PUBLICATIONS (Refereed)
(1999)
Syed M Rahman, Monirul Islam: Invariant Pattern Recognition using a Neural Network Model, Special issue of the Journal of Intelligent Systems (JIS). (accepted for publication in 1999).
Syed M Rahman, Ruhul Sarker, Bob Bignall: Application of Multimedia Technology in Manufacturing: A Review, Special issue of the Computers in Industry: An International Journal, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands. Vol. 38, No.1, January 1999, pp. 43-52.
Syed M Rahman, Nazmul Haque, and Bob Bignall: Retrieval of DCT Encoded Images. CIMCA’99: In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation, Vienna, Austria, 17-19 February 1999, pp.128-133.
Syed M Rahman, Monirul Islam, Bob Bignall: Performance Evaluation of an Invariant Neural Network Model for Printed Bangla Character Recognition. CIMCA’99: In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modeling (ISBN: 90 5199 475 3), Control and Automation, Vienna, Austria, 17-19 February 1999, pp. 129-134.
Gour C. Karmaker, Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall: Composite Feature Extraction and Object Ranking. CIMCA’99: In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation, Vienna, Austria, 17-19 February 1999, pp.134-139.
Baikunth Nath, Gour C Karmakar, Syed M Rahman, and Bob Bignall: Classification of Object-Based Images by Adaptive Neural Networks. CIMCA’99: In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modeling, Control and Automation, Vienna, Austria, 17-19 February 1999, pp. 140-145.
Behrendorff G, Syed M Rahman: Adoption of Electronic Commerce by Small to Medium Enterprises in Australia. Book Chapter. In "Information Technology Diffusion in the Asia Pacific: Perspectives on Policy, Electronic Commerce and Education", Ed: Tan, F.B., Corbett, P.S. and Wong, Y.Y. Idea Group Publishing, USA, 1999, pp. 130-147. (Book chapter)
Deepak Rauniar and Syed M Rahman: A Mutual Authentication Protocol for Smart Cards. 10th International Conference of the International Resource Management Association, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-19 May 1999. (accepted for publication).
Syed M Rahman, Deepak Rauniar and Robert J. Bignall: Redesign of the Neuman-Stubblebine Protocol Using Confidentiality-Authentication Channels to Foil Replay Attacks. 10th International Conference of the International Resource Management Association, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-19 May 1999. (accepted for publication).
Syed M Rahman, Gour C. Karmaker and Robert J Bignall: Improving Image Classification using Extended Run Length Features. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Visual Information Systems, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2-4 June, 1999.
Syed M Rahman and Deepak Rauniar: A Mutual Authentication Protocol for Databases. CATA’99: 14th International Conference of the International Society for Computers and Their Applications, Cancun, Mexico, 7-9 April, 1999. (accepted for publication).
Deepak Rauniar, Syed M Rahman and Bob Bignall: Authentication of Multi Users in a Distributed Environment. CATA’99: 14th International Conference of the International Society for Computers and Their Applications, Cancun, Mexico, 7-9 April, 1999. (accepted for publication).
Ashraf Kazi and Syed M Rahman: Computer Applications- A Study Of Legal Implications. CATA’99: 14th International Conference of the International Society for Computers and Their Applications, Cancun, Mexico, 7-9 April, 1999. (accepted for publication).
Nazmul Haque and Syed M Rahman: Improving Performance of Retrieval from an Image database using Robert Transformed Image Features. CATA’99: 14th International Conference of the International Society for Computers and Their Applications, Cancun, Mexico, 7-9 April, 1999. (Accepted for publication).
(In Review Process)
Syed M Rahman, Nazmul Haq, Bob Bignall: Edge Enhancement Operators in Feature Extraction for Image Retrieval, Special issue of the Elsevier journal on Vision Computing.
Dilip K Nag and Syed M Rahman: Multimedia Based Delivery of Engineering Practical. AEESEAP99 Conference,Bangkok
Rezaul K Begg, Syed M Rahman: A method for the reconstruction of foot-ground reaction forces from force platform recordings of simultaneous foot falls.
