Yongsheng Gao Homepage

School of Engineering

Dr Yongsheng Gao

Associate Professor

Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.

Senior Member, IEEE


	Contact Information
	Current Teaching
	Research Projects
	Recent Publications

Contact Information

School of Engineering,

Griffith University,
Nathan Campus, QLD 4111, Australia.
Tel: (7) 3735-3652; Fax: (7) 3735-5198; Email: yongsheng.gao@griffith.edu.au
Office: Technology Building 3.25

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Current Teaching

Computer Communications and Networking
Digital Systems
Image Processing & Computer Vision --- Videos from a real system demonstration in lecture theatre: Video 1 and Video 2
Electric Circuits

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Research Projects

The researches are mainly in the following areas: Biometric Technology, Multimedia Data Retrieval Systems, Pattern Recognition and Biomedical Engineering.

Current Research Grants

ARC Discovery Grant DP0877929 (2008-2010)
GU Research Grant “Building real-world textures from 3D face and head scans – towards an entirely appearance invariant face recognition technique” (2008)
GU Infrastructure Grant “3D object digitisation and modelling for 3D person identification” (Y. Gao and V. Estivill-Castro) (completed in 2007)
ARC Discovery Grant DP0451091 “Face Recognition under Varying Pose and Lighting —Towards automatic personal identification for surveillance systems” (2004-2006)
GU Encouragement Grant “Recognizing partially occluded faces” (completed in 2007)
GURG (completed in 2005)
GU-NRG (completed in 2004)

Machine Vision and Image Processing Lab

NEW PhD scholarship and visiting scholar positions available for competitive applicants.

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Recent publication (after 2000)

1. X. Zhang, Y. Gao, and M. K. H. Leung, “Recognising Rotated Faces from Frontal and Side Views: An Approach towards Effective Use of Mugshot Databases”, IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics & Security, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp.684-697, 2008. (PDF)

2. H. R. Kanan, K. Faez and Y. Gao, “Face Recognition Using Adaptively Weighted Patch PZM Array from a Single Exemplar Image per Person”, Pattern Recognition, Vol. 41, No. 12, pp.3799-3812, 2008. (PDF)

3. S. Zhao and Y. Gao, “Significant Jet Point for Facial Image Representation and Recognition”, The IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), pp.1664-1667, San Diego, California, USA, October 12–15, 2008.

4. B. Zhang, Y. Gao, Y. Qiao, “Face Recognition based on Gradient Gabor feature”, The IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), pp.1904-1907, San Diego, California, U.S.A, October 12–15, 2008.

5. S. Zhao, Y. Gao and B. Zhang, “Sobel-LBP”, The IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), pp.2144-2147, San Diego, California, U.S.A, October 12–15, 2008.

6. S. Zhao, X. Zhang and Y. Gao, “A Comparative Evaluation of Average Face on Holistic and Local Face Recognition Approaches”, The 19^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), Tampa, Florida, U.S.A, December 8–11, 2008.

7. X. Zhang, S. Zhao and Y. Gao, “On Averaging Face Images for Recognition under Pose Variations”, The 19^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), Tampa, Florida, U.S.A, December 8–11, 2008.

8. B. Zhang, Y. Gao and B. Zhong, “Complex Background Modelling and Motion Detection based on Texture Pattern Flow”, The 19^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), Tampa, Florida, U.S.A, December 8–11, 2008.

9. S. Zhao and Y. Gao, “Establishing Point Correspondence Using Multidirectional Binary Pattern for Face Recognition”, The 19^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), Tampa, Florida, U.S.A, December 8–11, 2008.

10. B. Zhang, H. Ko and Y. Gao, “Learning Kernel Subspace Classifier”, Advances in Biometrics, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Publisher: Springer Berlin/Heidelberg, The 2^nd International Conference on Biometrics, pp.299-308, August, 2007

11. W. Chen and Y. Gao, "A Minutiae-Based Fingerprint Matching Algorithm Using Phase Correlation", The 9th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications, Australia, (DICTA 2007), pp. 233-238, 2007.

