Bioinformatics Institute

		Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery

		Live-Cell Imaging and Automation of Image Analysis

		Complex Cellular Phenotype Analysis

		Machine Learning For Bioimage Analysis

Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery


		Lee Hwee Kuan Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University Principal Investigator July 2006 - Present
I am currently leading a group that focuses on Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery for the analysis of live cells images. Other areas of interest includes Monte Carlo algorithms, stochastic processes, condensed matter physics, biophysics and magnetism. I was born and grew up in Singapore. I pursued my Ph.D. in Carnegie Mellon university, after which I completed two post doctoral fellowships with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tokyo Metropolitan University. During my free times, I engage in hobbies like doing research and changing diapers. Things that I used to do a lot also includes table tennis, drawing and hiking.



		Law Yan Nei, Ivy Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral Research Fellow Nov 2006 - Present
I joined BII in 2006. My research area is bioimaging with emphasis on image processing and data mining algorithms for high throughput images. If I have to choose one word to describe myself, then "multi" just pops up. I grew up in Hong Kong and studied in Los Angeles, both are multi-cultural cities. Now, I work in Singapore, another multi-cultural city. My work is also multidisciplinary. It is a mixture of mathematics, computer science and biology: master's thesis is about functional analysis (a pure math subject), Ph.D. thesis is about database and postdoc research is about bioimaging.



		Koh Yang Wei, Patrick Ph.D., University of Tokyo Postdoctoral Research Fellow July 2009 - present
My works are mostly image segmentation related. I have been working on the ellipse detection problem, with the application shown useful in nuclei detection. Currently, I am working on segmentation through self learning. I joined BII in 2009. My research focuses on image processing and pattern recognition. My other interests include memory properties of spin systems, phase space structure of nonlinear systems, foundations of quantum mechanics, and semiclassical mechanics. I enjoy working out, long distance running, wall climbing, and mountain hiking. I also like to learn new languages; I speak Japanese, and hope to learn Spanish.



		Huang Chao Hui Ph.D. National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan Postdoctoral Research Fellow July 2010 - Present
I was born in Taiwan. I received the Ph.D. degree in National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan. After I finished the undergraduate education in college, I worked in the computer industry, including International Business Machines (IBM) Hinchu Office, Taiwan, and Altek Co. Ltd. During my Ph.D. preparation, I was invited to serve as a visiting student scholar in University California, Berkeley. I was working in a biomedical research which related to the retina and the human visual system. After I received my Ph.D. degree, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in an international joint project which include Image & Pervasive Access Lab, CNRS, France and National University of Singapore. Currently, I am working on a biochemical research project and focus on computer vision and machine learning for the analysis of live cells images. I like learning new languages, movies, playing computer gadgets and table tennis. I also enjoying some out-door and aquatic activities, including wing surfing, sailing. However, I didn't do these for a while since the limitation of free time and environment.



		Yap Choon Kong MSc National University of Singapore Research Associate March 2007 - Present
My works are mostly image segmentation related. I have been working on the ellipse detection problem, with the application shown useful in nuclei detection. Currently, I am working on segmentation through self learning. I come from Malaysia and have been working in Singapore for more than 4 years. Before this, I have completed both my engineering degree and master in bioinformatics, from National University of Singapore. That put me the total stay in Singapore for more than 10 years. Most time I just enjoy relaxing myself, maybe doing nothing but just rest. But catching up with close friends for some nice chats will brighten my day as well.



		Mohamed Hanifa National Technological University Software Engineer March 2007 - Present
Hi all, I am the software engineer in this group and am primarily focussed on the application development. Currently, I am working on a imaging project (mammary glands) in collaboration with IMCB. My strengths lie in C++ and Java development. I enjoy hanging out with friends and family and also the occasional run or a computer game.



