Publications

Books

  1. Atam P. Dhawan, "Medical Image Analysis", John Wiley Publications and IEEE Press, June 2003. Reprint: 2004.

  2. A. Raj, H.C. Rai and A.P. Dhawan, "An Integrated Course in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering: Electrical Engineering", Umesh Publication, India, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Editions, 1984, 1986, 1987.

  3. A. Raj, H.C. Rai and A.P. Dhawan, "An Integrated Course in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering: Electronics and Communication Engineering", Umesh Publication, India, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions, 1984, 1986, 1988.

Book Chapters

  1. Arata, L.K. , A. P. Dhawan, A.V. Levy, J. Broderick, and M. Gaskil, "Three-dimensional anatomical model based segmentation of MR brain images through principal axes registration", in "Yearbook-97 of Medical Informatics", IMIA, Schattauer, pp. 387-396, 1997 (reprint of IEEE Trans. Biomed Eng., Vol. 42(11, pp. 1069-1078, 1995).

  2. Y. Chitre, A.P. Dhawan, and M. Moskowitz, "Artificial Neural Network Based Classification of Mammographic Microcalcifications Using Image Structure and Cluster Features", in "Digital Mammography", Ed. A.G. Gale, S. Astley, D. Dance, and A. Y. Cairns, Elsevier, pp. 31-40, 1994.

  3. Y. Chitre, A.P. Dhawan, and M. Moskowitz, "Classification of Mammographic Microcalcifications", in "State Of The Art in Digital Mammographic Image Analysis", Ed. K.W. Boyer and S. Astlay, World Scientific Publishing Co., pp. 167-197, 1994.

  4. A.P. Dhawan, "Biomedical Image Processing: Past, Present and Future", contributing chapter in "Bioinstrumentation: Developments and Applications" Editor: D.L. Wise, Butterworth Publications, pp. 669-771, 1990.

  5. A.P. Dhawan and M.V. Ranganath, "Analysis of Three-Dimensional Anatomical and Functional Medical Images", contributing chapter in "Bioinstrumentation: Developments and Applications", Editor: D.L. Wise, Butterworth Publications, pp. 1087-1113, 1990.

Refereed Journal Publications: Submitted

  1. S. Dai, and A.P. Dhawan, "Adaptive Learning Based Event Modeling and Characterization", IEEE Trans. Man, Systems and Cybernetics, submitted 2003.

  2. S. Patwardhan, S. Dai, and A.P. Dhawan, "Multispectral Image Analysis and Classification of Melanoma using Crisp and Fuzzy Partitioning" Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, submitted 2003.

Refereed Journal Publications: Published

  1. S. Patwardhan, A.P. Dhawan and P. Relue, "Monte Carlo Simulation of Light-Tissue Interaction for Trans-illumination based Imaging of Skin Lesions", IEEE Trans. Biomedical Engineering, Accepted for publication, 2004.

  2. S. Patwardhan, A.P. Dhawan and P. Relue, "Classification of melanoma using tree-structured wavelet transform" Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, in press, Vol 72(3), pp 223-239, 2003.

  3. J. Johnson, J. Lu, A.P. Dhawan, "Real-time identification of flutter boundaries using the discrete wavelet transform", J. Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 25, pp. 334-339, 2002.

  4. Sarwal, A. and A.P. Dhawan, "Three-dimensional reconstruction of coronary arteries from two views", Computer Methods & Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 65(1), pp. 25-43, 2001.

  5. W. Grohman and A.P. Dhawan, "Fuzzy convex set based pattern classification of mammographic microcalcifications", Pattern Recognition, vol. 34(7), pp. 119-132, 2001.

  6. A. Raheja and A. P. Dhawan, "Wavelet based Multiresolution Expectation Maximization Reconstruction Algorithm for Emission Tomography", Computerized Medical Imaging & Graphics, vol. 24(6), pp. 359-376, 2000.

  7. Zavaljevski, A., A.P. Dhawan, S. Holland, W. Ball, M. Giskill-Shipley, J. Johnson and S. Dunn, "Multispectral MR brain image classification", Computerized Medical Imaging, Graphics and Image Processing, 24, pp. 87-98, 2000.

  8. A. Raheja, T. Doniere and A. P. Dhawan, "Multiresolution Expectation Maximization Reconstruction Algorithm for Positron Emission Tomography using Wavelet Processing", IEEE Transactions of Nuclear Science, Vol. 46(3-2), pp. 594-602, 1999.

  9. Zavalijevski, A., S. Holland, A.P. Dhawan, S. Dunn and W. S. Ball, "Multilevel Computed Hemodynamic Parameter Maps from Dynamic Perfusion MRI", IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 48(3), pp. 711-720, 1999.

  10. Chitre, Y and A.P. Dhawan, "M-Band wavelet discrimination of natural textures", Pattern Recognition, vol. 32 (5), pp. 773-789, 1999.

  11. L. Xu, M. Jackowski, A. Goshtasby, C. Yu, D. Roseman, A,P, Dhawan, and S. Bines, "Segmentation of skin cancer Images", Image and Vision Computing, Vol. 17, pp. 65-74, 1999.

