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Derivative-Free and Blackbox Optimization

(Springer, 2017)
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This book is designed as a textbook, suitable for self-learning or for teaching an upper-year university course on derivative-free and blackbox optimization.

The book is split into 5 parts and is designed to be modular; any individual part depends only on the material in Part I.  Part I of the book discusses what is meant by Derivative-Free and Blackbox Optimization, provides background material, and early basics while Part II focuses on heuristic methods (Genetic Algorithms and Nelder-Mead).  Part III presents direct search methods (Generalized Pattern Search and Mesh Adaptive Direct Search) and Part IV focuses on model-based methods (Simplex Gradient and Trust Region).  Part V discusses dealing with constraints, using surrogates, and bi-objective optimization.

End of chapter exercises are included throughout as well as 15 end of chapter projects and over 40 figures.  Benchmarking techniques are also presented in the appendix.

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Authors

Warren Hare is a professor of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus, which he joined in 2009. He received his PhD in Mathematical Optimization from Simon Fraser University.  He completed his postdoctoral research at IMPA (Brazil) and McMaster (Canada). He serves as an Associate Editor with Set Valued and Variational Analysis and the Pacific Journal of Optimization. He is the co-author of the book Derivative-Free and Blackbox Optimization, and his research focuses on structured blackbox optimization.

Charles Audet is a professor of Mathematics at the École Polytechnique de Montréal.


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“A Broadly Applicable Cross-linker for Aliphatic Polymers containing C–H Bonds”
Science, 366(6467): 875-878, 15 November 2019

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Cross-linking a range of alkyl polymers: some alkyl polymers, such as polyethylene, can be cross-linked by using peroxides or high-energy radiation or through the addition of a radical forming agent. Others, like polypropylene, are likely to undergo chain scission, and this process tends to be uncontrolled in the distribution of the cross-links. Lepage et al. developed a widely applicable approach using bis-diazirine molecules as cross-linking agents (see the Perspective by de Zwart et al.). These molecules can be thermally or photochemically activated to form carbenes that readily insert into the polymer carbon-hydrogen bonds, thus leading to cross-linking. The bis-diazirine is nonexplosive, nonvolatile, and easily activated at relatively mild temperatures and thus could be used to fine-tune the properties of existing polymers through small chemical modifications.

Description Source: Science. Published 2019 (6467).


Authors

Abbas S. Milani is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). He is also the principal investigator of the Okanagan Node of the Composites Research Network (CRN), Advanced Materials and Fabrication Core Competency lead of UBC’s Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) program, and director of the recently established Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute at UBC.

Mathieu L. Lepage is a postdoctoral fellow and research assistant in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria.

Chakravarthi Simhadri is a postdoctoral fellow and research assistant in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria.

Chang Liu is a postdoctoral fellow and research assistant in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria.

Mahdi Takaffoli is a research engineer at the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). He completed post-doc research at MIT, taught at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC’s Vancouver campus, and has also worked in the automotive industry.

Liting Bi is a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria.

Bryn Crawford is a research engineer at the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute, and a PhD candidate of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). Since starting his engineering career in Australia, he has gained experience in the steel, oil and gas, composites manufacturing and high technology industries.

Jeremy E. Wulff is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria.


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Fuzzy Transportation and Transshipment Problems

(Springer, 2020)
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This book presents a novel approach to the formulation and solution of three classes of problems: the fully fuzzy transportation problem, the fully fuzzy transshipment problem, and fully fuzzy solid transportation problem. It points out some limitations of the existing formulations and approaches, indicating some possible, conceptually and algorithmically attractive solutions to alleviate them. In particular, the book describes new conceptual and algorithmic solutions for finding the fuzzy optimal solutions of the single-objective fully fuzzy transportation problems, the fully fuzzy transshipment problems and the fully fuzzy solid transportation problems. Moreover, based on the novel concepts and solutions proposed by combining the concept of a fully fuzzy solid transportation problem and a fully fuzzy transshipment problem, it describes a new class of problems, i.e. the fully fuzzy solid trans-shipment problem, together with its fuzzy linear programming formulation and some methods to find its fuzzy optimal solution. The book offers the readers a timely piece of literature in the field of fuzzy linear programming, and is expected to act as a source of inspiration for future research and applications.

