Hanqi Zhuang portrait

Hanqi Zhuang, Ph.D, M.S, B.S

Associate Dean and Professor

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

zhuang@fau.edu
p: 561.297.3413

Boca Raton Campus | FL 33431-0991

Education

  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 1989
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 1986
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Shanghai University, 1982

Research Interests

  •  Signal Processing, Machine Learning and Large Language Models
  • Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
  •  Marine Animal Sound Detection and Classification
  •  Biomedical Applications: Cancer Diagnosis, Seizure Detection, Emotion Detection and Classification

Recent Sponsored Research

  1. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, S. Batalama, “Systemic Interventions to Expand Sustainable CS Pathways for Students,” NEU/Gates Foundation, $557,219, 5/10/2024-5/9/2027.
  2. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, N. Romance, et. Al, “CyberCorps Scholarship for Service: Building the Next Generation Cybersecurity-Ready Workforce,” NSF, # 2336456, $2,624,440, 01/01/2024-12/13/2029.
  3. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, and N. Romance, “RAPID: DRL AI: Data Driven Approaches to Integrating AI in K-12 Education Using Social Media Analysis.” NSF. # 2332306, $200,000. 08/2023-07/2024.
  4. Cherubin, L., G., L. O’Corry-Crowe, and H. Zhuang, “Dolphin behavioral response to anthropogenic activity in offshore & coastal waters.” HBOI Foundations, $296,044, 07/01/2023-06/30/2024.
  5.  O’Corry-Crowe, G., L. Cherubin, H. Zhuang and A. Page-Karjian, “Distribution, behavioral ecology, and genomics of Florida Whales-PFW FY24,” HBOI Foundations, $235,160, 07/01/2023-06/30/2024.
  6. Pados, D (PI) et. al. H Zhuang is a Senior Personnel. “Making the Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence Accessible to High-Achieving Low-Income Students.” NSF S-STEM Award # 2030854, 9/1/2020-8/31/2025.
  7. Kalva, H, Zhuang, and Nancy Romance, “Personal Cloud for Research and Research-Related Education,” US Army Research Office, $598,000, 8/1/2022-7/31/2023.
  8.  O’Corry-Crowe, G., L. Cherubin, H. Zhuang and A. Page-Karjian, “Population, Health, and Behavioral Ecology Assessment of Florida Whales,” HBOI Foundations, $187,000, 07/01/2022-06/30/2023.
  9. Cherubin, L., M. Ajemian, H. Zhuang and N. Erdol, “Unveiling the ‘grouper guard’ - the first line of subtropical coastal defense to UUVs via integrated acoustic smart-sensing.” DARPA, $6,500,000 (est), Ref #:HR001118S0027-PA-016, Nov. 2018-May 2024.  
  10. Romance, N. (PI, Director), H. Zhuang (Co-PI, Co-Director), and M. Vitale (Co-PI), Supplemental Grant to “HSI‐ STEM & Articulation Program: An Articulated State College‐University Framework for Increasing Graduation Rates of Hispanic and Low‐income Students in Computer Science,” Department of Education. $101k, 9/1/2020-8/31/2023. This is added to the original grant $4,456,707, 10/01/2016‐09/30/2023 (AWD-001102).
  11. Cherubin, L., H. Zhuang and J. VanZwieten, “Loop Current System SSH and subsurface current prediction with a transfer learning approach,” $346,000, Gulf Research Programs, National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

previous sponsored research

Refereed Journal Articles1

  1. R. Acs & Hanqi Zhuang, “Semi-supervised synthesis of 7T MRI from 3T using 3D FR-U-Net with anatomical segmentation consistency assessment,” PLOS ONE, in press.
  2. T. Vo, A. K. Ibrahim, H. Zhuang, and C. Bang, “Extraction and Interpretation of EEG Features for Diagnosis and Severity Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia Using Deep Learning." Biomedical Signal Processing & Control, in press.
  3. A. S. Altaher, C. Bang, B. Alsharif, A. Altaher, M. Alanazi, H. Altaher, and H. Zhuang, “Mamba vision models: Automated American sign language recognition,” Franklin Open, vol. 10, p. 100224, 2025.
  4. C. Bang, A. S. Altaher, A. Altaher, H. Moamin, T. Alshammari, B. Alkanjr, H. Altaher, M. G. Al-Jassani, and H. Zhuang, “Finger Knuckle Print classification: Leveraging vision Mamba for low complexity and high accuracy,” Franklin Open, p. 100261, 2025.
  5. T. Vo, A. K. Ibrahim, and H. Zhuang, “A Multimodal Multi-Stage Deep Learning Model for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Using EEG Measurements,” Neurology International, vol. 17, no. 6, p. 91, 2025.
  6. P. DeVito, A. Vallala, S. Mcmahon, Y. Hinda, B. Thaw, H. Zhuang, and H. Kalva, “Unpacking Generative AI in Education: Computational Modeling of Teacher and Student Perspectives in Social Media Discourse,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.16412, 2025.

1 All the Journals listed are international journals and papers published are reviewed by anonymous reviewers.

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Publications

Refereed Book and Book Chapters

  1. Ricardo Castellanos, Nurgun Erdol and Hanqi Zhuang, “Multitaper Smoothed Minimum Statistics Noise Power Estimation,” in Interdisciplinary Topics in Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science, Springer 2015.
  2. Bai, Y., H. Zhuang, and D. Wang, Advanced Fuzzy Logic Technologies in Industrial Applications, Springer, 2006.
  3. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, Camera-Aided Robot Calibration, CRC Press, 1996.
  4. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "A unified approach to kinematic modeling, identification and compensation for robotics calibration," book chapter in Advances in Control and Dynamic Systems, Vol. XXXVIII, edited by C. T. Leondes, Academic Press, 1991, pp.71-128.