  12. Kevin R. Wheeler and Atam P. Dhawan, "Basis Selection for Wavelet Regression", NIPS, Vol. 11, MIT Press, pp. 627-633, 1999.

  13. Dhawan, A.P., "Current status of automated image analysis of breast microcalcifications", Mammo Matters, vol. 5, pp. 26-32, 1998.

  14. Sarwal, A., and A.P. Dhawan, "Segmentation of coronary arteriograms through Radial Basis Function neural network", Journal of Computing and Information Technology, pp. 135-148, 1998.

  15. Dhawan, A.P. and L. Arata, "Current trends in 3-D Multi-Modality Image Analysis", Int. J. Medical Engineering and Life Sciences, vol. 14, pp. 40-50, 1997.

  16. S. Loncaric and A.P. Dhawan, "Morphological Signature Transform and applications", Automatika, Vol. 37, pp.25-30, 1996.

  17. Zavaljevski, A., A.P. Dhawan, and D. Kelch, "Adaptive multi-level processing and analysis of multispectral/hyperspectral data for target recognition", Optical Engineering, Vol. 35(10), pp. 2884-2893, 1996.

  18. Dhawan, A.P. Y. Chitre, Kaiser-Bonassoand M. Moskowitz, "Analysis of mammographic microcalcifications using gray levels image structure features", IEEE Trans. Med. Imaging, Vol. 15(3), pp.246-259, 1996.

  19. Broderick, J, S. Narayan, A.P. Dhawan, M. Gaskil, and J. Khouri "Ventricular measurement of multifocal brain lesions: Implications for treatment trials of vascular dementia and multiple sclerosis", Neuroimaging, 6, pp. 36-43, 1996.

  20. Peck, C., and A.P. Dhawan, "SSME parameter model input selection using Genetic Algorithms", IEEE Trans. Aerospace and Electronic Systems, vol. 32(1), pp. 199-212, 1996.

  21. Loncaric, S., A.P. Dhawan, T. Brott, and J. Broderick, "3-D image analysis of intracerebral brain hemorrhage", Computer Methods and Programs in Biomed., vol. 46, pp. 207-216, 1995.

  22. Peck, C. and A.P. Dhawan, "A review and critique of genetic algorithm theories", J. of Evolutionary Computing, MIT Press, vol. 3 (1), pp. 39-80, 1995.

  23. Arata, L.K. , A. P. Dhawan, A.V. Levy, J. Broderick, and M. Gaskil, "Three-dimensional anatomical model based segmentation of MR brain images through principal axes registration", IEEE Transactions Biomedical Eng., Vol. 42(11, pp. 1069-1078, 1995.

  24. Dhawan, A.P., L.K. Arata, A.V. Levy, and J. Mantil, "Iterative Principal Axes Registration method for analysis of MR-PET brain images", IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Eng., Vol. 42(11), pp. 1079-1087, 1995.

  25. Dufresne, T. and A.P. Dhawan, "Two-dimensional object recognition using Chord-Tangent Transformation", Pattern Recognition, Vol. 28(9), pp. 1321-1332, 1995.

  26. Loncaric, S., and A.P. Dhawan, "Optimal MST-based shape description via genetic algorithms", Pattern Recognition, Vol. 28 (4), pp. 571-579, 1995.

  27. Wheeler, K., A.P. Dhawan, and C. Meyer, "SSME sensor modeling using radial basis function neural network", AIAA Journal of Spacecrafts and Rockets, Vol. 31(6), pp. 1054-1060, 1994.

  28. Doniere, T., and A.P. Dhawan, "SSME sensor modeling using feedforward neural networks and learning vector quantization", AIAA Journal, Vol. 32(10), pp. 2126-2128, 1994.

  29. Chih-hi Chao, "Hopfield Network Based Edge Detection", Optical Engineering, vol. 33(11) , pp. 3739-3747, 1994.

  30. Dufresne, T, A.Sarwal, and A.P. Dhawan, "A gray-level thinning method for delineation and representation of arteries", Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, vol. 18 (5), pp. 343-355, 1994.

  31. Kini, P.and A.P. Dhawan, "Non-invasive imaging and analysis of skin lesions for early detection of cutaneous malignant melanoma", Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology, vol. 28, pp. 209-219, 1994.

  32. Chao, Chih-hi and A.P. Dhawan, "Artificial neural network and model-based recognition of 3-D objects from 2-D images", Electronic Imaging, Vol. 3(1), pp. 5-19, 1994.

  33. Dhawan, A.P. and Thomas Dufresne, "A neural model based approach to image enhancement", Optical Engineering, Vol. 33(4), pp. 1156-1165, 1994.

  34. Dhawan, A.P. and L. Arata, "Knowledge-Based Multi-Modality Three-Dimensional Quantitative Analysis of Brain Images", Journal of Physiological Imaging., vol. 7(3-4), pp. 210-219, 1993.

  35. Y. Chitre, A.P. Dhawan, and M. Moskowitz, "Artificial neural network based classification of mammographic microcalcifications using image structure features", Special Issue on Digital Mammography, International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, vol. 7(6), pp. 1977-2003, 1993.