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Authors

Amarpreet Kaur earned her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from India in 2012. Her research area was fuzzy optimization. Afterwards, she served as an Assistant Professor at Central University of Punjab, India. While teaching, she became interested in interdisciplinary fields, and further explored them by joining the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program (Sustainability Theme) at UBC Okanagan’s Department of Economics. Currently, her research investigates the impact of drinking water quality on residential property.

Janusz Kacprzyk is a professor of computer science at the Systems Research Institute and an academician of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Amit Kumar is an associate professor of Mathematics at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India.


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Multi-Sensor Image Fusion and Its Applications

(CRC Press, 2005)
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Taking another lesson from nature, the latest advances in image processing technology seek to combine image data from several diverse types of sensors in order to obtain a more accurate view of the scene: very much the same as we rely on our five senses. Multi-Sensor Image Fusion and Its Applications is the first text dedicated to the theory and practice of the registration and fusion of image data, covering such approaches as statistical methods, colour-related techniques, model-based methods, and visual information display strategies.

After a review of state-of-the-art image fusion techniques, the book provides an overview of fusion algorithms and fusion performance evaluation. The following chapters explore recent progress and practical applications of the proposed techniques to solving problems in such areas as medical diagnosis, surveillance and biometric systems, remote sensing, non-destructive evaluation, blurred image restoration, and image quality assessment. Recognized leaders from industry and academia contribute the chapters, reflecting the latest research trends and providing useful algorithms to aid implementation.

Supplying a 28-page full-colour insert, Multi-Sensor Image Fusion and Its Applications clearly demonstrates the benefits and possibilities of this revolutionary development. It provides a solid knowledge base for applying these cutting-edge techniques to new challenges and creating future advances.

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Authors/Editors

Zheng Liu is a professor of Civil, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). He received his doctorate in engineering from Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan) in 2000 and earned a second Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2007. From 2000 to 2001, he was a research fellow with the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He then joined the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) as a Governmental Laboratory Visiting Fellow nominated by NSERC in 2001. From 2002, he became a Research Officer associated with two research institutes of NRC (Aerospace Research [IAR] & Research in Construction [IRC]). From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Liu worked as a full professor for Toyota Technological Institute at Nagoya, Japan. In August 2015, Dr. Liu joined the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus) at Kelowna, BC, Canada. His research interests include condition-based maintenance, condition assessment, nondestructive inspection & evaluation, prognostic health management (PHM), data/information fusion, computer/machine vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, and sensor/sensor network. Dr. Liu is a senior member of IEEE and SPIE. He served as the vice president for publication at the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (2016-2017) and is co-chairing the IEEE IMS TC-1. He holds professional engineer licenses in both Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Liu also serves on the editorial boards for a number of peer-reviewed journals.

Rick S. Blum is a Robert W. Wieseman professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at LeHigh University.


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Integrated Imaging and Vision Techniques for Industrial Inspection
Advances and Applications

(Springer, 2015)
EME 1153

This pioneering text/reference presents a detailed focus on the use of machine vision techniques in industrial inspection applications. An internationally renowned selection of experts provide insights on a range of inspection tasks, drawn from their cutting-edge work in academia and industry, covering practical issues of vision system integration for real-world applications. Topics and features: presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art hardware and software tools for machine vision, and the evolution of algorithms for industrial inspection; includes in-depth descriptions of advanced inspection methodologies and machine vision technologies for specific needs; discusses the latest developments and future trends in imaging and vision techniques for industrial inspection tasks; provides a focus on imaging and vision system integration, implementation, and optimization; describes the pitfalls and barriers to developing successful inspection systems for smooth and efficient manufacturing process.

