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Beta Regression Framework for Modeling Bounded Biometric Performance in Child Face Recognition: A Methodological Framework with Simulation-Based Validation Open

Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

An Open-Source Computer-Vision-Based Method for Spherical Microplastic Settling Velocity Calculation Open

Catherine L. Stacy, Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Abul B. M. Baki, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Microplastics (particles ≤ 5 mm) are ubiquitous and persistent, posing threats to ecosystems and human health. Thus, the development of technologies for evaluating their dynamics is crucial. Settling velocity is a critical parameter for pr…

Smartphone-based iris recognition through high-quality visible-spectrum iris image capture.V2 Open

Naveenkumar G Venkataswamy, Yu Liu, Soumyabrata Dey, Stephanie Schuckers, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Smartphone-based iris recognition in the visible spectrum (VIS) remains difficult due to illumination variability, pigmentation differences, and the absence of standardized capture controls. This work presents a compact end-to-end pipeline…

Descriptor:: Extended-Length Audio Dataset for Synthetic Voice Detection and Speaker Recognition (ELAD-SVDSR) Open

R. Vijaykumar, Ajan Ahmed, John Parker, Dinesh Pendyala, Aidan Collins , et al. · 2025

This paper introduces the Extended Length Audio Dataset for Synthetic Voice Detection and Speaker Recognition (ELAD SVDSR), a resource specifically designed to facilitate the creation of high quality deepfakes and support the development o…

DeepFake Detection in Dyadic Video Calls using Point of Gaze Tracking Open

Odin Kohler, R. Vijaykumar, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

With recent advancements in deepfake technology, it is now possible to generate convincing deepfakes in real-time. Unfortunately, malicious actors have started to use this new technology to perform real-time phishing attacks during video m…

An Open-Source Computer Vision-Based Method for Microplastic Settling Velocity Calculation Open

Catherine L. Stacy, Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Abul B. M. Baki, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Microplastics (particles ≤ 5 mm) are ubiquitous and persistent, posing threats to ecosystems and human health. Thus, the development of technologies for evaluating their dynamics is crucial. Settling velocity is a critical parameter for pr…

A Comparative Evaluation of Deep Learning Models for Speech Enhancement in Real-World Noisy Environments Open

Md Jahangir Alam Khondkar, Ajan Ahmed, Masudul H. Imtiaz, Stephanie Schuckers · 2025

Speech enhancement, particularly denoising, is vital in improving the intelligibility and quality of speech signals for real-world applications, especially in noisy environments. While prior research has introduced various deep learning mo…

AIDrawPen: An AI-Powered Gesture-Based Drawing Tool for Pediatric Rehabilitation Open

Leonel Akanji Akanji, Ajan Ahmed, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

OcularAge: A Comparative Study of Iris and Periocular Images for Pediatric Age Estimation Open

Naveenkumar G Venkataswamy, Poorna Ravi, Stephanie Schuckers, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Estimating a child's age from ocular biometric images is challenging due to subtle physiological changes and the limited availability of longitudinal datasets. Although most biometric age estimation studies have focused on facial features …

A Vision-Enabled Prosthetic Hand for Children with Upper Limb Disabilities Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, An Thinh Nguyen, Kevin B. Fite, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

This paper introduces a novel AI vision-enabled pediatric prosthetic hand designed to assist children aged 10-12 with upper limb disabilities. The prosthesis features an anthropomorphic appearance, multi-articulating functionality, and a l…

Vision Controlled Orthotic Hand Exoskeleton Open

Caroline Blais, Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

This paper presents the design and implementation of an AI vision-controlled orthotic hand exoskeleton to enhance rehabilitation and assistive functionality for individuals with hand mobility impairments. The system leverages a Google Cora…

Bridging the Gap in ECG-Based Emotion Recognition: A Unified Evaluation of Deep Learning Models Open

Timothy C. Sweeney-Fanelli, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Investigation of Text-Independent Speaker Verification by Support Vector Machine-Based Machine Learning Approaches Open

Odin Kohler, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Speaker verification is a common issue that has enumerable biomedical security applications. Speaker verification comes in two different forms: text-independent and text-dependent. Each of these forms can be implemented via many different …

Descriptor: Contactless Fingerprint Image Streams and Heart Rate (CFISHR) Open

Naveenkumar G Venkataswamy, Olaoluwayimika Olugbenle, Mahesh K. Banavar, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

OcularAge: A Comparative Study of Iris and Periocular Images for Pediatric Age Estimation Open

Naveenkumar G. Venkataswamy, Poorna Ravi, Stephanie Schuckers, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2025

Estimating a child’s age from ocular biometric images is challenging due to subtle physiological changes and the limited availability of longitudinal datasets. Although most biometric age estimation studies have focused on facial features …

Smartphone-based Iris Recognition through High-Quality Visible Spectrum Iris Capture Open

Naveenkumar G Venkataswamy, Yu Liu, Surendra Singh, Soumyabrata Dey, Stephanie Schuckers , et al. · 2024

