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D. J. Lee
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Robotic Vision Laborator (Room 430 Clyde Building)

Research Interests

Object recognition and image classification, real-time robotic vision and hardware implementation, machine vision applications, biomedical imaging and informatics, shape matching & analysis, image and video retrieval

Funded Research Projects

  • PI, “Machine Learning Methods Application for Analyzing Hydro-Acoustic Telemetry Data”, U.S. Geological Survey, July 2018-Aug. 2019
  • PI, “Demonstration of Ultra Low Latency Object Tracking for Multi-Focal Length Camera Arrays”, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, July 2018-Aug. 2019
  • PI, “Automated Archerfish EO / Sonar Detection Techniques for Naval Mines”, DoD Navy, Subcontract from eCortex, May 2017-Dec. 2019
  • PI, “Evolutionary Learning for Visual Inspection Automation”, Utah Technology Acceleration Grants, May 2017-Dec. 2018
  • PI, “Improve Competitiveness of Specialty Crop Production through a New Product Quality Verification Method”, US Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase II, Subcontract from Smart Vision Works International, LLC, Sep.2015-Aug. 2018
  • PI, “Vision-Based Automobile Pixel Lighting Control”, On Semiconductor, Feb.2015-June 2015
  • PI, “Improve Competitiveness of Specialty Crop Production through a New Product Quality Verification Method”, US Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase I, Subcontract from Smart Vision Works International, LLC, May 2014-Jan. 2015
  • PI, “Enhanced Large Mammal Detection and Real-time Mapping through the use of FLIR and High Definition Camera and Improved Geo-mapping System”, Oil Sands Initiative Leadership, Feb. 2012
  • PI, “Distributed Medical Image Processing Framework Using a Multi-processor Network Cluster”, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), Sep. 2009-2010
  • PI, “Distributed Medical Image Processing Framework Using Cell Processors”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2008-2009
  • PI, “R&D in Query and Retrieval of Multiple Image Components with Spatial and Geometrical Constraints and API Development for Web-deployable CBIR”, NIH, NLM,, Sep. 2007-2008
  • PI, “Automated EO/IR Detection Techniques For Floating Objects”, DoD Navy, Subcontract from eCortex, Nov. 2006-Sep. 2007
  • PI, “R&D and API Development for Web-deployable CBIR Techniques with Support for Spatial Geometrical Relationships”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2006-2007
  • Co-PI, “FGPA Implementation of Real-time, High-Resolution, RGB Bayer Pattern Conversion for NTSC Video”, Procerus Technologies, Apr.-Sep. 2006
  • PI, “Feature Indexing and Relevance Feedback Techniques for Improved CBIR of Spine X-ray Images and Medical Validation of Spine X-ray Shapes”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2005- Feb. 2007
  • PI, “Evaluation of Efficient Relevance Feedback Methods for Spine X-ray Image Retrieval”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2004-2005
  • PI, “An Automated Fish Migration Pattern Monitoring System Using Shape Descriptors for Pattern Recognition”, US Department of Agriculture, Subcontract from Agris-Schoenberger Vision Systems, Inc., Oct. 2004 – Feb. 2007
  • Co-PI, “Bio-inspired Image Directed Control of Mars Flyers”, Jet Propulsion Lab and NASA Ames Research Center, Apr.-Dec. 2004
  • PI, “Partial Shape Matching Techniques for Spine X-ray Images”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2003-2004
  • PI, “An Automated Fish Migration Pattern Monitoring System Using Shape Descriptors for Pattern Recognition”, US Department of Agriculture, Subcontract from Agris-Schoenberger Vision Systems, Inc., May 2003-Nov. 2003
  • PI, “Fish Species Classification”, US Bureau of Reclamation, May-Oct. 2002​

External Donations and Matching Funds

  • Sony Electronics.
  • Smart Vision Works, LLC. (SVW)
  • The Center for Autonomous Vehicle Applied Technology and Information (CAVATI)
  • Micron Technology and Sandia National Laboratories
  • Agris-Schoen Vision Systems, Inc. (ASVS)
  • National Institutes of Health Summer Training Program
  • LogoMetrix, Inc. and TigerLight. Inc.
  • Autoliv, Inc. and Datepac, LLC.

BYU Internal Research Funding

  • College of Engineering and Technology
  • 2 BYU Office of Research and Creative Activities Mentoring Environment Grants
  • BYU Office of Academic Internship
  • BYU Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Mentoring Award
  • Huber Graduate Scholarship 2005 to 2007
  • Embedded System Center for IGVC competition
  • Schafer Scholarship for IGVC competition