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Author

Zheng Liu is a professor of Civil, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). He received his doctorate in engineering from Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan) in 2000 and earned a second Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2007. From 2000 to 2001, he was a research fellow with the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He then joined the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) as a Governmental Laboratory Visiting Fellow nominated by NSERC in 2001. From 2002, he became a Research Officer associated with two research institutes of NRC (Aerospace Research [IAR] & Research in Construction [IRC]). From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Liu worked as a full professor for Toyota Technological Institute at Nagoya, Japan. In August 2015, Dr. Liu joined the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus) at Kelowna, BC, Canada. His research interests include condition-based maintenance, condition assessment, non-destructive inspection & evaluation, prognostic health management (PHM), data/information fusion, computer/machine vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, and sensor/sensor network. Dr. Liu is a senior member of IEEE and SPIE. He served as the vice president for publication at the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (2016-2017) and is co-chairing the IEEE IMS TC-1. He holds professional engineer licenses in both Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Liu also serves on the editorial boards for a number of peer-reviewed journals.


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Multispectral Image Fusion and Colorization

(SPIE Press, 2018)
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This book provides a complete overview of the state of the art in color image fusion, the associated evaluation methods, and its range of applications. It presents a comprehensive overview of fusion metrics and a comparison of objective metrics and subjective evaluations. Part I addresses the historical background and basic concepts. Part II describes image fusion theory. Part III focuses on quantitative and qualitative evaluation. Part IV presents several fusion applications, including two primary multiscale fusion approaches–the image pyramid and wavelet transform–as they pertain to face matching, biomedical imaging, and night vision.

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Authors

Zheng Liu is a professor of Civil, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). He received his doctorate in engineering from Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan) in 2000 and earned a second Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2007. From 2000 to 2001, he was a research fellow with the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He then joined the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) as a Governmental Laboratory Visiting Fellow nominated by NSERC in 2001. From 2002, he became a Research Officer associated with two research institutes of NRC (Aerospace Research [IAR] & Research in Construction [IRC]). From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Liu worked as a full professor for Toyota Technological Institute at Nagoya, Japan. In August 2015, Dr. Liu joined the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus) at Kelowna, BC, Canada. His research interests include condition-based maintenance, condition assessment, nondestructive inspection & evaluation, prognostic health management (PHM), data/information fusion, computer/machine vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, and sensor/sensor network. Dr. Liu is a senior member of IEEE and SPIE. He served as the vice president for publication at the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (2016-2017) and is co-chairing the IEEE IMS TC-1. He holds professional engineer licenses in both Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Liu also serves on the editorial boards for a number of peer-reviewed journals.

Erik Blasch is a fusion research engineer and Fellow Member of SPIE.

Yufeng Zheng is a professor at Alcorn State University (Mississippi, USA) and a senior member of SPIE.


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Handbook of Seismic Risk Analysis and Management of Civil Infrastructure Systems

(Woodhead Publishing / Elsevier, 2013)
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Earthquakes represent a major risk to buildings, bridges and other civil infrastructure systems, causing catastrophic loss to modern society. Handbook of Seismic Risk Analysis and Management of Civil Infrastructure Systems reviews the state of the art in the seismic risk analysis and management of civil infrastructure systems.

Part one reviews research in the quantification of uncertainties in ground motion and seismic hazard assessment. Part two discusses methodologies in seismic risk analysis and management, whilst parts three and four cover the application of seismic risk assessment to buildings, bridges, pipelines and other civil infrastructure systems. Part five also discusses methods for quantifying dependency between different infrastructure systems. The final part of the book considers ways of assessing financial and other losses from earthquake damage as well as setting insurance rates.

Handbook of seismic risk analysis and management of civil infrastructure systems is an invaluable guide for professionals requiring understanding of the impact of earthquakes on buildings and lifelines, and the seismic risk assessment and management of buildings, bridges and transportation. It also provides a comprehensive overview of seismic risk analysis for researchers and engineers within these fields.

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Author

Solomon Tesfamariam is a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). Dr. Tesfamariam’s research and leadership is to enhance safe and sustainable built environment subject to multiple hazards, such as earthquake, wind, deterioration and climate change. Dr. Tesfamariam joined the UBC’s school of engineering in 2008, and was promoted to associate and full professors in 2013 and 2017, respectively. Prior to UBC, he worked for over seven years at the National Research Council Canada on developing different decision support tools for infrastructure management, and analytical and numerical based modelling of pipe failures.


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