Publications

Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Gorday, P., N. Erdöl, H. Zhuang, "Deep Learning Approach to Constant Envelope Waveform Coding," 2020 IEEE 21st International Workshop on Signal Processing Advances in Wireless Communications (SPAWC), to appear.
  2. Gorday, P., N. Erdöl, H. Zhuang, “LMS to Deep Learning: How DSP Analysis Adds Depth to Learning”. IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP), pp 7765-7769, 2019
  3. Roth, Z., H. Zhuang, V. Ungvichian, and A. Zilouchian, “Integrating Design into the Entire Electrical Engineering Four Year Experience,” ASEE 2019 Conference, Tampa, FL, paper ID #6911, 2019.
  4. Gorday, P., N. Erdol and H. Zhuang, “Flexible FSK Learning Demodulator,” 2018 9th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON), Dec. 2018.
  5. Wang, J. L., A. Y. Li, M. Huang, A. K. Ibrahim, H. Zhuang and A. Muhamed Ali, and “Classification of White Blood Cells with PatternNet-fused Ensemble of Convolutional Neural Networks (PECNN),”  IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), Dec. 2018.  
  6. Ibrahim, A. K., H. Zhuang, N. Erdol, and A. Muhamed Ali, “EEG Seizure Detection with Low Ranked Shared Dictionary Learning and Slantlet Transform,”  IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), Dec. 2018. 
  7. Muhamed Ali, A., A. K. Ibrahim, H. Zhuang, and J. L. Wang, “Preliminary Results of Forecasting of the Loop Current System in Gulf of Mexico Using Robust Principal Component Analysis,” IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), Dec. 2018.  
  8. Wang, J. L., A. K. Ibrahim, H. Zhuang, A. Muhamed Ali, A. Y. Li and A. Wu, “A Study on Automatic Detection of IDC Breast Cancer with Convolutional Neural Networks,” International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Dec.2018.
  9. Ibrahim, A. K., H. Zhuang, N. Erdol, and A. Muhamed Ali, “Detection of North Atlantic Right Whales with a Hybrid System of CNN and Dictionary Learning,” International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Dec. 2018.
  10. 10.  Ibrahim, A. K., H. Zhuang, N. Erdol, and A. Muhamed Ali, “Feature Extraction Methods for the Detection of North Atlantic Right Whale Up-calls,” International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI), Dec. 2018.
  11. 11.  Ibrahim, A. K., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, “EEG Seizure Detection by Integrating Slantlet Transformation with Sparse Coding,” EUSIPCO, Greece, Sept 2017.
  12. 12.  Ibrahim, A. K., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, “A New Approach for Detection of NARWs,” IEEE IS3C (Best Paper), Xi’an China, July 2016.
  13. 13.  Zhuang, H., Z.S. Roth, O. Masory, and N. Erdol, “Assistive Technology in Capstone Engineering Design,” IEEE IS3C , Xi’an China, July 2016.
  14. 14.  Esfahanian M., Zhuang H., and Erdol N., “Comparison of Two Methods for Detection of North Atlantic Right Whale Upcalls,” EUSIPCO 2015, Nice, France, July 2015.
  15. Esfahanian M., Zhuang H., and Erdol N., “Application of Gabor Wavelets and Sparse Representation for classification of dolphin whistles,” IEEE ICASSP 2014 , Florence, Italy, May 2014.
  16. Esfahanian M., Zhuang H., and Erdol N., Sparse Representation Classification of Dolphin Calls Using Local Binary Patterns, 166th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 134(5), San Francisco, California, December 2013. 
  17. Zhuang, H., O. Masory, and Z.S. Roth, “Result-oriented engineering capstone designs to aid persons with disabilities,” Presented at ASEE 2013 Conference, Paper ID #8226, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013. 
  18. Esfahanian, M., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, “Classification of dolphin whistle types using an eigen-whistle algorithm,” 5th Int. DCL Workshop, Mt Hood, OR, 2011.
  19. Morales, G., H. Zhuang, and M. Pavlovic, “An N-Node Myelinated Axon Model: A System Identification Approach,” the 5th Int. IEEE EMBS Conf. on Neural Engineering, 2011, Cancun, Mexico.
  20. Bai, Y., H. Zhuang and D. Wang, "Applying fuggy interpolation method to calibrate parallel machine tools,” 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, July 5-8, 2009, pp. 1183-1188.
  21. Bai, Y., H. Zhuang and D. Wang, "Calibration of parallel machine tools using fuzzy interpolation method", 2008 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications, November 10 - 11, 2008, pp. 56-61.
  22. Wang, X., D. Wang, H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Fair energy-efficient resource allocation over fading TDMA channels,” Proc. of Globecom Conf., Honolulu, HI, Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2009.
  23. Li, I., X. Wang, H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Integrating retransmission diversity with real-time scheduling over wireless kinks,” Proc. of 43rd Conf. on Info. Sciences and Systems,Johns Hopkins University, MD, March 18-20, 2009.
  24. Wang, X., D. Wang, I. Li, H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Incorporating retransmission diversity in quality-of-service guaranteed multi-user scheduling,” Proc. of 42nd Conf. on Info. Sciences and Systems,Princeton University, NJ, March 19-21, 2008.
  25. Huang, L., H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Audio-visual based person recognition with fusion at feature level,” CD Proc. Int. Conf. Artificial Intelligence & Pattern Recognition, Orlando, Florida, Summer, 2007.
  26. Guan, X. and H. Zhuang, “Application of illumination compensation for face recognition,” CD Proc. Int. Conf. Artificial Intelligence & Pattern Recognition, Orlando, Florida, Summer, 2007.
  27. Zhuang, H, T. Theerawong, X. Guan, S. Morgera, and A. Pandya, “A Method for Creating 3D Face from a 2D Face Image,” Int. Conf. Biometrics, Montreal, Canada, Summer, 2006.
  28. Zhuang, H. and S. Wongsoontorn, “Design and tuning of fuzzy control surfaces with Bezier functions”, CD Proc. IEEE SMC 2005, Hawaiian, 2005.
  29. Zhuang, H. and S. Wongsoontorn, “A fuzzy-logic based trust model and its optimization for e-commerce”, CD Proc. IEEE SMC 2005, Hawaiian, 2005.
  30.  Meng, Y. and H. Zhuang, “Reliable solution for object pose determination using an active vision system,” CD Proc. ICAR, Seattle, 2005.
  31. Bai, Y. and H. Zhuang, “On the comparison of model-based and modeless robotic calibration based on the fuzzy interpolation technique,” CD Proc. IEEE Conference on Robotics and Manufacturing, December 2004.
  32. Huang, L., H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Multi-resolution pyramidal Gabor-EigenFace algorithm for face recognition,” CD Proc. Third International Conference on Image and Graphics, December 2004.
  33. Bai, Y. and H. Zhuang, “Modeless robots calibration in 3D workspace with an on-line fuzzy interpolation technique,” CD proceedings of SMC, 2004.
  34.  Zhuang, H. and S. Morgera, "Development of a course for Internet-based instrumentation and control,” CD proceedings of LACCEI, 2004.
  35. Zhuang, H. and S. Morgera, "An undergraduate course - Internet-based instrumentation and control,” CD proceedings of Frontier in Education, October 2004.
  36. Zhuang, H. and S. Morgera, "Development of a web-based instrumentation and control lab," CD proceedings of ASEE 2003.
  37. Zhuang, H. and R. Sudhakar, "An undergraduate course for machine vision," CD proceedings of ASEE 2003.
  38. Bai, Y., H. Zhuang and Z.S. Roth, “Experiment study of PUMA robot calibration using a laser tracking system”, Proceedings Of 2003 IEEE International Workshop on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, June 23-25, 2003, pp. 139-144.