  36. Dhawan, A.P., and L. Arata, "Segmentation of medical images based on a competitive learning neural network", Comp. Meth. Prog. Biomed, vol. 40, pp. 203-215, 1993.

  37. Loncaric, S and A.P. Dhawan, "A morphological signature transform for shape description", Pattern Recognition, vol. 26(7), pp. 1029-1037, 1993.

  38. Wang, G., N.D. Volkow, C. Roque, V. Cestro, R. Hizemann, E. Cantos, A.P. Dhawan, and A.V. Levy, "Functional significance of ventricular enlargement and cortical atrophy in normals and alcoholics as assessed by PET, MRI and Neuropsychological testing", Radiology, vol. 186(1), pp. 59-65, 1993.

  39. Dhawan, A.P., P. Disimile, and C. Peck, "Three-Dimensional Temporal Reconstruction and Analysis of Plume Images", Optical Engineering, Vol. 31 (11), pp. 2366-2373, 1992.

  40. Dhawan, A. P., and A. Sicsu, "Segmentation of images of skin-lesions using color and surface pigmentation", Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, vol. 16(3) pp. 163-177, 1992.

  41. Kini, P., and A.P. Dhawan, "Three-Dimensional Imaging and Reconstruction of Skin-Lesions", Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, Vol. 16(3), pp. 153-162, 1992.

  42. Dhawan, A.P., and L. Arata, "Knowledge-Based 3D Analysis from 2D Medical Images", IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Vol. 10(4), pp. 30-37, 1991.

  43. Dhawan, A. P., and S. Juvvadi, "A knowledge-based approach to the analysis and interpretation of CT images", Comp. Methods & Prog. in Biomed., Vol. 33(4), pp. 221-239, 1990.

  44. Dhawan, A.P., "A review on biomedical image processing and future trends", Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 31(3-4), pp. 141-183, 1990.

  45. Ranganath, M.V., A.P. Dhawan, and N. Mullani, "A multi-grid expectation maximization reconstruction algorithm for Positron Emission Tomography", IEEE Trans. on Medical Imaging, vol. MI-7(4), pp. 273-278, 1988.

  46. Dhawan, A. P., "An expert system for early detection of malignant melanoma using the knowledge-based image analysis", International Journal on Analytical and Quantitative Cytology and Histology, vol. 10(6), pp. 405-416, 1988.

  47. Dhawan, A. P., and E. Le Royer, "Mammographic feature enhancement by computerized image processing", Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 27(1), pp. 23-35, 1988.

  48. Dhawan, A. P., and R. Gordon, "Reply to comments on enhancement of mammographic features by optimal adaptive neighborhood image processing", IEEE Trans. on Medical Imaging, MI-6(1), pp. 82-83, 1987.

  49. Dhawan, A. P., G. Buelloni, and R. Gordon, "Optimal enhancement of mammographic features by optimal adaptive neighborhood image processing", IEEE Trans. on Medical Imaging, MI-5(1), pp. 8-15, 1986, Corrections in MI-5(2), pp. 120, 1986.

  50. Rangayyan, R. M., A. P. Dhawan, and R. Gordon, "Algorithms for limited-view computed tomography: an annotated bibliography and a challenge", Applied Optics, vol. 24(23), pp. 4000-4012, 1985.

  51. Dhawan, A. P., R. M. Rangayyan, and R. Gordon, "Image restoration by Wiener deconvolution in limited-view CT", Applied Optics, vol. 24(23), pp. 4013-4020, 1985.

  52. Dhawan, A. P., "Early detection of cutaneous malignant melanoma by three-dimensional nevoscopy", Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 21, pp. 59-68, 1985.

  53. Gordon, R., A. P. Dhawan, and R. M. Rangayyan, "Reply to comments on geometrical deconvolution: a meta-algorithm for limited-view computed tomography", IEEE Trans. on Biomedical Engineering, vol. BME-32(3), pp. 242-244, 1985.

  54. Dhawan, A. P., R. Gordon, and R. M. Rangayyan, "Nevoscopy: three-dimensional computed tomography for nevi and melanoma by transillumination", IEEE Trans. on Medical Imaging, vol. MI-3(2), pp. 54-61, 1984.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. S. V. Patwardhan and A. P. Dhawan, "Multi-spectral Imaging and Analysis for Classification of Melanoma", Proceedings, 26th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, San Francisco, 2004.

  2. J. M. Puthiamadathil, L. S. Zuckier, and A. P. Dhawan, "Planar Visual Fusion Scintigraphy", Proceedings, 26th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, San Francisco, 2004.

  3. S. Dai, A.P. Dhawan, "PCA-based Fuzzy Classification of Turbine Blade Damage Modes", 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 11 - 14 Jul 2004.

  4. S. Dai and A.P. Dhawan, "An Adaptive Self- Learning System for Pattern Recognition", AIAA Conference on Modeling and Simulation Technologies, Rhode Island, August 16-18, 2004.

