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Dr. Pierre Payeur
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Professor, EECS, University of Ottawa


Ph.D. Students
Tian Haitao [CSC scholar]
Thesis Topic: Domain Adaptation for Semantic Segmentation and Human Activity Recognition
Félix Nadon [NSERC CGS-D & OGS Scholar]
Thesis Topic: Manipulation Robotique Assistée par Rétroaction Visuelle et Tactile pour les Objets Non-Rigides
Shengsong Yang
Thesis Topic: Mission Critical Natural HCI with Integration of Multi-Modal Sensory Input
Angel Josue Valencia Armijos
Thesis Topic: 3D Shape Deformation Modeling and Prediction for Non-Rigid Objects
Wenbo Wu
Thesis Topic: Opportunistic Sensing in 3D Imaging and Sensor Nodes Distribution
James Dickens [OGS Scholar]
Thesis Topic: AI-driven Human Gestures, Actions and Behaviors Recognition


Master Degree Students
Christophe Graveline
Thesis Topic: Embedded Visual Object Recognition for Autonomous Agents


Alumni
Carlos Fernando Gerez González
Degree: International research internship
Project Topic: Physical Robotic Agents Control and Deployment with Pose Tracking
Completion: Dec. 2023
Fernanda de los Ángeles Barrientos Ramos
Degree: International research internship
Project Topic: Collaborative Robotic Agents Control and Coordination
Completion: Dec. 2023
Mahrokh Hosseinkhani Hezaveh
Position: Ph.D. candidate - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Topic: Multi-Robot Systems Coordination
Completion: Dec. 2023
Alfa Budiman, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Optimized Task Coordination for Heterogeneous Multi-Robot Systems
Co-supervisor: Eric Lanteigne
Completion: November 2023
Narmadha Sambandam
Position: M.A.Sc. candidate - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Topic: 3D Deformable Object Models from Registered Multiview RGB-D Data
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: May 2023
Eric Maia, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: On-policy Object Goal Navigation with Exploration Bonuses
Completion: July 2023
Dr. Ghazal Rouhafzay, Ph.D.
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Topic: Safety and Health Monitoring with Human Gestures, Actions and Behaviors Recognition
Completion: June 2023
Now with: Assistant Professor, University of Moncton
Lian Kang, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: 3D Objects Detection and Recognition from Colour and LiDAR Data
Completion: January 2023
Donglin Wang, M. Eng.
Degree: Master of Computer Science
Project Topic: Grasp Generation with Few-Shot Part Refinement
Completion: September 2022
Shuyuan Wang, M. Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Telemanipulation Control with Natural Human Arm Gesture
Completion: December 2021
James Dickens, M.C.S
Degree: Master of Computer Science - Applied Artificial Intelligence
Thesis Topic: Depth-Aware Deep Learning Networks for Object Detection and Image Segmentation
Completion: August 2021
Stephen Rowlands, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Robotic Control for the Manipulation of 3D Deformable Objects
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: August 2021
Ghazal Rouhafzay, Ph.D.
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: 3D Objects Models Based on Biologically-Inspired Visual and Tactile Data Integration
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: May 2021
Wenbo Wu, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Object Recognition with Progressive Refinement for Collaborative Robots Task Allocation
Completion: December 2020
Omar Al-Buraiki, Ph.D.