  39. Zhuang, H. and Y. Meng, “Using a scale: self-calibration of a robot system with factor method,” proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Seoul, South Korea, 2001, pp. 2797-2803.
  40. Zhuang, H. and X. Wu, “Membership function modification of Fuzzy Logic Controllers with histogram equalization,” proceedings of IEEE WAC, Maui, Hawaii, 2000.
  41. Zhuang, H., Motaghedi, H., S., and Z. S. Roth, “Robot calibration with planar constraints,” proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Detroit, MI,1999, pp. 805-810.
  42. Zhuang, H., and L. Liu, “Determination of independent parameters in self-calibration of parallel mechanisms,” proc. Manufacturing Engineering Division, ASME World Congress and Exhibits, 1998.
  43. Zhuang, H., L. Liu and O. Masory, “Autonomous calibration of hexapod machine tools,” proc. Manufacturing Engineering Division, ASME World Congress and Exhibits, Nov. 1997, pp. 443-449.
  44. Zhuang, H., “Hand/eye calibration for electronic assembly robots”,  proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Albeuquerque, NM, 1997.
  45. Zhuang, H. and A. Melchinger, “Calibration of a hand/eye matrix and a connection matrix using relative pose measurements”, proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Albeuquerque, NM, 1997.
  46. Zhuang, H. and Y. Wang, “A coordinate measuring system with parallel mechanisms”, proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Albeuquerque, NM, 1997.
  47. Zhuang, H. R. Sudhakar and Z.S. Roth, “A new method for pose fitting from two 3D point sets and its application to robot localization,” proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Minneapolis, April 1996, pp. 655-660.
  48. Zhuang, H. and L. Liu, “Self-calibration of a class of parallel manipulators,” proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Minneapolis, April 1996, pp.994-999.
  49. Zhuang, H. J., Wu and W. Huang, “Optimal planning of robot calibration experiment using Genetic algorithm,” proceedings of IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Minneapolis, April 1996, pp. 981-986.
  50. Wu, J. and H. Zhuang, “A Petri-Net-Based Collision and Deadlock Avoidance Scheme for FMS,” proc. INRIA/IEEE Smp. Emerging Technologies and Factory Automations, Vol. 2, 1995, pp. 511-520.
  51. Zhuang, H., W. Wu, and Z. S. Roth, "Camera-assisted SCARA arm calibration,” proc. IEEE/RSJ IROS, 1995, Vol. I pp. 507-512.
  52. Zhuang, H. J. Yan, and O. Masory, "Stewart platform calibration with poses measured by a single theodolite,” proc. IEEE/RSJ IROS, 1995,  Vol. II, pp. 329-335.
  53. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "A tutorial on robot calibration using hand-mounted cameras,” presented at ISRAM, Hawaii, Sept. 1994; also in Robotics and Manufacturing, Vol. 5, ed. M. Jamshidi, C. Nguyen, R. Lumia, and J. Yuh, pp. 743-749.
  54. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "Differential relationships in the modeling and control of a single-beam tracking measurement system,” presented at ISRAM, Hawaii, Sept. 1994.
  55. Zhuang, H. "A self-calibration approach to extrinsic parameter estimation of stereo cameras,” proc. IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, San Diego, May 1994, pp. 3428-3433.
  56. Zhuang and Z. S. Roth, "Modeling gimbal axis misalignments and  mirror center offset in a single-beam laser tracking measurement system,” proc. IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, San Diego, May 1994, pp. 3416-3421.
  57. Zhuang, H., L. Wang, and Z. S. Roth, "Optimal selection of measurement configurations for robot calibration using simulated annealing,” proc. IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, San Diego, May 1994, pp. 393-398.
  58. Zhuang, H., L. Wang, and Z. S. Roth, "Simultaneous calibration of a robot and a hand-mounted camera,” Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Atlanta, GA, May 1993, Vol. 2, pp. 149-154.
  59. Masory, O., J. Wang, and H. Zhuang, "On the accuracy of a Stewart platform - part II: kinematic calibration and compensation,” Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. R&A, Atlanta, GA, May 1993, Vol. 1, pp. 175-180.
  60. Zhuang, H., K. Wang, and Z. S. Roth, “Robot calibration using a modified Denavit-Hartenberg model, ASME Press Series,  “Robotics and manufacturing         -- recent trends in research, education and  Aplications,” Vol. 4, Proc. 4th Int. Symp. on Robotics & Manufacturing (ISRAM ‘92), Nov. 1992, Santa Fe, NM, pp. 33-36.
  61. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, X. Xu, and K. Wang, “A simplified RAC-based camera calibration algorithm and related implementation issues,” ASME Press Series,  “Robotics and manufacturing -- recent trends in research, education and applications,” Vol. 4, Proc. 4th Int. Symp. on Robotics & Manufacturing, (ISRAM’92), Nov. 1992, Santa Fe, NM, pp. 97-102.
  62. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, and R. Sudhakar, "Simultaneous calibration of robot/world and eye/hand transformations,” Proc. Intell. Robot. Syst., Raleigh, NC, July 1992, pp. 1063-1070.
  63. Zhuang, H. and Y. Shiu, "A noise-insensitive algorithm for robot wrist-mounted sensor calibration with or without sensor orientation measurement," Proc. Intell. Robot. Syst., Raleigh, NC, July 1992, pp. 1095-1100.
  64. Zhuang, H. and Y. Shiu, "An iterative algorithm for robot wrist-mounted sensor calibration with or without external orientation measurement," Proc. American Control Conference, Chicago, IL, June 1992, pp. 2479-2483.
  65. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, and K. Wang, "Robot calibration by mobile camera system," Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting for an invited session on Image Processing Application in Process Automation, 1991 DSC-Vol. 30, pp. 65-62.
  66. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "Kinematic calibration of Stewart platforms,"  Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting for an invited session on Robot Calibration, 1991, DSC-Vol. 29, pp. 43-48.
  67. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "A closed-form solution to kinematic parameter identification for robot manipulators," Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics & Automation, Sacramento, CA, April 1991, pp. 2682-2689. 
  68. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "Fusion algorithms for rotation matrices," Proc. American Control Conf., Boston, MA, June 1991, pp. 2064-2065.
  69. Zhuang, H., B. Li, Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "Self-calibration of a laser tracking coordinate measuring machine," in Robotics and Manufacturing, Recent Trends in Research, Education, and Applications, Vol 3, 1990, edited by M. Jamshidi and M. Saif pp. 197-203.  Also presented at 3rd Int. Symp. Robotics & Manufacturing, Burnaby, Canada, July 1990.
  70. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "A complete and parametrically continuous kinematic model," Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics & Automation, Cincinnati, OH, May 1990, pp. 92-98. 
  71. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "Observability issues in kinematic error parameter identification of manipulators," Proc. American Control Conf., San Diego, CA, May 1990, pp. 2287-2293.
  72. Zhuang H., F. Hamano and Z. S. Roth, "Optimal design of robotic accuracy compensators", Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics & Automation, Arizona, May 1989, pp.751-756.  
  73. Zhuang H., F. Hamano and Z. S. Roth, "The optimal solution to neighboring inverse kinematics", Proc. 27th IEEE Conf. Control & Decision, Texas, Dec. 1988, pp.2284-2285.


