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Professor Ramakrishn Mukundan

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Department: Computer Science and Software Engineering

Email: mukundan@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3692201

Office: Jack Erskine 311

Language: English

About
Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Computer graphics, Real-time rendering, Terrain programming, Non-photorealistic rendering
  • Image analysis, Compression algorithms, Image-based rendering, View synthesis
  • Moment functions, Discrete orthogonal moments, Tchebichef moments
  • Pattern recognition, Invariant pattern analysis, Rotation invariants, Zernike invariants
  • Biomedical Image Analysis, Volumetric Rendering, Feature Representation

Researcher Summary

Research interests include: 1. computer Vision: Pose estimation using moment functions; Object recognition using moment invariants; Moment based algorithms for stereo vision. 2. Image Analysis: Discrete orthogonal image transforms; Image compression using Tchebichef transform; Invariant characteristics of shape descriptors; Fast computation of moment invariants. 3. Computer Graphics: Real-time rendering; Non-photorealistic rendering; Terrain rendering algorithms; Image-based rendering and view synthesis.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Sciences: Computer Graphics and Image Processing; High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Engineering and Technology: Signal and Image Processing; Simulation, Control and Computer Modelling

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Li H., Mukundan R. and Boyd S. (2020) A Novel Application of Multifractal Features for Detection of Microcalcifications in Digital Mammograms. : 26-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39343-4_3. (Chapters)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and De Ryke R. (2020) Feature Enhancement in Medical Ultrasound Videos Using Contrast-Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization. Journal of Digital Imaging 33(1): 273-285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10278-019-00211-5. (Journal Articles)
  • Basukala D., Mukundan R., Melzer T. and Keenan R.. (2019) Segmentation of Substantia Nigra for the Automated Characterization of Parkinson's Disease. In IPAS 2018 Proceedings: 85-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPAS.2018.8708886. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Basukala D., Mukundan R., Melzer T. and Keenan R.. (2019) Segmentation of Substantia Nigra Using Weighted Thresholding Method. In IVCNZ 2018 Proceedings: 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2018.8634679. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Basukala D., Mukundan R., Melzer T. and Lim A.. (2019) Automated segmentation of substantia nigra and red nucleus in quantitative susceptibility mapping images. In Proceedings - 2019 20th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies, PDCAT 2019: 375-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PDCAT46702.2019.00074. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ganoni O., Mukundan R. and Green R. (2019) A Generalized Simulation Framework for Tethered Remotely Operated Vehicles in Realistic Underwater Environments. Drones 3(1) 1: 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/drones3010001. (Journal Articles)
  • Li H., Mukundan R. and Boyd S.. (2019) Breast Density Classification Using Multifractal Spectrum with Histogram Analysis. In International Conference Image and Vision Computing New Zealand 2019-December http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ48456.2019.8961037. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2019) Analysis of image feature characteristics for automated scoring of HER2 in histology slides. Journal of Imaging 5(3) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jimaging5030035. (Journal Articles)
  • Putri T., Mukundan R. and Neshatian K.. (2019) Circular Filtering and Neutrosophic Extraction of Vincent Van Gogh's Visible Brushstrokes. In IVCNZ 2018 Proceedings: 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2018.8634702. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Shangguan H. and Mukundan R.. (2019) 3D human pose dataset augmentation using generative adversarial network. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series: 53-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3338472.3338475. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and De Ryke R.. (2019) Feature Enhancement of Medical Ultrasound Scans Using Multifractal Measures. In Proceedings - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Signals and Systems, ICSigSys 2019: 85-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSIGSYS.2019.8811087. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and Ryke RD.. (2019) Feature Enhancement in Medical Ultrasound Videos Using Multifractal and Contrast Adaptive Histogram Equalization Techniques. In MIPR 2019 Proceedings: 240-245. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MIPR.2019.00050. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ganoni O., Mukundan R. and Green R.. (2018) Visually Realistic Graphical Simulation of Underwater Cable. In WSCG 2018 Short papers. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ganoni O., Mukundan R. and Green R.. (2018) Visually Realistic Plankton Models for Simulating Underwater Environments. In Proceedings IV 2018: 420-425. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/iV.2018.00078. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2018) Image Features Based on Characteristic Curves and Local Binary Patterns for Automated HER2 Scoring. Journal of Imaging 4(2) 35 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jimaging4020035. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2018) Feature analysis of biomarker descriptors for HER2 classification of histology slides. In Communications in Computer and Information Science: MIUA 2018 894: 118-129. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95921-4_13. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Qaiser T., Mukherjee A., Reddy PB C., Munugoti SD., Tallam V., Pitkäaho T., Lehtimäki T., Naughton T., Berseth M. and Pedraza A. (2018) HER2 challenge contest: a detailed assessment of automated HER2 scoring algorithms in whole slide images of breast cancer tissues. Histopathology 72(2): 227-238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/his.13333. (Journal Articles)