(In Progress)
Syed M Rahman, Mahesh Raisinghani: Electronic Commerce- Challenges and Opportunities. Editing a book to be published by Idea Group Publishing USA, December 1999. (Book)
Syed M. Rahman, Orlando R. Baiocchi, George E. Lasker: Advances in Intelligent Multimedia and Distance Education. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Intelligent Multimedia and Distance Education, Baden-Baden, Germany, 2-7 August 1999. (Book)
(1998)
Syed M Rahman, George E. Lasker (editors): Advances in Computer Cybernetics, Volume 5, Proceedings of the Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Applications (ISAVIIA-98), Baden-Baden, Germany, 1998, ISBN 0-921836-51-1. (Book)
Morshed Chowdhury, Syed M. Rahman and Baikunth Nath: A Comparative Evaluation of Statistical Inference for Reducing Blockiness in MPEG-1 Video Coded Images, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, pp.800-805, Churchill, Australia, February 9-11, 1998.
Syed M Rahman, N Haque, Bob Bignall: Prewitt's Edge Enhancement operator in Image Ranking, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, pp.818-823, Churchill, Australia, February 9-11, 1998.
Monirul Islam, Syed M Rahman, Ruhul Sarker: A Neural Network Model for Invariant Pattern recognition, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, pp.318-323, Churchill, Australia, February 9-11, 1998.
Syed M Rahman, Ruhul Sarker, Bob Bignall: On Feasibility of Distributed Multimedia Applications in Marketing, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, pp.649-654, Churchill, Australia, February 9-11, 1998.
SMM Rahman, Xing Huo Yue, Syed M Rahman, Y Wu, M Zhihong: Designing Neuro-controllers by Lyapunov Approach, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, pp.300-306, Churchill, Australia, February 9-11, 1998.
Syed M Rahman, Gour C Karmakar, Bob Bignall: Self-Organising Map for Shape Based Image Classification, In Proceedings of CATA-98: 13th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp.291-294, 25-27 March 1998, Hawaii, USA.
Morshed U Choudhury, Syed M Rahman, Baikunth Nath: Block Classification for Reducing Artefacts in Video Images Using Statistical Correlation, In Proceedings of CATA-98: 13th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp. 102-105, 25-27 March 1998, Hawaii, USA.
J Hewson, Syed M Rahman, A Lade: A Quasi-VR Interface for a Virtual Campus Navigation System, In Proceedings of CATA-98: 13th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp.214-217, 25-27 March 1998, Hawaii, USA.
Syed M Rahman, Echo Azhar, S Nessa: Assessing IT Growth in Bangladesh, In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Information Resource Management Association, pp. 143-150, 17-20 May 1998, Massachusetts, Boston, USA.
Deepak Raunier, Syed M Rahman: IT in Nepal in an Information Age, In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Information Resource Management Association, pp. 151-156, 17-20 May 1998, Massachusetts, Boston, USA.
Gour C Karmakar and Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall: Object Based Image Classification Using Neural Networks, In Proceedings of DMS98: The Fifth International Workshop on Distributed Multimedia Systems, Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan, 23-25 July 1998. pp. 12-16.
Gour C Karmakar and Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall: Object Ranking Using Run Length Invariant Features, In Proceedings of the ISAVIIA98: International Symposium on Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Application in conjunction with IntSymp-98, Vol. 5, pp.52-56, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998.
Guojun Lu, Jason Phillips and Syed M Rahman: Techniques to Improve Colour Based Image Retrieval Performance, In Proceedings of the ISAVIIA98: International Symposium on Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Application in conjunction with IntSymp-98, vol. 5, pp.57-61, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998.
Rezaul Begg, Syed M Rahman and Ruhul Sarker: MGAS - Multimedia Aided Gait Analysis, In Proceedings of the ISAVIIA98: International Symposium on Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Application in conjunction with IntSymp-98, vol.5, pp.114-117, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998.
A. Kazi, Syed M Rahman: Legal Protection of Audio Visual Effects - An Australian Case Study, In Proceedings of the ISAVIIA98: International Symposium on Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Application in conjunction with IntSymp-98, vol.5, pp.86-91, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998.
Ruhul Sarker, Syed M Rahman and Charles Newton: Markov Prediction of Reasons for Using EC in the Long Run, In Proceedings of the ISAVIIA98: International Symposium on Audio, Video, Image Processing and Intelligent Application in conjunction with IntSymp-98, vol.5, pp.103-108, Baden-Baden, Germany, 17-21 August 1998.
A. Kazi, Syed M Rahman: Conducting remote business - a legal perspective, BIT'98, 4-5 November 1998, Manchester, UK. (Accepted).
Mohammad Nurul Minhaz, Md. Saifur Rahman and Syed Mahbubur Rahman: "Features Extraction for Speaker Identification." In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ISBN: 984-31-0362-9), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 18-20, 1998, pp: 190-193.