Recent Non-refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Zhuang, H., S. H. Motaghedi, and Z.S. Roth, "Self-calibration of Machines using Multiple Planar Constraints,” Proc. Recent Advances in Robotics, May 2000.
  2. Hanqi Zhuang, S. H. Motaghedi, and Zvi S. Roth, "Self-calibration of Machines using Multiple Planar Constraints", Proc. Recent Advances in Robotics, May 2000.
  3. Hanqi Zhuang and Yang Meng, "Camera-aided robot self-calibration" to Proc. Recent Advances in Robotics, May 2000.
  4. Hanqi Zhuang and R. Sudhakar, "An innovative approach to teach UG machine vision classes", Proc. Recent Advances in Robotics, May 2000.

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Ph.D. Dissertations

  1. Mostaph A Saidi, “Deep Learning for Computer Vision Applications in Medical Diagnostics and Wildlife Monitoring: Challenges in Classification, Class Imbalance, and Object Tracking.” Spring 2025. Advisors: H. Zhuang.
  2. Ali S. Altaher, “Applications of Deep Learning and Signal Processing in Acoustics, Oceanography, and Biometrics,” Spring 2025. Advisors: H. Zhuang and L. Cherubin.
  3. Rajesh B. Singh, “Measurements, Analysis, Classification, and Detection of Gunshot and Gunshot-like Sounds,” Fall 2022. Advisor: H. Zhuang. 
  4. Muhammed Ali, Ali, “A Machine Learning Approach for Ocean Event Modeling and Prediction,’ Spring 2021. Advisor: H. Zhuang. 
  5. Ibrahim, Ali, “Multiple Model Deep Learning for Grouper Sound Classification and Seizure Prediction.” Fall, 2019. Advisor: H. Zhuang. Co-Advisor: N. Erdol.
  6. Mohammad Sadepg Mohammadi Khoroushadi, “Enhancement in Low-dose Computer Tomography through Image Denoising Techniques: Wvaelets and Deep Learning.” Fall 2018. Co-advisor: H. Zhuang. Advisor: Dr. T. Leventouri.
  7. Esfahanian, Mahdi, “Detection and classification of marine mammal sound,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Fall, 2014. Advisor: Hanqi Zhuang, Co-Advisor Nurgun Erdol. 
  8. Guan, Xin, “2D/3D face recognition,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Spring 2012. Advisor H. Zhuang.
  9. Kotlarchyk, A., “Identification of MicroRNA biomarkers for cancer by combining multiple feature selection techniques,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Fall 2011. Advisors A. Pondya and H. Zhuang.
  10. Morales, G., “A study on neural conduction as in myelinated structure under pathological conditions,” defended the dissertation, Spring 2011. Advisor, H. Zhuang. 
  11. Huang, L., “Biometric fusion,” graduated 2010. Advisor: H. Zhuang
  12. Wongsoontorn, S., “Design of fuzzy logic controllers with functional fitting,” graduated 2005. Advisor: H. Zhuang
  13. Meng, Y., “Camera-aided self-calibration of robotic systems,” graduated 2000.  Advisor: H. Zhuang
  14. Bai, Ying, “Control of laser tracking systems,” graduated 2000.  Advisors: Z.S. Roth and H. Zhuang
  15. Motaghedi, H., S., “Self-calibration of laser CMM,” graduated 1999.  Advisors: H. Zhuang and Z.S. Roth
  16. Wang, Y., “Design and control of a spherical laser tracker for laser CMM,” graduated 1998.  Advisor: H. Zhuang
  17. Liu, L., “Self-calibration of parallel-link mechanisms,” graduated 1997.  Advisor: H. Zhuang
  18. Xie, X., “Automatic extraction and tracking of eye features from facial image sequences,” graduated 1994. Advisors: R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang
  19. Wang, K., “Vision based robot calibration,” Graduated 1993. Advisors: Z.S. Roth and H. Zhuang
  20. Shieh, J., “Motion and structure estimation from image sequences,” graduated 1992.  Advisors: H. Zhuang and R. Sudhakar