  5. Hongwei Li and Atam P. Dhawan, "Agent Based Multiple Level Dynamic Multimedia Security System", 5th Annual IEEE Information Assurance Workshop, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 10 - 11 June 2004

  6. Ketan Patel, Ronn Walvick, Sachin V. Patwardhan and Atam P. Dhawan, "Classification of Melanoma using Wavelet Transform-based Optimal Feature Set", SPIE International Symposium: Medical Imaging, February, 2004.

  7. Sachin V. Patwardhan, Atam P. Dhawan and Patricia A. Relue, "Multi-Spectral Light Tissue Interaction Modeling For Skin Lesion Imaging", Proceedings 2003 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2003.

  8. Sachin V. Patwardhan, Atam P. Dhawan and Patricia A. Relue, "Wavelength Selection for Multi-Spectral Imaging of Skin Lesions", Proc. IEEE 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2003, p. 327-328.

  9. A. Nimukar, A. Dhawan, P. Relue and S. Patwardhan, "Wavelet and Statistical Analysis for Melanoma Classification", SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, MI 4684- pp. 1346-1353, Feb 24-28, 2002.

  10. S. Patwardhan, A. Dhawan, and P. Relue, "Tree structured wavelet transform signature for classification of melanoma.", SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, MI 4684- pp. 1085-1091, Feb 24-28, 2002.

  11. A. Raheja, A.P. Dhawan, and P. Antich, "Radial Basis Functions based algorithm for feature extraction from 3D raw Positron Emission Tomography(PET) data", International Conference on Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Image Processing", 2000.

  12. T. Shubhachint and A.P. Dhawan, "Wavelet Based Multi-resolution Algorithm for Detection of Mammographic microcalcifications", Proceedings IEEE 21th International Conference of Engineering in Medicine & Biology, October 13-16, 1999.

  13. W. Grohman and A.P. Dhawan, "Classification of Difficult-Diagnose Microcalcifications using Fuzzy Neural Networks with Convex Sets", Proceedings IEEE 21th International Conference of Engineering in Medicine & Biology, October 13-16, 1999.

  14. A. Kumar, A.P. Dhawan, P. Relue and P.K. Choudhuri, "Multi-spectral Optical Imaging of Skin-Lesions", Proceedings IEEE 21th International Conference of Engineering in Medicine & Biology, October 13-16, 1999.

  15. A. Raheja and A. P. Dhawan, "Wavelet Based Multiresolution Tomographic reconstruction for PET", Proceedings SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, February 20-26, 1999.

  16. S. S. Maganti, A. Kumar, and A. P. Dhawan, "New model for optical image reconstruction for Nevoscope images", Proceedings SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, February 20-26, 1999.

  17. S. Loncaric (Univ. of Zagreb); A. P. Dhawan (Univ. of Toledo); D. Kovacevic, D. Cosic, (Univ. of Zagreb); J. Broderick (Univ. of Cincinnati); T. Brott (Mayo Clinic), "Quantitative intracerebral brain hemorrhage analysis", Proceedings SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, February 20-26, 1999.

  18. A. Raheja and A.P. Dhawan, "Wavelet Based Multiresolution Expectation Maximization reconstruction algorithm for Positron Emission Tomography", Proceedings IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, Toronto, November 8-14, 1998.

  19. A.P. Dhawan and A. Raheja, "Multiresolution Expectation Maximization reconstruction algorithm for Positron Emission Tomography using Wavelet processing", Proceedings IEEE 20th International Conference of Engineering in Medicine & Biology, October 29 - November 1, Vol. 20, pp. 759-762, 1998.

  20. A. Sarwal, and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D reconstruiction of coronry artery trees", Proceedings, IEEE 19th International Conference Engineering in Medicine & Biology, Chicago, 1997.

  21. S. Maganti and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D quantitative analysis of intracerebral brain hemorrhage", Proceedings SPIE International Conference on Medical Imaging, February, 1997.

  22. S. Maganti and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D Nevoscope image reconstruction using diverging ray ART", Proceedings SPIE International Conference on Biomedical Optics, 1997.

  23. A.P. Dhawan, A. Zavaljevski, A. Sarwal, S. Holland, M. Gaskill-Shipley, and W. Ball, "A system for MR brain image segmentation", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Eng. in Med. & Biol., Amsterdam, Oct. 30- Nov.3, 1996.

  24. A. Levy, F. Hode, M. Dennis, D. Bertollio, A.P. Dhawan, J. Logan, and N. Volkow, "The galaxy method for the 3-D spatial registration of PET images to Talairach brain atlas", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Eng. in Med. & Biol., Amsterdam, Oct. 30- Nov.3, 1996.

  25. S. Loncaric, D. Cosic and A.P. Dhawan, "Hierarchical segmentation of CT head images", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Eng. in Med. & Biol., Amsterdam, Oct. 30- Nov.3, 1996.

  26. S. Loncaric, D. Cosic and A.P. Dhawan, "Segmentation of CT head images", Proceedings Computer Assisted Radiology: CAR 96, International Symposium on Computer and Communication Systems for Image Guided Diagnosis and Therapy, Paris, France 1996.

