JIE LIANG

Professor, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering
School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada
Tel: (778) 782-5484, Fax: (778) 782-4951
Email: JieL at sfu dot ca

URL: http://www.sfu.ca/~jiel

EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

EXPERIENCES

AWARDS

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Note: Students' names are highlighted.

Book

  1. J. Liang, "Filter bank design for multimedia coding and digital communications," LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, July 2010.

Book Chapters

  1. H. Du, J. Liu, and J. Liang, “Advancements on Packet Scheduling Schemes for Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast over Hybrid Satellite-terrestrial Networks,” in Quality of Service Architectures of Wireless Networks: Performance Metrics and Management, edited by S. Adibi, R. Jain, S. Parekh, and M. Tofighbakhsh, IGI Press, PA, USA, 2010.

Journals:

  1. H. Fu, F. Liang, J. Lin, B. Li, M. Akbari, J. Liang, G. Zhang, D. Liu, C. Tu, and J. Han, “Learned Image Compression with Discretized Gaussian-Laplacian-Logistic Mixture Model and Concatenated Residual Modules,” IEEE Trans. Image Processing, accepted, Mar. 2023. arXiv:2107.06463
  2. H. Fu, F. Liang, J. Liang, B. Li, G. Zhang, and J. Han, "Asymmetric Learned Image Compression with Multi-Scale Residual Block, Importance Scaling, and Post-Quantization Filtering," IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, accepted, Jan. 2023.
  3. B. Li, L. Ye, J. Liang, Y. Wang, J. Han, Region-of-Interest and Channel Attention-based Joint Optimization of Image Compression and Computer Vision, Neurocomputing, Vol. 500, pp. 13-25, Aug. 2022.
  4. B. Li, J. Liang, and J. Han, "Variable-Rate Deep Image Compression with Vision Transformers," IEEE Access, Vol. 10, pp. 50323-50334, May 2022.
  5. Y. Wu, H. Qi, J. Liang, K. Peng, and A. Wang, “Virtual structured-light 3D point cloud compression with geometric reshaping,” Journal of Electronic Imaging, accepted, Feb. 2022.
  6. X. Shang, G. Wang, J. Liang, X. Zhao, H. Han, and Y. Zuo, “Color-Sensitivity-based Rate-Distortion Optimization for H.265/HEVC,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 802-812, Feb. 2022.
  7. S. Li, L. Bariah, S. Muhaidat, A. Wang, Jie Liang, “Outage Analysis of NOMA-Enabled Backscatter Communications with Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Feb. 2022.
  8. W. Dong, T. Zhang, J. Qu, S. Xiao, J. Liang, and Y. Li, “Laplacian Pyramid Dense Network for Hyperspectral Pansharpening,” IEEE Trans. on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 60, pp. 1-13, 2022.
  9. X. Fan, J. Lei, J. Liang, Y. Fang, and Q. Huang, “Stereoscopic Image Retargeting Based on Deep Convolutional Neural Network,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 3, No. 12, Dec. 2021, pp. 4759-4770.
  10. T. Tang, A. Wang, S. Muhaidat, S. Li, M. Li, and J. Liang, “MDC-NOMA: Multiple Description Coding-based Non-orthogonal Multiple Access for Image transmission,” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3, Sept. 2021, pp. 3632 – 3641.
  11. X. Fan, J. Lei, J. Liang, Y. Fang, X. Cao, and N. Ling, “Unsupervised Stereoscopic Image Retargeting via View Synthesis and Stereo Cycle Consistency Losses,” Neurocomputing,  Vol. 447, Aug. 2021, pp. 161-171.
  12. H. Fu, F. Liang, B. Lei, Q. Zhang, J. Liang, C. Tu, G. Zhang, “An Extended Context-Based Entropy Hybrid Modeling for Image Compression,” Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 95, Jul. 2021, paper ID 116244, 10 pages.
  13. M. Akbari, J. Liang, J. Han, C. Tu, “Learned Multi-Resolution Variable-Rate Image Compression with Octave-based Residual Blocks,” IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, Vol. 23, Mar. 2021, pp. 3013-3021.
  14. S. Li, L. Bariah, S. Muhaidat, P. Sofotasios, J. Liang, and A. Wang, “SWIPT-Enabled Cooperative NOMA with mth Best Relay Selection,” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Vol. 1, pp. 1798 - 1807, Nov. 2020.
  15. J. Guo, X. Gong, J. Liang, W. Wang, and X. Que, “EAAT: Environment-Aware Adaptive Transmission for Split-Screen Video Streaming,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology,  Vol. 30, No. 11, pp. 4355 – 4367, Nov. 2020.
  16. Y. Wu, Y. Wang, J. Liang, I. Bajic, and A. Wang, “Light field all-in-focus image fusion based on spatially-guided angular information Corresponding,” Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation, Vol. 72, paper ID 102878, Oct. 2020.
  17. W. Dong, J. Liang, and S. Xiao, "Saliency Analysis and Gaussian Mixture Model-Based Detail Extraction Algorithm for Hyperspectral Pansharpening," IEEE Trans. on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 58, No. 8, pp. 5462 - 5476, Aug. 2020. 
  18. J. Jin, J. Liang, Y. Zhao, C. Lin, C. Yao, and L. Meng, “Pixel-Level View Synthesis Distortion Estimation for 3-D Video Coding,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vo. 30, No. 7, pp. 2229-2239, Jul. 2020.
  19. W. Dong, S. Xiao, J. Liang, and J. Qu, “Fusion of Hyperspectral and Panchromatic Images Using Structure Tensor and Matting Model,” Neurocomputing, Vol. 399, July 2020, pp. 237-246.
  20. P. Li, F. Yang, J. Zhang, Y. guan, A. Wang, and J. Liang, “Synthesis Distortion-Aware Hybrid Digital Analog Transmission for 3D Videos,” IEEE Access, Vol. 8, pp. 85128-85139, Apr. 2020.
  21. T. Wen, W. Cai, A. Wang, J. Liang, and L. Zhao, “HDA Video Transmission Scheme for DASH,” IEEE Access, Vol. 8, pp. 58345 – 58356, Mar. 2020.
  22. H. Fu, F. Liang, B. Lei, N. Bian, Q. Zhang, M. Akbari, J. Liang, and C. Tu, “Improved hybrid layered image compression using deep learning and traditional codecs,” Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 82, Mar. 2020, 115774, pp. 1-10.
  23. S. Li, A. Wang, H. Shangguan,Y. Wu, D. Li, Y. Wu, and J. Liang, "Super resolution of single depth image based on multi-dictionary learning with edge feature regularization," Multimedia Tools and Applications, pp. 1-22, Jan. 2020.
  24. M. Li, S. Muhaidat, B. Selim, P. Sofotasios, M. Dianati, P. Yoo, J. Liang, and A. Wang, "Effects of Residual Hardware Impairments on Secure NOMA-Based Cooperative Systems", IEEE Access, Vol. 8, pp. 2524-2536, Jan. 2020.
  25. M. Li, O. Alhussein, P. Sofotasios, S. Muhaidat, P. Yoo, J. Liang, and A. Wang, "Censor-Based Cooperative Multi-Antenna Spectrum Sensing with Imperfect Reporting Channels," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 48-60, Jan. 2020.
  26. H. Wu, A. Wang, J. Liang, S. Li, and P. Li, "DCSN-Cast: Deep compressed sensing network for wireless video multicast," Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 76, Aug. 2019, pp. 56-67.
  27. S. Li, A. Wang, and J. Liang, “PEP Analysis of AF Relay NOMA Systems Employing Order Statistics of Cascaded Channels,” MDPI Electronics, Vol. 8, No. 6, 695, pp. 1-16, Jun. 2019.
