Dr. Qi Zhang
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Dr. Zhang obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2008 from the University of Western Ontario in Biomedical/Computer Engineering Science and Master's degree in 2002 from the University of Waterloo in Computer Science. He also has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computational Mathematics and Applied Software from the Jilin University. Since receiving his Ph.D., Dr. Zhang had held researcher and software engineer positions in national research labs of Canada and high-tech industry. Prior to joining the Illinois State University, he was an assistant professor at the State University of New York at Canton. Dr. Zhang also holds an adjunct faculty position at the Western University.
Current Courses
179.001Introduction To Data Structures
299.001Independent Honor Study
356.001Introduction To Computer Graphics
179.001Introduction To Data Structures
179.003Introduction To Data Structures
358.001Mobile and Cloud Computing
Research Interests & Areas
Medical data visualization, processing, and analysis, computer graphics, data and information visualization, cloud computing, parallel computing, virtual reality, game design and development, machine learning, and medical imaging
Ph D Biomedical/Computer Engineering Science
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
MS Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
MS Computational Mathematics and Applied Software
Jilin University
Chengchun, Jilin, China
BA Computational Mathematics and Applied Software
Jilin University
Chengchun, Jilin, China
Book, Chapter
Zhang, Q., Eagleson, R., & Peters, T. Medical Image Volumetric Visualization: Algorithms, Pipelines, and Surgical Applications. Medical Image Processing (2011): 291-317.
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, Q. Dual-Modality Cardiac Data Real-Time Rendering and Synchronization in Web Browsers, in IEEE 2020 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, London, ON, Canada, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2020.
Zhang, Q. Medical Computing Visual Synchronization Using WebSocket Protocol and Web Rendering. IEEE Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) (2019).
Zhang, Q., Eagleson, R., & Peters, T. A Software Platform for Real-Time Visualization and Manipulation of 4D Cardiac Images. Ayache, Nicholas; Delingette, Herve; Sermesant, Maxime (EDs), Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart. Springer Berlin Heidelberg (2009): 396--406.
Zhang, Q., Eagleson, R., & Peters, T. A two-level transfer function based method for heart display with vascular tissue and scar enhancement. 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro (2009): 903-906.
Zhang, Q., Eagleson, R., & Peters, T. High-quality anatomical structure enhancement for cardiac image dynamic volume rendering. SPIE International Symposium on Medical Imaging 6918 (2008): 10.
Journal Article
Zhang, Q., Samani, A., Peters, M.T. MR and ultrasound cardiac image dynamic visualization and synchronization over Internet for distributed heart function diagnosis. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 88 (2021) 101850.
Zhang, Q. Medical data visual synchronization and information interaction using Internet-based graphics rendering and message-oriented streaming, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 17 (2019): 100253.
Zhang, Q. Web-based medical data visualization and information sharing towards application in distributed diagnosis, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 14 (2019): 68-81
Zhang, Q. Peters, T. & Fenster, A. Layer-based visualization and biomedical information exploration of multi-channel large histological data, Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 72 (2019): 34-46.
Zhang, Q., Alexander, M., & Ryner, L. Multimodality Neurological Data Visualization with Multi-VOI Based DTI Fiber Dynamic Integration. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics 20.1 (2016): 293-303 (Featured Article of IEEE JBHI).
Technical Report
Zhang, Q. A Medical Image Visualization and Exploration Software Platform. Centre For Imaging Technology Commercialization (CIMTEC) (2013)
Zhang, Q., & Allen, D. Defence Experimentation Pipelines, Mathematical Methodologies, and Observational Studies: Analysis and Experimentation Report. Defence Research and Development Canada (2010)
Zhang, Q., & Allen, D. PRACTICE - Pattern Recognition and Analysis of Communication Tool for Interaction and Collaboration Extraction. Defence Research and Development Canada (2010)
Presentations
L. Fernandes, Q. Zhang. Internet-Based Medical Data Rendering and Image Enhancement Using WebGL and Apache Server, in The University Research Symposium, the Illinois State University, Normal, IL, April 2020
Zhang, Q. Dual-Modality Cardiac Data Real-Time Rendering and Synchronization in Web Browsers, in IEEE 2020 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, London, ON, Canada, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2020.
Q. Zhang. Medical Computing Visual Synchronization Using WebSocket Protocol and Web Rendering, in IEEE 2019 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, May 5-8, 2019.
Grants & Contracts
Presentation Travel Program. CAST. Illinois State University. (2020)
CAST Presentation Travel Program. College of Applied Science & Technology. Illinois State University. (2019)
CAST Publication Incentive Program. The College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2019)
Professional Travel Grant. The College of Arts and Science. Illinois State University. (2019)
University Research Grant (URG). The College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2019)
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