Hassan Ugail
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Professor Hassan Ugail, PhD is a mathematician and a computer scientist at the School of Informatics; the University of Bradford
. Professor Ugail is the first Maldivian
to obtain a PhD in Mathematics. He is also the first Maldivian to receive professorship in the field of Science. Prof. Ugail's principal research interests are in the areas of geometric design, computer based
physical analysis and design optimisation that fall into the broad area of research known as Simulation Based Design. He is a member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) peer review college and also a peer reviewer for several related journals and conferences in his field of research.
, Maldives. He completed his primary education from Nooranee School in Hithadhoo
. In 1987 he moved to Malé to complete his secondary education at English Preparatory And Secondary School and at Centre for Higher Secondary Education
. Ugail was a top student and was considered to be bright. In 1992 he received his opportunity to continue his studies in the UK as a result of a British Council
scholarship.
. He was awarded his PhD by the Department of Applied Mathematics at University of Leeds
in the year 2000 for his research in geometric design. He then worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics at University of Leeds
until September 2002. Prof. Ugail joined the School of Informatics, University of Bradford, as a Lecturer in September 2002. He was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in April 2005. Ugail became a professor in 2009 at the age of 38 and is among the youngest professors at the University of Bradford. He currently serves as the director of the Centre for Visual Computing at University of Bradford.
method developed at the University of Leeds. The PDE method is based on a suitably chosen PDE that enables to model complex shapes in an easy and predictable fashion. Prof. Ugail also developed the method of biharmonic Bézier surface
for boundary based smooth surface
design with Professor Monterde from University of Valencia, Spain
.
This research has many practical applications, which include building new application environments for complex interactive computer-aided design
and computer animation
, design analysis and optimisation
for engineering and biomedical applications such as accurate computer modelling of shapes of biological membranes, human heart and artificial limbs.
His methods for the representation of a three dimensional object; for the storage and transmission of data representing a three dimensional object; and his method for the time-dependent animation of a three dimensional object are all protected under British and US patent laws.
His research on Visual Computing techniques has led to the establishment of a University spin-out company Tangentix Ltd looking at defining and manipulating complex digital data applied to develop computer games.
In September 2011, Prof Ugail unveiled a new lie detector system that uses two cameras and a computer to try to observe slight changes in facial expression and blood flow. This new system he developed is a complete step change from the traditional polygraph lie detector, which requires the subject to be wired up to a range of physiological detectors. Prof Ugail's system is purely non-invasive and can be used in a covert situation, where the person being monitored potentially knows nothing about it.
Prof. Ugail's research work is funded by a variety of sources. For example, his current research grant protifolio from EPSRC can be found here http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewPerson.aspx?PersonId=104887
His research finding has been widely published in related international journals and conference proceedings. A list of selected references for his work can be found here http://www.inf.brad.ac.uk/staff/index.php?type=pu&u=hugail
In 2010 Professor Ugail won the most prestigious award from University of Bradford, the 'Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Knowledge Transfer Award
University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a British university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The University received its Royal Charter in 1966, making it the 40th University to be created in Britain, but its origins date back to the early 1800s...
. Professor Ugail is the first Maldivian
Maldivian
Maldivian may refer to:* Maldivian people , the ethnic group inhabiting the historic region of the Maldive Islands comprising what is now officially the Republic of Maldives and the island of Minicoy in Union territory of Lakshadweep, India....
to obtain a PhD in Mathematics. He is also the first Maldivian to receive professorship in the field of Science. Prof. Ugail's principal research interests are in the areas of geometric design, computer based
physical analysis and design optimisation that fall into the broad area of research known as Simulation Based Design. He is a member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) peer review college and also a peer reviewer for several related journals and conferences in his field of research.
Early life
Hassan Ugail was born in HithadhooHithadhoo (Seenu Atoll)
Hithaadhoo is a district of Addu City, in the Maldives. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district. The town is situated on the island of the same name, the westernmost of Seenu...
, Maldives. He completed his primary education from Nooranee School in Hithadhoo
Hithadhoo (Seenu Atoll)
Hithaadhoo is a district of Addu City, in the Maldives. Hithadhoo is the main administrative district of Addu City, with many of the administrative buildings in this district. The town is situated on the island of the same name, the westernmost of Seenu...
. In 1987 he moved to Malé to complete his secondary education at English Preparatory And Secondary School and at Centre for Higher Secondary Education
Centre for Higher Secondary Education
Centre For Higher Secondary Education more commonly known as CHSE is a Government run Higher Secondary school in Malé, Maldives which caters only for A' level students. CHSE was inaugurated on 3rd July 1979, with the aim of producing students qualified enough to enter universities abroad. It had a...