  28. J. Zhang, A. Wang, J. Liang, H. Wang, S. Li, and X. Zhang, "Distortion Estimation-based Adaptive Power Allocation for Hybrid Digital-Analog Video Transmission," IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 1806-1818, Jun. 2019.
  29. J. Jin, J. Liang, Y. Zhao, C. Lin, C. Yao, and A. Wang, "A Depth-Bin-Based Graphical Model for Fast View Synthesis Distortion Estimation," IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 1754-1766, Jun. 2019.
  30. X. Shang, J. Liang, G. Wang, H. Zhao, C. Wu, and C. Lin, "Color-Sensitivity-based Combined PSNR for Objective Video Quality Assessment," IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology,  Vol. 29, No. 5, pp. 1239-1250, May 2019.
  31. L. Zhao, H. Bai, J. Liang, B. Zeng, A. Wang, Y. Zhao, “Simultaneous color-depth super-resolution with conditional generative adversarial networks,” Pattern Recognition, Volume 88, April 2019, Pages 356-369. 
  32. L. Zhao, H. Bai , J. Liang, A. Wang, B. Zeng, Y. Zhao, “Local activity-driven structural-preserving filtering for noise removal and image smoothing,” Signal Processing, Vol. 157, pp. 62-72, Apr. 2019. 
  33. X. Shang, G. Wang, X. Zhao,Y. Zuo, J. Liang, and I. V. Bajic, "Weighting Quantization Matrices for HEVC/H.265-coded RGB Videos," IEEE Access, Vol. 7, pp. 36019-36032, 2019.
  34. J. Guo, X. Gong, J. Liang, W. Wang, and X. Que, "An Optimized Hybrid Unicast/Multicast Adaptive Video Streaming Scheme over MBMS-Enabled Wireless Networks," IEEE Trans. on Broadcasting, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 791-802, Dec. 2018.  
  35. M. Akbari, J. Liang, and H. Cheng, "A Real-time System for Online Learning-based Visual Transcription of Piano Music", Multimedia Tools and Applications Vol. 77, pp. 25513–25535, Feb. 2018. 
  36. G. Javadi, A. Hajshirmohammadi, and J. Liang, Power and Sub-channel Optimization of JPEG 2000 Image Transmission over OFDM-Based Cognitive Radio Networks, Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 58, Oct. 2017, pp. 157-164.
  37. C. Bi, and J. Liang, "Joint Source-Channel Coding of JPEG 2000 Image Transmission Over Two-Way Multi-Relay Networks," IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, Vol. 26, No. 7, pp. 3594-3608, Jul. 2017.
  38. M. Liu, Y. Zhao, J. Liang, C. Lin, H. Bai, C. Yao, “Depth map up-sampling with fractal dimension and texture-depth boundary consistencies,” Neurocomputing, Vol. 257, Sept. 2017, pp. 185–192. 
  39. M. Zhao, X. Gong, J. Liang, W. Wang, X. Que, Y. Guo, and S. Cheng, "QoE-driven optimization for Cloud-assisted DASH-based Scalable Interactive Multiview Video Streaming over Wireless Network," Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 57, pp. 157-172, Sept. 2017.
  40. D. Zhang, and J. Liang, “Graph-based Transform for 2D Piecewise Smooth Signals with Random Discontinuities,” IEEE Trans. on Image Processing,  Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 1679-1693, Apr. 2017.
  41. O. Alhussein, I. Ahmed, J. Liang, S. Muhaidat, “Unified Analysis of Diversity Reception in the Presence of Implusive Noise,” IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, Vol. 66, No. 2, pp. 1408-1477, Feb. 2017.
  42. H. Lei, A. Wang, W. Liu, and J. Liang, “Early Termination Algorithm for the Depth Modeling Mode in 3D-HEVC,” Journal of Electronic Imaging, 25(5), 050503 (Oct. 2016). doi:10.1117/1.JEI.25.5.050503.
  43. B. Selim, O. Alhussein, S. Muhaidat, G. K. Karagiannidis, and J. Liang, “Modeling And Analysis of Wireless Channels via the Mixture of Gaussians Distribution,” IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology. , Vol. 65, No. 10, pp. 8309-8321, Oct. 2016.
  44. A. A. Hammadi, O. Alhussein, P. C. Sofotasios, S. Muhaidat, M. Al-Qutayri, S. Al-Araji, G. K. Karagiannidis, and J. Liang, “Unified Analysis of Cooperative Spectrum Sensing over Composite and Generalized Fading Channels,” IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, Vol. 65, No. 9, pp. 6949-6961, Sept. 2016.
  45. S. Liu, A. Wang, H. Wang, S. Li, D. Zhuo, and J. Liang, “Adaptive Residual-based Distributed Compressed Sensing for Soft Video Multicasting over Wireless Networks,” Multimedia Tools and Applications, 2016, doi:10.1007/s11042-016-3859-3, pp. 1-20.
  46. X. Wang, and J. Liang, "Multi-Resolution Compressed Sensing via Approximate Message Passing," IEEE Trans. on Computational Imaging,  Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 218-234, Sept. 2016.
  47. Y. Gao, G. Cheung, M. Thomas, P. Frossard, and J. Liang, “Encoder-Driven Inpainting Strategy in Multiview Video Compression,” IEEE Trans. Image Processing, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 134 - 149, Jan. 2016.
  48. X. Wang, and J. Liang, “Approximate Message Passing-based Compressed Sensing Reconstruction with Generalized Elastic Net Prior," Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol. 37, Sept. 2015, pp. 19-33.
  49. D. Zhang, and J. Liang, “View Synthesis Distortion Estimation with Graphical Model and Recursive Calculation of Probability Distribution,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 827-840, May 2015.
  50. M. Zhao, X. Gong, J. Liang, W. Wang, X. Que, and S. Cheng, “QoE-driven Cross-layer Optimization for Wireless Dynamic Adaptive Streaming of Scalable Videos over HTTP,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 451-465, Mar. 2015. 
  51. D. Wu, Y. Bi, and J. Liang, “Cooperative Downloading by Multi-Vehicles in Urban VANET," International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, Vol. 2014,  ID 319514, 9 pages, 2014.
  52. L. Meng, J. Liang, U. Samarawickrama, Y. Zhao, H. Bai, and A. Kaup, "Multiple Description Coding with Randomly and Uniformly Offset Quantizers," IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 582-595, Feb. 2014.
  53. D. Wu, Y. Ling, H. Zhu, and J. Liang, “The RSU Access Problem Based on Evolutionary Game Theory for VANET," International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, Vol. 2013, ID 143024, 7 pages.
  54. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, “Relay Selection in Cognitive Radio Networks with Interference Constraints," IET CommunicationsVol. 7, Iss. 10, 2013, pp. 922-930.
  55. Y. Gao, X. Xiu, J. Liang, and W. Lin, “Fast synthesized and predicted just noticeable distortion maps for perceptual multiview video coding,” Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation, Vol. 24, Iss. 6, Aug. 2013, pp. 700–707. 
  56. D. Zhang, J. Liang, and I. Singh, "Fast Transmission Distortion Estimation and Adaptive Error Protection for H.264/AVC-based Embedded Video Conferencing Systems," Signal Processing: Image Communication, Volume 28, Issue 5, May 2013, pp. 417–429. 
  57. M. J. Taghiyar, S. Muhaidat, and J. Liang, “Max-Min Relay Selection in Bidirectional Cooperative Networks with Imperfect Channel Estimation,” IET Communications, , Vol. 6, Iss. 15, pp. 2497–2502, 2012. 
  58. X. Xiu, G. Cheung, and J. Liang, “Delay-Cognizant Interactive Streaming of Multiview Videos with Free Viewpoint Synthesis,” IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 1109-1126, Aug. 2012.