  27. A. Zavaljevski, A.P. Dhawan, A. Sarwal, D. Kelch and J. Riddell, "Multispectral image analysis for detection of communication lines", Proceedings SPIE International Symposium Electronic Imaging, Denver, Colorado, July 1996.

  28. A. Zavaljevski, A.P. Dhawan, D. Kelch and J. Riddell, "Hyperspectral small target detection", Proceedings SPIE International Symposium on Electronic Imaging, San Jose, Jan 1996.

  29. S. Loncaric and A.P. Dhawan, "A nera-optimal MR-PET brain registration", Proceedings 9th Annual European Congress of Radiology, Vienna, Austria, 1995.

  30. J. Taha, S. Narayan, M. Gaskill-Shipley, M. Lamba, and A.P. Dhawan, "Early detection of postoperative residual tumor using image fusion subtraction", Proceedings Annual Meeting of American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 22-27, Orlando, 1995.

  31. S. Holland, A. Zavaljevski, A.P. Dhawan, W.C. Liu and R.J. Massoth, "Computing hemodynamic parameter maps from dynamic perfusion MRI", Proceedings RSNA 81st Annual Meeting, Chicago, Nov. 26- Dec.1, 1995.

  32. A. Zavaljevski, A.P. Dhawan, D. Kelch and J. Riddell, "Multi-level detection method for multispectral and hyperspectral images", Proceedings International Symposium in Aerospace/Defense Remote Sensing and Dual-Use Photonics, Orlando, 1995.

  33. P. Kini, A.P. Dhawan, and S. Maganti, "Novel 3 point diffusion model for image reconstruction from optical nevoscope images", Proceedings IX International Conference on Medical Imaging, SPIE, Feb. 1995.

  34. A.P. Dhawan, Y. Chitre and C. Bonasso "Classification of mammographic microcalcifications using wavelet decomposition", Proceedings 17 th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Montreal, 1995.

  35. S. Loncaris and A.P. Dhawan, "Morphological signature transform and applications", Proceedings 40th Annual Conference KoREMA, pp. 449-453, Zagreb, 1995.

  36. S. Loncaric and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D brain image registration using optimal morphological processing and iterative principal axes transform", Proceedings 16th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Baltimore, Nov. 3-6, 1994.

  37. Y. Chitre, A.P. Dhawan, and M. Moskowitz, "Mammographic microcalcification feature analysis and classification", Proceedings 16th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Baltimore, Nov. 3-6, 1994.

  38. A. Sarwal, and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D reconstruction of coronary arteries", Proceedings 16th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Baltimore, Nov. 3-6, 1994.

  39. T. Doniere, and A.P. Dhawan, "A grid-change criterion for multi-grid EM Reconstruction algorithm for PET", Proceedings 16th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Baltimore, Nov. 3-6, 1994.

  40. I. Ouaiss, A.P. Dhawan and M.D. Previtera, "Localization of epileptogenic foci using artificial neural networks," Proceedings 16th IEEE International Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Baltimore, Nov. 3-6, 1994.

  41. K.P. Roenker, A.P. Dhawan, and C.K. Song, "Electronic pulse-mode circuits based on a novel semiconductor device" Proceedings ANNIE 1994 Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering, Rolla, Nov. 13-16, 1994.

  42. K. Wheeler, A.P. Dhawan, & C. Meyer, "SSME sensor modelling using Radial Basis Function neural networks", Proceedings AIAA Jet Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, June 26-29, 1994.

  43. C.H. Chao, and A.P. Dhawan, "Edge detection using Hopfield neural network", Proceedings SPIE-IEEE Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence VIII, Orlando, 1994.

  44. Martin, K. and A.P. Dhawan, "Application of GA in graph matching", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, Orlando, vol. 3, pp. 3872-3876, 1994.

  45. Wheeler, K and A.P. Dhawan, "RBF neural network based parameter estimation for SSME", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, Orlando, vol. 3, pp. 3352-3357, 1994.

  46. McInerney, M., and A.P. Dhawan, "Hybrid algorithms for self-organizing learning", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, Orlando, vol. 1, pp. 641-644, 1994.

  47. A.P. Dhawan, K. Wheeler, & T. Doniere, "Artificial neural network based modeling of SSME parameters", Proceedings SAE Annual Conference, Dayton, OH, 1994.

  48. Dufresne T., A.P. Dhawan, and A.Sarwal, "A robust thinning method for delineation and representation of coronary arteries", Proceedings IEEE Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, San Diego, 1993.

  49. Sarwal A., Y. Chitre, and A.P. Dhawan, "Segmentation of mammographic microcalcifications", Proceedings IEEE Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, San Diego, 1993.

  50. Lonacric, S. and A.P. Dhawan, "3-D brain image registration using morphological processing and iterative principal axis transform", Proceedings IEEE Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, San Diego, 1993.

  51. Chitre, Y, A.P. Dhawan, and M. Moskowitz, "Artificial neural network based classification of mammographic microcalcifications using image structure features", Proceedings IEEE Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, San Diego, 1993.

  52. Ravi Kothari, and Atam P. Dhawan, "AMSIM: An Associative Memory Based on Sparse Interconnecting Matrices", Proceedings World Congress on Neural Networks (WCNN '93}, Vol. II, pp. 309-312, Portland, July 11-15, 1993.