  • Singh P. and Mukundan R.. (2018) A robust HER2 neural network classification algorithm using biomarker-specific feature descriptors. In Proceedings IEEE MMSP 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MMSP.2018.8547043. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and De Ryke R. (2018) Texture Based Quality Analysis of Simulated Synthetic Ultrasound Images Using Local Binary Patterns. Journal of Imaging 4(1): 1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jimaging4010003. (Journal Articles)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and De Ryke R.. (2018) A comparative analysis of clustering algorithms for ultrasound image despeckling applications. In ICGSP'18 Proceedings: 51-56. ACM Digital Library. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3282286.3282290. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and De Ryke R.. (2018) Enhanced steerable pyramid transformation for medical ultrasound image despeckling. In Proceedings IEEE MMSP 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MMSP.2018.8547091. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and Ryke RD. (2018) Texture Based Quality Analysis of Simulated Synthetic Ultrasound Images Using Local Binary Patterns.. J. Imaging 4 1: 3-3. (Journal Articles)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and Ryke RD.. (2018) A Novel Ultrasound Image Enhancement Algorithm Using Cascaded Clustering on Wavelet Sub-bands. In ISSC 2018 Proceedings: 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISSC.2018.8585350. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ganoni O. and Mukundan R.. (2017) A Framework for Visually Realistic Multi-robot Simulation in Natural Environment. In Skala V (Eds). Journal of WSCGPlzen, Czech Republic: University of West Bohemia. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ganoni O., Mukundan R. and Green R.. (2017) A multi sensory approach using error bounds for improved visual odometry. In : 1-6. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2017.8402466. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2017) Contour Based High Resolution 3D Mesh Construction Using HRCT and MRI Stacks. International Journal of Multimedia Data Engineering and Management 8(4) 4: 60-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/IJMDEM.2017100104. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2017) A Robust Algorithm for Automated HER2 Scoring in Breast Cancer Histology Slides Using Characteristic Curves. In Communications in Computer and Information Science 723: 386-397. Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60964-5_34. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2017) Reconstruction of high resolution 3D meshes of lung geometry from HRCT contours. In Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, ISM 2016: 247-252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISM.2016.113. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Putri T., Mukundan R. and Neshatian K.. (2017) Artistic style characterization and brush stroke modelling for non-photorealistic rendering. In : 1-6. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2017.8402475. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Putri T., Mukundan R. and Neshatian K.. (2017) Artistic Style Characterization of Vincent Van Gogh’s Paintings using Extracted Features from Visible Brush Strokes. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Pattern Recognition Applications and Methods 1: 378-385. Portugal: Scitepress. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0006188303780385. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • ShangGuan H. and Mukundan R.. (2017) 3D video-based motion capture using Convolutional Neural Networks. In IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2017.8402458. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • ShangGuan H. and Mukundan R.. (2017) Video based motion capture in environments with non-stationary background. In 2017 International Conference on Signals and Systems (ICSigSys): 44-49. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSIGSYS.2017.7967067. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and de Ryke R.. (2017) Modelling, Speckle Simulation and Quality Evaluation of Synthetic Ultrasound Images. In Communications in Computer and Information Science 723: 74-85. Springer Verlag (Germany). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60964-5_7. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and de Ryke R.. (2017) Quality analysis of synthetic ultrasound images using co-occurrence texture statistics. In : 1-6. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2017.8402511. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Singh P., Mukundan R. and de Ryke R.. (2017) Synthetic models of ultrasound image formation for speckle noise simulation and analysis. In 2017 International Conference on Signals and Systems (ICSigSys): 278-284. IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICSIGSYS.2017.7967056. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Putri T. and Mukundan R.. (2016) Iterative brush path extraction algorithm for aiding flock brush simulation of stroke-based painterly rendering. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 9596: 152-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31008-4_11. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ibrahim MA. and Mukundan R. (2015) Cascaded techniques for improving emphysema classification in computed tomography images. Artificial Intelligence Research 4(2): 112-118. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/air.v4n2p112. (Journal Articles)