  59. M. J. Taghiyar, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, and M. Dianati, “Relay Selection with Imperfect CSI in Bidirectional Cooperative Networks,” IEEE Communications Letters, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 57-59, Jan. 2012.
  60. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, “Amplify-and-Forward Selection Cooperation over Rayleigh Fading Channels with Imperfect CSI”, IEEE Transaction on Wireless Communications., Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 199-209, Jan. 2012.
  61. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, and M. Dianati, "Effect of Feedback Delay on the Performance of Cooperative Networks with Relay Selection," IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, Vol. 10, No. 12, pp. 4161-4171, Dec. 2011.
  62. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, “Average Capacity Performance of Opportunistic Relay Selection with Outdated CSI," IET Communications, Vol. 5, Iss. 16, pp. 2339-2344, 2011.
  63. U. Samarawickrama, J. Liang, and C. Tian, "A Three-Layer Scheme for M-Channel Multiple Description Image Coding," Signal Processing, Vol. 91, No. 10, pp. 2277-2289, Oct. 2011.
  64. J. Wang, and J. Liang, "Distortion Exponents of Two-Way Relay Networks," IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, Vol. 59, No. 9, pp. 4424-4437, Sept. 2011.
  65. X. Xiu, D. Pang and J. Liang, "Rectification-based View Interpolation and Extrapolation for Multiview Video Coding," IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 21, No. 6, pp. 693-707, Jun. 2011.
  66. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, and M. Uysal, "Relay Selection in Dual-Hop Vehicular Networks", IEEE Signal Processing Letters, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 134-137, Feb. 2011.
  67. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat, and J. Liang, "Performance Analysis of Relay Selection with Feedback Delay," IEEE Signal Processing Letters, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 67-70, Jan. 2011.
  68. M. J. Taghiyar, S. Muhaidat, and J. Liang, “On Pilot-Symbol-Assisted Cooperative Systems with Cascaded Rayleigh and Rayleigh Fading Channels with Imperfect CSI,” Journal of Selected Areas in Telecommunications, oo. 24-31, Nov. 2010.
  69. J. Wang, J. Liang, and S. Muhaidat, "On the Distortion Exponents of Layered Broadcast Transmission in Multi-Relay Cooperative Networks," IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, Vol. 58, No. 10, pp. 5340-5352, Oct. 2010.
  70. J. Wang, J. Liang, and S. Muhaidat, "Distortion Exponents for Multi-Relay Cooperative Networks with Limited Feedback," IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Technology, Vol. 59, No. 7, pp. 3417-3426, Sept. 2010.
  71. U. Samarawickrama, J. Liang and C. Tian, "M-Channel Multiple Description Coding with Two-Rate Predictive Coding and Staggered Quantization," IEEE Trans. Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 20, No. 7, pp. 933-944, Jul. 2010.
  72. H. Du, X. Huang, J. Liang, J. Liu, B. G. Evans, I. Chlamtac, "Cross-layer Quality-driven Adaptation for Scheduling Heterogeneous Multimedia over 3G Satellite Networks," ACM/Springer Wireless Networks Journal (WINET), Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 1143-1156, May 2010.
  73. J.-Z. Xu, F. Wu, J. Liang, W. Zhang, “Directional lapped transforms for image coding,”  IEEE Trans. Image Processing, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 85-97, Jan. 2010.
  74. H. Du, J. Liu, and J. Liang, “Downlink Scheduling for Multimedia Multicast/Broadcast over Mobile WiMAX: Connection-oriented Multi-state Adaptation,” IEEE Wireless Communications, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 72-79, Aug. 2009.
  75. J. Wang, and J. Liang, "Filter banks for prediction-compensated multiple description coding,” IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, Vo. 57, No. 5, pp. 1756-1767, May 2009.
  76. G. Sun, U. Samarawickrama, J. Liang, C. Tian, C. Tu, and T. D. Tran, "Multiple description coding with prediction compensation," IEEE Trans. Image Processing,Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 1037-1047, May 2009.
  77. J. Liang, C. Tu, L. Gan, T. D. Tran and K.-K. Ma, “Wiener filter-based error resilient time domain lapped transform," IEEE Trans. Image Processing, Vol.. 16, No. 2, pp. 491-502, Feb. 2007.
  78. L. Gan, C. Tu, J. Liang, T. D. Tran and K.-K. Ma, "Under-sampled boundary pre-/post-filters for low bitrate block DCT coders," IEEE Trans. Image Processing, Vol.. 16, No. 2, pp. 428-441, Feb. 2007.
  79. C. Tu, T. D. Tran and J. Liang, "Error resilient pre-/post-filtering for DCT-based block coding systems," IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, Vol, 15, No. 1, pp. 30-39, Jan. 2006.
  80. J. Liang, C. Tu and T. D. Tran, "Optimal block boundary pre/post-filtering for wavelet-based image and video compression," IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, Vol. 14, No. 12, pp. 2151-2158, Dec. 2005.
  81. S. Srinivasan, P. Hsu, T. Holcomb, K. Mukerjee, S. Regunathan, B. Lin, J. Liang, M. Lee and J. Ribas-Corbera, "Windows Media Video 9: overview and applications", Signal Processing: Image Communication, Vol.19, No. 9, pp. 851-875, Oct. 2004.
  82. J. Liang, T. D. Tran, and R. L. de Queiroz, "An alternative DCT-based general structure for linear phase paraunitary filter banks," IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 1572-1580, Jun. 2003.
  83. T. D. Tran, J. Liang, and C. Tu, "Lapped transform via time-domain pre- and post-filtering," IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 1557-1571, Jun. 2003.
  84. C. Tu, J. Liang, and T. D. Tran, "Adaptive runlength coding," IEEE Signal Processing Letters, vol. 10, pp. 61-64, Mar. 2003.
  85. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "Fast multiplierless approximation of the DCT with the lifting scheme," IEEE Transaction on Signal Processing, Vol. 49, No. 12, pp. 3032-3044, Dec. 2001.
  86. J. Liang, S. Elangovan, J. B. X. Devotta, "Application of Wavelet Transform in Travelling Wave protection," International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 22, No. 8, pp. 537-542, Nov. 2000.
  87. J. Liang, S. Elangovan and J. Devotta, "Adaptive Travelling Wave Protection Algorithm Using Two Correlation Functions," IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 14, No. 1, Jan 1999, pp. 126-131.
  88. J. Liang, S. Elangovan and J. Devotta, "Pattern Recognition Technique for Travelling Wave Protection," International Journal of Electrical Machines and Power Systems, Vol.26, No.10, Dec 1998, pp. 991-1005.
  89. J. Liang, S. Elangovan and J. Devotta, "A Wavelet Multiresolution Analysis Approach to Fault Detection and Classification in Transmission Lines," International Journal of Electric Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 327-332, Jun. 1998.

