The research programme in Granular Computing, Human-centred Information Processing, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Fault-tolerant Distributed Computing, Operations Research, and Systems Modelling involves collaboration with an extensive international network of academics, research students, and visiting scholars.
Academic Collaborators
The following researchers have been involved in collaborative work spanning the core research areas of the programme:
- Dr Giovanni Acampora (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
- Prof. Bruno Apolloni (University of Milan, Italy)
- Dr Ruibin Bai (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China)
- Dr Payam Barnaghi (Imperial College London, UK)
- Dr Giovanna Castellano (University of Bari, Italy)
- Prof. Oscar Castillo (Tijuana Institute of Technology, Mexico)
- Prof. Andrzej Cichocki (Brain Science Institute RIKEN, Japan)
- Prof. Christophe Claramunt (Ecole Naval, Brest, France)
- Prof. Anna Maria Fanelli (University of Bari, Italy)
- Prof. Paulo Fazendeiro (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)
- Prof. Bogdan Gabrys (Bournemouth University, UK)
- Prof. Ryszard Gessing (Silesian Technical University, Poland)
- Dr Jo Maybin Maybin Hartley (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
- Prof. Kaoru Hirota (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)
- Prof. Hisao Ishibuchi (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
- Prof. Malcolm Irving (Brunel University, UK)
- Prof. Bin Jiang (University of Gavle, Sweden)
- Prof. Iisakki Kosonen (Aalto University, Finland)
- Prof. Janusz Kacprzyk (Systems Research Institute PAN, Poland)
- Dr Ling Wei Lee (Neuramatix Sdn Bhd, Malaysia)
- Prof. Vincenzo Loia (University of Salerno, Italy)
- Dr Tosan Mausu (University of Nottingham, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
- Dr Patricia Melin (Tijuana Institute of Technology, Mexico)
- Dr Barry McCollum (Queen's University, Ireland)
- Dr Corrado Mencar (University of Bari, Italy)
- Prof. Sushmita Mitra (Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India)
- Dr Tomoharu Nakashima (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
- Dr Hajime Nobuhara (University of Tsukuba, Japan)
- Prof. Jose Valente de Oliveira (University of Algarve, Portugal)
- Dr Taha Osman (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
- Prof. Witold Pedrycz (University of Alberta, Canada)
- Prof. James Peters (University of Manitoba, Canada)
- Prof. Andrzej Skowron (University of Warsaw, Poland)
- Dr Rong Qu (University of Nottingham, UK)
- Prof. Athanasios Vasilakos (University of Western Macedonia, Greece)
- Dr Wong Wei (University of Surrey, UK)
- Prof. Yiyu Yao (University of Regina, Canada)
Current Research Students
Research students actively pursuing doctoral programmes under the supervision of Professor Bargiela work across a range of topics in computational intelligence, granular modelling, and applied optimisation.
Previous Research Students
The following doctoral students have completed their research programmes. Their collective work represents a diverse portfolio spanning visual information processing, neural networks, optimisation, decision support, and distributed computing.
- Diana Turcsany (PhD, 2016): Deep learning models of biological visual information processing.
- James Gilbert (PhD, 2015): Probabilistic model for the analysis of modular structure in complex biological networks.
- Abdullahi Adamu (PhD, 2015): Efficient learning in artificial neural networks using neuronal diversity.
- Raju Rajeswari (PhD, 2015): Optimisation of image processing networks for neonatal membrane detection.
- Geetha Baskaran (PhD, 2015): A domain transformation approach for addressing staff scheduling problems.
- Rahim Siti Khatijah (PhD, 2013): Transformation of the university timetabling problem space through data pre-processing.
- Tomas Maul (PhD, 2014): Large-scale retinal modelling for the design of new generation retinal prostheses.
- Chandana Tinya (PhD, 2013): Visual tracking of occlusion and camouflage.
- Lee Ling Wei (PhD, 2013): The use of voxel tessellations in identification of protein surface atoms and binding sites.
- Cheng Wai Khong (PhD, 2013): Investigation of efficiency and effectiveness of hyper-heuristics in NP-hard optimisation.
- Syariza Abdul Rahman (PhD, 2013): Search methodologies for examination timetabling.
- Heb Simon (PhD, 2011): Extensible contextualising L-Centric frameworks.
- Kai Xiao (PhD, 2010): Brain magnetic resonance image tumour segmentation with lateral ventricular deformations.
- Badr Salman (MPhil, 2009): Assessing the role of granularity upon decision tree complexity and accuracy in predicting nursing home deficiencies.
- Wang Wei (PhD, 2009): Semantic search, bringing semantic web technologies to information retrieval.
- Raffai A. (MPhil, 2006): Ad-hoc networking in traffic telematics.
- Wu Q. (MPhil, 2006): Accommodating user preferences in the optimisation of public transport travel.
- Zhao Baoli (PhD, 2006): Speech-enabled query interface for the ATTAIN travel information system.
- Polenta Teodoro (PhD, 2005): Incorporating uncertainty in real-time route guidance systems.
- Khalil M. (PhD, 2004): Integrative monitoring and control framework based on distributed shared memory non-locking model.
- Astone Corentin (PhD, 2004): Operational decision support in the presence of uncertainties.
- Agafonov Evgeny (PhD, 2004): Fuzzy and multi-resolution data processing for advanced traffic and travel information.
- Wagealla Waleed (PhD, 2003): Mobile agent for reliable distributed computing.
- Penev Kalin (MPhil, 2001): Geographical Information Systems support for traffic management.
- Shandeep Paul (PhD, 2000): Scalable framework for real-time graphics.
- Cook Adrian (PhD, 1999): Rendering algorithms for 3-D computer graphics.
- Peytchev Evtim (PhD, 1999): Discrete systems monitoring and control.
- Noreiga Len (PhD, 1998): The colourimetric segmentation of digital images.
- Osman Tuba (PhD, 1998): FADI, A fault tolerant environment for distributed processing systems.
- Muhammad Ali (PhD, 1997): Parallel genetic algorithms, an efficient model and applications in control systems.
- Gabrys Bogdan (PhD, 1997): Neural network based decision support.
- Cheetham Andrew (PhD, 1996): Simulation of a multi-dimensional pattern classifier.
- Hartley Joanna (PhD, 1996): Parallel algorithms for fuzzy data processing.
- Hosseinzamann Abbas (PhD, 1995): Parallel and distributed simulation of networks.
- Argile Andrew (PhD, 1995): Distributed processing in decision support systems.
- Nakae Nory (PhD, 1991): A hybrid MIMD/DF compiler for parallel processing.
- Hainsworth Graham (PhD, 1988): Measurement uncertainty in water distribution systems.
International Exchange Students
The research group has hosted numerous international exchange visitors, fostering cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge transfer:
- Patrick Valsecchi
- Frederic Barbe
- Francois Griebart
- Andrzej Laczny
- Adam Szarowicz
- Michal Kozielski
- Michal Kawulok
- Dariusz Garbowski
- Jaroslaw Czaja
- Bartosz Wietrzyk
- Guilhem Dervignes
- Gaetan Lucas de Corville