12. X. Zhang, S. Zhao and Y. Gao, "Lighting Analysis and Texture Modification of 3D Human Face Scans", The 9th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications, Australia, (DICTA 2007), pp. 402-407, 2007.

13. C. Sanderson, S. Bengio and Y. Gao, “On transforming statistical models for non-frontal face verification”, Pattern Recognition, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 288-302, 2006. (PDF)

14. B. Zhang, P. Cerone and Y. Gao “Robust Face Recognition by Hierarchical Kernel Associative Memory Models Based on Spatial Domain Gabor Transforms”, Journal of Multimedia, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 1-10, 2006.

15. S. Zhao and Y. Gao, “Automated Face Pose Estimation Using Elastic Energy Models”, The 18^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), pp.618-621, Vol. 4, 2006.

16. X. Zhang, Y. Gao and B. Zhang, “Recognizing Rotated Faces from Two Orthogonal Views in Mugshot Databases”, The 18^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), pp.195-198, Vol. 1, 2006.

17. R. Yang and Y. Gao, “Line-Based Affine Invariant Object Location Using Transformation Space Decomposition”, The 18^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), pp. 646-649, Vol. 2, 2006.

18. X. Zhang, Y. Gao and M. K. H. Leung, “Automatic Texture Synthesis for Face Recognition from Single Views”, The 18^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), pp.1151-1154, Vol. 3, 2006.

19. B. Zhang, C. Leung and Y. Gao, “Face Recognition by Combining Kernel Associative Memory and Gabor Transforms”, The 18^th International Conference of Pattern Recognition (ICPR), pp. 465-468, Vol. 3, 2006.

20. W. Chen and Y. Gao, “Minutiae-based Fingerprint Alignment Using Phase Correlation”, The 13^th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, Dec. 2006.

21. Y. Gao and Y. Qi, “Robust Visual Similarity Retrieval in Single Model Face Databases”, Pattern Recognition, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 1009-1020, 2005. (PDF)

22. Y. Gao and Michael Maggs, “Feature-Level Fusion in Personal Identification”, IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), pp. 468-473, Vol. 1, USA, 2005.

23. Y. Gao, “Fast Screening in Large Face Databases Using Merit-Based Dominant Points”, The 11^th IEEE International Conference on Multi-Media Modeling, pp.284-290, Australia, 2005.

24. C. Sanderson, M. Saban, Y. Gao, “On Local Features for GMM Based Face Verification”, Proc. Int. Conf. Information Technology and Applications, pp. 650-655, Vol. 1, Sydney, 2005.

25. X. Zhang, Y. Gao and M.K.H. Leung “Multilevel Quadratic Variation Minimization for 3D Face Modeling and Virtual View Synthesis”, The 11^th IEEE International Conference on Multi-Media Modeling, pp.132-138, Australia, 2005.

26. X. Yuan, S.C. Hui, M.K.H. Leung, Y. Gao, "Towards a BioAPI Compliant Face Verification System", Computer Standards and Interface, vol. 26, no. 4, pp.289-299, 2004. (PDF)

27. X. Yu, M.K.H. Leung and Y. Gao, “Hausdorff distance for shape matching”, the 4th IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing, Marbella, Spain, pp. 819-824, 2004.

28. Y. Gao, “Single Model Face Database Retrieval by Directional Corner Points”, The 10^th IEEE International Conference on Multi-Media Modeling, Australia, pp.10-16, 2004. (Best Paper Award)

29. Y. Gao, M. Leung, S. C. Hui and M. W. Tananda, “Facial Expression Recognition from Line-based Caricatures”, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics—Part A, Vol.33, No. 3, pp. 407-412, 2003. (PDF)

30. Y. Gao, “Efficiently Comparing Face Images Using a Modified Hausdorff Distance”, IEE Proceedings-Vision, Image and Signal Processing, Vol. 150, No. 6, pp.346-350, 2003.

31. Y. Gao, S. C. Hui and A. C. M. Fong, “A multi-view facial analysis technique for identity authentication”, IEEE Pervasive Computing, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.38-45, 2003. (PDF)

32. J. Chen, M. Leung and Y. Gao, “Noisy logo recognition using line segment Hausdorff distance”, Pattern Recognition, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 943-955, 2003.

