Haojie Liu | Machine Vision | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Haojie Liu | Machine Vision | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. candidate at Zhejiang University | China

Haojie Liu is a Ph.D. candidate at Zhejiang University, China, specializing in control science and engineering. His research focuses on advanced topics in artificial intelligence, including person re-identification, multi-modal learning, and content-based visual search. He has published extensively in leading international journals such as IEEE TNNLS, IEEE IoT Journal, IEEE JSTSP, IEEE TKDE, and IEEE TCSS, along with multiple papers under review in prestigious venues including IJCV and IEEE TSMC. His contributions have been recognized through innovative approaches such as spectrum-aware feature augmentation, modality bias calibration, and collaborative mixed learning for visible-infrared person re-identification, significantly advancing the field of AI-driven surveillance and smart systems.

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Education Details

He is pursuing a doctoral degree in control science and engineering at Zhejiang University under the supervision of Prof. Wei Jiang. He previously completed a joint master’s program in computer science and technology at Xiamen University under Prof. Rongrong Ji and obtained his master’s degree in computer science and technology at Guizhou Normal University under Prof. Daoxun Xia.

Professional Experience

He has gained professional experience as a visual algorithm engineer at the Yuyao Research Center, Zhejiang University Robotics Research Institute in Ningbo, China, where he contributed to the development and application of advanced visual recognition and learning systems.

Research Interests

His primary research interests include person re-identification, multi-modal learning, and content-based visual search, with a focus on bridging modality gaps, enhancing model robustness, and advancing real-world applications in intelligent visual perception and surveillance.

Awards and Honors

He has been recognized with multiple awards for academic excellence and innovation, including provincial-level prizes in national innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, honors as an outstanding graduate, and distinctions such as the university-level three-good student award.

Publication Top Notes

SFANet: A Spectrum-Aware Feature Augmentation Network for Visible-Infrared Person Reidentification. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 2023.

Visible-Thermal Person Reidentification in Visual Internet of Things with Random Gray Data Augmentation and A New Pooling Mechanism. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2023.

Towards Homogeneous Modality Learning and Multi-Granularity Information Exploration for Visible-Infrared Person Re-Identification. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing, 2023.

Inter-Intra Modality Knowledge Learning and Clustering Noise Alleviation for Unsupervised Visible-Infrared Person Re-Identification. IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, 2024.

Modality Bias Calibration Network via Information Disentanglement for Visible-Infrared Person Re-Identification in Social Surveillance System. IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, 2024.

Conclusion

Through his strong academic background, impactful research contributions, and recognized achievements, Haojie Liu has established himself as a promising researcher in the fields of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and intelligent surveillance, with significant potential for advancing multi-modal learning and real-world applications in AI-driven systems.

Zhao Song| Machine Vision| Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhao Song| Machine Vision| Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher,  Hangzhou Innovation Research Institute of Beihang University, China

🔬 Short Biography 🌿💊📚

Dr. Zhao Song is an Associate Researcher at the Hangzhou Innovation Research Institute of Beihang University, China. His work focuses on Machine Vision, where he has made impactful contributions to intelligent visual systems, image recognition, and deep learning applications in automation and robotics. Dr. Song’s research bridges cutting-edge algorithm development with real-world industrial applications, earning him recognition in both academic and technology innovation spheres. As a dedicated scholar and innovator, he has published in top-tier journals and actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects that advance machine vision technologies. His outstanding contributions make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Machine Vision

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🎓 Education

Dr. Zhao Song has a solid educational background that reflects his expertise in automation, systems engineering, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Automation from Shandong University of Science and Technology (2007–2011). He then pursued a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Nankai University (2011–2014), where he laid the groundwork for his algorithmic and system design skills. His academic journey culminated with a Ph.D. in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2017–2021), focusing on photometric stereo and 3D reconstruction technologies.

💼 Experience

Dr. Song began his professional career as an Algorithm Engineer at Guangzhou GRG Banking Equipment Co., Ltd. (2014–2016), where he specialized in embedded C programming for ATM systems. He then transitioned to research as an assistant at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016–2017). His postdoctoral research at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (2021–2023) focused on integrating material modeling with structured light systems for digital human modeling. Since September 2023, he has been serving as a Senior Associate Researcher at the Hangzhou Innovation Research Institute of Beihang University, where he leads projects in structured light, photometric modeling, and digital human generation.

🛠️ Skills

Dr. Song possesses a comprehensive skill set in 3D reconstruction, photometric stereo, structured light systems, and material measurement and modeling. His technical proficiency spans C/C++ programming, GPU parallel computing, OpenCV, and real-time image processing algorithms. He is capable of independently designing, building, and optimizing structured light systems for micrometer-level reconstruction. His interdisciplinary approach combines optics, computer vision, and rendering algorithms, making him adept at solving complex problems in material-aware geometry acquisition.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Song’s research revolves around 3D reconstruction and material acquisition, with a core focus on photometric stereo, binary stripe structured light, and integrated geometry-material modeling systems. During his Ph.D., he proposed innovative LED-based photometric stereo techniques and developed micrometer-level reconstruction methods for reflective surfaces. As a postdoc, he introduced a novel fusion framework combining photometric cues with structured light for enhanced accuracy. His recent work includes pioneering the first structured light system capable of outputting complete material maps (diffuse, specular, roughness, normal) and investigating DMA correction techniques to improve reconstruction under varying lighting and material conditions. He also contributed to high-fidelity digital human creation using Lightstage systems and NeRF-based geometry fusion.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Dr. Song has made significant contributions to both academia and industry. His work has led to multiple high-impact publications in journals like Optics Express, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, and Sensors. He has authored several national patents, including groundbreaking methods for 3D object reconstruction and material-aware geometry optimization. His innovations in integrating structured light with material modeling have been successfully translated into commercial applications, notably in digital human rendering. Recognized for his originality and technical acumen, Dr. Song is a prominent candidate for leading awards in Machine Vision and 3D Imaging Systems.

  • Title: A novel calibration method for uniaxial MEMS-based structured light system with linear transition function

    Journal: Measurement

    DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2025.117969

    Year: 2025

    Authors: Yuping Ye, Gang Zhou, Xiujing Gao, Zhenghui Hu, Yi Chen, Zhao Song, Zhan Song

    Citations: Not yet available (published for December 2025—may not have citations yet)

    Title: Micrometer-level 3D measurement techniques in complex scenes based on stripe-structured light and photometric stereo

    Journal: Optics Express

    DOI: 10.1364/OE.401850

    Publication Date: October 26, 2020

    Authors: Zhao Song, Zhan Song, Juan Zhao, Feifei Gu

    Citations: 43 citations

🏁conclusion:

Dr. Zhao Song is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His proven ability to develop cutting-edge, commercial-ready solutions, along with original research that pushes the frontiers of 3D computer vision and graphics, strongly justifies his nomination. Recognizing him with this award would encourage continued innovation at the intersection of vision, AI, and human digitalization.