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. R. Acs & Hanqi Zhuang, “Semi-supervised synthesis of 7T MRI from 3T using 3D FR-U-Net with anatomical segmentation consistency assessment,” PLOS ONE, in press.
  2. T. Vo, A. K. Ibrahim, H. Zhuang, and C. Bang, “Extraction and Interpretation of EEG Features for Diagnosis and Severity Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia Using Deep Learning." Biomedical Signal Processing & Control, in press.
  3. A. S. Altaher, C. Bang, B. Alsharif, A. Altaher, M. Alanazi, H. Altaher, and H. Zhuang, “Mamba vision models: Automated American sign language recognition,” Franklin Open, vol. 10, p. 100224, 2025.
  4. C. Bang, A. S. Altaher, A. Altaher, H. Moamin, T. Alshammari, B. Alkanjr, H. Altaher, M. G. Al-Jassani, and H. Zhuang, “Finger Knuckle Print classification: Leveraging vision Mamba for low complexity and high accuracy,” Franklin Open, p. 100261, 2025.
  5. T. Vo, A. K. Ibrahim, and H. Zhuang, “A Multimodal Multi-Stage Deep Learning Model for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Using EEG Measurements,” Neurology International, vol. 17, no. 6, p. 91, 2025.
  6. P. DeVito, A. Vallala, S. Mcmahon, Y. Hinda, B. Thaw, H. Zhuang, and H. Kalva, “Unpacking Generative AI in Education: Computational Modeling of Teacher and Student Perspectives in Social Media Discourse,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.16412, 2025.
  7. R. Acs and H. Zhuang, “A review on cross-contrast MRI image synthesis through deep learning,” Discover Imaging, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1–28, 2025.
  8.  C. Bang, A. S. Altaher, H. Zhuang, A. Altaher, A. Srinivasan, and L. M. Cherubin, “Physics-Informed Neural Networks to Reconstruct Surface Velocity Field from Drifter Data,” Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 12, p. 1547995, 2025.
  9. Abidalkareem, A., Ibrahim, A. K., Abd, M., Rehman, O., & Zhuang, H. (2024). Identification of Gene Expression in Different Stages of Breast Cancer with Machine Learning. Cancers, 16(10), 1864. MDPI.
  10. Ibrahim, A. K., Zhuang, H., Schärer-Umpierre, M., Woodward, C., Erdol, N., & Cherubin, L. M. (2024). Fish Acoustic Detection Algorithm Research: A Deep Learning App for Caribbean Grouper Calls Detection and Call Types Classification. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, 1378159. Frontiers Media SA.
  11.  Zilouchian, A., Romance, N., & Zhuang, H. (2024). Empowering Hispanic Students in STEM through Financial Literacy. 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
  12. Muhamed Ali, A., Zhuang, H., Huang, Y., Ibrahim, A. K., Altaher, A. S., & Cherubin, L. M. (2024). Ocean Currents Velocity Hindcast and Forecast Bias Correction Using a Deep-Learning Approach. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12(9), 1680. MDPI.
  13. Alsaidi, M., Al-Jassani, M. G., Bang, C., O'Corry-Crowe, G., Watt, C., Ghazal, M., & Zhuang, H. (2024). Localization and Tracking of Beluga Whales in Aerial Video Using Deep Learning. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, 1445698. Frontiers Media SA.
  14.  Altaher, A. S., Bang, C., Alsharif, B., Altaher, A., Alanazi, M., Altaher, H., & Zhuang, H. (2025). Mamba Vision Models: Automated American Sign Language Recognition. Franklin Open, 100224. Elsevier.
  15. Altaher, A., M. K. Mezaal, M. T. Jan, M. Alanazi, M. Alsaidi, Z. Salekshahrezaee, A. S. Altaher, and H. Zhuang, “Finger Knuckle Print Classification Using Pretrained Vision Models,” in 2023 IEEE 20th International Conference on Smart Communities: Improving Quality of Life using AI, Robotics and IoT (HONET), 2023, pp. 62-67.
  16.  Altaher, A.S., H. Zhuang, A.K. Ibrahim, A.M. Ali, A Altaher, J. Locascio, M.P. McCallister, M.J. Ajemian, and L.M. Chérubin, “Detection and localization of Goliath grouper using their low-frequency pulse sounds," The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2023
  17. Ibrahim, A.K., H. Zhuang, E. Tognoli, A.M. Ali, and N. Erdol, “Epileptic seizure prediction based on multiresolution convolutional neural networks,” Frontiers in Signal Processing, 2023.
  18.  Acs, M, R Acs, C Briandi, E Eubanks, O Rehman, “Exploration of the Relevance of MicroRNA Signatures for Cancer Detection and Multiclass Cancer Classification,” IEEE Access, 2023.
  19. Singh, R.B., H. Zhuang, “Measurements, analysis, classification, and detection of gunshot and gunshot-like sounds,” Sensors, 2022.
  20.  Muhamed Ali A., H Zhuang, AK Ibrahim, JL Wang, L. M. Chérubin, “Deep learning prediction of two-dimensional ocean dynamics with wavelet-compressed data,” Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 2022.
  21.  Huang, Y., Y. Tang, X. Zhu, H. Zhuang, and L. Cherubin, “Physics-Coupled Spatio-Temporal Active Learning for Dynamical Systems,” IEEE Access, 2022.
  22.  Huang, Y., Y. Tang, H. Zhuang, J. VanZwieten, and L. Cherubin, “Physics-Informed Tensor-Train ConvLSTM for Volumetric Velocity Forecasting of the Loop Current,” Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence 2021, 4, 197-208.
  23.  Muhamed Ali, A.; Zhuang, H.; VanZwieten, J.; Ibrahim, A.K.; Chérubin, L. A, “Deep Learning Model for Forecasting Velocity Structures of the Loop Current System in the Gulf of Mexico,” Forecasting 2021, 3, 1-10.     
  24. Baliram Singh, R.; Zhuang, H.; Pawani, J.K., “Data Collection, Modeling, and Classification for Gunshot and Gunshot-like Audio Events: A Case Study,” Sensors 2021, 21, 1-12.
  25. Brewster, L.R.; Ibrahim, A.K.; DeGroot, B.C.; Ostendorf, T.J.; Zhuang, H.; Chérubin, L.M.; Ajemian, M.J., “Classifying Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara) Behaviors from a Novel, Multi-Sensor Tag,” Sensors 2021, 21, 1-20.
  26.  Ibrahim, A. K, H. Zhuang, Hanqi, L.M. Cherubin, N. Erdol, G. O Corry-Crowe, and A. Muhamed Ali, “A multimodel deep learning algorithm to detect North Atlantic right whale up-calls,” J. Acoustical Society of America, 2021, 150(2), 1264-1272.
  27. Wang, J.L.; Zhuang, H.; Chérubin, L.; Muhamed Ali, A.; Ibrahim, A, “Loop Current SSH Forecasting: A New Domain Partitioning Approach for a Machine Learning Model,” Forecasting 2021, 3, 570-579.
  28.  Ibrahim, A. K, H. Zhuang, Hanqi, L.M. Cherubin, M.T. Schrer-Umpierre, R.S. Nemeth, N. Erdol, and A. Muhamed Ali, “Transfer learning for efficient classification of grouper sound,” J. Acoustical Society of America-EL, Vol. 148, No. 3, pp. 260-266, 2020.
  29. Wang, J., H. Farooq, A.K. Ibrahim, and H. Zhuang, “Segmentation of Intracranial Hemorrhage Using Semi-Supervised Multi-Task Attention-Based U-Net,” Applied Science, 10(3297), pp.1-12, May 2020. 
  30. Gorday, P., N. Erdol, and H. Zhuang, "Complex-Valued Neural Networks for Noncoherent Demodulation," IEEE Access, 1, 217-222, 2020.
  31. Muhamed Ali, A., H. Zhuang, A. K. Ibrahim, “Multi-pose facial expression recognition using Rectangular HOG feature extractor and Label-Consistent KSVD classifier”. IJBM, 12(2), pp.147-162, 2020.
  32. Wang, J., H. Zhuang, L.M. Cherubin, A. Ali, and A. Muhamed-Ali, “Medium-Term Forecasting of the LCS and its Eddy Formations in GoM with a Divide-and-Conquer Machine Learning Approach,” J. Geophysical Research, 124(8), 5586-5606, July 2019.