  53. Levy, A., D. Bertollo, A.P. Dhawan, N. Volkov, and J.D. Brodie, "Three-dimensional PET-PET brain image registration and enhancement of signal-to-noise ratio in functional patterns", Proceedings 1993 Annual Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Toronto, 1993.

  54. Dhawan, A.P., "Three-dimensional multi-modality brain image analysis and understanding", Proceedings Electro International 93: Symposium on Medical Electronics, Edison, New Jersey, vol.3, pp. 400-406, 1993.

  55. Dhawan, A.P., S. Loncaric, T. Brot, and J. Broderick, "Three-Dimensional CT Image Analysis of Brain Hemorrhage", Proceedings IEEE International Conference of Computer Systems in Medicine, Ann Arbor, pp. 140-145, 1993.

  56. Dhawan, A.P., Y. Chitre, and M. Moskowitz, "Artifical neural network based classification of mammographic microcalcifications", Proceedings SPIE Biomedical Image Processing and Visualization, San Diego, vol. 1905(2), pp. 820-831, 1993.

  57. Dhawan, A.P., "Computerized mammographic image analysis for reducing false positive rate for biopsy recommendation", Proceedings SPIE Biomedical Image Processing and Biomedical Visualization, San Diego, vol. 1905 (2), pp. 540-542, 1993.

  58. Doniere, T., C. Peck, and A.P. Dhawan, "SSME sensor validation through neural network based function approximation", Proceedings Fifth Annual Spece Health Management Technology Conference Cincinnati, pp. 85-93, 1993.

  59. Loncaric, S. and A.P. Dhawan, "Optimal shape description using morphological signature transform via genetic algorithm", Proceedings SPIE conference on Non-Linear Image Processing, 1993.

  60. McInerney, M. and A. P. Dhawan, "A hybrid GA-BP training algorithm", in press, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Francisco, vol. I, pp. 203-208, 1993.

  61. Peck, C., A.P. Dhawan, and C. Meyer, "Use of Genetic Algorithms for input selection for feedforward neural networks", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Francisco, vol. II, pp. 1115-1122, 1993.

  62. Dhawan, A.P., and L. Arata, "A novel approach to image segmentation based on competitive learning", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Francisco, vol. III, pp. 1277-1282 1993.

  63. Kini, P., C. Peck, and A.P. Dhawan, "Genetic algorithm based reconstruction in Diffusion Tomography, Photon Migration and Imaging in Random Media", Proceedings SPIE Biomedical Optics Conference, Vol. 1868, Los Angeles, 1993.

  64. Peck, C., A.P. Dhawan, and C. M. Meyer, "Selection of input variables for SSME sensor signal approximation using GA", Proceedings Fourth Annual Spece Health Management Technology Conference Cincinnati, pp. 104-119, 1992.

  65. Meyer, C. M., W. A. Maul, and A.P. Dhawan, "SSME mainstage sensor signal approximation using feedforward neural networks", Proceedings Fourth Annual Spece Health Management Technology Conference Cincinnati, pp. 45-58, 1992.

  66. Arata, L., and A.P. Dhawan, "Iterative principal axes registration: a new algorithm for retrospective correlation of MR-PET brain images", Proceedings IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 14th Annual International Conference, Paris, 1992.

  67. Kini, P. and A.P. Dhawan, "Modeling of light propogation in tissue-like media with applications in reconstruction of skin-lesions", Proceedings IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 14th Annual International Conference, Paris, 1992.

  68. Kini, P., and A.P. Dhawan, "Effects of tissue scattering in imaging of skin-lesions", Proc. SPIE Conference on Inverse Problems in Scattering, in press, 1992.

  69. Arata, L., A.P. Dhawan, J. Broderick, and M. Gaskil, "Three-Dimensional Model-guided Segmentation and Analysis of Medical Images", Proceedings SPIE Medical Imaging VI, 1992.

  70. Loncaric, S, and A.P. Dhawan, "A morphological residue approach to shape representation", Proceedings SPIE: Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, 1992.

  71. Chao, Chih-hi and A.P. Dhawan, "Artificial neural network and model based recognition of 3D objects from 2D images", Proceedings Applications of Artificial Neural Networks III, pp. 119-1301992.

  72. Arata, L., A.P. Dhawan, J. Broderick, and M. Gaskil, "Model-Based 3D Analysis of MR Images of the Brain", IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 13th Annual International Conference, pp. 1331-1333, 1991.

  73. Levy, A., A.P. Dhawan, N. Volkov, H. Rusinek, and J.D. Brode, "A Multimodal Reconstruction Algorithm for PET Brain Images", IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 12th Annual International Conference, pp. 1333-1335, 1991.

  74. Dhawan, A.P., Y. Chitre, E. Gruenstein, and M. Moskowitz, "Classification of mammographic microcalcifications and structural features using an artificial neural network", IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 12th Annual International Conference, pp. 1105-1006, 1991.