. Ugail was a top student and was considered to be bright. In 1992 he received his opportunity to continue his studies in the UK as a result of a British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
scholarship.
Academic life
Ugail received a B.Sc. degree with First Class Honours in Mathematics in 1995 and a PGCE in 1996 both from King's College LondonKing's College London
King's College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's has a claim to being the third oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and...
. He was awarded his PhD by the Department of Applied Mathematics at University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
in the year 2000 for his research in geometric design. He then worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics at University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
until September 2002. Prof. Ugail joined the School of Informatics, University of Bradford, as a Lecturer in September 2002. He was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in April 2005. Ugail became a professor in 2009 at the age of 38 and is among the youngest professors at the University of Bradford. He currently serves as the director of the Centre for Visual Computing at University of Bradford.
His work
Professor Ugail's principal research interests are in the areas of geometric design, computer-based physical analysis, and design optimisation that all fall into a broad area of research known as Simulation-Based Design. The focus of his research is particularly upon a novel method for geometric design known as the PDE (partial differential equation)PDE surface
PDE surfaces are used in geometric modelling and computer graphics for creating smooth surfaces conforming to a given boundary configuration. PDE surfaces utilise partial differential equations to generate a surface which usually satisfy a mathematical boundary value problem.PDE surfaces were first...
method developed at the University of Leeds. The PDE method is based on a suitably chosen PDE that enables to model complex shapes in an easy and predictable fashion. Prof. Ugail also developed the method of biharmonic Bézier surface
Biharmonic Bézier surface
A biharmonic Bézier surface is a smooth polynomial surface which conforms to the biharmonic equation and has the same formulations as a Bézier surface. This formulation for Bézier surfaces was developed by Juan Monterde and Hassan Ugail...
for boundary based smooth surface
Surface
In mathematics, specifically in topology, a surface is a two-dimensional topological manifold. The most familiar examples are those that arise as the boundaries of solid objects in ordinary three-dimensional Euclidean space R3 — for example, the surface of a ball...
design with Professor Monterde from University of Valencia, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
This research has many practical applications, which include building new application environments for complex interactive computer-aided design
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design , also known as computer-aided design and drafting , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer...
and computer animation
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
, design analysis and optimisation
Optimization (mathematics)
In mathematics, computational science, or management science, mathematical optimization refers to the selection of a best element from some set of available alternatives....
for engineering and biomedical applications such as accurate computer modelling of shapes of biological membranes, human heart and artificial limbs.
His methods for the representation of a three dimensional object; for the storage and transmission of data representing a three dimensional object; and his method for the time-dependent animation of a three dimensional object are all protected under British and US patent laws.
His research on Visual Computing techniques has led to the establishment of a University spin-out company Tangentix Ltd looking at defining and manipulating complex digital data applied to develop computer games.
In September 2011, Prof Ugail unveiled a new lie detector system that uses two cameras and a computer to try to observe slight changes in facial expression and blood flow. This new system he developed is a complete step change from the traditional polygraph lie detector, which requires the subject to be wired up to a range of physiological detectors. Prof Ugail's system is purely non-invasive and can be used in a covert situation, where the person being monitored potentially knows nothing about it.
Prof. Ugail's research work is funded by a variety of sources. For example, his current research grant protifolio from EPSRC can be found here http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewPerson.aspx?PersonId=104887
His research finding has been widely published in related international journals and conference proceedings. A list of selected references for his work can be found here http://www.inf.brad.ac.uk/staff/index.php?type=pu&u=hugail
Trivia
In late 2005, the political Maldivian webzine proposed a so-called "Dream Team" to constituent a future government that would bring forth "democracy and prosperity" in the Maldives, that is currently under political turmoil. Despite Prof. Ugail's training as a mathematician, the compiler of this list placed the him as Ambassador to the UK.In 2010 Professor Ugail won the most prestigious award from University of Bradford, the 'Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Knowledge Transfer Award
Further reading
- Partial Differential Equations for Geometric Design
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- Lie-detecting camera tracks facial blood flow
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- Award for Bradford Professor
- Efficient Geometry Parameterisation for Modelling and Animation
- Biharmonic Polynomial Surfaces for Boundary-Based Smooth Shape Design
- Maldivian scientist recognised for achievements in digital knowledge transfer
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