  • Ibrahim MA. and Mukundan R.. (2015) Analysis of Scale Variations of Local Features for Accurate Classification of Emphysema Images. In http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/BMEI.2015.7401464. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2015) Parallel Implementation of the Box Counting Algorithm in OpenCL. Fractals 23(3) 1550023: 8pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X15500231. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2015) Multilevel stroke textures for sketch based non-photorealistic rendering. In IEMCON Proceedings: 7pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEMCON.2015.7344505. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bai H., Lee G., Mukundan R. and Billinghurst M.. (2014) 3D Gesture Interaction for Handheld Augmented Reality. In (7): 1-6. ACM New York, NY, USA ©2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2669062.2669073. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ibrahim M. and Mukundan R.. (2014) Multi-fractal Techniques for Emphysema Classification in Lung Tissue Images. In Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (IPCBEE) 78: 119-123. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2014) Local Tchebichef Moments for Texture Analysis. In Papakostas GA (Ed.), Moments and Moment Invariants - Theory and Applications: 127-142. Thrace: Science Gate Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.15579/gcsr.vol1.ch6. (Chapters)
  • Buchanan P., Mukundan R. and Doggett M.. (2013) Automatic Single-View Character Model Reconstruction. In SBIM '13: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling: 5-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2487381.2487385. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Li B. and Mukundan R.. (2013) A Comparative Analysis of Spatial Partitioning Methods for Large-Scale, Real-time Crowd Simulation. In WSCG-2013 Communication Papers Proceedings. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Buchanan P., Dogget M. and Mukundan R.. (2012) Structural vectorization of raster images. In Proceedings:: 319-324. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Hemsley A. and Mukundan R. (2012) Tissue Image Classification Using Multifractal Spectra. In Chen S-C; Shyu M-L (Ed.), Methods and Innovations for Multimedia Database Content Management,: 81-95.IGI Global. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1791-9. (Chapters)
  • Jassim WA., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2012) New orthogonal polynomials for speech signal and image processing. IET Signal Processing 6(8): 713-723. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-spr.2011.0004. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. (2012) Advanced methods in computer graphics: With examples in OpenGL. London: Springer-Verlag. 312pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2340-8. (Authored Books)
  • Mukundan R. and Li B.. (2012) Crowd simulation: Extended oriented bounding boxes for geometry and motion representation. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series: 121-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2425836.2425863. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. and Li B.. (2012) Extended oriented bounding boxes for geometry and motion representation. In Proceedings:: 121-125. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Cardwell O. and Mukundan R.. (2011) Visualization and Analysis of Inverse Kinematics Algorithms Using Performance Metric Maps. In Proceedings of WSCG 2011: 63-68. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Chen H., Mukundan R. and Butler A.. (2011) Automatic Lung Segmentation in HRCT Images. In : 293-298. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Tay C., Mukundan R. and Racoceanu D.. (2011) Multifractal Analysis of Histopathological Tissue Images. In : 80-85. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Abu NA., Wong SL., Herman NS. and Mukundan R.. (2010) An efficient compact Tchebichef Moment for image compression. In 10th International Conference on Information Sciences, Signal Processing and their Applications, ISSPA 2010: 448-451. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISSPA.2010.5605448. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. and Hemsley A. (2010) Tissue Image Classification Using Multifractal Spectra. The International Journal of Multimedia Data Engineering and Management 1(2): 62-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jmdem.2010040104. (Journal Articles)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R. and Billinghurst M.. (2010) Generating and rendering expressive caricatures. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2010 Posters, SIGGRAPH '10 http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1836845.1836981. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R. and Billinghurst M.. (2010) Rendering and Animating Expressive Caricatures. In : 401-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICCSIT.2010.5564056. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R., Billinghurst M. and Pelachaud C.. (2010) Expressive MPEG-4 Facial Animation Using Quadratic Deformation Models. In : 9-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CGIV.2010.11. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Wee CY., Paramesran R., Mukundan R. and Jiang X. (2010) Image Quality Assessment by Discrete Orthogonal Moments. Pattern Recognition 43(12): 4055-4068. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.patcog.2010.05.026. (Journal Articles)