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Specialized Agents Task Allocation in Autonomous Multi-Agent Systems
Completion: November 2020
Yangyu Shi, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Infrared Imaging Tools for Early Diagnosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Co-supervisor: Monique Frize
Completion: June 2020
Angel Josue Valencia Armijos, M.A.Sc. [CALDO/SENESCYT Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: 3D Shape Deformation Measurement and Dynamic Surface Representation for Non-Rigid Objects under Manipulation
Completion: June 2020
Shengsong Yang, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Active Sensing for Collaborative Localization in Swarm Robotics
Completion: May 2020
Dharna Shukla, M.Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Image-Based Classification of Domestic Waste under Constraints from Municipal Policies
Completion: April 2020
Félix Nadon, M.A.Sc. [NSERC CGS-M & QEII Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Sélection de Prise et Contrôle d'une Main Robotique pour la Manipulation d'Objets Non-Rigides
Completion: December 2019
Gabriel Da Silva De Carvalho
Degree: International internship
Project Topic: Deep Learning Neural Networks for Landmark Object Detection and Robot Pose Estimation
Completion: December 2019
Paulo Vitor Do Canto Cardoso
Degree: International internship
Project Topic: Coordination of a Team of Specialized Mobile Robotic Agents
Completion: December 2019
Victor Pereira Piesicki
Degree: International internship
Project Topic: Deep Learning Neural Networks for Selective Data Acquisition and Target Object Recognition
Completion: December 2019
Guillaume Plouffe, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Real-Time Gesture-Based Posture Control of a Manipulator
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: December 2019
Ahmed ben Ayed
Project Topic: Low-Level Controller and Software Applications for a Robotic Manipulator
Completion: September 2019
Matthew Ross [Ph.D. internship]
Project Topic: Self-Organizing Map-Based Task Allocation among Specialized Robotic Agents
Supervisor: Sylvain Chartier
Completion: August 2019
Clément Isombeco Kitandala, M.Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Exploratory Mobile Robot Navigation with Visual Attention Guidance
Completion: April 2019
Farzin Farhadi-Niaki, Ph.D. [Queen Elizabeth II Scholar]
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Usability Analysis in Locomotion Interface for Human Computer Interaction Systems Design
Co-supervisor: Robert Laganière
Completion: December 2018
Navya Sandrana, M. Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Evaluation of Machine Learning Methods for Object Recognition in Cluttered Environments
Completion: December 2018
Eric Maia
Research Internship: Remote Robotic Manipulator Operation with Live Depth Perception
Completion: December 2018
Carlos Sánchez Díaz
Degree: International internship - ELAP scholar
Work Topic: Development of Efficient Communication Channels in Between Mobile Robotic Devices for Coordination of their Operation
Completion: May 2018
Danial Nakhaeinia, Ph.D.
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Hybrid-Adaptive Switched Control for Robotic Interaction with Arbitrary Surface Shapes under Multi-Sensory Guidance
Co-supervisor: Robert Laganière
Completion: December 2017
Arjun Yogeswaran, Ph.D. [OGS Scholar]
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Self-Organizing Neural Visual Models for Feature Detection and Motion Tracking
Completion: December 2017
Arnaud Mignotte
Degree: International internship
Work Topic: Coordination des Mouvements d'un Groupe de Robots Mobiles
Completion: August 2017
Fei Hui, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Visual Tracking of Deformation and Classification of Object Elasticity with Robotic Hand Probing
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: July 2017
Matheus Fernandes Torquato
Degree: International internship - ELAP scholar
Work Topic: Embedded Machine Vision for Targets Detection and Robot Pursuit
Completion: June 2017
Jorge Luis Prieto Diaz
Degree: International internship - ELAP scholar
Work Topic: Natural Control of a Robotic Gripper
Completion: May 2017
Oluwadara Odunewu, M.Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Coordinating the Movement of Wirelessly Connected Collaborative Mobile Robots
Completion: May 2017
Henrique Morales Busiquia
Degree: International internship
Work Topic: Coordination of Specialized Mobile Robots Working in Collaboration
Completion: April 2017
Aakash Sharma, M.Eng.