(1997)
Rahman SM, Haque N: Image Ranking Using Shifted difference. In Proceedings of the CATA-97: 12th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp.110-113, 13-15 March 1997, Tempe, Arizona, USA.
Chowdhury MU, Rahman SM, Bignal RJ: Temporal Interrelationships Using Time Based Models for Multimedia Systems. In Proceedings of the CATA-97: 12th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp.186-189, pp.88-91, 13-15 March 1997, Tempe, Arizona, USA.
Chowdhury MU, Suthaharan S, Rahman SM, Bignall RJ: Blocking Artifacts in MPEG-1 Video Coded Images. In Proceedings of the CATA-97: 12th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, 13-15 March 1997, Tempe, Arizona, USA.
Haque N, Rahman SM: Effect of Quadrant Segmentation in Recall-Precision Calculation for Image Ranking. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications, pp.399-403, 10-12 February 1997, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Rahman SM, Tsoi KN: A Multimedia Software Artifacts Library for Collaborative Software Reuse. In Proceedings of the ICCIMA 97: International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications, pp. 271-275, 10-12 February 1997, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Chowdhury MU, Rahman SM, Bignall RJ, Suthaharan S: A Review of Time Based Petri Net Models in Multimedia System. In Proceedings of the ICCIMA 97: International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications, pp.261-66, 10-12 February 1997, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Morshed U Chowdhury, Baikunth Nath, Syed M Rahman : Use of Statistical Inference for Reducing Blocking Artifacts in MPEG-1 Video Coded Images. In Proceedings of the 1997 International Technical Conferences on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications, pp.1227-1230, July 14-16, 1997. Japan.
Syed M Rahman, Baikunth Nath, Ruhul Sarker: Internet for higher productivity in Manufacturing. The 4th International Conference on Computer Integrated Manufacturing, pp.269-278, 21-24 October, 1997. Singapore.
Dilip Nag, Syed M Rahman: A computer Mediated Communication Tool for Distance Teaching of Geotechnical Engineering. AEESEAP ’97, Association for Engineering Education in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, pp.B.5.1-B.5.8, 17-20 August 1997, Manila, Philippines.
Syed M Rahman, Mohammed Atiquzzaman: Video Over ATM: Research Issues InterSymp’97: 9th International Conference on Systems Research Informatics and Cybernetics, pp.11-15, 18-23 August 1997, Germany. .(Invited paper).
Syed M Rahman, Nazmul Haque, Bob Bignall: Laplacian Edge Enhancement in Feature Extraction for Image retrieval, InterSymp’97: 9th International Conference on Systems Research Informatics and Cybernetics, pp.16-20, 18-23 August 1997, Germany. (Invited paper).
Morshed U Chowdhury, Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall, B Nath: Performance Evaluation of Linear Filters For Reducing Blocking Artifacts in Transform Video Coded Images, First International Conference on Information, Communications and Signal Processing, pp.708-712 (IEEE cat.97TH8237), 9-12 September 1997, Singapore.
Morshed U Chowdhury, Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall, Jill Wright: New Linear Filtering Techniques for Reducing Blocking Artefacts in MPEG-1 Coded Images", DICTA/IVCNZ'97 : New Dimensions in Image Processing, pp.249-254, 9-11 Dec, 1997, Auckland, NewZealand.
Gour C Karmakar, Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall: Colour Based Image Classification Using Self-Organizing Maps, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 161-166, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
S M M Rahman, Syed M Rahman, M A Rashid: Kohonen Neural Network in Character Recognition Applications, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 106-110, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
N Haque, Syed M Rahman, Bob Bignall: Retrieval Effectiveness of Thumbnail Transformation, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 106-110, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
M A Rashid, Syed M Rahman: Challenge of Technology in Computing Education: The Case of Multimedia, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 4-9 (suppl), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ruhul A Sarker, Syed M Rahman: Electronic Commerce in Business and Manufacturing, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 10-15 (suppl), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
36. Syed M Rahman, Jugal K Das, Hanif B A Echo: Software Panorama: A case study for Bangladesh, NCCIS'97: National Conference on Computer and Information Systems, 9-10 December 1997, pp. 16-21 (suppl), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
(1996)
Gunasekaran A, Bignall R J, Syed M Rahman: Multimedia in Manufacturing. The International Journal of "Production Planning and Control", vol.7, no.5, 440-451, 1996, pp.440-451.