  • Hemsley A. and Mukundan R.. (2009) Multifractal Measures for Tissue Image Classification and Retrieval. In Proceedings of the 11th IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia: 618-623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISM.2009.94. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2009) A Robust Inverse Kinematics Algorithm for Animating a Joint Chain. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 34(4): 303-308. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2009) A Comparative Analysis of Radial-Tchebichef Moments and Zernike Moments. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Lond D., Mukundan R. and Billinghurst M.. (2009) Facial caricature generation using a quadratic deformation model. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology, ACE '09 422: 285-288. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R., Billinghurst M. and Sagar M.. (2009) Facial Expression Representation Using A Quadratic Deformation Model. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization (CGIV 2009): 44-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CGIV.2009.29. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R., Goecke R., Billinghurst M. and Seichter H.. (2009) A Quadratic Deformation Model for Facial Expression Recognition. In Proceedings: 264-270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DICTA.2009.51. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Tay C., Obaid M., Mukundan R. and Bainbridge-Smith A.. (2009) Facial Expressions Using a Quadratic Deformation Model: Analysis and Synthesis. In Proceedings: 50-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2009.5378363. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Gu J., Mukundan R. and Billinghurst M.. (2008) Developing Mobile Phone AR Applications Using J2ME. In http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IVCNZ.2008.4762116. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2008) Fast Computation of Geometric Moments and Invariants Using Schlick's Approximation. International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence 22(7): 1363-1377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218001408006764. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. and Han C.. (2008) A Fast Algorithm for Painterly Rendering on Mobile Devices. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2008) A Fast Inverse Kinematics Solution for an n-link joint chain. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Soh CS., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2008) Mathematical models for prediction of active substance content in pharmaceutical tablets and moisture in wheat. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 93(1): 63-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemolab.2008.04.004. (Journal Articles)
  • Wee CY., Paramesran R. and Mukundan R. (2008) Fast computation of geometric moments using a symmetric kernel. Pattern Recognition 41(7): 2369-2380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.patcog.2007.12.012. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2007) A new set of normalized geometric moments based on Schlick's approximation. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 4842 LNCS(PART 2): 205-213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76856-2_20. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2007) A New Set of Normalized Geometric Moments Based on Schlick's Approximation. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 4842(Advances in Visual Computing): 205-213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76856-2. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Muller-Cajar R. and Mukundan R.. (2007) Triangualation - A New Algorithm for Inverse Kinematics. In Proceedings of Image and Vision Computing New Zealand (IVCNZ 2007): 181-186. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Nakagaki K. and Mukundan R. (2007) A Fast 4x4 Forward Discrete Tchebichef Transform Algorithm. IEEE Signal Processing Letters 14(10): 684-687. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LSP.2007.898331. (Journal Articles)
  • Wee CY., Paramesran R. and Mukundan R.. (2007) Quality Assessment of Gaussian Blurred Images Using Symmetric Geometric Moments. In Procedings of 14th International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing: 807-812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICIAP.2007.4362875. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Batchelor O., Mukundan R. and Green R.. (2006) Incremental Voxel Colouring by Ray Traversal. In Proceedings 2006 International Conference Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualisation: Techniques and Applications, CGIV'06: 396-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CGIV.2006.59. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2006) Transform Coding Using Discrete Tchebichef Polynomials. In Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing - 2006 541. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Obaid M., Mukundan R. and Bell T.. (2006) Enhancement of Moment Based Painterly Rendering Using Connected Components. In Proceedings 2006 International Conference Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualisation: Techniques and Applications, CGIV'06: 378-383. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CGIV.2006.38. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Shin J., Haller M. and Mukundan R.. (2006) A Stylized Cartoon Hair Renderer. In Proceedings of the ACM SIGCHI International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (ACE '06). (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Batchelor O., Mukundan R. and Green R.. (2005) Ray casting for incremental voxel colouring. In : 206-211. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2005) Radial Tchebichef Invariants for Pattern Recognition. In CD-Rom: 6pp. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Abu NA., Suryana N. and Mukundan R.. (2004) Perfect Image Reconstruction Using Discrete Orthogonal Moments. In : 903-907. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Begg CL. and Mukundan R.. (2004) Hierarchical Matching Techniques for Automatic Image Mosaicing. In : 381-386. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Chong CW., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2004) Translation and scale invariants of Legendre moments. Pattern Recognition 37(1): 119-129. (Journal Articles)
  • Hunt O. and Mukundan R.. (2004) A Comparison of Discrete Orthogonal Basis Functions for Image Compression. In : 53-58. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2004) Some Computational Aspects of Discrete Orthonormal Moments. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing 13(8): 1055-1059. http://dx.doi.org/10.1http://dx.doi.org/109/TIP.2004.828430. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2004) A New Class of Rotational Invariants Using Discrete Orthogonal Moments. In : 80-84. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Chong CW., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2003) A comparative analysis of algorithms for fast computation of Zernike moments. Pattern Recognition 36(3): 731-742. (Journal Articles)
