University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences
Department of Human Ecology
Major Research Projects in the Past 10 Years:



 “Improving Capabilities of Automated Distress Rating System,” $296,544, Texas Department of Transportation, 9/1/2006-8/31/2008.

 “Artificial Light for Automated Pavement Distress Rating System,” $500,000, Texas Department of Transportation, 2/1/2003-8/31/2007

 “3D Imaging, Modeling and Analysis of Breast in Reconstructive Surgery,”$28,500, Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, 1/1/2006-12/31/2006. (Co-PI: Dr. Michael J. Miller, UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.)

 “A Customized Microscopic System for High-Volume Measurement of Cotton Maturity,” $97,000, USDA, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, 11/15/2002~11/14/2006.

 “Implementation of Automated Pavement Distress Rating System,” $744,000, Texas Department of Transportation, 9/1/2003-8/31/2005.

 “Development of Imaging System for Measurement of Cotton Fineness and Maturity,” $104,00, Texas Food and Fiber Commission, 9/1/1999~8/31/2005.

 “Automated Pavement Surface Distress Rating System for Asphaltic Pavements,” $626,000, Texas Department of Transportation, 6/23/1999~8/31/2003

 “Development of A Computer Vision System for Cotton Trash and Color Measurement,” $279,332, Cotton Incorporated, 1/1/1995-12/31/1999.

 “An Image Analysis System for Comprehensive Measurement of Natural Fibers,” $139,850, National Science Foundation, 1995-1998.

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