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Dr Xianfang Sun

Dr Xianfang Sun

Senior Lecturer

Email
sunx2@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)29 2087 9355
Campuses
3.04, Abacws, Senghennydd Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AG
Users
Available for postgraduate supervision

Overview

My early research focused on control theory and its applications. Specifically, I led several NSFC and 863 Program (China) projects in the areas of system identification, intelligent control, fault diagnosis, and navigation system. I am currently conducting research on a broad range of areas related to machine learning, computer vision, and graphics. I have led / participated in several EPSRC projects in these areas as PI, Co-I, or researcher. I am trying to combine control theory with computer vision and graphics to develop new research ideas.

Biography

Education and Qualification

  • 1994: PhD (Control Theory and its Applications) Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
  • 1991: MSc (Control Theory and its Applications) Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
  • 1984: BSc (Electrical Automation) Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China

Career Overview

  • 2005 - present: School of Computer Science & Informatics, Cardiff University
  • 1994 - 2005: School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University
  • 1986 - 1989: Hanchuan County Office of Agricultural Division, Hubei, China
  • 1984 - 1986: Hanchuan County Committee of Science & Technology, Hubei, China

Publications

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My current research interests are in graphics, image processing, computer vision, and pattern recognition. I am seeking to apply advanced control theory and methodology in visual computing. Previously, I had researched in the fields of systems and control theory and engineering, especially in system identification, filtering, fault diagnosis, fault-tolerant control, fuzzy control, adaptive control, robot navigation, and intelligent transportation system.

Supervision

I am interested in supervising PhD students in the areas of:

  • AI for Medical Image-based Diagnosis
  • Image/Video Processing
  • Pattern Recognition
  • 3D Geometry Processing
  • Media Forensics
  • Knowledge Extractionfrom Research Publications
  • Deep Learning Applications

Past projects