Conferences:

  1. H. Fu, F. Liang, J. Liang, B. Li, G. Zhang, J. Han, “Learned Image Compression with Inception Residual Blocks and Multi-Scale Attention Module,” Picture Coding Symposium, San Jose, Dec. 2022.
  2. J. Lin, D. Liu, J. Liang, H. Li, F. Wu, A deeply modulated scheme for variable-rate video compression, 2021 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Anchorage, Alaska, USA, Sept. 2021, accepted.
  3. J. Lin, D. Liu, J. Liang, H. Li, and F. Wu, “Modulated Variable-Rate Deep Video Compression,” Data Compression Conference, Utah, Mar. 2021.
  4. M. Akbari, J. Liang, J. Han, C. Tu, “Learned Bi-Resolution Image Coding using Generalized Octave Convolutions,” The 35th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Feb. 2021, Vancouver, Canada.
  5. J. Lin, M. Akbari, H. Fu, Q. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Liang, D. Liu, F. Liang, G. Zhang, and C. Tu, “Learned Variable-Rate Multi-Frequency Image Compression using Modulated Generalized Octave Convolution,” IEEE International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP), Tempere, Finland, Sept. 2020.
  6. M. Akbari, J. Liang, J. Han, C. Tu, "Learned Variable-Rate Image Compression with Residual Divisive Normalization," IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME), July 2020, London, UK, to appear. arXiv:1912.05688 (Finalist for Best Paper Award and Best Student Paper Award).
  7. B. Li, M. Akbari, J. Liang, and Y.Wang, "Deep Learning-based Image Compression with Trellis Coded Quantization," Data Compression Conference (DCC), Utah, USA, Mar. 2020.
  8. B. Li, J. Liang, and Y. Wang, “Compression Artifact Removal with Stacked Multi-Context Channel-wise Attention Network,” IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 2019, pp. 3601-3605.
  9. M. Akbari, J. Liang, J. Han, "DSSLIC: Deep Semantic Segmentation-based Layered Image Compression," 2019 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Brighton, UK, May 2019, pp. 2042-2046.
  10. O. Alhussein, P. Yoo, S. Muhaidat, and J. Liang, Semiparametric Subsampling and Data Condensation for Large-scale Data Analytics, 2019 IEEE Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Edmonton, Canada, May 2019.
  11. S. Li, L. Bariah, S. Muhaidat; P. C. Sofotasios, J. Liang, and A. Wang, “Error Analysis of NOMA-Based User Cooperation with SWIPT,” International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS 2019), Santorini, Greece, May 2019.
  12. M. Li, O. Alhussein, P. Sofotasios, S. Muhaidat, P. Yoo, J. Liang, and A. Wang, "Censor-Based Multi-Antenna Cooperative Spectrum Sensing over Erroneous Feedback Channels," Proc. IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Morocco, April 2019.
  13. Y. Guo, A. Wang, H. Wang, S. Li, and J. Liang, “Adaptive STBC Scheme for Soft Video Transmission with Multiple Antennas,” Pacific-Rim Conference on Multimedia (PCM), Sept. 2018, Hefei, Anhui, China,  pp.767-775.
  14. L. Ye, B. Li, N. Mohammed, Y. Wang, and J. Liang, “Privacy-Preserving Age Estimation for Content Rating,” IEEE 20th International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing, Aug. 2018, Vancouver, Canada, pp. 1-6.
  15. M. Akbari, and J. Liang, "Semi-recurrent CNN-based VAE-GAN for sequential data generation," Proc. 2018 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP),  Calgary, AB, Canada, Apr. 2018, pp.  2321-2325.
  16. J. Zhang, A. Wang, and J. Liang, "Recursive distortion estimation for hybrid digital-analog video transmission," Proc. 2018 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP),  Calgary, AB, Canada, Apr. 2018,  pp. 1743-1747.
  17. X. Wang, H. W. Ng, and J. Liang, "Lapped Convolutional Neural Networks for Embedded Systems," Proc. of 2017 IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (GlobalSIP), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 2017, pp. 1135-1139.
  18. Y. Hou, A. Wang, Jie Liang, “Soft video multicasting over wireless networks based on BM3D and approximate message passing”, 2017 International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communication Systems (ISPACS), No. 2017, Xiamen, China, pp. 298 – 303.
  19. L. Zhao, J. Liang, H. Bai, A. Wang, and Y. Zhao, "Convolutional Neural Network-based Depth Artifact Removal", 2017 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Beijing, China, Sept. 2017, pp. 2438-2442.
  20. L. Zhao, J. Liang, H. Bai, A. Wang, and Y. Zhao, "Single Depth Image Super-Resolution with Multiple Residual Dictionary Learning and Refinement," Int. Conf. on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Hong Kong, Jul. 2017, pp. 811-816.
  21. X. Shang, H. Zhao, G. Wang, C. Wu, C. Lin, and J. Liang, "A New Combined PSNR for Objective Video Quality Assessment," Int. Conf. on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Hong Kong, Jul. 2017.
  22. X. Wang, and J. Liang, “Scalable Compression of Deep Neural Networks,” 2016 ACM Multimedia Conference, Oct. 2016, Amsterdam, Netherland, pp. 511-515.
  23. S. Wu, J. Liang, and J. Ho, "Head pose estimation and its application in TV viewers' behavior analysis," 2016 IEEE Canadian Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Vancouver, Canada, May 2016, pp. 1-6.
  24. D. Zhang, and J. Liang, “Graph-based Transform for 2D Piecewise Smooth Signals with Random Discontinuities,” Data Compression Conference (DCC), Utah, USA, Mar. 2016, pp. 447-455.
  25. J. Guo, X. Gong, J. Liang, S. Zhang, M. Zhao, W. Wang, and Z. Li, “A Hybrid Transmission Approach for DASH over MBMS in LTE Network,” 2015 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), Dec. 2015, San Diego, USA. pp. 1-6.
  26. O. Alhussein, A. Al Hammadi, P. C. Sofotasios, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, M. Al-Qutayri, and G. K. Karagiannidis, “Performance Analysis of Energy Detection over Mixture Gamma based Fading Channels with Diversity Reception,” IEEE Int. Conf. Wireless and Mobile Compuer, Network and Communications, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oct. 2015, pp. 1-7
  27. L. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Zhao, C. Lin, and H. Bai, “Quantized Dictionary for Sparse Representation,” IEEE Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP), Oct. 19-21, 2015, Xiamen, China, pp. 1-6.
  28. G. Javadi, A. Hajshirmohammadi, and J. Liang, “JPEG2000 Image Transmission Over OFDM-Based Cognitive Radio Network,” IEEE 6th International Conference and Workshop on Computing and Communication, Vancouver, Canada, Oct. 2015, pp. 1-6.
  29. X. Wang, and J. Liang, “Multi-Resolution Compressed Sensing Reconstruction via Approximate Message Passing,” Proc. 2015 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Quebec City, Canada, Sept. 2015, pp. 4352-4356.
  30. M. Zhao, X. Gong, J. Liang, J. Guo, W. Wang,X. Que, and S. Cheng, “A Cloud-assisted DASH-based Scalable Interactive Multiview Video Streaming Framework,” Proc. 31st Picture Coding Symposium, pp. 221-226, May 31- June 3, 2015, Cairns, Australia. pp. 221-226. (Best Student Paper Award).
  31. O. Alhussein, B. Selim, T. Assaf, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, and G. Karagiannidis, “A Generalized Mixture of Gaussians Model for Fading Channels,” Proc. 2015 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, May 2015, Glasgow, Scotland, pp. 1-6.
  32. O. Alhussein, S. Muhaidat, J. Liang, and P. D. Yoo, "A Unified Approach for Representing Wireless Channels using EM-Based Finite Mixture of Gamma Distributions," 2014 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), pp. 1008-1013, Austin, TX, Dec. 2014.
  33. C. Bi, J. Liang, and D. Wu, "Joint source-channel coding of JPEG 2000 image transmission ove coded cooperative networks," Proc. 2014 IEEE China Summit and International Conference on Signal and Information Processing (ChinaSIP’14), pp. 276-280, Xi'an, China, July 2014.
  34. X. Wang, J. Liang, “'Side Information-Aided Compressed Sensing Reconstruction via Approximate Message Passing,” Proc. 2014 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP),  pp. 3330-3334, Florence, Italy, May, 2014.
  35. Y. Gao, G. Cheung, T. Maugey, P. Frossard, and J. Liang, “3D Geometry Representation using Multiview Coding of Image Tiles,” Proc. 2014 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP),  pp. 6157-6161, Florence, Italy, May, 2014.
