human motion tracking using mean shift clustering and discrete cosine transform, 2007 12. Z. Boz, Pattern recognition using PCA and SAM in noisy environment, 2007 13. S. Mercan, Anomaly detection in hyperspectral imagery using stable distribution, 2007 14. M. S. Aslan, Detection and tracking of targets in FLIR and hyperspectral imagery using TBF, DCCF, and K-means clustering

algorithms, 2007 15. C. Kanukuntla, Modeling of GaN-based hetero-epi wafer with reduced wafer bow, 2007 16. M. Gorantla, Modeling of GaN-based light emitting diode for uniform current spreading, 2007 17. M. Karakaya, Enhanced SEM algorithm for object detection in hyperspectral imagery, 2007 18. G. Aydinli, Reliability modeling and analysis of low power portable direct methanol fuel cell, 2007 19. M. Kisacikoglu, Fuzzy logic control of a FC/Ultracapacitor hybrid vehicular power system, 2007 20. M. F. Islam, Automatic target detection in hyperspectral imagery using 1D MACH/EMACH filters, 2006 21. S. Ochilov, 1D fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation and adaptive band selection in hyperspectral imagery, 2006 22. M. Rahman, 3D model based recognition using multidimensional Hausdorff distance geometrical invariants, 2006 23. A. Z. Sadeque, Target detection in FLIR imagery using independent component analysis, 2006 24. N. Haq, CDMA based wireless location detection systems, 2006 25. I. Saeed, Data acquisition and routing in wireless sensor network, 2006


26. S. S. Shareef, Ultracapacitor assisted fuel cell power converter for automobiles, 2005 - 2006 27. A. Z. Hossain, Cochannel interference in CDMA wireless communication systems with directional antennas, 2006 28. K. Al-Saadi, Developing an economic operational strategy to improve fuel cell power plant competitiveness, 2005 29. P. Panati, Performance evaluation of throughput in optical burst switching, 2005 30. D. N. Singh, Detection of reappearing targets in forward looking infrared video sequences, 2004 - 2005 31. S. Dacharaju, Three-dimensional color pattern recognition using joint transform correlation, 2004 32. S. M. Bhuiyan, Pattern recognition and tracking in forward looking infrared imagery using correlation filters, 2004 33. P. Polu, Enhanced bandwidth utilization in optical CDMA-WDMA-DWDMA networks, 2004 34. A. Sharma, Fusion of edge information in image segmentation, 2004 35. N. Radhakrisna, Performance metrics for pattern recognition algorithms, 2004 36. S. Ahmed, Performance evaluation of various ad-hoc wireless network protocols, 2004 37. S. F. Goh, Three-dimensional pattern recognition using fringe-adjusted JTC, 2004 38. J. F. Khan, Class-associate fringe-adjusted JTC based multiple target detection and tracking, 2004 39. A. Baker, Photonic MEMS based reconfigurable switch for multicast communication systems, 2004 40. T. Shuman, Enhanced class-associative pattern recognition, 2003 41. M. Haque, Fringe-adjusted JTC based target tracking using subframes from a video sequence, 2001 - 2002 42. A. F. Alsamman, Dissertation Title: Ultrafast invariant face recognition, 2001 43. S. Xiuyu, Dissertation: Modeling and simulation of twin-depolarizer based interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope, 2000-2001 44. I. Lugach, Dissertation: Enhanced three-dimensional visualization using computer aided tomography, 2000 - 2001 45. M. A. Hannan, Smart serrodyne signal processor, 2001 - 2002 46. C. N. Wai, Distortion-invariant color pattern recognition, 2001 47. M. M. Rahman, Class-associative pattern recognition, 2001 48. G. Ali, Serrodyne signal processing for interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope, January 2001 - May 2001 49. S. S. Ahsan, Research Topic: Three-dimensional pattern recognition, 2000 - 2001 50. M. Aktharuzzaman, Ultrafast fingerprint identification, 2000 51. X. Chen, Effective strategies for in-plane/out-of-plane rotation, scale, and shift invariant target recognition, University of

Dayton (Research Advisor), 1998 - 1999 52. B. Soon, Ultrafast feature extraction using optical correlation, University of Dayton (Research Advisor), 1998 53. E. Kurtzweg, Multiple target detection using photorefractive correlator, 2000 54. D. Chain, Ultrafast wavelet joint transform correlation, 1999 55. C. Moran, Incoherent erasure multi-target photorefractive joint transform processor, 1999 56. S. Mian, Real time all-optical joint transform correlation, 1997 57. Y. Gu, Optical character recognition using joint transform correlator, 1995

