Jun Jason Zhang, University of Denver

Research Interests

Statistical Signal Processing: Detection and estimation theory, pattern recognition, machine learning, dynamic system tracking, distributed detection, estimation, and tracking in the context of sensor network
Biomedical and Biological Signal Processing and Implementation: Compressive sensing, feature extraction, waveform mapping and processing, sequential Bayesian estimation and tracking of diagnostic parameters, embedded implementation of signal processing algorithms
Distributed Sensing and Processing: Multi-modal sensing, information fusion and processing, target detection, identification and tracking in urban environments, multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) radar signal processing, sensor scheduling in netted MIMO radar network, adaptive waveform design optimization
Networked Sensor Information Processing for Structural Health Management: Integrated physics-based, data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches, sequential progressive damage state estimation, and compressive sensing for efficient sensing strategy, structural health management using heterogeneous sensor network

Zhang, J.J., Mahoor, M.H., Davidson, B., "I/UCRC: Predicting bed exits using image analysis techniques," NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Safety, Security, and Rescue Research, $35,000, Awarded: March 1, 2013 (March 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013).
Valavanis, K.P., Gao, W., Rutherford, M.J., Mahoor, M.H., Yi Y.-B., Zhang, J.J., "MRI Collaborative: An Integrated, Intelligent, Autonomous Unmanned Mobile Sensor," National Science Foundation, $1,645,350, Awarded: September 1, 2012 (September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2015).
Zhang, J. J., Davidson, B., "A Motion Capture Based Surveillance System for Elederly Fall Recognition, Detection and Early Warning," Interdisciplinary Research Fund (DU), $47,505.00, Submitted: February 14, 2012, Awarded: April 10, 2012.
Zhang, J. J., Valavanis, K. P., Gao, W., Rutherford, M. J., "A Framework for Developing a Campus-Wide SmartGrid," Interdisciplinary Research Fund (DU), $60,000.00, Submitted: December 1, 2011, Awarded: January 1, 2012.
Laz, P. J., Zhang, J. J., "Engineering Design Project - Multi-Parameter Sensing System for an Endrotracheal Tube," Contract, Sponsored by Covidien, Private, $3,500.00, Submitted: February 27, 2012. (September 20, 2011 - June 15, 2012).

Huaiguang Jiang, Ph.D. Student
Hadi Rezaeilouyeh, Ph.D. Student
Mustafa Ayad, Ph.D. Student
Xiaoxiao Dai, M.S. Student
Meng Wu, M.S. Student