  33. Ibrahim, A., H Zhuang, L.M. Chérubin, M.T. Schärer Umpierre, A.M. Ali, R. S Nemeth, and N. Erdol. “Classification of Red Hind Grouper Call Types using Random Ensemble of Stacked Autoencoders”. J. Acoustical Society of America, 146 (4), 2155-2162, 2019
  34.  Rehman, O., H. Zhuang, A. Ibram, A. Muhamed Ali, and Z. Li, “Validation of miRNAs as Breast Cancer Biomarkers with a Machine Learning Approach.” Cancers, 11(3), 431, 1-10, 2019.
  35.  Muhamed Ali, A., H. Zhuang, A. Ibrahim, O. Rehman, M. Huang, and A. Wu, “A Machine Learning Approach for the Classification of Kidney Cancer Subtypes Using miRNA Genome Data,” Applied Science, 8(2422), pp. 1-14, 2018.
  36.  Ibrahim, A., H. Zhuang, L.M. Cherubin, and N. Erdol, “Automatic Classification of Grouper Species by Their Sounds using Deep Neural Networks,” J. Acoustical Society of America - EL, Vol. 144, No. 3, 196-202, 2018. 
  37.  Ibrahim, A., L.M. Cherubin, H. Zhuang, M.T. S. Umpierre, F. Dalgleish, N. Erdol, B. Ouyang, and A. Dalgleish, “An Approach for Automatic Classification of Grouper Vocalizations with Passive Acoustic Monitoring,” J. Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 143, No. 2, pp 666-676, February 2018. 
  38.  Vegad, S., H. Patel, H. Zhuang, and M. Naik, “Audio-Visual Person Recognition Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks,” (Undergraduate Student Paper), J Biostatics and Biometrics, Vol. 8, No. 5, Oct. 2017, pp. 1-7, 2017.
  39.  Muhamed-Ali A., H. Zhuang, and A. Ali, “An Approach for Facial Expression Recognition,” Int Journal of Biometrics, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp96-112, 2017.
  40. Esfahanian, M., H. Zhuang, N. Erdol, and E. Gerstein, “Two-stage Detection of North Atlantic Right Whale Upcalls using Local Binary Patterns and Machine Learning Algorithms,” J. Applied Acoustics, Vol. 120, May 2017, pp 158-166.
  41.  Esfahanian, M., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, “Sparse Representation for Classification of Dolphin Whistles by Type,” J. Acoustical Society of America – EL, Vol. 136 (1), July,2014.
  42. Esfahanian, M., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, “On Contour-based Classification of Dolphin Whistles by Type,” J. Applied Acoustics, Vol. 76, pp. 274-279, Feb 2014.
  43.  Esfahanian, M., H. Zhuang, and N. Erdol, "Using Local Binary Patterns as Features for Classification of Dolphin Calls," J. Acoustical Society of America – EL, Vol. 134, No. 1, 2013.
  44. Bai, Y., H. Zhuang, and D. Wang, “Apply Fuzzy Interpolation Method to Calibrate Parallel Machine Tools,” Int. J. Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 60, No. 5, pp. 553-560, 2012.
  45.  Kotlarchyk, A., T. Khoshgoftaar, M. Pavlovic, H. Zhuang and A. S. Pandya“Identification of MicroRNA Biomarkers for Cancer by Combining Multiple Feature Selection Techniques,” J. Computational Methods in Science & Engineering, Vol. 11, No 5-6, pp. 283-298, 2011.
  46. Morales, G., H. Zhuang, and M. Pavlovic, “A Biologically Inspired Myelinated Neuron Axon Model using a System Identification Approach,” Med Data Review, online.
  47.  Pavlovic, M., M. Cavallo, A. Kats, A. Kotlarchyk, H. Zhuang, Y. Shoenfeld, “From Pauling’s Abzyme Concept to the New Era of Hydrolytic Anti-DNA Autoantibodies: A link to Rational Vaccine Design? A Review,” Int. J . Bioinformatics Research and Applications, Volume 7 Issue 3, pp. 220-238, August 2011.
  48.  Guan X. and H. Zhuang, “A Method of Creating 3-D Face Images from 2-D Photos for Face Recognition,” Int. J. Biometrics, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 40-55, 2011.
  49. Wang, X., D. Wang, H. Zhuang, and S. Morgera, “Fair energy-efficient resource allocation in wireless sensor networks over fading TDMA channels,” IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 1063-1072, Sept. 2010.
  50. Bai, Y. and H. Zhuang, “Automated biometric technology and its applications,” Special Issue Editorial, J. Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 241-242, 2009.
  51.  Huang, L., H. Zhuang and S. Morgera, "A Method towards Biometric Feature Fusion,” Int. J. Biometrics, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 479-494, 2009.
  52. Wang, X., I. Li, D. Wang, H. Zhuang and S. Morgera,  “Incorporating retransmission in quality-of-service guaranteed multi-user scheduling over wireless links,” IEEE T. Vehicular Technology, vol. 58, no. 8, pp. 4388-4397, Oct. 2009.
  53.  Huang, L., H. Zhuang and Sal Morgera, "A method for face recognition,” Int. J. Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 282-295, 2009.
  54. Kotlarchyk, A.J., A. Pandya, and H. Zhuang, “Simulation and experimental studies on fuzzy vault fingerprint cryptography,” J. Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems, 12(5-6), 305-317, 2009.
  55. Meng, Y. and Zhuang, “Autonomous robot calibration using vision technology,” J. Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Vo. 23, No. 4, August 2007, pp. 436-446.
  56. Zhuang, H., and S. Morgera, “Development of an undergraduate course -Internet-based instrumentation and control”, Int. J. Computer Education, Vol 49, pp. 330-344, 2007.
  57. Zhuang, H. and S. Wongsoontorn, “Design and tuning of fuzzy control surfaces with Bezier functions,” J. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, 2006.
  58.  Bai, Y. and H. Zhuang, “On the Comparison of fuzzy interpolation techniques for robotic position measurements,” IEEE Trans on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 54, No.6, December 2005, pp. 2281 - 2288.
  59.  Bai, Y., H. Zhuang and Z.S. Roth, "Application of a fuzzy logic controller in suppression of noises and coupling effects for a laser tracking systems," IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 13, No.1, Jan. 2005, pp. 113-121.
  60. Meng Y., and H. Zhuang, "A method for computing lens distortion,” IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 4, Dec. 2004, pp. 123 - 128.
  61.  Zhuang, H., S.H. Motaghedi, Z.S. Roth, and Y. Bai, "Calibration of multi-beam laser tracking systems," J. Robotics and CIM, Vol. 19, 2003, pp. 301-314.
  62. Zhuang, H. and Y. Wang, “A m-law based fuzzy tuning,” J. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2002, pp. 1-14.
  63.  Meng, Y. and Zhuang, “Robot self-calibration with minimum ground truth data,” International Journal of Robotics Research, 2001, pp. 909-921.
  64.  Zhuang, H. and X. Wu, “Member function modification using histogram equalization,” IEEE Trans. System Man & Cybernetics, 2001, pp. 125-132.
  65. Zhuang, H., L. Liu and O. Masory, “Self-calibration of hexapod machine tools,” ASME J. Manufact. Science & Technology, Vol. 122, No. 1, 2000, pp. 140-148.
  66. Xie, X., R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang, "A cascaded scheme for eye tracking and head movement compensation," IEEE Trans. Systems, Man, Cybernetics, Vol. 28, No. 4, 1998, pp. 487-490.
  67.  Zhuang, H., J. Yang, and O. Masory, “Calibration of Stewart platforms and other parallel manipulators by minimizing inverse kinematic residuals,”  J. Robotics Systems, Vol. 15, No. 7, 1998, pp. 395-405.
  68.  Zhuang, H., “Hand/eye calibration for electronic assembly robots,” IEEE Trans. R&A, Vol. 14, No. 4, 1998, pp. 612-616. 
  69. Zhuang, H. and A. Melchinger, “Calibration of a hand/eye matrix and a connection matrix using relative pose measurements”, IEEE Trans. Systems, Man, Cybernetics, Vo. 28, No. 3, 1998, pp. 369-375.