DISSERTATION/THESIS SUPERVISION (CO-SUPERVISOR OR EXTERNAL EXAMINER) 58. R. Nandakumar, “Ph.D. Dissertation: Machine learning approach via classifiers for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases

using ultrasound images of common carotid artery,” Anna University, Chennai, India, Expected Graduation Date: 2016 59. M. Datta, Ph.D. Dissertation: Some studies on face detection and recognition, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India, 2015 60. M. Aldossari, Ph.D. Dissertation: New optical method of simultaneous compression and encryption of images (still/video) for

telecommunications, ISEN, Brest, France, 2014 61. A. Amutha, Ph.D. Dissertation: CT Based Contour Segmentation and 3D Volume Reconstruction from 2D slices of tumor,

Anna University, Chennai, India, 2014 62. A. A. Alattab, Ph.D. Dissertation: Retrieval of human facial images based on the hybrid features of visual content and

semantic description, University of Malaya, Kualalumpur, Malaysia, 2013 63. P. Sashikala, “Stochastic model for ECG and its application in human identification,” VM University, India, 2013 64. A. C. Shagar, Ph.D. Dissertation: Design and Analysis of CPW FED slot antennas for wideband applications, Anna

University, Chennai, India, 2013 65. I. Leonard, Ph.D. Dissertation: Reconnaissance des object manufactures dans des videos sous-marines, ISEN, France, 2012 66. S. Kothainachiar, Ph.D. Dissertation: Study on unsupervised color texture image segmentation techniques using

morphological watershed algorithm, Anna University, Chennai, India, 2011 67. A. K. Ghosh, Ph.D. Dissertation: Studies on implementation of multi-valued logic through optoelectronic systems and its

applications, Calcutta University, Calcutta, India, 2009 68. W. A. B. Adnan, Ph.D. Dissertation: Design and analysis of digital image watermarking using wavelet transform, University

of Malaysia, Kualalumpur, Malaysia, 2009 69. T. S. Chin, Ph.D. Dissertation: WDM packet switched networks: routing and wavelength assignment aware ASE noise and

FWM, Multimedia University, 2008 70. H. Mellah, Ph.D. Dissertation: Design and performance analysis of a WDM packet switched network, Multimedia University,

Malaysia, August 2008 71. A. Abid, Ph.D. Dissertation: Burst-switched IP over DWDM network design and analysis, Multimedia University, Malaysia,

December 2007


72. E. Richard, Performance evaluation of satellite based quantum optical communication systems, Multimedia University, Malaysia, August 2011

73. S. E. Chiang, Performance analysis and design of an arrayed waveguide grating and wavelength conversion device in WDM optical networks, Multimedia University, December 2007

74. K. D. Dambul, Performance analysis and design of a WDM ring network, Multimedia University, Malaysia, December 2006 75. M. B. Othman, Effect of four wave mixing on the transmission performance of WDM networks, Multimedia University,

Malaysia, December 2001 76. E. Kiang, Effect of four-wave mixing on the transmission performance of wavelength division multiplexing solitons,

Multimedia University, Malaysia, December 2001

DISSERTATION/THESIS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS 1. A. Sichani, Modeling and simulation of the AC impedance of plasma sheaths, 2015 2. M. Ozkan, Target detection in multispectral images by radial basis NN filtering and adaptive band selection, 2007 3. H. Nalluri, Polarization based spatial and frequency domain techniques for improved target detection, 2007 4. D. Golla, Improved security using polarization-encoded fingerprint verification system, 2006 5. A. Rajagopalan, Application of imaging polarimetry for discriminating targets with color variations, 2006 6. S. Sakla, Improved fingerprint identification/verification system using robust digital enhancement techniques, 2005 7. A. Surapaneni, Polarization-enhanced target detection in the presence of background and paint variations, 2005 8. A. S. Amanullah, Non-coherent coded modulation for M-QAM transceiver with sinusoidal baseband signals, 2005 9. S. Regula, Polarization enhanced fingerprint verification using fringe-adjusted joint transform correlator, 2004 10. V. Pancholoy, Study of internal architecture of a PIC microcontroller and performance enhancement by modifying the

memory organization, 2004 11. S. Ongwattanakul, Dissertation Title: Fractal image compression algorithms, University of Alabama, 2006 12. N. R. Chinthapally, Polarization analysis of coated and uncoated parallel slab multi-reflection beam splitters, 2003 13. S. Thadathil, Optimization analysis of the parallel slab division of amplitude photopolarimeter performance, 2003 14. A. Mobin, Reliable multicast protocols and performance analysis of multiple channel multicast scheduling, 2001 15. S. Sygnavong, Project Title: Load flow programming, 2000 16. D. Callahan, Dissertation Title: Development of an intelligent hub protocol for optical LANs, 2000