Tsoi K N and Syed M Rahman: Media-On-Demand Multimedia Electronic Mail: A Tool for Collaboration on the Web. Proceedings of the 5th IEEE International Symposium on High Performance Distributed computing HPDC' 96, August 6-9, New York, USA. 1996. pp. 121-126.
Syed M Rahman, Tsoi K N : HyperText Markup Language as a tool for collaborative multimedia courseware. Proceedings of the 3rd International Interactive Multimedia Symposium, 21-25 January 1996, Perth, WA, pp.336-344.
Syed M Rahman, Tsoi K N, Dettrick G : Multimedia as an Educational Tool: Overview and the Future. Proceedings of the 3rd International Interactive Multimedia Symposium, 21-25 January 1996, Perth, WA, pp.328-335.
Syed M Rahman, Mia A K: Analysing Structure of Printed Bangla Characters for Computer Recognition. Proceedings of the ISCA 11th International Conference on Computers and their Applications. San Francisco, California, USA, March 7-9, 1996, pp.223-226.
Tsoi KN, Syed M Rahman: Architectural Evolution of Multimedia electronic Mail with Conformance to Standards. Proceedings of the ISCA 11th ISCA International Conference on Computers and their Applications. San Francisco, California, USA, March 7-9, 1996, pp.143-6.
Morshed U Chowdhury, Syed M Rahman and Robert J Bignall : Emerging Multimedia Applications and Market Opportunities. Proceedings of the ISCA 11th ISCA International Conference on Computers and their Applications. San Francisco, California, USA, March 7-9, 1996, pp.139-142.
Tsoi K N, Syed M Rahman: "Media-On-Demand" Multimedia Electronic Mail: An approach to Support Online Services. EGMM’ 96: Multimedia on the Net, Eurographics Workshop on Multimedia. Rostock, Germany, May 28-30, 1996. Proceeding published as a Book Ed: Dr. Bodo urban. Springer Computer Science Series. Springer-Verlag/WienNewYork, 1996. pp.117-125.
Tsoi K N, Syed M Rahman: Design Philosophy and Goals of IMMEMS: Interactive Multimedia Electronic Mail Systems. Proceedings of SEARCC’96 :the XV Conference of the South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation, 4-7 July 1996, Bangkok, Thailand, pp.193-199.
Tsoi K N, Syed M Rahman: Software Reuse as a Multimedia Information System Development Methodology. Proceedings of SEARCC'96: the XV Conference of the South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-7 July 1996, pp. 253-261.
(1995)
Syed M Rahman, Mia A K : Computer recognition of printed Bangla Characters using syntactic method. SEARCC’ 95: Proceeding of the XIV conference of South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation. 129-138, Colombo, 5-8 September, 1995.
Syed M Rahman, Wood J : Towards a quantitative understanding of online teachers’ workload. Proceeding of ODLAA’95 Biennial Forum, 316-319, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 21-26 September, 1995.
Syed M Rahman, Begg RK : A computational method to reconstruct gate forces in short-stride subjects during two footfalls on a force platform. Proceedings of IEEE EMBS Region 10 International Conference: Engineering and Physics Medicine’ 95, New Zealand, 20-24 Nov 1995.
Gunasekaran A, Syed M Rahman: An Investigation on the Application of Multimedia in Manufacturing. Proceeding of the 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Melbourne, 29 Nov-1 Dec, 1995.
Syed M Rahman, Dettrick G: Comparing participation's in the CMC components: Experiences from online teaching. Proceeding of ASCILITE’ 95(abstract), Melbourne, 4-6 December 1995.
Dettrick G, Syed M Rahman: Multimedia as Curriculum. ASCILITE’ 95 (abstract), Melbourne, 4-6 December 1995.
(Pre 1995)
Syed M Rahman: Investigating Issues for On-Line Multimedia Information Retrieval over ATM Network. Proceeding of the FCIT research conference, Monash University. June 1994. (Extended Abstract)
Iqbal A, Syed M Rahman: Relational modelling of multiple source time dependant data. BCS Journal. Vol.5. No.1. Dec 1991. pg.7-11.
Alam MZ, Khan MR, Syed M Rahman: An empirical model for nondestructive metal testing using eddy current. The British Journal of Non Destructive Testing. Vol.32. No.4. April 1990. pg.193-196.
Syed M Rahman, Sattar MA: An experimental investigation on printed Bangla character recognition. BCS Journal. Vol.4. No.1. Dec 1989. pg.1-4.
Syed M Rahman, Alam MS: Hardware development for a microprocessor based temperature controller. EEE Research Bulletin. Vol.4. No.1. 1988. pg.63-71.
