RESUME
Kai LIU
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700 Woodland Ave. Apt. G305, Lexington, KY 40508
859-6088368
kai.liu@uky.edu
EDUCATION
Ph. D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Kentucky, U. S. A., 08/2010
Dissertation title: Real-time 3-D reconstruction by means of structured light illumination
GPA: 3.9/4.0
M. S. in Computer Science, Sichuan University, China,
06/2001
Thesis title: Design and Implement of Computer Network Management System Based on
SNMP
GPA: 3.5/4.0
B. S. in Computer Science, Sichuan University, China,
06/1996
Thesis title: Design and Implementing Numerical Solution of Equivalent Difference Latitude
Parallel Polyconic Projection for World Map in Computer
GPA: 3.0/4.0
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, University of Kentucky
08/2005 to now
 Real-time SLI 3-D system for data acquisition at 120 fps, processing at 120 fps and
display at 40 fps, which is the fastest system by now according to reports. Sponsored
by the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, contract #KSEF-148-502-08226.
 Active and passive range sensor fusion for automated surveillance and face
recognition. Sponsored by the National Institutes for Hometown Security and Eastern
Kentucky University, contract #EKY-05-347-2004-IJ-CX-K055.
 Fast face detecting and scanning surveillance network using laser beam.
 Video camera array for face surveillance involving stereo vision technology.
 Remote object surveillance using infrared video camera.
 Human-computer interface using a high-speed camera and a laser pointer to simulate
mouse action. Sponsored by the National Institutes for Hometown Security and
Eastern Kentucky University, contract #EKY-05-347-2004-IJ-CX-K055.
 3-D laser spot tracker/scanner with two video cameras and one laser pointer using
stereo vision technology. Sponsored by the National Institutes for Hometown
Security and Eastern Kentucky University, contract #EKY-05-347-2004-IJ-CX-K055.
Lecturer, Sichuan University
09/2002 to 10/2003
 Enterprise Resource Plan and Customer Relationship Management. Sponsored by
Enwei Group, China.
Research Assistant, Sichuan University
09/1998 to 06/2001
 Computer network management based on SNMP. Sponsored by the Ministry of
Education of China.
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 Interface system for China National Advanced Payment System. Sponsored by
Simulated Bank and Experiment Center in Southwestern University of Finance and
Economics, China.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Sichuan University,
 C Language Programming (2 years)
 Java Language Programming (2 years)
 Experiment of Computer Interface (1 year)
07/2001 to 07/2005
INDUSTRIAL/PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
System Analyst and Designer, Xingshi Tea-making Enterprise
06/2003 to 03/2004
 Enterprise Integrated Information System (ASP + MS Access)
 Tea Quality Management System (Delphi + MS SQL Server)
System Analyst and Designer, Enwei Group, China
 ERP system (PowerBuilder + Sybase)
 CRM system (ASP + Sybase)
09/2002 to 10/2003
System Analyst and Designer, GIUSEPPE Clothing Corp., China 08/2000 to 12/2000
 Inventory Management System (Delphi + MS SQL Server)
Computer administrator, Jiangsu Commercial Bank, China
07/1996 to 08/1998
 Managing and maintaining the computer and network system of the bank
PROGRAMMING SKILLS
 Camera API programming: PGR Scorpion/Flea, Prosilica GC640, Prosilica EC1280,
Electrophysics PV320L, and Matrox Helios Frame Grabber.
 C/C++ (14 years)/MFC(5 years)/Managed C++ for .NET Framework(4 years)
 Pascal/Delphi (5 years)
 HTML/DHTML/ASP (2 years)
 Matlab (4 years)
 SQL (6 years) for MS SQL Server, Oracle and Sybase
INVENTION DISCLOSURES
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[2]
[3]
[4]
Y. Wang, D. L. Lau, L. G. Hassebrook and Kai Liu, "Multi-Camera Phase
Measuring Profilometry for Accurate Registration and Distortion-Free Fingerprint
Unraveling to Aimed Definition". (INV09/1667)
Kai Liu, Y. Wang, D. L. Lau and L. G. Hassebrook, "Dual-frequency Phase
Multiplexing (DFPM) and Period Coded Phase Measuring (PCPM) pattern strategies
in 3-D structured light systems, and Lookup Table (LUT) based real-time data
processing for phase measuring pattern strategies, " submitted 10-9-2009. Approved
for provisional patent application. (INV09/1686)
L. G. Hassebrook, C. J. Casey, E. R. Crane, W. F. Lundby, Y. Wang and Kai Liu,
"Roate and Hold and Scan Structured Light Illumination Pattern Encoding and
Decoding," Approved for provisional patent application by University of Kentucky
(INV09/1706)
Y. Wang, Kai Liu, D. L. Lau and L. G. Hassebrook, "A Maximum SNR Pattern
Strategy for Phase Shifting Methods in Structured Light Illumination and Gamma
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model and its analysis for Phase Measuring Profilometry," submitted 12-26-2009.
Approved for provisional patent application. (INV09/1710)
PUBLICATIONS:
Conference
[1]
Y. Wang, Kai Liu, Q. Hao, D. L. Lau, and L. G. Hassebrook "Multi-camera Phase
Measuring Profilometry for Accurate Depth Measurement," Proceedings of SPIE, the
International Society for Optical Engineering, Orlando, Florida, 6555, 655509 (2007)
[2]
C. Liu and Kai Liu, "Character User Interface Design for Unix" (in Chinese), in The
Development of the Libraries in 21 Century and the Applications of Modern
Education Technology, edited by Fangjian Liu et al, Chengdu: The Press of
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, 383-389 (2001)
Journal
[1]
D. L. Lau, Kai Liu and L. G. Hassebrook, "Real-Time Three-Dimensional Shape
Measurement of Moving Objects without Edge Errors by Time Synchronized
Structured Illumination," Opt. Lett. 35, 2487-2489 (2010)
[2]
Kai Liu, Y. Wang, D. L. Lau, Q. Hao and L. G. Hassebrook, "Dual-frequency
pattern scheme for high-speed 3-D shape measurement," Opt. Express 18, 5229-5244
(2010)
[3]
Kai Liu, Y. Wang, D. L. Lau, Q. Hao and L. G. Hassebrook, "Gamma Model and its
Analysis for Phase Measuring Profilometry," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 27, 553--562 (2010)
[4]
Y. Wang, Kai Liu, Q. Hao, D. L. Lau and L. G. Hassebrook, "Maximum SNR
Pattern Strategy in Phase Shifting Methods," Accepted by Journal of the Optical
Society of America A, 2010.
[5]
Y. Wang, Kai Liu, Q. Hao, D. L. Lau and L. G. Hassebrook, "Hybrid Structured
Light Illumination and Stereo Vision 3-D Reconstruction," Submitted to IEEE
Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, 2009.
[6]
Y. Wang, Kai Liu, Q. Hao, D. L. Lau and L. G. Hassebrook, "Period Coded Phase
Shifting Strategy for 3-D Real-time Acquisition and Data Processing," Submitted to
IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 2009.
[7]
Kai Liu, C. Liu and H. Zhang, "Analysis and Design of the Interface System for
Bank Payment System," (in Chinese) Journal of Sichuan University (Engineering and
Science Edition), 33(6), 101--104 (2001)
[8]
Kai Liu and C. Liu, "Programming for the Unix Network Server," (in Chinese),
Computer and Information Technology, 91(4), 26--30 (2001)
Professional Activities
[1] Student member of Optical Society of America (OSA).
[2] Reviewer of OSA.
[3] Member of IEEE.
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