Degree: Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Topic: Wireless Communication for Collaborative Mobile Robots
Completion: December 2016
Ruslan Masinjila, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Collaborative Localization of Mobile Robots
Completion: October 2016
Pascal Laferrière, M.A.Sc. [OGS Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Instrumented Compliant Wrist System for Enhanced Robotic Interaction
Completion: October 2016
Jonathan Guillotte-Blouin
Degree: Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) internship
Work Topic: Programming of Barrett Robotic Hand for the Manipulation of Deformable Objects
Completion: April 2016
Claude Viau, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Multispectral Image Analysis for Objects Detection and Classification
Co-supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: March 2016
Rony Cruz Ramirez
Degree: Emerging Leaders in the Americas program (ELAP) internship
Work Topic: Robust Localization Estimates for Mobile Robots using Stereo-Vision
Completion: February 2016
Mariay Sharovar
Thesis Topic: Collaborative Navigation for Swarm Robotics
Yoel Ramos Castillo
Degree: Emerging Leaders in the Americas program (ELAP) internship
Work Topic: Autonomous Collaborative Robotics with Specialized Agents
Completion: April 2015
Dr. Luis Gurrieri
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Work Topic: Temporomandibular Movement Measurement for Precise Dental Products Manufacturing
Completion: December 2014
André Progiante
Degree: Science Without Borders internship
Work Topic: Mobile Robot Navigation for Experimental Studies on Machine Learning and Cognition
Co-supervisor: Sylvain Chartier
Completion: September 2014
Gabriel Martins Nascimento
Degree: Science Without Borders internship
Work Topic: Assessment of Human Motion Variations in the Practice of Piano Playing under the Influence of Somatic Training
Co-supervisor: Gilles Comeau
Completion: September 2014
André Sepulveda
Degree: Science Without Borders internship
Work Topic: Implementation and Validation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Experimental Studies in Cognition with Robotic Platforms
Co-supervisor: Sylvain Chartier
Completion: September 2014
Clément Leyssene
Degree: International internship
Work Topic: Development and Integration of Vision, Distance and Contact Data Acquisition Interfaces for Mobile Robots
Completion: September 2014
Felipe Yamaguti
Degree: Science Without Borders internship
Work Topic: GPGPU-based Image Processing for Satellite Images Interpretation in Geographical Information Systems
Completion: August 2014
Dr. Si Wu
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Work Topic: People Detection, Classification, Tracking and Counting in Surveillance Videos
Completion: August 2014
Now with: Professor, South China University of Technology
Varun Bairaboina
Degree: Mitacs Globalink internship
Work Topic: 3D Environment Mapping and Object Recognition using a Kinect Sensor
Co-Supervisor: Ana-Maria Cretu
Completion: July 2014
Phillip Curtis, Ph.D. [OGS Scholar, NSERC PGSD Scholar]
Degree: Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Data Driven Selective Sensing for 3D Image Acquisition
Completion: November 2013
Now with: Larus Technologies
Dr. Raouf Fareh
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Work Topic: Adaptive Robot Path Planning and Control under Multi-Sensory Guidance
Completion: November 2013
Now with: Associate Professor, University of Sharjah
Rafael Toledo
Degree: Engineers Without Borders - CALDO internship
Work Topic: Contact and Proximity Sensing Instrumentation and Interface for a Robotic Compliant Wrist System
Completion: August 2013
Vipul Nair
Degree: International internship
Work Topic: Mobile Robot Control with Embedded Landmarks Recognition for Experimental Studies in Psychology
Completion: July 2013
Haritha Valluri
Degree: Mitacs Globalink internship
Work Topic: Vision-Based Human Gesture Monitoring
Completion: July 2013
Boniface Mbouzao, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Quantitative Assessment of Human Motion Capabilities with Passive Vision Monitoring
Co-supervisor: Monique Frize
Completion: May 2013
Rizwan Macknojia, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Calibration of Networks of RGB-D Sensors for Robotic Applications over Large Workspaces
Completion: February 2013
Now with: Cisco Systems, Ottawa
Fouad F. Khalil
Thesis Topic: Robotic Interaction with Deformable Objects Guided by Vision and Tactile Probing
Antoine Mahé
Degree: international internship, Université de Strasbourg, France
Work Topic: Robotic Manipulator Programming for Dexterous Interaction
Completion: August 2012
Dr. Alberto Chavez
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Work Topic: Automated Vehicles Detection and Recognition with Mutiple Imagers
Completion: July 2012
Md Ibne Sina, M.Sc.