  36. M. Zhao, X. Gong, J. Liang, W. Wang, X. Que, and S. Cheng, "Scheduling and Resource Allocation for Wireless Dynamic Adaptive Streaming of Scalable Videos over HTTP," Proc. 2014 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), pp. 1681-1686, Jun. 2014, Sydney, Australia.
  37. D. Zhang, J. Liang, and X. Gong, “Distortion Estimation for Two-Step View Synthesis,” Proc. Picture Coding Symposium (PCS), San Jose, CA, Dec. 2013, pp. 93-96.
  38. Y. Gao, G. Cheung, and J. Liang, “Rate-Complexity Tradeoff for Client-Side Free Viewpoint Image Rendering,” Proc. 2013 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Sept. 2013, Melbourne, Australia, 1890-1894.
  39. C. Bi, and J. Liang, “Layered Source-Channel Coding Over Two-Way Relay Networks,” Proc. 2013 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), Sept. 2013, Las Vegas, USA, pp. 1-5.
  40. X. Wang, J. Liang, "View Interpolation Confidence-Aided Compressed Sensing of Multiviw Images,"  Proc. 2013 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP),  pp. 1651-1655, Vancouver, Canada, May 2013.
  41. L. Meng, J. Liang, Y. Zhao, H. Bai, C. Lin, and A. Kaup, “M-channel Multiple Description Coding based on Uniformly Offset Quantizers with optimal deadzone,” Proc. 2013 IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), pp. 2026-2030, May 2013, Vancouver, Canada.
  42. L. Meng, J. Liang, U. Samarawickrama, Y. Zhao, H. Bai, and A. Kaup, “M-channel Multiple Description Coding with Randomly Offset Quantizers,” Proc. 2013 IEEE Inter. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), pp. 261-264, May 2013, Beijing, China.
  43. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, "Noncoherent Relay Selection for Bidirectional Cooperative Networks," Proc. 2012 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), pp. 105-110, CA, USA, Dec. 2012.
  44. Y. Gao, G. Cheung, J. Liang, and A. Kaup, “Optimizing Frame Structure with Real-Time Computation for Interactive Multiview Video Streaming,” Proc. 2012 3DTV-CONFERENCE, pp. 1-4, Oct., 2012, Zurich, Switzerland.
  45. Y. Gao, and J. Liang, "Noncausal Directional Intra Prediction: Theoretical Analysis and Simulation," Proc. 2012 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), pp. 2917-2920, Orlando, FL, USA, Oct. 2012. (Student Paper Award Finalist)  
  46. Y. Gao, X. Xiu, J. Liang, and W. Lin, "Just Noticeable Distortion Map Prediction for Perceptual Multiview Video Coding," Proc. 2012 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Orlando, FL, USA, Oct. 2012, pp. 1045-1048.
  47. D. Zhang, J. Liang, and I. Singh, "End-to-End Distortion Estimation for H.264 with Unconstrained Intra Prediction," Proc. 2012 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Orlando, FL, USA, Oct. 2012, pp. 697-700.
  48. A. Au, and J. Liang, “Ztitch: A Mobile Phone Application for Immersive Panorama Creation, Navigation, and Social Sharing,” Proc. 2012 IEEE Inter. Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP), Banff, Canada, Sept. 2012, pp. 13-18.
  49. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, "Relay Selection in Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks," Proc. 2012 IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Paris, France, Apr. 2012, pp. 283-288.
  50. Y. Gao, J. Wang, and J. Liang, "System Distortion Exponents of Two-Way Relay Networks," Proc. 2011 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Houston, TX, Dec. 2011, pp. 1-5.
  51. A. Au, and J. Liang,  "Ztitch: A Mobile Phone Application for 3D Scene Creation, Navigation, and Sharing," (Demo) 2011 ACM Multimedia Conference, Arizona, USA, Dec. 2011, pp. 793-794.
  52. X. Xiu, G. Cheung, and J. Liang, "Frame Structure Optimization for Interactive Multiview Video Streaming with Bounded Network Delay," 2011 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 2011, pp. 601-604.
  53. Y. Gao, D. Chan, and J. Liang, "JPEG XR Optimization with Graph-based Soft Decision Quantization," 2011 IEEE Inter. Conf. Image Processing (ICIP), Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 2011, pp. 321-324.
  54. X. Xiu, G. Cheung, A. Ortega, J. Liang, "Optimal Frame Structure for Interactive Multiview Video Streaming with View Synthesis Capability," IEEE International Workshop on Hot Topics in 3D (in conjunction with ICME 2011) , Barcelona, Spain, July 2011, pp. 1-6.
  55. X. Huang, J. Liang, Y. Ding, and J. Liu, "A Fair P2P Scalable Video Streaming Scheme Using Improved Priority Index Assignment and Multi-Hierarchical Topology," 2011 International Conference on Image Analysis and Recognition (ICIAR), Burnaby, BC, Canada, Jun. 2011, pp. 276-285.
  56. Y. Gao, X. Xiu, J. Liang, and W. Lin, "Perceptual Multiview Video Coding Using Synthesized Just Noticeable Maps," Proc. 2011 IEEE Inter. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 2011, pp. 2153-2156.
  57. J. Wang, J. Liang, "Distortion Exponents of Two-Way Relaying Networks with Multiple-Access Broadcast Protocol," Proc. 2011 IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Cancun, Mexico, Mar. 2011, pp. 35-40.
  58. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, "Amplify-and-Forward Selection Cooperation with Channel Estimation Error," Proc. 2010 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), Miami, FL, USA, Dec. 2010, pp. 1-6.
  59. D. Chan, J. Liang, and C. Tu, "rho-domain rate control for JPEG XR," Pro.c 2010 IEEE Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, USA, Nov. 2010, pp. 226-230 (Student Paper Contest Finalist).
  60. P. Beigi, X. Xiu, and J. Liang, "Compressive snesing based multiview image coding with belief propagation," Proc. 2010 IEEE Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, USA, Nov. 2010, pp. 430-433.
  61. X. Xiu, and J. Liang, "An Improved Rate-Distortion Model for Multiview Video Coding," Proc. 2010 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Hong Kong, China, Sept. 2010, pp. 2077-2080.
  62. U. Samarawickrama, J. Liang, and C. Tian, "A three-layer algorithm for M-channel multiple description image coding," Proc. 2010 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Hong Kong, China, Sept. 2010, pp. 1261-1264.
  63. X. Xiu, and J. Liang, "An Improved Depth Map Estimation Algorithm For View Synthesis and Multiview Video Coding," Proc. 2010 SPIE Conf. Visual Communications and Image Processing (VCIP), Vol. 7744, Huang Shan, China, July, 2010, pp. 774429--774429-9.
  64. J. Wang, and J. Liang, “Distortion Exponents of Two-way Relaying Cooperative Networks,” Proc. 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT), Austin, TX, Jun. 2010, pp. 156-160.
  65. J. Wang and J. Liang, “Optimization of the end-to-end distortion of a Gaussian source in layered broadcast transmission,” Proc. 25th Queen's Biennial Symposium on Communications, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, May 2010, pp. 49-54.
  66. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, "Capacity of Selection Cooperation with Channel Estimation Errors," Proc. 25th Queen's Biennial Symposium on Communications, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, May 2010, pp. 361-364.
  67. X. Huang, J. Liang, H. Du, and J. Liu, "Lloyd-Max quantization-based priority index assignment for the scalable extension of H.264/AVC," Proc. 2010 IEEE Inter. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Paris, France, May 2010, pp. 117-120.
  68. M. Seyfi, S. Muhaidat and J. Liang, "Outage Probability of Selection Cooperation with Channel Estimation Errors," Proc. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference Spring (VTC), Taiwan, May 2010, pp. 1-5.
  69. J. Wang, J. Liang, and S. Muhaidat, “On the Distortion Exponents of Multi-Relay Cooperative Networks with Limited Feedback,” Proc. 2010 IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Sydney, Australia, Apr. 2010, pp. 1-6.
  70. M. J. Taghiyar, S. Muhaidat, and J. Liang, "On the Performance of Pilot Symbol Assisted Modulation for Cooperative Systems with Imperfect Channel Estimation," Proc. 2010 IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Sydney, Australia, Apr. 2010, pp. 1-5.
