Dr Olga Duran
Faculties, deparments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- Roehampton Vale
Head of Department
- Email:
- o.duran@kingston.ac.uk
About
I received the MEng degree in Microengineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland) and PhD degree at King's College, London in 1996 and 2004, respectively. I was involved in the EPSRC project "A multi-sensor system for sewer inspection" as part of my PhD where I pioneered the use of camera and laser profiler for pipe inspection. After that, I was a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey (2003-2005) and at the Communications and Signal Processing (CSP) Department, Imperial College (2005-2009), London, where I worked for the Data and Information Fusion Defence Technology Centre (DIF DTC) established by the UK Ministry of Defence in the area of data and information fusion, in particular via multidimensional multi-and-hyperspectral imaging techniques. The research emphasis was to automatically detect anomalies with sub-pixel accuracy using airborne spectral images.
I have also industrial experience in instrumentation and calibration (Cetecom, Spain), metal detection (Protovale Ltd) and mine detection (Guartel Ltd) companies.
My research interests are centred on computational intelligence, signal processing and computer vision applied to remote sensed data. Projects include developing models in combination with remotely sensed data to develop algorithms that can automatically inspect and detect objects in real time.
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechatronics
- MEng in Microengineering
- PGCert in Teaching and learning in Higher Education
Publications
Identifying queenlessness in honeybee hives from audio signals using machine learning
Ruvinga, Stenford, Hunter, Gordon James Allan, Duran, Olga and Nebel, Jean-Christophe, 2023, Electronics (12), 7, pp 1627
Quantification of hydrocarbon abundance in soils using deep learning with dropout and hyperspectral data
Ahmed, Asmau M., Duran, Olga, Zweiri, Yahya and Smith, Mike, 2019, Remote Sensing (11), 16, pp 1938
Processing of multi-modal environmental signals recorded from a "smart" beehive
Hunter, Gordon, Howard, Donald, Gauvreau, Sylvain, Duran, Olga and Busquets, Rosa, 2019, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (41), 1, pp 339-348
Hybrid spectral unmixing : using artificial neural networks for linear/non-linear switching
Ahmed, Asmau M., Duran, Olga, Zweiri, Yahya and Smith, Mike, 2017, Remote Sensing (9), 8, pp 775
Subpixel temporal spectral imaging
Duran, Olga and Petrou, Maria, 2014, Pattern Recognition Letters (48), pp 15-23
Minimizing engine emissions using state-feedback control with LQR and artificial intelligence fuel estimator
Chan, K. Y., Ordys, A., Duran, O., Volkov, K. and Deng, J., 2014, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (2), 3, pp 1-9
Use of spectrographic analysis to identify “Queenless” in Honey Bee colonies
Howard, D., Duran, O, Hunter, G. J. A. and Stebel, K, 2013, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (35), 1, pp 290 - 297
Comparison of engine simulation software for development of control system
Chan, Kin Yip, Ordys, Andrzej, Volkov, Konstantin and Duran, Olga, 2013, Modelling and Simulation in Engineering (2013), 401643
Multi sensor platforms for sewer inspection
Duran, Olga, 2012, Water and Sewerage Journal (3), pp 17-17
Robust endmember extraction in the presence of anomalies
Duran, Olga and Petrou, Maria, 2011, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (49), 6, pp 1986-1996
Spectral unmixing with negative and superunity abundances for subpixel anomaly detection
Duran, O. and Petrou, M., 2009, IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters (6), 1, pp 152 -156
A time-efficient method for anomaly detection in hyperspectral images
Duran, O. and Petrou, M., 2007, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (45), 12, pp 3894-3904
Automated pipe defect detection and categorization using camera/laser-based profiler and artificial neural network
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L.D., 2007, IEEE Transactions on Automation, Science and Engineering (4), 1, pp 118-126
Pipe inspection using a laser-based transducer and automated analysis techniques
Duran, O., Althoefer, K. and Seneviratne, L.D., 2003, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (8), 3, pp 401 -409
State of the art in sensor technologies for sewer inspection
Duran, O., Althoefer, K. and Seneviratne, L.D., 2002, IEEE Sensors Journal (2), 2, pp 73-81
Quantitative analysis of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soils using spectroscopy, spectral unmixing and deep neural networks