Iris recognition is widely acknowledged for its exceptional accuracy in biometric authentication, traditionally relying on near-infrared (NIR) imaging. Recently, visible spectrum (VIS) imaging via accessible smartphone cameras has been exp…

User Authentication and Vital Signs Extraction from Low-Frame-Rate and Monochrome No-contact Fingerprint Captures Open

Olaoluwayimika Olugbenle, Logan Drake, Naveenkumar G Venkataswamy, Afiquer Rahman, Yemi Afolayanka , et al. · 2024

We present our work on leveraging low-frame-rate monochrome (blue light) videos of fingertips, captured with an off-the-shelf fingerprint capture device, to extract vital signs and identify users. These videos utilize photoplethysmography …

Advancements in Synthetic Generation of Contactless Palmprint Biometrics Using StyleGAN Models Open

A M Mahmud Chowdhury, Md Jahangir Alam Khondkar, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

Deep learning models have demonstrated significant advantages over traditional algorithms in image processing tasks like object detection. However, a large amount of data are needed to train such deep networks, which limits their applicati…

AI-Powered Camera and Sensors for the Rehabilitation Hand Exoskeleton Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Juan Pablo Sola-thomas, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

Due to Motor Neurone Diseases, a large population remains disabled worldwide, negatively impacting their independence and quality of life. This typically involves a weakness in the hand and forearm muscles, making it difficult to perform f…

ECG-Based Automated Emotion Recognition using Temporal Convolution Neural Networks Open

Timothy C. Sweeney-Fanelli, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

This study introduces a novel application of Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks (TCNN) for Automated Emotion Recognition (AER) using Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. By leveraging advanced deep learning techniques, our approach achieve…

Real-Time Detection of Microplastics Using an AI Camera Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Masudul H. Imtiaz, Thomas M. Holsen, Abul B. M. Baki · 2024

Microplastics (MPs, size ≤ 5 mm) have emerged as a significant worldwide concern, threatening marine and freshwater ecosystems, and the lack of MP detection technologies is notable. The main goal of this research is the development of a ca…

Vision Controlled Sensorized Prosthetic Hand Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Juan Pablo S. Sola, Aaron P. Jones, Evan Laing, Ernesto Sola-Thomas , et al. · 2024

This paper presents a sensorized vision-enabled prosthetic hand aimed at replicating a natural hand's performance, functionality, appearance, and comfort. The design goal was to create an accessible substitution with a user-friendly interf…

AI-Powered Camera and Sensors for the Rehabilitation Hand Exoskeleton Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Juan Pablo Sola-thomas, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

Due to Motor Neurone Diseases, a large population remains disabled worldwide, negatively impacting their independence and quality of life. This typically involves a weakness in the hand and forearm muscles, making it difficult to perform f…

AI Face-Capture for First-time Passport Application Open

Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

This paper presents the development and implementation of a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera interfaced with a Jetson processor hosting Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, designed to address the challenges of traditional biometric capture …

Open-Source Pipeline for Noise-Resilient Voice Data Preparation Open

Anika Alim, Sandip Purnapatra, Md Jahangir Alam Khondkar, Stephanie Schuckers, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

A crucial component for developing an automated speaker or speech recognition system is voice preprocessing, which filters unwanted noise and detects the speech part. This study aimed to develop a computerized model to remove background no…

A Longitudinal Study on Fingerprint Recognition in Infants, Toddlers, and Children Open

Mst Rumana Sumi, Masudul H. Imtiaz, Stephanie Schuckers · 2024

Millions of children in developing countries face preventable deaths due to inadequate vaccination and malnutrition, in part due to insufficient monitoring and the absence of official identification. A reliable fingerprint recognition syst…

Systematic Review of Accelerating Time-Series Biosignal Machine Learning Processes Using GPU Architectures Open

Ellen Ketola, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

Background: Time-series biosignal data, representative of a physiological process, is often applied to time-sensitive machine learning applications that benefit from acceleration. Medical and research applications that process biosignal da…

A Longitudinal Study on Fingerprint Recognition in Infants, Toddlers, and Children Open

Mst Rumana Sumi, Masudul H. Imtiaz, Stephanie Schuckers · 2024

Millions of children in developing countries face preventable deaths due to inadequate vaccination and malnutrition, in part due to insufficient monitoring and the absence of official identification. A reliable fingerprint recognition syst…

The Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Open

Garrett Stoyell, Masudul H. Imtiaz, S. M. Sood, Thomas Griebel, Anthony Seybolt · 2024

The application of a brain-computer interface to control an electric wheelchair may enable individuals with impaired motor skills to move without the need for any physical input. The overall design and implementation of our wheelchair syst…

Designing my first prosthetic hand as a freshman student. Open

Juan Pablo S. Sola, Ernesto Sola-Thomas, Masudul H. Imtiaz · 2024

Abstract: The objective of this work is to develop a prosthetic hand aimed to replicate the performance, functionality, appearance, and comfort of a natural hand. The goal of the design was to develop an accessible substitution with a user…

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