Michel Ménard

Michel Ménard is a Teacher-Researcher at the University of La Rochelle, affiliated with the Mathematics and Computer Science departments. His research focuses on image and signal processing, particularly in cardiovascular imaging, dynamic texture analysis, and UWB radar applications for through-wall imaging.

• Key projects: ANR DIAMS, FISC consortium, A.Gaugue project
• Applications: Cardiovascular imaging, environmental monitoring, mobile application programming

Research Interests

Ménard's work centers on modeling information ambiguity, imprecision, and uncertainty in image analysis, pattern recognition, and information fusion. He has developed generalized fuzzy coalescence methods, non-parametric Bayesian approaches for trajectory analysis, and variational formulations for image filtering inspired by quantum physics.

His team focuses on:

• Dynamic texture modeling via spatio-temporal decomposition
• Low-level image processing with information theory
• Through-wall imaging systems using UWB radar
• Information fusion techniques with minimal a priori assumptions
• Applications in coastal environment monitoring and biomedical imaging

Publications

Ménard's publications reflect his expertise in advanced image processing techniques applied to diverse domains. Notable contributions include:

• Theoretical works on total variation and sublinear functionals
• Algorithm developments for multistatic radar systems
• Applications in 3D bee tracking and cardiovascular flow analysis
• Extensions of Chambolle's algorithm to color images
• Decomposition methods for dynamic textures
• Integration of quantum physics concepts in image filtering

Collaborations

He collaborates with:

• Laboratoires: L3i, MIA, CLDG/BQR, IRPHE CNRS, ETIS, LASIE
• Institutions: University Hospitals of Poitiers and Angers, ONERA, LEAT, Tronico
• Researchers: Abdallah El-Hamidi, Alain Gaugue, Damien Coisne, Gilles Aubert

Teaching

Ménard teaches across eight departments/programs including:

• Electronics and Industrial Computing
• Automation
• Network Security and Cryptography
• Video Game Programming
• Smartphone Programming
• Digital Media Distribution

He has developed new educational initiatives in mobile application programming since 2010.