Yang Cai

Pioneer of new AI and XR frontiers with his books of “Instinctive Computing” and “Ambient Diagnostics” and many new technologies funded by NASA, Navy, ONR, NOAA, and industries.

Research Expertise

AI
AR
HCI
Artificial Intelligence
Software
Information Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Hardware and Architecture
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Education
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Computer Networks and Communications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Communication
Applied Psychology
Organic Chemistry
Bioengineering
Biomaterials
Polymers and Plastics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Computer Science Applications
Urban Studies
Geography, Planning and Development
Transportation
Theoretical Computer Science
Modeling and Simulation
Metals and Alloys
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Materials Chemistry

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An author, scientist, engineer, and artist

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Publications

A novel imaging system for tongue inspection
IMTC/2002. Proceedings of the 19th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IEEE Cat. No.00CH37276)
Ambient Intelligence in Everyday Life
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2006
Empathic Computing
Ambient Intelligence in Everyday Life
2006
IoT-based Architectures for Sensing and Local Data Processing in Ambient Intelligence: Research and Industrial Trends
2019 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC)
2019
Visualization techniques for tongue analysis in traditional Chinese medicine
SPIE Proceedings
2004
How Many Pixels Do We Need to See Things?
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2003
Visual transformation for interactive spatiotemporal data mining
Knowledge and Information Systems
2007
Ambient intelligence for scientific discovery
CHI '04 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
2004
Advances in Applied Digital Human Modeling
Unknown Venue
2010
Instinctive Computing
Unknown Venue
2016
Artifical Intelligence for Human Computing
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2007
Visualizing a Malware Distribution Network
2016 IEEE Symposium on Visualization for Cyber Security (VizSec)
2016
Interactive Visualization of Network Anomalous Events
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2009
Ambient Diagnostics
Unknown Venue
2014
Feature Hiding in 3D Human Body Scans
Information Visualization
2006
Vehicle Classification
Computer Vision and Imaging in Intelligent Transportation Systems
2017
Guest Editorial: Special Section on Papers from MobiSys 2009
IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing
2010
Ambient intelligence: From interaction to insight
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
2007
The use of wavelets for feature extraction of cities from satellite sensor images
Remotely-Sensed Cities
2003
Activity Recognition from Sensor Fusion on Fireman's Helmet
2019 12th International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (CISP-BMEI)
2019
Towards Biomedical Problem Solving in a Game Environment
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2003
BioSim—a biomedical character-based problem solving environment
Future Generation Computer Systems
2005
Texture characterization of the visual appearance of paintings
IMTC/2002. Proceedings of the 19th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IEEE Cat. No.00CH37276)
Spatiotemporal Analysis of “Jello Effect” in Drone Videos
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2019
Digital Human Modeling
Digital Human Modeling
2008
Minimalism Context-Aware Displays
CyberPsychology & Behavior
2004
Advancements in Hydrogel Application for Ischemic Stroke Therapy
Gels
2022
Adaptive feature annotation for large video sensor networks
Journal of Electronic Imaging
2013
Understanding Transit System Performance Using AVL-APC Data: An Analytics Platform with Case Studies for the Pittsburgh Region
Journal of Public Transportation
2018
Pattern Discovery from Eroded Rock Art
Digital Imaging for Cultural Heritage Preservation
2017
Visual latency-based interactive visualization for digital forensics
Journal of Computational Science
2010
Pedestrian Detection
Computer Vision and Imaging in Intelligent Transportation Systems
2017
Semantic Visual Abstraction for Face Recognition
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2009
Compositional Sonification of Cybersecurity Data in a Baroque Style
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
2021
Heads-Up Lidar Imaging with Sensor Fusion
Electronic Imaging
2020
Path Markup Language for Indoor Navigation
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2020
Interactive Indoor Localization on Helmet
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2020
Speaker Verification for Multi-Task Interactions
Interacting with Computers
2013
Computing with Instinct
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2011
Sound Recognition
Computing with Instinct
2011
Pattern mining from saccadic motion data