  71. H. Du, J. Liang, and J. Liu, "Exploiting Reception Diversity in Adaptive Packet Scheduling over Satellite Multimedia Networks," Proc. 2010 IEEE Wireless Comm. and Networking Conf. (WCNC), Sydney, Australia, Apr. 2010, pp. 1-6.
  72. J. Wang and J. Liang, “Distortion exponents of source transmission over two-way relaying cooperative networks,” Proc. 2010 IEEE Inter. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Dallas, TX, Mar. 2010, pp. 2858-2861.
  73. M.-C. Che, and Jie Liang, "GPU Implementation of JPEG XR," Proc. 2010 SPIE Visual Information Processing and Communication Conference, Vol. 7543, San Jose, CA, USA, Jan. 2010, pp. 754309--754309-10.
  74. X. Xiu, and J. Liang, "View interpolation based multiple description coding of multiview images," Proc.2009 IEEE Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, USA, Nov. 2009, pp. 876-880.
  75. J. Cao, M.-C. Che, X. Wu, and J. Liang, "GPU-aided Directional Image/Video Interpolation for Real Time Resolution Upconversion," Proc. IEEE International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 2009, pp. 1-6.
  76. J. Wang, J. Liang and S. Muhaidat, “Distortion Exponents for Decode-and-Forward Multi-Relay Cooperative Networks,” Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT), Seoul, Korea, Jun. 2009, pp. 854-858.
  77. X. Xiu and J. Liang, "Rate-Distortion Analysis of Rectification-based View Interpolation for Multiview Video Coding," Proc. IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME), New York, June, 2009, pp. 13-16.
  78. D. Pang, X. Xiu and J. Liang, "Multiview Video Coding Using Projective Rectification-Based View Extrapolation and Synthesis Bias Correction," Proc. IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME), New York, June, 2009, pp. 5-8 (Student Travel Award).
  79. X. Xiu and J. Liang, "Projective Rectification-based View Interpolation for Multiview Video Coding and Free Viewpoint Generation," Proc. Picture Coding Symposium (PCS), Chicago, IL, USA, May 2009, pp. 1-4.
  80. U. Samarawickrama and J. Liang, "Low Complexity M-Channel Multiple Description Coding with Two-Rate Predictive Coding and Staggered Quantization," Proc. 2008 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), San Diego, CA, Oct. 2008, pp. 2044-2047.
  81. J. Wang, and J. Liang, "Prediction-compensated Multiple Description Coding with Optimal Weighted Reconstruction," Proc. 21st Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 2008, pp. 909-912.
  82. U. Samarawickrama, and J. Liang, "A Two-Stage Algorithm for Multiple Description Predictive Coding," Proc. 21st Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 2008, pp. 685-688.
  83. J. Wang, and J. Liang, "Filter Banks for Prediction-Compensated Multiple Description Coding," Proc. 2008 Data Compression Conference (DCC), Snowbird, Utah, Mar. 2008, pp. 392-401.  
  84. U. Samarawickrama, and J. Liang, "M-Channel Multiple Description Coding with Two-Rate Predictive Coding and Staggered Quantization," Proc. 2008 Data Compression Conference (DCC), Snowbird, Utah, Mar. 2008, pp. 542.
  85. J.-Z. Xu, F. Wu, J. Liang, and W. Zhang, "Directional lapped transforms for image coding," Proc. 2008 Data Compression Conference (DCC), Snowbird, Utah, Mar. 2008, pp. 142-151.
  86. G. Sun, U. Samarawickrama, J. Liang, C. Tu, and T. D. Tran, "Multiple description image coding with prediction compensation," Proc. 2007 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Vol. VI, San Antonio, TX, Sept. 2007, pp. 513-516.
  87. J. Wang and J. Liang, “H.264 Intra Frame Coding and JPEG 2000-based Predictive Multiple Description Image Coding,” Proc. 2007 IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on Communications, Computers and Signal Processing, Victoria, BC, Aug. 2007, pp. 569-573.
  88. J. Liang, X. Li, G. Sun, and T. D. Tran, “Two-dimensional Wiener filters for error resilient time domain lapped transform," Proc. 2006 IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. III, Toulouse, France, May 2006, pp. 241-244. 
  89. J. Liang, C. Tu, T. D. Tran and L .Gan, “Error Resilient DCT Image Coding with Pre/Post-filtering and Wiener Filtering," Proc. SPIE Conference on Visual Communications and Image Processing (VCIP), Vol. 5960, Beijing, China, Jul. 2005, pp. 1215-1225.
  90. J. Liang, C. Tu, T. D. Tran and L .Gan, “Wiener filtering for generalized error resilient time domain lapped transform," Proc. 2005 IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. 2, Philadelphia, PA, Mar. 2005, pp. 181-184.
  91. J. Liang, C. Tu and T. D. Tran, "Optimal Block Boundary Pre/Post-Filtering for Wavelet-based Image and Video Compression," Proc. of 2004 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP),  Vol. 1,  Singapore, Oct. 2004, pp. 303-306.
  92. C. Tu, T. D. Tran and J. Liang, "Over-sampled and under-sampled pre-/post-filters for block DCT coders," Proc. of 2004 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Vol. 2,  Singapore, Oct. 2004, pp.1277 - 1280.
  93. J. Liang, G. Zhao, R. Xu, C. Kwan and C.-I. Chang, "Target Detection with Texture Feature Coding Method and Support Vector Machine," Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. 2, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May, 2004, pp. 713-716.
  94. J. Liang, L. Gan, C. Tu, T. D. Tran, and K.-K. Ma, "On Efficient Implementation of Oversampled Linear Phase Perfect Reconstruction Filter Banks," Proc. Int. Conf. on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Vol. 1, Baltimore, MD, Jul. 2003, pp. 865-868. 
  95. C. Tu, T. D. Tran and J. Liang, "Error resilient pre-/post-filtering for DCT-based block coding systems," Proc. Int. Conf. on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Vol. 3, Baltimore, Maryland, Jul. 2003, pp. 153-156.
  96. J. Liang, L. Gan, C. Tu, T. D. Tran, and K.-K. Ma, "On Efficient Implementation of Oversampled Linear Phase Perfect Reconstruction Filter Banks," Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. 6, Hong Kong, Apr. 2003, pp. 501-504.
  97. C. Tu, T. D. Tran and J. Liang, "Error resilient pre-/post-filtering for DCT-based block coding systems," IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. 3, Hong Kong, Apr. 2003, pp. 273-276.
  98. J. Liang, C. Tu and T. D. Tran, "Optimal Pre- and Post-Processing for JPEG2000 Tiling Artifact Removal," Proc. 37th Annual Conference on Information Systems and Science (CISS), Baltimore, MD, USA, March 2003, pp. 1-6.
  99. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "A partial-DFT-based OFDM system resistant to channel nulls," Proc. 36th IEEE Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Vol. 1, Pacific Grove, Nov. 2002, pp. 810-805.
  100. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "Further Results on the DCT-based Structure for Linear Phase Paraunitary Filter Banks," Proc. of 2002 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Vol. 2, Rochester, NY, Sept. 2002, pp. 681-684.
  101. C. Tu, J. Liang, and T. D. Tran, "Adaptive runlength coding," Proc. of 2002 IEEE Int. Conf. on Image Processing (ICIP), Vol. 2, Rochester, NY, Sept. 2002, pp. 665-668.
  102. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "DCT-based General Structure for Linear Phase Paraunitary Filter Banks," Proc. of IEEE Int. Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Vol. 2, Orlando, FL, May 2002, pp. 1169-1172.
  103. J. Liang, C. Tu and T. D. Tran, "Fast Lapped Transforms via Time-Domain Pre- and Post-processing" (Invited paper), Proc. of 2001 IEEE Int. Conf. on Information, Communications, and Signal Processing (ICICS), Singapore, Oct. 2001, pp. 1-5.
  104. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "Approximating the DCT with the Lifting Scheme: Design and Applications," Proc. of the 34th IEEE Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Vol. 1, Pacific Grove, CA, Nov. 2000, pp. 192-196. 
  105. J. Liang and T. D. Tran, "Fast multiplierless approximation of the DCT with the lifting scheme," Proc. SPIE Applications of Digital Image Processing XXIII, Vol. 4115, San Diego, Aug. 2000, pp. 384-395. 
  106. J. Liang, Peng Xu, and Trac D. Tran, "A Robust DCT-based Low Frequency Watermarking Scheme," Proc. 34th Annual Conference on Information Systems and Science (CISS), Princeton, NJ, USA, Mar. 2000, pp. 1-6.