Ahmed, Asmau M, Duran, Olga, Zweiri, Yahya and Smith, Mike (2018). In: Bruzzone, Lorenzo, (eds.) and Bovolo, Francesca, (eds.), Proceedings of SPIE : Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XXIV. Washington, U.S.: SPIE
A low-cost multi-modal sensor network for the monitoring of honeybee colonies/hives
Howard, Donald, Duran, Olga and Hunter, Gordon (2018). In: Chatzigiannakis, Ioannis, (eds.), Tobe, Yoshito, (eds.), Novais, Paulo, (eds.) and Amft, Oliver, (eds.), Intelligent Environments 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press BV, pp 69-78
SI Engine Simulation Using Residual Gas and Neural Network Modeling to Virtually Estimate the Fuel Composition
Chan, K. Y., Ordys, A., Duran, O., Volkov, K. and Deng, J. (2013). In: Ao, S. I., (eds.), Douglas, Craig, (eds.), Grudnfest, W. S., (eds.) and Burgstone, Jon, (eds.), Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2013. Newswood Limited, pp 897-903
A system to measure gap distance between two vehicles using license plate character height
Chan, K Y, Ordys, A. and Duran, O (2010). In: Bolc, Leonard, (eds.), Tadeusiewicz, Ryszard, (eds.), Chmielewski, Leszek J., (eds.) and Wojciechowski, Konrad, (eds.), Computer Vision and Graphics: International Conference, ICCVG 2010 Warsaw, Poland, September 2010 Proceedings, Part 1. Berlin, Germany: Springer, pp 249-256
Autonomous textile sorting using hyperspectral imaging
Lo Faro, J., Lanets, O., Liaskova, S., Augousti, A. and Duran, O.(2024). 11-14 Aug 2024 : Limerick, Ireland
Using acoustic signals and artificial intelligence to monitor the health and well-being of honeybees
Ruvinga, Stenford, Hunter, Gordon, Duran, Olga and Nebel, Jean-Christophe(2024). In: 1st International Conference - BeSafeBeeHoney CA22105 BEekeeping products valorization and biomonitoring for the SAFEty of BEEs and HONEY, 28-29 May 2024 :Larissa, Greece
Optimization solutions of a multistage balanced transport problem using a potential method
Augousti, Andy, Liaskovska, S., Lanets, O., Duran, Olga and Velyka, O.(2023). In: Energy-optimal technologies, logistics and safety on transport, 09-10 Nov 2023 :Lviv, Ukraine
Monitoring and predicting important events in honeybee hives using acoustic signals and machine learning
Ruvinga, Stenford, Hunter, Gordon, Nebel, Jean-Christophe, Duran, Olga and Busquets, Rosa(2022). In: UKAN+ Monitoring UK Biodiversity Symposium, 15 - 16 Jun 2022 :Manchester, U.K.
Prediction of honeybee swarms using audio signals and convolutional neural networks
Ruvinga, Stenford, Hunter, Gordon, Nebel, Jean-Christophe and Duran, Olga(2022). In: Workshop on Edge AI for Smart Agriculture (EAISA 2022), 20-23 Jun 2022 :Biarritz, France
Use of LSTM neural networks to identify 'queenlessness' in honeybee hives from audio signals
Ruvinga, Stenford, Hunter, Gordon J.A., Duran, Olga and Nebel, Jean-Christophe(2021). In: 17th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, 21 - 24 Jun 2021 :Dubai, United Arab Emirates (held online)
A computer vision approach to monitoring the activity and well-being of honeybees
Kachole, Sanket, Hunter, Gordon and Duran, Olga(2020). In: IE 2020 : 16th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, 20 - 23 Jul 2020 :Online
Kinematic Analysis of the Human Thumb with Foldable Palm
Nanayakkara, Visakha, Ataka, Ahmad, Venetsanos, Demetrios, Duran, Olga, Vitzilaios, Nikolaos, Nanayakkara, Thrishantha and Sahinkaya, Necip(2016). In: 17th Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS-16), 28–30 June 2016 :Sheffield, UK
A User-Centred Design Approach Towards Developing an Intelligent Living Environment for Honeybees
Hunter, Gordon, Howard, Donald and Duran, Olga(2016). In: BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference 2016, 11-15 July 2016 :Bournemouth University, Poole, U.K
Progress towards an Intelligent Beehive : Building an Intelligent Environment to Promote the Well-Being of Honeybees
Howard, Donald, Hunter, Gordon, Duran, Olga and Venetsanos, Demetrios(2016). In: 2016 12th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE), 14-16th September 2016 :London, United Kingdom
Kinematic analysis of the human thumb with foldable palm to understand its role in grasp affordances
Nanayakkara, Visakha, Venetsanos, Demetrios, Duran, Olga, Nanayakkara, Thrishantha and Sahinkaya, M. Necip(2015). In: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems Workshop on Affordances, 28 Sep 2015 :Hamburg, Germany
Adaptive neuro-fuzzy method to estimate virtual SI engine fuel composition using residual gas parameters
Chan, Kinyip, Ordys, Andrzej, Duran, Olga, Volkov, Konstantin and Deng, Jiamei(2014). In: 10th International Conference on Control (Control 2014), 9 - 11 Jul 2014 :Loughborough