Degree: Master of Computer Science
Thesis Topic: Satellite Image Processing with Biologically-Inspired Computational Methods and Visual Attention
Completion: July 2012
Now with: Klocwork Corp., Ottawa
Sue Twelves, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Multi-Spectral Imaging System Calibration and Data Fusion for Applications in the Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Co-supervisor: Monique Frize
Completion: April 2012
Pascal Laferrière
Degree: Coop internship
Work Topic: Development of Tele-Robotic and 3D Vision Platforms
Completion: September 2011
Dr. Jongeun Cha
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Work Topic: Development of 3D Visioning Platforms for Remote Robotic Operation
Completion: September 2011
Arjun Yogeswaran, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: 3D Surface Maps Analysis for Automated Detection of Deformations on Automotive Panels
Completion: March 2011
Chang Qin
Degree: International internship, Nanjing University, China
Work Topic: Regions of Interest Extraction from Collaborative IR and IO Imaging in Biomedical Applications
Co-supervisor: Monique Frize
Completion: March 2011
Ali Ghazi Saeidi, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Estimating Human Limb Motion from Video Sequences with Anatomical Knowledge
Completion: January 2011
Michel Bray
Work Topic: 3D Surface Profiling for Robotic Contour Following
Completion: December 2010
Valentin Borsu, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Pose and Motion Estimation of Parts Exhibiting Few Visual Features for Robotic Marking of Deformations
Completion: December 2010
Andrew Thompson, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Hierarchical Segmentation of Videos into Shots and Scenes using Visual Content
Co-supervisor: Robert Laganière
Completion: November 2010
Benjamin Ahsan
Degree: International internship, Masters, ENSEEIHT, Toulouse, France
Work Topic: Détection et Reconnaissance Visuelle de Véhicles Automobiles
Co-supervisor: Robert Laganière
Completion: September 2010
Mai Moussa Chetima, M.A.Sc. [Boursier de la Francophonie Internationale]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Auto-Tuning Mechanisms for Vision-Based Food Inspection Systems
Completion: November 2009
Now with: Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal
Alain Boyer, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thesis Topic: Adaptive Structured Light Imaging for 3D Reconstruction and Autonomous Robotic Exploration
Completion: October 2009
Now with: VTT Technical Research Centre of Findland, Finland
Dejan Duvnjak
Degree: Summer intership
Work Topic: Instrumentation and Control of a Linear Robotic Stage
Completion: August 2009
Danick Desjardins, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Structured Lighting Stereoscopy with Marching Pseudo-Random Patterns
Completion: November 2008
Nicolas Robin
Degree: International intership (PolyTech'Grenoble)
Work Topic: Évaluation Visuelle de la Déformation d'Objets Non-Rigides Soumis à des Contraintes Externes lors de Manipulations Robotiques
Completion: September 2008
Silvain Bériault, M.A.Sc. [NSERC CGSM Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Multi-Camera System Design, Calibration and 3D Reconstruction for Markerless Motion Capture
Completion: March 2008
Martin Côté, M.A.Sc. [NSERC PGSM Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Video Segmentation for Markerless Motion Capture in Unconstrained Environments
Completion: October 2007
Karen Soueidan
Degree: Coop internship
Work Topic: Multi-Function Mobile Robotic Systems Development
Completion: August 2007
Ivana Duvnjak
Degree: Summer intership
Work Topic: Pseudo-Random Targets Detection and Recognition for Mobile Robot Localization
Co-supervisor: Emil M. Petriu
Completion: August 2007
Ashwani Panwar
Degree: International intership
Work Topic: Vision-Based Hands and Fingers Tracking in Piano Performance
Completion: August 2007
Bassel Abou Merhy, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Segmentation par Analyse de Texture de Grilles d'Occupation Probabilistes
Co-supervisor: Emil M. Petriu
Completion: September 2006
Haipeng Yan
Degree: Coop internship
Work Topic: Development and Documentation of Experimental Datasets
Completion: August 2006
Christopher Yang, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Design and Calibration of a Multi-Modal Range Sensing System
Completion: March 2006
Phillip Curtis, M.A.Sc. [NSERC PGSM Scholar]
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Frequency-Domain Range Data Registration for 3-D Space Modeling in Robotic Applications
Completion: December 2005
Samira Zabihi
Degree: Coop internship
Work Topic: Experimentation with Sensing Systems for Gesture Monitoring
Completion: August 2005
Joshua Kotwas
Degree: Coop internship
Work Topic: Analysis Tools for Gesture Estimation and Monitoring
Completion: August 2005
Martin Soucy, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Manipulator Path Planning with Multi-Resolution Potential Fields and Fuzzy Logic Control
Completion: March 2005
Last known position: Creaform 3D, Quebec City
Benoit Bolzon
Degree: Stagiaire ESIA
Work Topic: Étude Comparative de Techniques de Fusion de Mesures de Profondeur pour la Modélisation d'Environnements Encombrés
Completion: September 2004
Last known position: Research associate, Quasar Group, CERN, Geneva
Yi Liu, M.Sc.
Degree: Master of Systems Science
Thesis Topic: Movement Detection in Outdoor Scenes for Traffic Monitoring
Completion: December 2003
Changzhong Chen, M.A.Sc.
Degree: Master of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Thesis Topic: Registration of Range Measurements with Compact Surface Representation
Completion: September 2002



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