  • Chong CW., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2003) An Efficient Algorithm for Fast Computation of Pseudo-Zernike Moments. International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence 17(6): 1011-1023. (Journal Articles)
  • Chong CW., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2003) The scale invariants of pseudo-Zernike moments. Pattern Analysis and Applications 6(3): 176-184. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10044-002-0183-5. (Journal Articles)
  • Chong CW., Raveendran P. and Mukundan R. (2003) Translation invariants of Zernike moments. Pattern Recognition 36(8): 1765-1773. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (2003) Improving Image Reconstruction Accuracy Using Discrete Orthonormal Moments. In : 287-293. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Pang A., Mukundan R. and Shing NL.. (2003) Stereo Disparity Estimation in Moment Space. In : 260-264. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Chong CW., Mukundan R. and Raveendran P.. (2002) An efficient algorithm for fast computation of Zernike moments. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6TH JOINT CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SCIENCES: 785-788. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. and Pang A.. (2002) Stereo Image Analysis - A New Approah Using Orthogonal Moment Functions. In : 513-522. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (2002) Quaternions - From Classical Mechanics to Computer Graphics and Beyond. In : 97-106. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R., Chong CW. and Raveendran P.. (2001) An efficient algorithm for fast computation of pseudo-Zernike moments. In : 237-242. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R., Ong SH. and Lee PA. (2001) Image Analysis by Tchebichef Moments. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing 10(9): 1357-1364. http://dx.doi.org/10.1http://dx.doi.org/109/83.941859. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R., Ong SH. and Lee PA.. (2001) Discrete vs. Continuous Orthogonal Moments in Image Analysis. In : 23-29. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (2000) Computer Graphics Algorithms in Java. Kuala Lumpur: Pearson Higher Education/Prentice Hall. 275pp. (Authored Books)
  • Mukundan R.. (2000) Discrete Orthognal Moment Features Using Chebyshev Polynomials. In : 20-25. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (1999) Teaching Computer Graphics Using Java. SIGCSE Bulletin (ACM Press) 31(4): 66-69. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R.. (1999) Binary Vision Algorithms in Java. In : 145-150. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R.. (1999) Teaching computer graphics using Java. In Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE Part F129195: 66-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/349316.349401. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. (1998) "Java Applets Center".[web page]. http://www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz /people/mukundan/JavaP.html. . (Other)
  • Mukundan R. and Ramakrishnan KR. (1998) Moment Functions in Image Analysis - Theory and Applications. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing. 1-150. (Authored Books)
  • Mukundan R.. (1997) A Contour Integration Method for the Computation of Zernike Moments of a Binary Image. In : 188-192. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukundan R. and Ramakrishnan KR. (1996) An iterative solution for object pose parameters using image moments. Pattern Recognition Letters 17(12): 1279-1284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-8655(96)00099-2. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. and Ramakrishnan KR. (1995) A quaternion solution to the pose determination problem for rendezvous and docking simulations. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation 39(1-2): 143-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0378-4754(95)00028-V. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. and Ramakrishnan KR. (1995) Fast computation of Legendre and Zernike moments. Pattern Recognition 28(9): 1433-1442. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0031-3203(95)00011-N. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R., Malik NK. and Ramakrishnan KR. (1993) Attitude estimation using moment invariants. Pattern Recognition Letters 14(3): 199-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-8655(93)90072-L. (Journal Articles)
  • Veena N., Shivashankar HN. and Mukundan R. (1993) General Purpose Graphics Software for Spacecraft Attitude Display. IETE Technical Review 10(6): 543-549. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02564602.1993.11437388. (Journal Articles)
  • MUKUNDAN R. (1991) A NUMERICAL APPROXIMATION OF 2-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE MOMENTS. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS 22(10): 879-886. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. (1990) A procedure for the estimation of solar radiation torque components considering multiple shadow regions and surface reflectance properties. Mathematical and Computer Modelling 13(4): 1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0895-7177(90)90048-R. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. and Swamy SS. (1990) A procedure for interactive simulation using mnemonic identifiers and index mapping functions. Simulation 55(1): 39-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003754979005500108. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. (1987) On spacecraft attitude display. Simulation 49(6): 262-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003754978704900605. (Journal Articles)
  • Mukundan R. (1986) An edge oriented algorithm for the evaluation of projected surface parameters. Computers and Graphics 10(1): 1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0097-8493(86)90064-6. (Journal Articles)

