Soft Computing Techniques for Medical Image Analysis (2003)

AbstractThe use of soft computing techniques for medical image analysis is reviewed in this paper. These techniques involve application of fuzzy logic, neural network and evolutionary algorithms. We introduce the different imaging modalities and motivation for using soft computing techniques for medical image analysis. We review different soft computing based approaches for image processing and segmentation, which can improve the diagnostic value of the images. We also present some results with MRI images. Based on these approaches we suggest an architectural framework for soft computing based application development. Additional informationNotes on contributorsS B MehtaShashi Bhushan Mehta is presently pursuing PhD in Delhi College of Engineering (Delhi University) “Reliable Image Analysis techniques for medical diagnosis” after finishing ME (Electronics and communication) in the year 1997 from Delhi college of Engineering. The PhD work is carried out by him at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science and DCE, Delhi while working in INMAS as scientist ‘D’. His work involves development of new algorithm for segmentation and classification of MRI image characterization of tissue parameters to improve diagnosis. He joined INMAS in 1987 as Scientist ‘B’ and published/presented few research paper in the area of Image quality MRI, RF coil for MRI and MRS, 3D Image analysis, PC based diagnostic console for MRI system etc. He is life fellow member of IETE, and also member of Nuclear Magnetic Research Society and Indian unit of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence. Prior to joining INMAS. He has also worked in broadcasting house. All India Radio Delhi and in Directorate of standardization (Min of Defence) as Assistant Director.S ChaudhurySantanu Chaudhury received the BTech degree in electronics and electrical communication engineering in 1984 and the PhD degree in computer science and engineering in 1989 from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Currently he is professor in EE, IIT, Delhi. He contributed about 100 research papers in journals and conference proceedings. His current Research interests are in Computer Vision, Multimedia Systems, Artificial Intelligence.A BhattacharyyaAsok Bhattacharyya obtained MTech and PhD degree in Radiophysics and Electronics in 1970 and 1981, respectively, from the university of Calcutta. He is at present serving as professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engg in Faculty of Technology Delhi University and also in Delhi College of Engineering. He contributed a few research papers in Journals of International repute and is also author of a book entitled, “Checking experiments in sequential machine”, published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 1989. He is also a life fellow member of IETE, a life member of ISTE and also a senior memebr of IEEE. His research interests are VLSI design/Fault-Tolerant computing and also in Image processing for medical Applications.Lazar MathewLazar Mathew is currently the Director of St. Francis Hospital, Ajmer. He had been Director of Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi and also the Chief Executive for the Society for Biomedical Technology.Dr Lazar Mathew is basically a Medical Physiologist with a Doctorate from Delhi University. He is a Fellow of Academy of Biomedical Scientists (FABMS); a Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA); and also a Fellow of Indian Medical Sciences Academy (FAMS).He has 37 years of experience in teaching, research and science management. He has been Director in DRDO for over 12 years. He has 183 publications and 6 technical books to his credit. He has received 9 Research Awards including the “Scientist of the year Award”. He has been a member and Vice President of 5 Science Associations and Sectional President for Indian Science Congress.Dr Mathew has been a member in various scientific committees of UGC, ICMR, DST, DRDO and INSA. He has been a member of Selection Boards for the posts of Directors, Professors and Scientists of DST, DRDO and three Universities and also of AIIMS. He is a referee for evaluation of scientific papers in 5 Scientific Journals. He is a post-graduate teacher and examiner for MSc, MTech and PhD degrees of University of Mysore, University of Bangalore, University of Delhi and University of Calcutta; and a guide for PhD programmes.