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/DESIGN PROJECTS SUPERVISED Undergraduate research projects supervised: 1. W. Durant, “Efficient JTC based pattern recognition,” 2013 - 2014 2. D. Martin, “Smart filter based pattern recognition,” 2013 3. S. Gebrewahid, “Smart radio receiver,” 2010 4. K. Ito, “Hyperspectral image processing,” 2001 5. T. Shadid, “Digital optoelectronic computing,” 2000 - 2001 6. B. Davis, “Simulator design for imminent automobile crash prediction and avoidance,” 2000

Capstone senior engineering design projects supervised: 1. D. Snider, “Accelerometer based mouse pointing device,” Fall 1998 - Spring 1999 2. C. Dylan, “Fiber-optic liquid level measurement sensor,” Fall 1998 - Spring 1999 3. D. Dickmeyer, “Distance Measuring Device for Surveying applications,” Spring 1998 - Fall 1998 4. G. Maxwell, “Microprocessor basled auto-guidance control system for submarine application,” Spring 98 - Fall 98 5. K. Tran, “Collision detector device,” Fall 98 - Spring 99 6. D. Brant and Darren Brant, “Power demand controller,” Fall 98 - Spring 99 7. C. Moran, “CCD autoguider for meade star finder equatorial telescope,” Spring 98 - Spring 99 8. S. Swymeller, “Smoke detector sensitivity tester,” Fall 98 - Spring 99 9. M. Saad, “Video surveillance using a microprocessor,” Fall 96 - Spring 97 10. Q. M. Khaled, “Design of a prototype audio translator,” Fall 96 - Spring 97 11. R. D. Harruf, “Programmable temperature controller,” Fall 96 - Spring 97 12. R. Miller, “Microcontroller based measurement of power, RMS voltage, and current,” Fall 96- Spring 97 13. A. Wako, “Direction and missing pulse detector for a motor drive,” Fall 96 - Spring 97 14. M. Wiedemier, “Wireless RF printing network,” Spring 96 - Fall 96 15. J. S. Kanning, “Design of an electronically smart house,” Spring 96 - Fall 96 16. A. Khan, “Digital humidity controller,” Fall 96- Fall 96 17. Z. Ahmed, “A digital anemometer,” Spring 96 - Fall 96 18. R. M. VandenBoom, “Electric field meter lightning detector,” Fall 96- Spring 96 19. N. M. Badal, “Digital Pressure Gauge,” Spring 96 - Fall 96 20. G. Funich, “Fiber-optic receiver/transmitter,” Spring 96 - Fall 96 21. S. K. Chowdhury, "Multimode metronome,” Fall 1994 - Spring 1995


22. S. Reinheart, “Frequency independent digital phase measurement,” Fall 94 - Fall 95 23. B. Reece, “Digital automobile mileage meter,” Fall 94 - Fall 95 24. S. Mohib, “Digital altimeter,” Fall 94 - Fall 95 25. Y. Gu, “An algorithm of wavelet transform in data compression,” Fall 94 - Fall 95 26. A. Siddiqui, "Dynamic noise reduction in audio systems,” Fall 94 - Fall 95 27. M. Khan, “Digital auto gauge,” Spring 94 - Fall 94 28. Y. Ahuja, “Arbitration circuit for asynchronous multiple bus multiprocessor systems,” Spring 94- Fall 94 29. J. Miller, “Microcontroller based vehicle battery monitoring system,” Fall 93 - Spring 94 30. H. Kuffman, “EKG heart signal monitor,” Fall 93 - Spring 94 31. R. Farooq, “Automobile trip computer,” Spring 93 - Spring 94 32. E. Auld, “Microcontroller based aquarium control system,” Spring 93 - Spring 94

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS Collaborated in research, publications, and/or proposal development with the following universities or private industries: 1. ISEN, University of Brittany, Brest, France 2. Chongqing University, China 3. Sichuan University, China 4. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, China 5. Cheju National University, South Korea 6. Yildiz Technical University, Turkey 7. Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia 8. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India 9. Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait 10. University of Parma, Italy 11. University of Basrah, Iraq 12. Dhaka University, Bangladesh 13. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 14. University of Alabama in Huntsville 15. Tuskegee University 16. University of Missouri - Kansas City 17. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

18. City University of New York, Manhattan 19. State University of New York, Farmingdale 20. University of Dayton 21. Wright State University 22. Pennsylvania State University (Erie Campus) 23. University of Tennessee, Knoxville 24. Purdue University, West Lafayette 25. University of Memphis 26. Old Dominion University, Norfolk 27. Sensor Technology Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB 28. Rome Laboratory, Optical Signal Processing Branch 29. Lartec, Inc, Concord, New Hampshire 30. Technology/Scientific Services, Inc. (TSSI), Dayton, Ohio 31. LIN Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana 32. Radiance Technology, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama 33. nfina Technologies, Inc., Mobile, Alabama 34. ITT Industry, Fort Wayne, Indiana

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