  75. Dhawan, A.P., P. J. Disimle, and C. Peck, "Four dimensional reconstruction and analysis of plume images" Proceedings Fourth Interanational Conference on Laser Anemometry: Advances and Applications, pp. 373-385 1991.

  76. Disimile, P.J., B. Shoe, and A.P. Dhawan, "Rocket Engine Plume Diagnostics Using Video Digitization and Image Processing: Analysis of Engine Strat-Up", Proceedings AIAA 27th Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, CA, Paper # 91-2525, 1991.

  77. Peck, C., L. Arata, and A.P. Dhawan, "A new interpolation technique for orthogonal sets of tomographic medical images", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering, 1991.

  78. Dufresne, T.,and A.P. Dhawan, "A structured Approach to Edge Clustering and Extrapolation", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering, 1991.

  79. A.P. Dhawan, S. Loncaric, and S. Ramachandaran, "Optimal Multiresolution Morphological Image Processing", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering, 1991.

  80. Arata, L., and A.P. Dhawan, "Model-based labeling, analysis, and three-dimensional visualization from two-dimensional medical images", Proceedings SPIE Medical Imaging V, 1991.

  81. Kini, P., and A. P. Dhawan, "Non-invasive imaging and analysis of skin-lesions for early detection of cutaneous malignant melanoma", Proceedings 26th AAMI Annual Meeting and Exposition, Wsahington, DC, pp. 54, 1991.

  82. Dhawan, A.P., "Problems and Limitations of Knowledge-based 3D medical image analysis", Proceedings IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 12th Annual International Conference, vol. 3, pp. 1304-1305, 1990.

  83. Dhawan, A.P., and M. Parikh, "Knowledge-based color and texture analysis of skin images", Proceedings IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 12th Annual International Conference, vol. 3, pp. 1289-1290, 1990.

  84. Dhawan A.P. and Thomas Dufresne, "Low-level image processing and edge enhancement using a self organizing neural network", Proceedings IJCNN International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, San Diego, Vol. 1, pp. 503-510, 1990.

  85. Dhawan, A. P., and P. Kini, "Three-dimensional imaging of skin-lesions using Nevoscope", Proceedings SPIE Conference on Medical Imaging IV, Vol. 1231, pp. 75-82, 1990.

  86. Dhawan, A.P., S. Misra, and S.R. Thomas, "Knowledge-based analysis and recognition of 3Dimages of human chest cavity," Proceedings First International Conference on Visualization in Biomedical Computing, IEEE Press, pp. 162-169, May 22-25, 1990.

  87. Dhawan, A.P., P. Kini, and A. Sicsu, "Imaging Skin-Lesions for Detecting Skin-Cancer Through Image Analysis", IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society 11th Annual International Conference, Vol. 2, pp. 388-390, 1989.

  88. Dhawan, A.P., "A primitive-based 3D object recognition system", Proc. SPIE, vol. 938, Digital and Optical Shape Representation and Pattern Recognition, April 4-8, Orlando, Florida, pp. 419-427, 1988.

  89. Dhawan, A.P., "Knowledge-based low-level image analysis for applications in object recognition and scene interpretation systems", Proc. SPIE vol. 937, Applications of Artificial Intelligence VI Conference, SPIE and IEEE Computer Society, April 4-8, Orlando, Florida, pp. 2-9, 1988.

  90. Dhawan, A.P. and M.V. Ranganath, "A Knowledge-based multi-grid ML reconstruction algorithm for Positron Emission Tomography", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Acoustic, Speech and Signal Processing, April 11-14, New York, pp. 878-881, 1988.

  91. Dhawan, A.P., "An expert system for early detection of melanoma using knowledge-based image analysis", presented at the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Systems (Expert Systems) as Diagnostic Consultants for the Cytologic and Histologic Diagnosis of Cancer, March 13-15, Chicago, IL, 1988.

  92. Dhawan, A.P., S. Juvvadi and N. Mullani, "Knowledge-based analysis and understanding of 3D anatomical images", Proceedings SPIE vol. 914, Medical Imaging II, Jan. 31 - Feb. 5, Newport Beach, CA, pp. 422-428, 1988.

  93. Dhawan, A.P., M.V. Ranganath, N. Mullani, G. Ganti, and K.L. Gould, "A multi-grid ML reconstruction algorithm with applications in clinical PET", Proceedings SPIE, vol. 914, Medical Imaging II, Jan. 31-Feb. 5, Newport Beach, CA, pp. 304-310, 1988.

  94. Dhawan, A.P., S. Juvvadi, H. Baxi and N. Mullani, "Knowledge-based analysis and understanding of 3D anatomical and functional images", Proceedings 9th Annual Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Nov. 13-16, Boston, MA, vol. 2, pp. 924-926, 1987.

  95. Dhawan, A.P., E. LeRoyer and R. Gordon, "Adaptive neighborhood image processing for feature enhancement of film-mammograms", Proceedings 8th Annual Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Nov. 7-10, Dallas, TX, vol. 2, pp. 1096-1100, 1986.

  96. R.M. Rangayyan, A.P. Dhawan and R. Gordon, "Algorithms for limited-view computed tomography: a survey", Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Computers, Systems, and Signal Processing, Dec. 10-12, Bangalore, India, pp. 1540-1545, 1984.