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  • PhD - Batchelor O: Similarity and rank learning for large scale specific object recognition
  • Completed
  • PhD - Adekunle Ibrahim M: Development of multifractal and multiscale techniques for biomedical applications (2017)
  • PhD - Bae S: Studies on the maximum subarray and related problems (2006)
  • PhD - Bai H: Tracking and interaction for mobile augmented reality (2017)
  • PhD - Botterill T: Visual Navigation for Mobile Robots using the Bag-of-Words Algorithm (2011)
  • PhD - Buchanan P: Algorithmic representation of visual style (2014)
  • PhD - Fourie J: Harmony Search for Computer Vision Applications (2011)
  • PhD - Ganoni O: Development and analysis of computer vision solution concepts using game engine based simulations in visually realistic environments (2019)
  • PhD - Hashim M: Adaptive design of data structures (2013)
  • PhD - Hidayat R: Real-time texture boundary detection (2010)
  • PhD - McCulloch J: Reconstruction of Overhead Electrical Infrastructure for Dynamic Line Rating using Vehicle-Mounted LIDAR (2019)
  • PhD - Obaid M: Development and analysis of generic mathematical models for 3D facial expression modeling and animation (2010)
  • PhD - Pahalawatta KK: Adaptive histogram segmentation for small particle classification (2015)
  • PhD - Putri TAR: Representation of Artistic Styles using Flock Simulation for Impressionist Non-Photorealistic Rendering (2018)
  • PhD - Schattschneider R: Algorithms for 3D reconstructions using images from an underwater camera. (2015)
  • PhD - Shangguan H: 3D Pose Estimation in Videos Using Convolutional Neural Networks (2019)
  • PhD - Shin T-W: Combining shortest paths, bottleneck paths and matrix multiplication (2014)
  • PhD - Singh P: Feature Enhanced Speckle Reduction in Ultrasound Images (2019)
  • PhD - Thaher M: Efficient algorithms for maximum convex sum problem (2014)
  • Masters - Adams N: Generation of 3D landscapes from 2D maps (2009)
  • Masters - Batchelor O: Ray casting for incremental voxel colouring (2007)
  • Masters - Chen H: Multifractal methods for HRCT lung image segmentation (2012)
  • Masters - Chernoglazov A: Improving visualization of large multivariate datasets (2012)
  • Masters - Chu CT: Robust Upper Body Pose Recognition in Unconstrained Environments Using Haar-Disparity (2009)
  • Masters - Gao L: Gesture based interaction by using markerless fingertips for mobile augmented reality. (2013)
  • Masters - Gu J: Analysis and feasibility study of mobile computer vision applications using a J2ME framework (2009)
  • Masters - Han C: Utilizing programmable GPU to enhance mobile augmented reality experience (2010)
  • Masters - Huang Y-K: Proxemics interaction by recognizing human actions (2016)
  • Masters - Li B: Acceleration algorithms for collision detection and crowd simulation (2013)
  • Masters - Luo P: Autonomous mapping in connected 3D spaces
  • Masters - Obaid M: Image based analysis and stroke placement using moment descriptors for painterly rendering applications (2007)
  • Masters - Shin J: Skeleton based toon shading of 3D human characters (2007)
  • Masters - Tay J: Robust algorithms for tissue image processing using multifractal techniques (2012)
  • Masters - Thaher M: Efficient algorithms for maximum convex sum problem (2009)
  • Honours - Barnard C: Comparing terrain rendering algorithms on the GPU (2014)