  70. Zhuang, H., “A note on using only position equations for hand/eye calibration,” IEEE Trans. Systems, Man, & Cybernetics, Vol. 28, No. 3, 1998, pp. 426-427.
  71.  Zhuang, H., J. Wu and W. Huang, “Optimal planning of robot calibration experiment using Genetic algorithm,” J. Robotics Systems, Vol. 14, No. 10, 1997, pp. 741-752.
  72. Masory, O., J. Wang, and H. Zhuang, "On the accuracy of a Stewart platform,” Advanced Robotics, Vol. 11, No. 5, 1997, pp. 519-539.
  73.  Zhuang, H., “A note on hand-eye calibration,” Int. J. Robotics Research, Vol. 16, No. 5, Oct. 1997, pp. 725-727.
  74. Zhuang, H., “Self-calibration of parallel mechanism with a case study on Stewart platforms,” IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 13, No. 3, June 1997, pp. 387-397.
  75.  Zhuang, H. and R. Sudhakar, “Simultaneous rotation and translation fitting of two sets of 3D points,” IEEE Trans. Systems, Man, Cybernetics, Vol. 27, No. 1, Feb. 1997, pp. 118-126.
  76.  Zhuang, H., and W.C. Wu, “Camera calibration with nearly-parallel (ill-conditioned) camera configurations,” IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 12, No. 6, 1996, pp. 918-921.
  77.  Zhuang, H., W. C. Wu, and Z. S. Roth, “Camera-assisted robot calibration for SCARA arms,” IEEE Robotics & Automation Magzine, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1996, pp. 46-53.   
  78.  Zhuang, H., Z., S. Roth, “A note on singularity studies using a modified CPC model,” J. Robotics & CIM, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1996, pp. 169-171.
  79.  Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, “A tutorial on robot calibration with hand-mounted cameras,” J. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1995, pp. 325-344 
  80. Zhuang, H. "A self-calibration approach to extrinsic parameter estimation of stereo cameras,” J. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 15, 1995, pp. 189-197.   
  81.  Zhuang, H., Z., S. Roth, “A note on A linear solution to the kinematic parameter identification of robot manipulators,” IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 11, No. 11, 1995, pp. 922.
  82.  Xie, X., R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang, "Real-time eye tracking from a video image sequence using Kalman filter," IEEE Trans. Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Vol. 25, No. 12, Dec. 1995, pp. 1568-1577.
  83. Zhuang, H., L. Wang, and Z.S. Roth, "Simultaneous calibration of a robot and a hand-mounted monocular camera,”  IEEE Trans. Robot. & Automation, Vol. 11, No. 5, 1995, pp. 649-660.  
  84.  Zhuang H. and Z. S. Roth, "Modeling gimbal axis misalignments and mirror center offset in a single-beam laser tracking measurement system," Int. J. Robotics Research, Vol. 14, No. 3, June 1995, pp. 211-224.  
  85.  Zhuang, H., “A Note on single-scanline camera calibration,” IEEE Trans. Robot. & Automation, Vol. 11, No. 3, June 1995, pp. 470-471.
  86.  Zhuang, H., “A note on the use of identification Jacobian for robot calibration,” Int. J. Robotics Research, Vol. 14, No. 1, Feb. 1995, pp. 87-89.
  87.  Zhuang, H, R. Sudhakar, and J. Shieh, "Depth estimation from a sequence of images with known camera motion," Int. J. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 13, 1994, pp. 87-95.
  88.  Zhuang, H. and Z. Qu, “A new Jacobian formulation for robotic hand/eye calibration,” IEEE Trans. Systems, Man & Cybernetics, Vol. 24, No. 8, 1994, pp. 1284-1287.
  89. Zhuang, H., Z.S. Roth, and R. Sudhakar, "Simultaneous robot/world and eye/hand calibration by solving homogeneous transformation equations of the form AX = YB,” IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol 10., No. 4, Aug. 1994, pp. 549-554 
  90. Shieh, J., H. Zhuang, and R. Sudhakar, "Motion estimation from a sequence of stereo images: a direct method,” IEEE Trans. Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Vol 24, No. 7, July, 1994, pp.1044-1053.   
  91.  Xie, X., R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang, "On improving eye feature extraction using deformable templates," Pattern Recognition, Vol. 27, No. 6, 1994.
  92.  Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, X. Xu, and K. Wang, "Camera calibration issues in robot calibration with eye-on-hand configurations,” Robotics & Computer Integrated Systems, Vol 10, No. 6, 1993, pp. 401-412.   
  93. Zhuang H., Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "Optimal design of robotic accuracy compensators", IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 9, No. 6 December 1993, pp. 854-857. 
  94.  Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, and K. Wang, "Robot calibration by mobile camera system," J. Robotic Systems, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1994, pp. 155-168.   
  95.  Zhuang, H. and Y. Shiu, "A noise-insensitive algorithm for robotic hand/eye calibration with or without sensor orientation measurement," IEEE Trans. Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Vol. 23, No. 4, 1993, pp. 1168-1174.  
  96.  Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "A linear solution to kinematic parameter identification for robot manipulators," IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1993, pp. 174-185.  
  97. Zhuang, H., K. Wang, and Z.S. Roth, "Error-model-based robot calibration using a modified CPC model," Int. J. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 10, No. 4, 1993, pp. 287-299.
  98.  Xie, X., R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang, "Corner detection by a cost minimization approach," Pattern Recognition, 26:8, 1993.
  99. Qu, Z. and H. Zhuang, "Nonlinear learning control of robot manipulators without requiring acceleration measurement," Int. J. Adaptive Control & Signal Processing, Vol. 7, 1993, pp. 77-90.
  100. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "A method for kinematic calibration of Stewart platforms," J. Robotics Systems, Vol. 10, No. 3, April 1993, pp. 391-405. 
  101. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth, and R. Sudhakar, "Fusion algorithms for rotation matrices," J. Robotic Systems, Vol. 9, No. 7, Oct. 1992, pp. 915-932.
  102.  Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "A complete and parametrically continuous kinematic model," IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 8, No. 4, Aug. 1992, pp. 451-463.
  103. Zhuang, H. and Z. S. Roth, "Comments on 'Calibration of wrist-mounted robotic sensors by solving homogeneous transformation equations of the form AX =XB'," IEEE Trans. Robotics & Automation, Vol. 7, No. 6, Dec. 1991, pp.877-878.
  104.  Zhuang H. and Z. S. Roth, "Robot calibration using the CPC error model", Int. J. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 3, Sept. 1992, pp. 227-237.
  105. Zhuang, H., B. Li, Z. S. Roth and Xangdong Xie, "Self-calibration and mirror center offset elimination of a multi-beam laser tracking system," Int. J. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 9(1992) pp. 255-269 
  106. Zhuang, H., Z. S. Roth and F. Hamano, "Observability issues in kinematic error parameter identification of manipulators," ASME Trans. Dynamic Systems, Meas. & Control, Vol. 114, June 1992, pp. 319-322.    