  97. Dhawan, A.P., R. Gordon and R.M. Rangayyan, "Computed Tomography by transillumination to detect early melanoma", Proceedings 6th Annual Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Sept. 15-17, Los Angeles, pp. 518-522, 1984.

  98. Dhawan, A.P., R.M. Rangayyan, and R. Gordon, "Image restoration by two-dimensional deconvolution in limited-view reconstruction", Digest Topical Meeting on Industrial Applications of CT and NMR Imaging, Aug. 13-14, Hecla Island, Canada, OSA Publication, pp. TUA5: 1-3, 1984.

  99. A.K. Elhakeem, R. Goel and A.P. Dhawan, "Simulation of FARA/CS, a new protocol", Proceedings Computer Networking Symposium, Dec. 13, Maryland, pp. 3-8, 1983.

  100. H. Gupta, J. Sharma and A.P. Dhawan, "A novel method of D.C. solution for bipolar electronic device circuits", Proceedings 12th Asilomar Conference on Circuits, Systems, and Computers, Nov. 3-5, Monterey, CA, pp. 521-525, 1979.


Invited Conference Presentations, and Seminars

  1. A.P. Dhawan, "Multiparameter Multimodality Medical Image Analysis", Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, October 21, 1999.

  2. A.P. Dhawan, "Intelligent Medical Image Analysis", Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, Wayne State University, November 17, 1999.

  3. A.P. Dhawan, "Multispectral/Hyperspectral Image Analysis for Automatic Target Recognition", Sensor Integration Directorate, Wright Laboratories, WP Air Force Base, Dayton, July 21, 1998.

  4. A.P. Dhawan, "Multiparameter Multimodality Image Acquisition and Analysis", Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series, Drexel University, July 22, 1997.

  5. A.P. Dhawan, "Analysis of MR Brain Images for Quantitative Evaluation of White Matter Lesion", Workshop on MS Lesion Extraction, Montreal Neurological Institute, Nov. 6-7, 1995, Montreal Canada.

  6. A.P. Dhawan, "Three-Dimensional Brain Image Segmentation", Indiana University/Purdue University, "Distinguished Seminar Series", Oct. 13, 1995.

  7. A.P. Dhawan, "Intelligent Biomedical Image Analysis", Invited Talk, "Distinguished Seminar Series", Wright State University, Nov. 12, 1994.

  8. A.P. Dhawan, "Intelligent Image Analysis in Neurosurgery", Invited Talk, "Neurosurgery Seminar Series", UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, Oct. 11, 1994.

  9. A.P. Dhawan, "Intelligent Image Analysis in Diagnostic Radiology", Invited Talk, "Special Seminar Series", Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology, Terry Haute, Jan. 26, 1994.

  10. A.P. Dhawan, "Medical Imaging: A Broad Spectrum", Invited Talk, Symposium on Emerging Technologies in Biomedical Engineering, Cincinnati, Nov. 1, 1993.

  11. A.P. Dhawan, "Computerized Analysis of Mammographic Images", Invited keynote address, Symposium on Digital Mammography, International Meeting and Conference of Am. Assoc. Phys. Medicine, Calgary, August 22-28, 1992.

  12. A.P. Dhawan and P. Kini, "Three-Dimensional Imaging of Skin-Lesions with Nevoscope", Scientific Exhibit, 48th Annual Meeting of American Academy of Dermatology, Dec. 2-7, San Francisco, 1989.

  13. A.P. Dhawan, "Computer vision laboratory: A utility in computerized diagnostic radiology", Invited seminar, University of Cincinnati Medical School, Cincinnati, May 15, 1989.

  14. A.P. Dhawan, "Knowledge-based computerized image analysis for detecting cancer in early stages", Basic Sciences Seminar, Barrett Cancer Center, Cincinnati, May 12, 1989.

  15. A.P. Dhawan, "Knowledge-based biomedical image analysis", Dept. of Electrical Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, March 30, 1988.

  16. A.P. Dhawan, "Knowledge-based object recognition and image understanding", The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, March 16, 1988.

  17. A.P. Dhawan, "Three-dimensional object recognition and image understanding", Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, March 9, 1988.

  18. A.P. Dhawan, "Knowledge-based analysis and understanding of three-dimensional medical images", Sixth Annual Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research in Houston, Feb. 12-13, 1988.

  19. A.P. Dhawan, "Image formation, reconstruction, and understanding in diagnostic radiology", Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, April 20, 1988.

  20. A.P. Dhawan, "A knowledge-based system for early detection of cutaneous melanoma", Fifth Annual Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research in Houston, March 12-14, 1987.

  21. A.P. Dhawan, "An automated intelligent robotic-vision skin-scanner", Electrical Engineering Seminar, University of North Dakota, Fargo, April 8, 1985.

  22. A.P. Dhawan, "Migration of melanocytes and detection of melanoma", Distinguished Research Seminar, The Manitoba Cancer Foundation, Winnipeg, March 19, 1985.


Short Courses Offered


Ph.D. Thesis


M.S.E.E. Thesis