  • Honours - Begg C: Study of view synthesis techniques for image based rendering (2004)
  • Honours - Brettell N: Terrain rendering using geometry clipmaps (2005)
  • Honours - Cardwell O: Comparative Performance Analysis of Inverse Kinematics Algorithms in 2D Space (2010)
  • Honours - Chen J: Large Scale Image Processing on Parallel Architectures using OpenCL (2014)
  • Honours - Chernoglazov A: Graphical Representation and Visual Analysis of Log Data from Network Devices (2009)
  • Honours - Clark A: Hybrid AR user interfaces in collaborative gaming (2004)
  • Honours - Hunt O: Image coding using orthogonal basis functions (2004)
  • Honours - Krijnen J: Motion estimation from video using 2D anatomical landmarks (2017)
  • Honours - Lechte R: Applications of gait analysis data for 3D character animation (2008)
  • Honours - Lovell-Smith T: Algorithm improvement in 3D elastographic image reconstruction (2003)
  • Honours - Nakagaki K: A fast discrete Tchebichef transform algorithm for image compression (2006)
  • Honours - Nicholson K: GPU based algorithms for terrain rendering (2008)
  • Honours - Payet GVF: Developing a massive real-time crowd simulation framework on the GPU (2016)
  • Honours - Smith M: Applications of dual quaternions in three-dimensional motion representation and interpolation (2013)
  • Honours - Suppan C: Accurate 3D mesh reconstruction from high resolution CT images (2017)
  • Honours - Viney R: Analysis of algorithms for real-time rendering of soft shadows (2007)
  • Summer Student - Hong Z: Development of visualization codes for fast rendering of micro-structured geometries for 3D printing (2015)
  • Summer Student - Yeung S: Image classification using local binary patterns (2014)

Editorial Work

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  • Cyberscape Journal Editorial Board Member ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Cyberscape Journal Editorial Board Member ( 2000 - 2005)

Review and Refereeing

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  • Australian Telecommunication Networks and Applications ( 2007 )
  • IEEE Teucon ( 2000 - 2005)
  • IEEE Trans on Image Processing; IEEE Trans on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence; IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics-A; Pattern Recognition; Journal on Applied Signal Processing; Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision; Cyberspace Journal ( 2000 - 2005)
  • IEEE Trans on Image Processing; IEEE Trans on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence; Pattern Recognition; Cyberspace Journal ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision; IEEE Trans on Image Processing; IEEE Trans on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology; International Journal of Image and Graphics; Optical Engineering; IEEE Signal Processing Letters; IEEE Trans on Signal Processing; IEE Vision Image and Signal Processing; IEE Electronic Letters; Machine Vision and Applications; Computer Graphics and Image Understanding. ( 2006 - 2021)

Affiliations

  • IEEE (Professional Organisation): Senior Member
  • Optical Society of America (OSA) (Professional Organisation): Senior Member

Research Groups

  • Computer Graphics & Image Processing (CGIP Group)
  • Computer Vision Lab
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