		Yu Weimiao Ph.D. National University of Singapore Postdoctoral Fellow Jan 2007 - March, 2010
After I obtain my Ph.D degree from NUS in 2007, I joined Bio-imaging Informatics Group of BII as a research fellow. Currently, I focus on several projects of bio-imaging informatics. The images are from wide-field, confocal microscopes and SPIM in 2D and 3D, including image datasets from high-throughput screens. I am also interested in Signal Processing, Data Mining techniques, Function Regression, Pattern Recognition and Classification. My personal habits include: Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Cooking and Swimming.



		Li Bihui B.A., University of Chicago Research Officer July 2007 - July 2009
I am a researcher in the Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery group in the Bioinformatics Institute. My current project is to come up with a general unsupervised clustering algorithm by learning from examples of supervised clustering. Previously, I studied philosophy and physics at the University of Chicago, where I became distracted by music theory, acquired a slight obsession with Wittgenstein, and tried my hand at some experimental particle physics. I have soft spots for mountains, scientifically informed philosophy, Schubert Lieder, and Scrabble.



		Ho Qirong B.A., Carnegie Mellon University Research Officer July 2008 - July 2009
My name is Qirong, and my (current) research interests are machine learning and computer vision. But I also enjoy mathematics, statistics and computer science in general. What do I do outside of work? Oh, but I'm a shy person so I don't talk about such things. That answer no good? Okay, how about... sleeping? I like sleeping. A lot. I also enjoy stealing food from nearby conferences.



		Salmiyati Binte Salim Bsc.(Hons) Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Intern May 2009 - July 2009
I am currently doing my Internship at BII for the period of 12 weeks,from May to July. Basically, I'm focusing on the current GUI. Hence, with all the support and help from both the software team and Mr. Lee I'll try my very best to make a difference in the GUI =) I am proudly borned, grew up and educated in Singapore. Ever since High School, I was actively involved in the National Police Cadet Corps.This year marks my 10 years serving the corps. During my free time, I will go shopping, running or join my friends for some outdoor activities like hikings. The things I hate most is to study for exams.



		Balgobin Dathasha aka Yeshma BSc, Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Intern May 2009 - July 2009
I am currently in my 4th year of university and I am doing my internship with BII. I will hopefully design a web page for my department by the end of my internship. My other fields of interests are economics, asset management and the FOREX. I was born in Mauritius and stayed there till the age of 18. After taking my A levels in my home country I came to Singapore to pursue my tertiary education. I eventually hope to undertake a Masters programme in the field of financial statistics. I am a great fan of tennis and Roger Federer and Ialso happen to play tennis in my free time. I like reading African literature and I have a keen interest in visual arts. Hanging out with my friends is the best way to chill out for me.



		Yu Pey Li BSc, Mathematics, Nanyang Technological University Intern May 2009 - July 2009
Born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore.I'm from NTU majoring in Mathematics. Currently I'm under an internship till July and the aim of my project is to debug my GUI and adding more components into that GUI. I am an anime Otaku. My life after work is mainly manga and animes. Other hobbies of mine will be going shopping, go kbox with friends, or watching dramas.



		Chin Hong BSc, Mathematics, Nanyang Technological University Intern May 2009 - July 2009
Hey YOU!...are now reading the description about this dude called Chin Hong, who is a student of Mathematical Sciences in NTU and currently having his internship in Bioinformatics Institute as one of his course module since May of 2009. Well, he involves in a research project which requires him to do programming on image processing of mammary gland. Basically what he is doing now are creating a more generic type of header files for distance transformation, skeletonization, junction points and end points detection on a skeletonized binary image, pruning skeleton, removing the small loops etc. He was born in Malaysia, came to Singapore 3 years ago for the degree course in Nanyang Technological University and going for his final year in this coming August. What he usually does is just dance, dance and dance. He is currently a dancer in a dance club called MJ in NTU and he involves quite a lot in the MJ's activities. He enjoys dancing and he is now learning some other dance genres besides Hip Hop such as, Poppin', Bboyin' and also contemp? Yea, you get it right, all these genres and CONTEMPORARY dance ^^ He will keep dancing even after his graduation because dancing makes him feels ENERGETIC and YOUNG! =)




We are the personal assistants to the group leader, who is also our dad.