معرفی
Prof. Jian Zhang is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Data Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in computer vision, pattern recognition, and multimedia signal processing. He leads the Multimedia Data Analytics Lab at the Global Big Data Technologies Centre, focusing on agri-food sector applications such as livestock monitoring and AI-driven solutions for agricultural efficiency.
Education:
- PhD, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales, 1999
- MSc, The Flinders University of South Australia, 1994
- BSc, East China Normal University, 1982
Research Interests:
His work spans 2D/3D computer vision, large-scale image/video analytics, and cross-disciplinary projects in agriculture and remote sensing. He has pioneered AI systems for livestock counting, poultry welfare monitoring, and fish quality assessment, funded by organizations like Meat & Livestock Australia and Australian Eggs.
Grants & Projects:
- Current projects include AI-based hen health monitoring ($5M+ funding since 2011)
- Collaborations with industry partners like Sydney Fish Market and Fremantle Port
Students & Academic Leadership:
- Supervised 19 PhD graduates and 5 research fellows
- Recruiting new PhD candidates in computer vision and data analytics
Labs & Teams:
Director of the Multimedia Data Analytics Lab, collaborating with global experts through UTS's Distinguished Visiting Scholars program.