A few words about myself...

I received a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and then a Master's degree in Digital Signal Processing from Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, China, in 1982 and 1985, respectively. In 1992, I obtained my Ph.D. in Computer Vision from King’s College, London University, UK.

I taught and researched in Zhongshan University, Shantou University (China), Bath University (UK), National University of Singapore, Institute of Microelectronics (Singapore), and Institute for Infocomm Research (Singapore). In February 2007, I joined the faculty of Nanyang Technological University as an associate professor. I am a Chartered Engineer, a senior member of IEEE, a Fellow of IET, and Honorary Fellow of SIET.  

My research deals with image processing, perception-based modeling, video compression, object recognition, multimedia communication, and fast implementation. I believe that good theory is practical and effective teamwork can achieve the goal of "1+1>2"; I have kept a balance of academic research and industrial deployment (and even some business development) in my working life, and also managed over ten successfully-delivered major projects for external customers.

My additional roles include:

• Associate Editor for IEEE Trans. on Multimedia
• Associate Editor for IEEE  Signal Processing Letters
• Associate Editor for Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation

It has been my good fortune to have the chances to work with many colleagues and students in various organizations. I always look forward to collaborating with more researchers who think alike, and am eager to meet new students with an interest in image processing communication and understanding, as well as modeling the relevant physiological and psychological findings.

At leisure, I like reading and taking walks. The books I like include: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey; Fishing Lessons-Insights, Fun, and Philosophy from a Passionate Angler, by Paul Quinnett; A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking; Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success,  by Matthew Syed. 

I also like Prof Randy Pausch's Last Lecture, and the transcription of "You and Your Research'' by Dr. Richard W. Hamming. 

I am currently working with the following research team members closely: