I am a lecturer and graduate student of the Faculty of Information Technology, Multimedia University (Cyberjaya campus) and I am from the Center of Biometrics and Bioinformatics group. My research interest lies in computer vision, pattern recognition and machine learning, dealing particularly with, face recognition, human motion analysis and biometrics in video. Oddly, I also dabble a lot with web standard intiatives, XHTML, AJAX and CSS.

I graduated with a B.Eng in Electronics in 2002 and Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc) in 2005 from Multimedia University. I am currently working under Dr. Subhas Hati and Dr. Andrew Teoh on my Ph.D. in continuous video stream-based face recognition.


Research Interests

My research interests cover a large variety of areas in computer vision and machine learning. Recently, I have been looking into various video-based face recognition techniques and interestingly, I've also found myself getting interested in cognitive science and psychophysics. Here's a quick summary of it:

  • Computer vision and pattern recognition
  • Face recognition in video
  • Feature fusion and hybrid classifiers
  • Human motion analysis
  • Machine learning
  • Manifold learning
  • Nonlinear dimensionality reduction
  • Image processing
  • Edge detection
  • Multi-scale segmentation
  • Fuzzy-based image processing

 

Education
  • PhD.
    Mar 2006-?, Multimedia University
  • Dissertation title: "Continuous Video Stream Based Face Recognition"
  • MEngSc
    Oct 2002-April 2005, Multimedia University
  • Thesis title: "Algorithms for an Integrated Vision-based Home Security System
  • BEng.(Hons) Electronics
    May 1999-April 2002, Multimedia University
  • Pre-University Foundation Studies
    1998-1999, Multimedia University (then known as Universiti Telekom, Melaka)
  • Certificate of Education (SPM)
    1993-1998, Batu Pahat High School

 

Work/Research Experience
  • Lecturer
    July 2005-Present, Multimedia University
  • Tutor
    September 2004-June 2005, Multimedia University
  • Research Officer
    Home Security System Monitoring, Automated System for Multimedia Transmission in Intelligent Homes (ASYMUTH) Project
    July 2002-July 2004, Multimedia University
  • Project Trainee
    System Development
    September 2001-November 2001, Schlumberger Sema Telecoms Asia-Pacific

 

Other Interests

Sir Francis Bacon infamously said "Knowledge is power". One should always have a healthy portion of interests. Here's my side dish.

  • Programming
  • Web programming & scripting (ASP, PHP, SSI)
  • C/C++ (Forget about Java)
  • Matlab
  • Web design
  • Web standards (presentatation layout and scripting)
  • XHTML, CSS & RSS
  • CSS cross-browser compatibility
  • CMS (Textpattern, MT)
  • Web graphics
  • Freelancing
  • Game Design
  • Game algorithms and AI
  • Mobile game programming

 

Hobbies

When I'm not working, I love spending time with friends and loved ones, or trying to get some sleep. I have a thing for books, clean web designs, and a good brew of coffee. I must say, I just have too many things for that little 24 hours I have each day.

  • Classical Music & Jazz
  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Weaving the Web for fun and profit
  • Tennis and Football
  • Geek stuff