Procedia Computer Science
2010
Video intelligence workshop (VI-2010)
Procedia Computer Science
2010
Event Correlations in Sensor Networks
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2009
Visual Analysis of Human Dynamics: An Introduction to the Special Issue
Information Visualization
2006
International Workshop on Integrating AI and Data Mining-Cover
2006 International Workshop on Integrating AI and Data Mining
2006
A Privacy Algorithm for 3D Human Body Scans
Computational Science – ICCS 2006
2006
Ambient Diagnostics
Ambient Intelligence for Scientific Discovery
2005
Analyzing temporal graphs of malware distribution networks
Array
2022
Pheromone Model Based Visualization of Malware Distribution Networks
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2018
Visual Privacy
Instinctive Computing
2016
Visual Abstraction with Culture
Computing with Instinct
2011
Virtual gazing in video surveillance
Proceedings of the 2010 ACM workshop on Surreal media and virtual cloning
2010
Visual Digest Networks
Digital Human Modeling
2008
Augmented Privacy with Virtual Humans
Digital Human Modeling
2008
Onboard Inverse Physics from Sensor Web
2nd IEEE International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT'06)
Editorial: Renaissance of Biomimicry Computing
Mobile Networks and Applications
2022
Gut-brain axis in depression: Crosstalk between neuroinflammation and gut microbiota
Advanced Neurology
2023
Prosthetic Face Makeups and Detection
Advances in Human Factors in Robots, Unmanned Systems and Cybersecurity
2021
Haptic Helmet for Emergency Responses in Virtual and Live Environments
HCI International 2020 – Late Breaking Papers: Virtual and Augmented Reality
2020
Bio-inspired Information and Communication Technologies
Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering
2019
Advances in Human Factors in Robots and Unmanned Systems
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2018
Perceiving Motion Patterns
Instinctive Computing
2016
Survivability
Instinctive Computing
2016
Pheromone Trails
Instinctive Computing
2016
Machine Creativity
Instinctive Computing
2016
ACM workshop on surreal media and virtual cloning
Proceedings of the 18th ACM international conference on Multimedia
2010
Design Privacy with Analogia Graph
Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence
2010
Interactive Spatiotemporal Reasoning
Trends in Interactive Visualization
2008
Spatiotemporal Data Mining with Cellular Automata
Computational Science – ICCS 2006
2006
SpatiuMedia: Interacting with Locations
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2005
Trajectory Mapping for Landmine Detection Training
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2003
Titanium Nitride Nucleation and Growth During Steel Solidification
Iron & Steel Technology
2023
Correction to: Editorial: Renaissance of Biomimicry Computing
Mobile Networks and Applications
2023
Mobile incident command dashboard (MIC-D)
Electronic Imaging
2023
Wearable multispectral imaging and telemetry at edge
Electronic Imaging
2023
Tangible extended reality with sensor fusion
Electronic Imaging
2023
Sensory Fusion for Remote Multi-body Temperature Monitoring
AHFE International
2022
Gait Recognition from Drone Videos
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
2021
Interactive Floor Mapping with Depth Sensors
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
2021
Human-Machine Learning with Mental Map
Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering
2021
Learn on the Fly
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2020
Utilizing AR Glasses as Mobility Aid for People with Low Vision
2020 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW)
2020
Safety Analytics for AI Systems
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2020
Real-Time Video Analytics for Measuring Colonoscopy Performance
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2020
Cyber Attribution from Topological Patterns
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
2020
Perceiving Behavior of Cyber Malware with Human-Machine Teaming
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2019
Stealth
Instinctive Computing
2016
Foraging Behaviors
Instinctive Computing
2016
Default Mode
Instinctive Computing
2016
Navigating and Covering
Instinctive Computing
2016
Autonomy
Instinctive Computing
2016
Figurative Thinking
Instinctive Computing
2016
Describing Faces
Instinctive Computing
2016

Education

Post-Doctor, Robotic Vision, Cognitive Science, Video Production / December, 2001

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

West Virginia University

Ph.D., Autonomous Transportation / October, 1997

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Experience

University of California San Diego

Head of Visual Intelligence Studio and Senior Research Scientist / January, 2023 — Present

I lead three projects for real-time AI, AR, and Robotics.

Carnegie Mellon University

Head of Visual Intelligence Studio and Senior System Scientist / January, 2004 — December, 2022

I led many projects funded by NASA, Navy, AFRL, and industries.

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