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Research Overview
Research Interests
- Image, video, and signal processing
- Pattern recognition, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning
- Underwater mine detection, assistive navigation for blind people, through-wall radar imaging
- Functional MRI, sonar imaging, hyperspectral imaging, atomic force microscopy, medical imaging.
Research Citations
Research Awards
- Best Student Paper, International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing, Image, Video and Multidimensional Signal Processing Track, 2016.
- Best Recognition Paper Prize, International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications, 2014.
- Highly Recommended Supervisor (3rd prize), Annual Cannon Extreme Imaging competition for research project "3-D imaging for assistive navigation of blind people," 2012.
- Third Prize Student Paper, European Workshop on Visual Information Processing, 2010.
- Best Student Paper, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance, 2009.
- Third Prize Student Paper, Australian New Zealand Conference on Intelligent Information Systems, 2001.
External Projects and Grants
| No |
Scheme |
Title (ID) |
Investigators |
Years |
Funding ($) |
| 1 |
ARC Discovery Project |
Assistive Micro-navigation for Vision Impaired People (DP190100607) |
A. Bouzerdoum and S. L. Phung |
2019-2021 |
389,326 |
| 2 |
ARC Discovery Project |
Dynamic Visual Scene Gist Recognition Using a Probabilistic Inference Framework (DP140101833) |
A. Bouzerdoum and S. L. Phung |
2014-2016 |
386,000 |
| 3 |
ARC Discovery Project |
Advanced Processing for Through-the-wall Radar Imaging (DP0773879) |
A. Bouzerdoum, M. G. Amin, S. L. Phung |
2007-2011 |
585,437 |
| 4 |
Qatar National Research Fund - National Priorities Research Program |
Big Crowd Data Analytics Using Bayesian Inference and Deep Learning |
A. Bouzerdoum, S. L. Phung, F. Filali |
2020-2022 |
USD 196,190 |
| 5 |
Australian Geospatial-Intenlligence Organisation - Analytics Lab Program |
Developing a Deep Gabor Network for Vessel Detection and Classification in SAR Imagery |
S. L. Phung, A. Bouzerdoum, F. H. C. Tivive |
2021-2022 |
59,442 |
| 6 |
Defence Innovation Network Pilot Project |
Enhanced Detection, Localisation and Identification of Sand-covered Naval Mines using Novel Hybrid Signal Processing Methods |
S. L. Phung, A. Bouzerdoum, F. H. C. Tivive (with UTS and UNSW) |
2020-2021 |
175,000
(27,410 to UOW) |
| 7 |
Office of National Intelligence |
Low-bias Age Prediction |
S. L. Phung, F. H. C. Tivive |
2020-2021 |
20,000 |
| 8 |
Intelligent System Design Pty Ltd & NSW Goverment |
Multispectral Image Processing for Bio-security Scanning of Shipping Containers |
S. L. Phung |
2020 |
32,233 |
| 9 |
DFAT and CSIRO Aus4Innovation Partnership Grant Round 3 |
Smart Eye: Airborne and AI-Driven Assessment Solution of Sugarcane |
P. Perez, L. C. Tran, H. Dam, S. L. Phung, J. Barthelemy, R. Wickramasuriya, T. Duong, C. Ritz, M. Ros, J. Xi, F. Safaei |
2021-2022 |
300,000 |
| 10 |
Defence Innovation Network PhD Project |
Real-time ATR of Naval Mines with AUV Sonar Imaging |
C. Ritz, S. L. Phung |
2019-2022 |
18,500 + 3.5-year PhD scholarship |
| 11 |
DFAT and CSIRO Aus4Innovation Partnership Grant Round 3 |
AI/IoT-powered Dashboard for Environmental Management at Tram Chim National Park |
H. Dam, F. Hai, S. L. Phung, K. Maute, C. L. Tran |
2021-2022 |
250,000 |
| 12 |
Defence Innovation Network Pilot Project |
A Novel Non-GPS based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Solution for Reconnaissance Missions |
L. C. Tran, C. Ritz, A. Bouzerdoum, S. L. Phung, |
2019-2020 |
130,000 |
| 13 |
Defence Innovation Network Pilot Project |
Classification of Sonar Snapshot Images for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle On-board Processing |
A. Bouzerdoum, S. L. Phung, C. Ritz, L. C. Tran, Y. Guo, A. van Schaik, L. Hamey, M. Dras, M. Orgun |
2018-2019 |
124,000 |
| 14 |
DFAT
New Colombo Plan Mobility Program Grants |
Cross Cultural Summer School - UOW with IUH, SGU and TTU |
