Fred Fontaine

Chair of Electrical Engineering

Master Theses

  • Eliyahu Friedman, “A Reinforcement Learning Algorithm for Balancing Multiple Objectives”, Sept 2018
  • Eli Soffer, “Feature Extraction and Detection of Localized Muscular Fatigue Using Surface EMG”,  [coadvisor: Ian Kremenic], Sept 2018
  • Cory Nezin, “Crafting Adversarial Text samples for Recurrent Neural Networks Using Windowed Inference and Search”, May 2018
  • Henry Kasen, “A Coherently Combined Viterbi-Like Algorithm for Radar Detection”, Apr 2018
  • Daniel Zegel, “Advancing Computed Tomography Iterative Image Reconstruction via Increased Detector Footprint and Boundary Excluded Total Variation”, Apr 2016
  • Ariel Habshush, “Compressed Sensing MRI with Learned Priors”, Dec 2014
  • Daniel Reichman, “Parameter-Free, Scale Adaptive, Homogeneous Feature Space for Image Processing Applicadtions: An Unseeded Region Growing Approach”, May 2013
  • Alexander Levedahl, “Equality Constrained Equalizer Design for Walsh Coded HF Signals”, Dec 2012
  • Yonah Kupferstein, “Universal Adaptive Optimal Control”, Dec 2011
  • David Nummey, “Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Using Machine Learning Techniques on Neuroimaging Data”, May 2011
  • Deian Stefan, “Analysis and Implementation of eSTREAM and SHA-3 Cryptographic Algorithms”, May 2011
  • Haobin Yu, “V-Band Three-Dimensional NLOS Ad-Hoc Localization”, Oct 2010
  • Rohith Chandrasekar, “Robust Adaptive Beamforming Using Rao-Blackwellized Particle Filters”, May 2010
  • Ishaan Dalal, “Parallelization of Pseudorandom Number Generators and Low-Discrepancy Sequences for Reconfigurable Platforms”, Feb 2010
  • Ashwin Kirpalani, “Speckle Noise Reduction Techniques Using Wavelet Transforms with Application to SAR Imagery”, May 2009
  • Adam Charles, “Adjustable Subband Allocation for Critically Sampled Subband Adaptive Filters”, May 2009
  • Salvatore Perrotta, “Investigating the Blind Separation of Speech Mixtures Using a Reassigned Time-Frequency Representation”, May 2009
  • Michael Dooley, “A Mathematically Unified Approach to Accelerated MRI Reconstruction”, May 2007
  • Jae-Ho Kim, “Multiresolution MR Image Reconstruction from Pseudo-Hex Lattices Using Separable DIS-DID FFT”, Apr 2007
  • Bryan Conroy, “Reconstruction of Spiral MRI Using FFT on Hexagonal Lattice Structures”, May 2005
  • Eric Heinz, “Competitive Learning Algorithms for Low Bit-Rate Image Compression”, May 2005
  • Kwabena Ofori, “Piecewise Linear Modeling for Nonlinear Control with Optimized Settling Time”, May 2005
  • Alexander Lorbert, “SNR Computation for Coil Arrays via Moment Methods for Multichannel MRI”, Feb 2005
  • Greg Sinanian, “A 3-Bit Artificial Neural Network Flash A/D Converter”, May 2004
  • Doug Jih, “QRD-LSL Interpolators with Dynamic Assignment of Filter Orders”, May 2004
  • Manu Dargan, “Design of Optimal Multirate Digital Filter Banks and Equalizers for DWMT Communications”, May 2003
  • Omar Badoolah, “QRS Complex Detection in Digital EKG Signals Using the Hilbert Transform”, Apr 2003
  • Martin Rapha, “Discrete Wavelet Multitone (DWMT) and Discrete Multitone (DMT) Communications with Matrix Equalization”, Apr 2003
  • Eugene Grinberg, “Phonetic Categorization and Classification Using Acoustic-Phonetic and Artificial Intelligence Techniques”, May 2002
  • Joseph Nuara, “Transparent Active Network Attack Detection, Identification and Isolation”, May 2000
  • Billy Donahue, “Efficient Implementation of 2-D Wavelet Transforms on a Multiprocessing TMS320C80 DSP System”, May 1999
  • Rolf Graeber, “Wavelet Packet Based Detection of QRS Complexes and Study of QRS Complex Area to Duration Ratio”, May 1998
  • Alexandru Rosioreanu, “Investigation of the Noise Immunity of Algorithms Used for QRS Detection in Electrocardiography”, May 1997
  • Timothy Hoerning, “Implementation of a Fixed Pole Adaptive Filter Using a Motorola DSP56001”, May 1997
  • Ilia Solovey, “A Comparison of QRS Detection Algorithms Used in Electrocardiography”, Dec 1996
  • Vivian Poon, “Multimedia Communications on the Internet- Implementation of Digital Audio e-Mail System with GUI”, May 1995
  • Mohammad Jamil, “Implementation of a Parallel Image Processor and Fast Wavelet Algorithms”, May 1995
  • Li Shu, “A 36-Element Ultrasonic Active Sensor Array Imaging System”, May 1993
  • Abdul Azimi, “An Implementation of a Lossy Method of Efficiently Synthesizing Musical Tones Harmonically”, May 1993
  • Wilson Kwok, “A Comparative Study of Two Methods of Syntehtic Aperture Radar Imaging”, Apr 1992
  • Norman Ng, “Adaptive Tracking System Design for Extremely Noisy Environments”, Dec 1991
  • Marko Slyz, “Image Compression Using a Ziv-Lempel Type Coder”, May 1991
  • Andrew Rodriguez, “Computer Computer Controlled Acousto-Optic Vector Dot Product Processor”, Apr 1991
  • Kamran Mahbobi, “A Laser Projection Video Display System Using Acousto-Optic Modulators”, Dec 1990
  • Ronald Bajit, “Acousto-Optic Processing of Synthetic Aperture Radar Data”, Sept 1990
  • Yuri Sherman, “An Experimental Speaker Dependent Isolated Word Recognition System”, Feb 1989