33. Y. Gao, “Significance-Based Multi-View Hausdorff Distance for Non-Rigid 3-D Object Registration”, The 7^th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications, Australia, pp.109-115, December, 2003.

34. Y. Gao, “A Merit-Based Hausdorff Distance for Efficient Object Matching”, The MERC Conference, Griffith University, Australia, 2003.

35. X. Zhang, Y. Gao and M.K.H. Leung, “Towards view-based pose-invariant face recognition using frontal and profile face views under a single light source and ambient light”, in Proceedings of Computer Vision/Computer Graphics Collaboration for Model-based Imaging, Rendering, image Analysis and Graphical special Effects (MIRAGE), pp. 57-62, France, 2003.

36. M.K.H. Leung, X. Zhang, Y. Gao and A. Das, “Virtual view synthesis using Phong shading model for pose-invariant face recognition,” First Asian Biometrics Workshop, Singapore, pp. 1-13, 2003.

37. Y. Gao and M. Leung, “Face Recognition Using Line Edge Map”, IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, Vol. 24, No.6, pp.764-779, 2002. (PDF)

38. Y. Gao, M. Leung, “Line Segment Hausdorff Distance on Face Matching”, Pattern Recognition, Vol.35, No.2, pp.361-371, 2002. (PDF)

39. Y. Gao, M. Leung, “Human Face Profile Recognition using Attributed String”, Pattern Recognition, Vol.35, No.2, pp.353-360, 2002. (PDF)

40. Y. Gao and M. Leung, “Combined Classification of Multiple Views using Facial Corners”, International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 16, No. 5, pp.589-602, 2002.

41. Y. Gao, M. Leung, W. Wang, S.C.Hui, “Fast Face Identification under Varying Pose from Single 2D Model View”, IEE Proceedings-Vision, Image and Signal Processing, Vol. 148, No. 4, pp.248-254, 2001.

42. H. Shao, M. Leung, Y. Gao, L. Li, “Head-Top Detection in Elevator Monitoring”, The Journal of Three Dimensional Images, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 117-122, 2000.

43. Y. Gao and M. Leung, “Multi-View Combined Visual Similarity Retrieval for Face Database”, Visual and Multimedia Information Management, Kluwer Academic Publishers, (6th Working Conference on Visual Database Systems, Australia), pp.373-383, 2002.

44. Y. Gao, M. W. Tananda and, M. Leung, "Emotion Classification for Man-Machine Interaction", 3rd International Conference on Information, Communications & Signal Processing, Singapore, 2001.

45. W. Wang, S. C. Hui, Y. Gao, M. Leung, "Face Recognition for E-Commerce Security", The 2nd International Conference on Internet Computing (IC'2001), Las Vegas, USA, pp. 904-907, 2001.

46. J. Chen, M. Leung, Y. Gao, "Robust Line Matching on Logo", International Conference on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, QCAV2001, France, pp.331-335, 2001.

47. W. Wang, S.C. Hui, Y. Gao, M. Leung, "An Integrated Approach for Online Face Verification", 3rd International Conference on Information, Communications & Signal Processing, Singapore, 2001.

48. X. Yuan, S. C. Hui, M. Leung, Y. Gao, "Face Control: Face-Based Access Control System", 3rd International Conference on Information, Communications & Signal Processing, Singapore, 2001.

49. Y. Gao, M. Leung, "Syntactic Face Profile Identification", 3rd International Conference on Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Image Processing, USA, Vol.2, pp. 437-440, 2000.

50. Y. Gao, M. Leung, "Recognize a Rotated Face from a Single 2D Model View", 3rd International Conference on Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Image Processing, USA, Vol. 2, pp. 429-432, 2000.

51. H. Shao, M. Leung, Y. Gao, "Head-top Detection in Elevator Monitoring", Third International Conference on Human and Computer 2000, Japan, pp.121-126, 2000.

52. J. Chen, M. Leung, Y. Gao, "A New Approach for Logo Recognition", SPIE Aerosense2000, USA, pp. 272-279, 2000.

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