Patents:

  1.  X. Wang, M. Seyfi, M. Chen, H. W. Ng, and J. Liang, Age and Gender Estimation Using Small-Scale Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Modules for Embedded Systems, US Patent No. 10,558,908, Issued, Feb. 11, 2020.
  2.  M. Seyfi, X. Wang, M. Chen, K. Wang, W. Wang, H. W. Ng, J. Zheng, and J. Liang, Method and Apparatus for Real-Time Face-Tracking and Face-Pose-Selection on Embedded Vision Systems, US Patent No. 10,510,157, Issued, Dec 17, 2019.
  3.  X. Wang, M. Seyfi, M. Chen, H. W. Ng, and J. Liang, Joint Face-Detection and Head-Pose-Angle-Estimation Using Small-Scale Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Modules foe Embedded Systems, US Patent No. 10,467,458, Issued, Nov. 5, 2019.
  4.  X. Wang, H. W. Ng, and J. Liang, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) System based on Resolution-Limited Small-Scale CNN Modules, US Patent Number 10,360,494, Issued, Jul 23, 2019.
  5.  X. Wang, M. Seyfi, M. Chen, H. W. Ng, and J. Liang, Face Detection Using Small-Scale Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Modules for Embedded Systems, US Patent number 10,268,947, Issued, Apr 23, 2019.
  6.  S.Regunathan, C.-L. Lin, T. Holcomb, J. Liang, M.-C. Lee and P. Hsu, "Signaling and repeat padding for skip frames," U.S. Patent No. 8,107,531, Jan. 31, 2012.
  7.  S. Regunathan, S. Srinivasan, J. Liang, C.-L. Lin, J. Xia, “Flexible range reduction," U.S. Patent No. 8,014,450, Sept. 6, 2011.
  8.  R. Crinon, C.-L. Lin, J. Liang, S. Regunathan, S.-J. Wu, T. Onders, T. Holcomb,  Signaling coding and display options in entry point headers,” U.S. Patent No. 7,924,921, Apr. 12, 2011.
  9.  J. Liang, C.-L. Lin, S. Srinivasan, T. Holcomb, "Scan patterns for progressive video content," U.S. Patent No. 7,782,954, Aug. 24, 2010.
  10.  J. Liang, C.-L. Lin, S. Regunathan, and S. Srinivasan, "Multi-layer Run Level Encoding and Decoding," U.S. Patent No. 7,724,827, May 25, 2010.
  11.  J. Liang, C.-L. Lin, S. Srinivasan, T. Holcomb, "Scan patterns for interlaced video content," U.S. Patent No. 7,688,894, Mar. 30, 2010.
  12.  S. Srinivasan and J. Liang, "Fast Video codec transform implementations," U.S. Patent No. 7,487,193, February 3, 2009.
  13.  S. Regunathan, P. Hsu, C. Wang, C.-L. Lin, J. Liang, and S. Srinivasan, "Slice-Layer in Video Codec," U.S. Patent No. 7,162,093, Jan. 2007.