W. Susilo, D. Duong, S. L. Phung, C. Chow, and P. S. Roy |
2021-2022 |
72,600 |
Internal Projects and Grants
No |
Scheme |
Title (ID) |
Investigators |
Years |
Funding ($) |
1 |
UOW-HWU
Collaborative Research Grant |
Optimizing Autonomous Solar Panel Cleaning via Drones in Future Smart Cities |
M. Watfa , S. L. Phung (UOW Lead), A. Ullah, C. Ritz, R. Gorkin, J. Xi, L. C. Tran |
2021 |
AED 38,000 |
2 |
UIC International Links Grant |
Developing UOW-ASEAN University Network for Industry 4.0 |
L. C. Tran, H. Dam, S. L. Phung, and J. Xi |
2019 |
18,000 |
3 |
Social Sciences Faculty Partnership Grant |
Correcting Susceptibility Distortions in Functional MRI for Human Brain Study |
M. Schira and S. L. Phung |
2017-2018 |
10,000 |
4 |
UIC International Links Grant |
Developing Partnerships in ICT Research & Teaching with Universities in Vietnam |
H. Dam, L. C. Tran, and S. L. Phung |
2017 |
12,000 |
5 |
UOW Global Challenges Strategic Project |
An Innovative Conceptual Design for Smart Transportation Systems |
L. C. Tran, S. L. Phung , N. Huynh, A. Cox, T. Harada, and J. Barthelemy |
2015 |
5,000 |
6 |
URC Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIGB Pool 2) |
An Experimental Platform for Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging |
A. Bouzerdoum, S. L. Phung, J. Xi, R. Lewis, K-W Chin, F. H. C. Tivive, L. D. Nghiem, and L. C. Tran |
2014 |
50,000 |
7 |
URC Major Equipment Grant |
HS-AFM 1.0 ANDO Head Model High Speed Atomic Microscope |
M. Higgins, N. Dixon, X. Wang, D. Officer, J. Yerbury, S. Blanksby, W. Li, S. L. Phung, A. Trevitt, Y. Du, P. Molino |
2013 |
150,000 |
8 |
URC Near-miss Grant |
Understanding the Gist of a Dynamic Visual Scene |
A. Bouzerdoum and S. L. Phung |
2013 |
10,000 |
9 |
URC Small Grant |
Long-range Surveillance of Human Motions using Ultra-wideband Sensor |
S. L. Phung, F. H. C. Tivive |
2012 |
11,000 |
10 |
UOW Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIGB Pool 2) |
3D Multimedia Research Infrastructure |
F. Safaei, A. Bouzerdoum, J. Xi, W. Susilo, P. Ogunbona, J. Seberry, Y. Mu, W. Li, S. L. Phung, Y. Yu, L. Wang, C. Chow, M. H. A. Au |
2010 |
70,000 |
11 |
URC Small Grant |
Navigational Aids for the Visually Impaired at Pedestrian Crossings |
S. L. Phung, F. H. C. Tivive |
2010 |
13,270 |
12 |
URC Small Grant |
Fast and Accurate Detection of Visual Objects for Video Analysis Applications |
S. L. Phung |
2008 |
6,300 |
13 |
ECU Early Career Researchers |
Colour-based Face Detection Using Bayesian Classifiers |
S. L. Phung |
2005 |
13,000 |
14 |
ECU Faculty Small Grant |
Developing Techniques for Robust Real-time Skin Detection |
S. L. Phung and A. Bouzerdoum |
2004 |
4,600 |
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Senior Member of the IEEE.
- Conference organizing committee member for DICTA 2014.
- Organizers of Australian Summit on 3D Multimedia 2011.
- Technical program committee member for EUVIP 2011.
- Technical program committee member for ISCIT 2009.
- Conference organizing committee member for ISSNIP2008.
- Conference organizing committee member for ISSPA 2005.
- Webmaster for IEEE Western Australia Section (December 2003 - February 2005).
- Examiner for 19 PhD dissertations and 5 Master-by-research theses.
Reviewer for International Journals
- IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence
- International Journal of Computer Vision
- IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
- IEEE Transactions on Image Processing
- Pattern Recognition
- IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology
- IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration Systems
- IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering
- IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part C
- IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
- IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
- IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine
- International Journal of Image and Graphics
- Applied Optics
- Journal of Electronic Imaging
- Journal of Visual Communications and Image Representation
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