Syed M Rahman, Khan MHA: Bengali Keyboard layout-an approach to optimise requirements for computer applications. Technical session of the 31st annual convention of IEB. January, 1987.
Karim ANMM, Syed M Rahman: Hardware bit mapping for variable width character generation and display. Technical session of the 31st annual convention of IEB. January, 1987.
Alam SU, Syed M Rahman: Microprocessor based multichannel Temperature control Systems. Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Vol.15. No.1. January, 1987. pg.9-16.
Rumi AH, Syed M Rahman: Algorithm for the development of Electronic Spreadsheet. Journal, Bangladesh Computer Society. Vol 3. No.1. December, 1987. pg.27-33.
Syed M Rahman, Majumder SP: Microprocessor in Telephone switching system. Technical session of the 30th annual convention of IEB. December. 1986.
Syed M Rahman, Faruq A: Microcomputer controlled programmable musical instruments. Technical session of the 29th annual convention of IEB. January 16-20, 1985.
Syed M Rahman, Bashir UA: Microprocessor Software development aids. Technical session of the 29th annual convention of IEB. January 16-20, 1985.
Syed M Rahman, Halim AA: Microprocessor based students performance evaluation system. EEE Research Bulletin. Vol.3. No.1. 1985. BUET. pg.54-60.
Islam SM, Syed M Rahman: Low cost cassette recorder interface for microcomputers. Technical session of the 28th annual convention of IEB January 6-9, 1984.
Ahmed A, Syed M Rahman: Bengali numerals using segments. Technical session of the 28th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. January 6-9, 1984.
Syed M Rahman, Ahmed M: Bengali Alphanumeric for digital displays. Technical sessions of the 28th annual convention of IEB. January 6-9, 1984.
Syed M Rahman, Islam SMR: Microcomputer based learning system- Formal approach. UNESCO regional meeting on the use of microcomputers in Engineering Education, BUET, Dhaka, Nov.12-17, 1984. Journal, BCS, pg.15-22. Dec. 1984.
Syed M Rahman: A development system for microcomputer based designs-I: Hardware. Technical session of the 27th annual convention of IEB. December 24-27. 1982.
Syed M Rahman: A development system for microcomputer based designs-II: software. Technical session of the 27th annual convention of IEB. December 24-27. 1982.
Syed M Rahman: Mikroszamitogepek otthonunkban. Hiradastehnika. pg.169-173.vol. xxxi.No.5.. 1980.
Syed M Rahman, Bretz K, Fledrich K: Mikrokompjuterek a psicho-fiziologiaban. The 9th Hungarian symposium on motion biology. Tihany. sept.10-12. 1980.
Syed M Rahman: Microcomputer in the measurement of Latency time and Psychomotorical studies. Ph.D. theses submitted to Technical University of Budapest, November, 1980.
Syed M Rahman, Mihaly M: Latency time in the Neuromuscular processes. The 8th Hungarian Symposium on motion biology. Tihany, Hungary. Sept.26-28. 1979.
Bretz K, Mihaly N, Syed M Rahman, Endrew D: Correlation & Time delay of Electromyogram and Dynamogram. Tanulmanyok a TFKI Kutatasaibol. pg.194-204. 1977-78.
Syed M Rahman: Development of an input/output unit for Intel MCS-80 microcomputer using domestic TV and TELEX keyboard. M.Sc. theses submitted to Technical University of Budapest. June’ 78.
Other Publications
Chowdhury M M, Rahman S M: The emergence of multimedia as a tool for communication. Research Report 1/95, GSCIT, August 95. (Research Reports)
Tsoi KN, Rahman SM: Evaluation of Case Studies in Multimedia Mailing Systems. Technical Report, Research Report 5/95, GSCIT, December 95. (Research Reports)
Syed M Rahman: Alphanumerical TV display. TDK dolgazat. Budapest Technical University. 1978. (Abstract)
Non-Commercial Books (Distance Education Materials)
Distance education materials published by the Distance Education Centre of Monash University.
Computer Technology Subject Book, 78 pages.
Computer Technology Reader, 97 pages.
Computer Technology Subject Guide, 18 pages.
Information Systems 1 Subject Book, 123 pages (revised)
Information Systems 1 Reader, 453 pages (revised)
Information Systems Subject guide, 6 pages (revised)
Multimedia Concepts and Applications Subject Book, 62 pages.
Multimedia Concepts and Applications Subject guide, 5 pages.
Multimedia Concepts and Applications Reader, 79 pages.