 

Proposals for Standards:

 

  1. H. Fu, F. Liang, J. Liang, G. Zhang, J. Han, “Asymmetric Learned Image Compression with Multi-Scale Residual Block, Importance Map, and Post-Quantization Filtering,” ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC29/WG1, M96068, Team 12, 96th JPEG Meeting, Online, 25-29 July 2022.
  2. J. Lin, M. Akbari, H. Fu, Q. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Liang, D. Liu, F. Liang, G. Zhang, and C. Tu, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC29/WG1 M89086, “Four-Leaf Clover Response to JPEG AI Call for Evidence” (“Learned Variable-Rate Multi-Frequency Image Compression using Modulated Generalized Octave Convolution,”), Team 5, 88th JPEG Meeting, Online, July 2020.
  3. J. Lin, M. Akbari, H. Fu, Q. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Liang, D. Liu, F. Liang, and C. Tu, "Deep Learning-Based Multi-Frequency and Variable-Rate Image Compression using Modulated Generalized Octave Convolution,” Proposal for IEEE 1857 Call for Evidence on Deep Learning-based Image Compression Technologies, User 1, June 2020.
  4. J. Liang, T. D. Tran W. Dai and P. Topiwala, "FastVDO’s Unified 16-Bit Transform/Quantization Approach," ITU-T/SG16/Q.6, H.264 Proposal Document JVT-B103, Geneva, CH, Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2002.
  5. J. Liang, T. Tran, W. Dai, and P. Topiwala, “Fast Integer Transform and 16-bit Architecture for H.26L,” ITU-T/VCEG Document VCEG-N24, Santa Barbara, 24-28 Sept., 2001.
  6. J. Liang, T. D. Tran and P. Topiwala, "A 16-bit architecture for H.26L, treating DCT transforms and quantization," ITU-T/SG16/Q.6, H.264 Proposal Document VCEG-M16, Austin, Texas, 2-4 April, 2001.

Demos, Newsletters:

  1. A. Au, and J. Liang,  Veaver - An Interactive Multiview Video System,” 2011 BCNET Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2011.

First Prize of the 2011 BCNET Conference Digital Media Challenge.

Round-1 Winner of the 2011 Windows Phone 7 Great Canadian Apportunity Competition.

  1. H. Du, J. Liu, and J. Liang, Quality-of-Service Support for Next Generation Satellite Multimedia Networks: Opportunities and Challenges, IEEE Communications Society Multimedia Communications Technical Committee (MMTC) e-Letter, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 21-24, May 2009.

Mobile App Development:

             Ztitch (www.ztitch.com by A. Au): A mobile phone app for creating and navigating 3D scenes from user-generated photos with more than 300,000 downloads. Listed among the 5 Essential Windows Phone Photo Apps by the official Windows Phone blog.

RESEARCH GRANTS (Total: $1.95M)

  1. MITACS Accelerate Internship (2020-2021): $15,000 (Supported by Fraser Innovation Inc.)
  2. Google Chrome University Research Program (2020-2021): $48,000
  3. NSERC Discovery Grant (2020 - 2025): $230,000
  4. NSERC Engage Grant (2017): $24,750
  5. Google Chrome University Research Program (2016-2017): $60,000
  6. NVIDIA Hardware Grant Program (2015): A NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X GPU card ($1,000 value)
  7. NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (DAS) Award (2015 - 2018): $120,000
  8. NSERC Discovery Grant (2015 - 2020): $150,000
  9. NSERC Strategic Project Grant (2013-2015): $594,000 (with Dr. Z. Wang (PI, Waterloo), Dr. X. Wu (McMaster), and Dr. J. Zhao (Ottawa))
  10. MITACS Accelerate Internship (2013): $15,000 (Supported by Seon)
  11. NSERC Research Tools & Instruments Grant (2013): $141,717 (I. V. Bajić, PI; J. Liang, Co-PI)
  12. NSERC Engage Grant (2013): $24,000 (Supported by Seon)
  13. MITACS Accelerate Internship Cluster Program (2012): $79,385 (with Dr. JC Liu (SFU, supported by Nokia University Relation Initiative)
  14. NSERC Engage Grant (2012): $23,400 (Supported by Immesive Media)
  15. SFU FAS Dean’s Nokia Grant (2011): $3,000 and two Nokia phones
  16. SFU Conference Grant (2010): $2,000
  17. SFU SME Initiative Program (2010): $5,000
  18. NSERC Discovery Grant (2010 - 2015): $165,000
  19. NSERC Strategic Project Grant (2009-2011): $148,666 (Total $450,000, with Dr. S. Shirani (PI, McMaster), and Dr. X. Wu (McMaster))
  20. NSERC Strategic Project Grant (2007-2009): $106,500 (Total $510,000, (with Dr. X. Wu (PI, McMaster), Dr. J. Liu (SFU), and Dr. N. Sarshar (Regina))
  21. NSERC/Canada Council for the Arts New Media Initiative (2007-2009): $174,481 (Total $524,631, with Dr. H. Daniel (PI), Dr. I. B. Bajic (PI), and Dr. P. Borwein)
  22. NSERC/MITACS Scholarship (2008-2009): $60,000
  23. BC Industrial Internship Program (2008): $15,000 (Supported by Point Grey Research)
  24. NVIDIA Professor Partnership Equipment Grant (2009): Two NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 ultra-high-end GPU cards ($6,000 values)
  25. Nokia University Relations Initiative Grant (Spring 2009): $5,000 and two Nokia phones
  26. Nokia University Relations Initiative Grant (Fall 2008) : $4,000 and two Nokia phones
  27. Nokia University Relations Initiative Grant (Spring 2008) : $3,000 and two Nokia phones
  28. NSERC Discovery Grant (2005 - 2010): $135,000
  29. NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grant (2006): $37,410 (PI. Total $112,230, with I. Bajic and B. B. Youssef)
  30. SFU Presidential Research Grant (2004 - 2006): $10,000.
  31. SFU Start-up Grant: $40,000

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