Subpixel tracking using spectral data and Kalman filter
Duran, O(2014). In: 6th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing (WHISPERS), 24-27 June 2014 :Lausanne, Switzerland
Applicability of robust unconstrained linear unmixing (RULU) to endmember extraction techniques
Duran, Olga and Petrou, Maria(2013). In: 2011 3rd Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing (WHISPERS), 11-14 Apr 2011 :Liverpool, United Kingdom
New concept for corrosion inspection of urban pipeline networks by digital image processing
Motamedi, Mohammadreza, Faramarzi, Farrokh and Duran, Olga(2012). In: IECON 2012 - 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 25 - 28 Oct 2012 :Montreal, Canada
Assessment of emerging faults in wind turbine power transformers using the S transform
Martin, F., Duran, O. and Aguado, Jose A.(2012). In: European Workshop on Renewable Energy Systems,, 17-28 Sep 2012 :Antalya, Turkey
Application of LabView and cRIO for high precision positioning of Mars Rover using DC motors
Zia, M.T, Curley, A., Duran, O. and Razmkhah, O.(2011). In: 2nd International Conference on Space Technology (ICST 2011), 15-17 Sep 2011 :Athens, Greece
Automated testing of satellite data configuration modules using Labview
Raju, V, Balu, K, Collier, G and Duran, O(2011). In: 2nd International Conference on Space Technology, 15 - 17 Sept 2011 :Athens, Greece
Fusion of Kalman filter and anomaly detection for multispectral and hyperspectral target tracking
Duran, O., Onasoglou, E. and Petrou, M.(2009). In: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 12 - 17 July 2009 :Cape Town, South Africa
Robust endmember extraction in the presence of anomalies
Duran, O. and Petrou, M.(2009). In: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 12 - 17 July 2009 :Cape Town, South Africa
Anomaly detection using spectral unmixing with negative and superunity abundance weights
Duran, Olga and Petrou, Maria(2007). In: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS07), 23-28 Jul 2007 :Barcelona, Spain
Anomaly detection through adaptive background class extraction from dynamic hyperspectral data
Duran, Olga, Petrou, Maria, Hathaway, David and Nothard, Joanne(2006). In: Signal Processing Symposium, NORSIG 2006, 7-9 June 2006 :Rejkjavik, Iceland
Statistical assessment for real-time background class identification in hyperspectral images
Duran, O and Petrou, M(2006). In: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS06), 31 July - 4 August 2006 :Denver, USA
A time-efficient clustering method for pure class selection
Duran, O and Petrou, M(2005). In: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS05), 25-29 July 2005 :Seoul, South Korea
Automated pipe inspection using ANN and laser data fusion
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2004). In: IEEE International conference on robotics and automation, 24 - 27 April 2004 :New Orleans, USA
Laser profiler model for robot-based pipe inspection
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2004). In: World Automation Congress (WAC'04), Tenth International Symposium on Robotics and Applications (ISORA-101), 28 June - 1 July 2004 :Seville, Spain
Experiments using a laser-based transducer and automated analysis techniques for pipe inspection
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2003). In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA03), 14 - 19 Sept 2003 :Tapei, Taiwan
A sensor for pipe inspection: model, analysis and image extraction
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2003). In: IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP03), 14-17 September 2003 :Barcelona, Spain
Automated laser-based profiler for sewer inspection
Duran, Olga, Althoefer, Kaspar and Seneviratne, Lakmal D.(2002). In: 7th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS-7), 25-27 March 2002 :Marina del Rey, California, USA
Automated sewer inspection using image processing and a neural classifier
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2002). In: International Joint Conference in Neural Networks (IJCNN02), 12-17 May 2002 :Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Automated sewer pipe inspection through image processing
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L(2002). In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA02), 11-15 May 2002 :Washington D.C., USA
Pipe inspection using intelligent analysis techniques with high noise-tolerance
Duran, O, Althoefer, K and Seneviratne, L.D.(2002). In: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS02), 30 Sept - 5 Oct 2002 :Lausanne, Switzerland
Automated laser and pipe inspection
Duran, Olga (2004), PhD thesis, Kings's College, London