EDUCATION
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Ph.D., Computer Science,
University of South
Florida August
2004-present
Dissertation title: Statistical Profile Generation for Traffic Monitoring Using Real-time UAV-based Traffic Video Data. -
M.S.,
Computer Science,
Indiana
University-Purdue University Indianapolis
August 2002-July 2004
Thesis title: Development of 3-D & 2-D simulation model of pitting corrosion. - B.E., Electrical Engineering, PCE&A, Nagpur University, India August 1997-May 2001
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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Proficient in applying data analysis and
statistical analysis concepts in real-time systems; evaluation,
calibration and automation of simulation models. Also worked on
demand/pattern prediction, sensitivity analysis, time-series analysis
and dynamic traffic assignment models.
- Experienced in applying mechanical, image processing and artificial intelligence techniques in development of a growth assessment model.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, USF August 2004-present
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Worked with Unmanned Systems Lab (USL) and Center for Urban Transportation and Research (CUTR) on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based real-time traffic surveillance.
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Designed and implemented the framework for integration of real-time video data into traffic simulation models. Research includes evaluation, automation, calibration and validation of traffic simulation software.
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Statistic and sensitivity analysis of real-time data, including data collection, data cleaning, estimating probability distribution, seasonal/random fluctuation patterns, spectral analysis and parameter estimation of measures of effectiveness.
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Experienced with statistical softwares such as SPSS, LIMDEP and R for regression analysis.
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Research Assistant, Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Department of Computer and Information Science, Purdue University at Indianapolis August 2002 to July 2004
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Research funded by NSF: Verification and implementation of structural damage assessment of aluminum.
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Use of cellular automata concepts to simulate the metal surface and environment. Software development using Java and MATLAB.
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Feature extraction for validation of simulated results using image processing techniques and wavelet transforms such as PCA and SVD.
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Artificial Intelligence methods such as neural networks and genetic algorithms to build up growth model.
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PUBLICATIONS
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Anuj Puri and Kimon P. Valavanis, Real-time Traffic Statistical Profile Generation and Simulation Model Calibration , Submitted to IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2008.
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A. Puri, K.P. Valavanis, M. Kontitsis, Statistical Profile Generation for Traffic Monitoring Using Real-time UAV-based Traffic Video Data, IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation - MED'07, Athens, Greece.
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Anuj Puri, Kimon Valavanis, Michael Kontitsis, Generating Traffic Statistical Profiles Using Unmanned Helicopter-Based Video Data, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - ICRA'07, Roma, Italy.
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Pei Sung Lin, Anuj Puri, Larry Hagen, Kimon Valavanis, Automatic transformation of video image data from UAVs into traffic information for simulation model calibration, 13th ITS World Congress, London, October 2006.
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A. Puri, K. Valavanis, E. Chang, M. Kontitsis, L. Hagen, Real-Time Video Data Based Traffic Modeling, Simulation and Monitoring, 2005.(To be submitted)
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Ramana M. Pidaparti; Anuj Puri, Mathew J. Palakal; and Ajay Kashyap, Two-dimensional Corrosion Pit Initiation and Growth Simulation Model, CMC, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 65-76, 2005.
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Anuj Puri, A Survey of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Traffic Surveillance, A Technical Report, 2004.
ACTIVITIES
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Worked with CSE Tech Support and designed the current Department of CSE website in PHP and mySQL.
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Reviewer for Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, June 2006 - present
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Participant, Workshop on Evacuation Planning using DYNASMART-P, September 2006
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Active participant in table tennis and volleyball tournaments organized at USF, August 2005 - present
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Member, Student Organization for Alumni Relations (SOAR), IUPUI, Jan 2003-June 2004
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Graduate Student Representative to the Student Council, Computer Science Club, IUPUI, Jan 2003-July 2003.
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Outstanding Achievement Award, PCE&A, for representing college at National Level Paper Presentation Competitions, 2001.
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President, Electro-tech Cultural Society, PCE&A, Jan 2000-July 2001.
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First Prize, Paper Presentation Competition, on "Role of Information Technology in the field of Engineering in the 21st Century", organized by Indian Institute of Engineers, Jan 2000.