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Publications

Theses, Dissertations

  • Zhuang, H., "Kinematic modeling, identification, and compensation of robot manipulators," Ph.D. Dissertation, Florida Atlantic University, 1989. Advisors: Dr. F. Hamano and Dr. Z. S. Roth.
  • Zhuang, H., "Neighboring near minimum-time controls with discontinuities and the application to the control of manipulators" M.S. Thesis, Florida Atlantic University, 1986. Advisor: Dr. F. Hamano.

Sponsored Research

  1. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, S. Batalama, “Systemic Interventions to Expand Sustainable CS Pathways for Students,” NEU/Gates Foundation, $557,219, 5/10/2024-5/9/2027.
  2. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, N. Romance, et. Al, “CyberCorps Scholarship for Service: Building the Next Generation Cybersecurity-Ready Workforce,” NSF, # 2336456, $2,624,440, 01/01/2024-12/13/2029.
  3. Hari, K., H. Zhuang, and N. Romance, “RAPID: DRL AI: Data Driven Approaches to Integrating AI in K-12 Education Using Social Media Analysis.” NSF. # 2332306, $200,000. 08/2023-07/2024.
  4. Cherubin, L., G., L. O’Corry-Crowe, and H. Zhuang, “Dolphin behavioral response to anthropogenic activity in offshore & coastal waters.” HBOI Foundations, $296,044, 07/01/2023-06/30/2024.
  5. O’Corry-Crowe, G., L. Cherubin, H. Zhuang and A. Page-Karjian, “Distribution, behavioral ecology, and genomics of Florida Whales-PFW FY24,” HBOI Foundations, $235,160, 07/01/2023-06/30/2024.
  6. Pados, D (PI) et. al. H Zhuang is a Senior Personnel. “Making the Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence Accessible to High-Achieving Low-Income Students.” NSF S-STEM Award # 2030854, 9/1/2020-8/31/2025.
  7. Kalva, H, Zhuang, and Nancy Romance, “Personal Cloud for Research and Research-Related Education,” US Army Research Office, $598,000, 8/1/2022-7/31/2023. 
  8. O’Corry-Crowe, G., L. Cherubin, H. Zhuang and A. Page-Karjian, “Population, Health, and Behavioral Ecology Assessment of Florida Whales,” HBOI Foundations, $187,000, 07/01/2022-06/30/2023.
  9. Cherubin, L., M. Ajemian, H. Zhuang and N. Erdol, “Unveiling the ‘grouper guard’ - the first line of subtropical coastal defense to UUVs via integrated acoustic smart-sensing.” DARPA, $6,500,000 (est), Ref #:HR001118S0027-PA-016, Nov. 2018-May 2024.  
  10. Romance, N. (PI, Director), H. Zhuang (Co-PI, Co-Director), and M. Vitale (Co-PI), Supplemental Grant to “HSI‐ STEM & Articulation Program: An Articulated State College‐University Framework for Increasing Graduation Rates of Hispanic and Low‐income Students in Computer Science,” Department of Education. $101k, 9/1/2020-8/31/2023. This is added to the original grant $4,456,707, 10/01/2016‐09/30/2023 (AWD-001102).
  11. Cherubin, L., H. Zhuang and J. VanZwieten, “Loop Current System SSH and subsurface current prediction with a transfer learning approach,” $346,000, Gulf Research Programs, National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

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Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

  • Introduction to C Programming
  • Web-based Instrumentation and Control
  • Picture Processing
  • Introduction to Microcontrollers
  • Microcontrollers Lab
  • Introduction to Machine Vision
  • Introduction to Image Processing
  • Electronics
  • Linear Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Controls Lab
  • Stochastic Processing and Random Signals
  • Intro to Network Programming with Java
  • Intro to OOP with Java
  • Electronics Lab I
  • Electronics Lab II
  • Senior Project II
  • Engineering Design I
  • Engineering Design II

Graduate Courses

  • Robotic Applications
  • Automatic Biometrics
  • Compressive Sensing and Sparse Modeling
  • Web Project Development
  • Web Development for e-Commerce
  • Emerging Communications Technologies
  • Computer Vision
  • Programming Microcontrollers in C
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Estimation Theory in DSP, Communications and Control
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Robotic Systems
  • Modern Control Theory
  • Optimal Control
  • Optimal Estimation
     

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M.S. Theses Supervised

  1. Darryl Dieujuste, “Development of A Portable Impedance Based Flow Cytometer,” graduated 2018. Advisor: H. Zhuang.
  2. Ian Gerstel, “Automated Control of Microfluidics Devices,” Graduated 2010. Advisor: H. Zhuang, Co-Advisors: G.Sui and O. Masory
  3. DiBenedetto, M., “Home Automation and Power Conservation using ZigBee®,” graduated 2009. Advisor: H. Zhuang
  4. Carrillo, P., “Low Complexity H.264 Video Encoder Using Machine Learning,” graduated 2008. Advisors: H. Zhuang and H. Kalva
  5. Li, I., “Integrating multi-user scheduling with retransmission diversity methods over wireless links”, graduated 2008. Advisors: H. Zhuang and X. Wang
  6. Leon, G., “Content Identification using Video Tomography”, graduated 2008. Advisors: H. Zhuang and H. Kalva
  7. Soni, P., “A biometrics based secure communication scheme for blue tooth environment,” graduated 2007.Advisors: A. Pandya and H. Zhuang
  8. Fonseca, A., “A Study on Implementing Autonomous Video Surveillance Systems Based on Optical Flow Concept,” graduated 2007. Advisors: H. Zhuang and O. Marques
  9. Gosine, R., “An Application of Artificial Neural Networks for Hand Grip Classification,” graduated 2007. Advisor H. Zhuang
  10. Kotlarchyk, A. J., “Fuzzy vault fingerprint cryptograph,” graduated 2006. Advisors: A. Pandya and H. Zhuang
  11. Theerawong, T. (Paan), “A method to create 3D-facial image from 2D-facial data set,” graduated 2006. Advisor: H. Zhuang 
  12. Popescu, C., "Stability of Delayed Networked Nonlinear Systems," graduated 2003. Advisors: H. Zhuang and Y. Wang
  13. Khan, Z., "DSP Implementation of Turbo Decoder using the Modified-Log-Map Algorithm," graduated 2002.  Advisors: R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang
  14. YuanHui, Zhao, “Implementation of a fuzzy logic based trust model,” graduated 2001, Advisor: H. Zhuang
  15. Wu, Xiaomin, “Implementation of a fuzzy logic controller for laser tracking systems,” graduated 1999, Advisor: H. Zhuang
  16. Liu, X., “Performance analysis of the genetic algorithms,” graduated 1995. Advisor: H. Zhuang
  17. Li, J., “Application of genetic algorithms to PCB inspection,” graduated 1995. Advisors: J. Han and H. Zhuang
  18. Wu, W., “Camera-aided Scara arm calibration,” graduated 1994. Advisor: H. Zhuang
  19. Xu, X., “Camera calibration technique,” December 1991. Avisors: Z.S. Roth and H. Zhuang
  20. Haliyur, P., “Estimation of planar surface motion and structure parameters with binocular camera configuration,” April 1991.   Advisors: R. Sudhakar and H. Zhuang

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777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
call (561) 297-3400
mail info@eng.fau.edu

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