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Career Summary

Image and signal processing algorithm research, design, implementation, and test.  Accomplishments in problem solving, mathematical algorithm derivation, performance analysis, software development, system prototyping, and test data reduction.

Computer Expertise
  • 8+ years experience with C, MATLAB, and Pascal.
  • Experience with Ada, BASIC, HTML, Intel 80×86 assembly, Java, JavaScript, Motorola 6502 assembly, Motorola 6809 assembly, PV-Wave, Unix C-shell scripts, and Windows C programming (Borland).
  • DOS, Windows, and Unix environments.
Education
  • 1996 PhD-EE Michigan Technological UniversityDissertation: “New Optical Flow Algorithms for Target Tracking .”
    Course emphasis: random processes, adaptive filtering, estimation theory, Fourier optics, control systems.
    GPA: 3.97/4.00.
  • 1994 MS-EE Michigan Technological UniversityThesis Topic: “Implementation and Convergence Criteria of a New Iterative Algorithm for Nonuniform Image Motion Estimation in the Presence of Noise.”
  • 1990 BS-EE Michigan Technological UniversitySumma Cum Laude (GPA 3.90/4.00).
    Course emphasis: Electronics, analog filtering.
Funded Research

“Improved Methods of Tilt Measurement for Extended Images in the Presence of Atmospheric Disturbances Using Optical Flow Algorithms,” AFOSR Summer Research Extension Program Proposal, $39,540. January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. The grant entailed follow-up research for my 1994 summer efforts at Phillips Laboratory. The grant amount included 1 year of Ph.D. stipend and tuition, conference and laboratory travel, computer equipment, and faculty release time.

Awards and Honors
  • Fellowship: Graduate School (1995-1996).
  • Session Chair: Image Motion Estimation and Detection, IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIP-95), November 1995.
  • Fellowship: DeVlieg Foundation and Graduate School (1992-1994).
  • Session Chair: Bio-Medical Imaging 2, 35th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, August 1992.
  • Fellowship: National Science Foundation and DeVlieg Foundation (1990-1992).
  • 1982 Participant Junior High-Middle School State Mathematics Competition at Central Michigan University.
  • 1982, 1981 Participant Junior High-Middle School Regional Mathematics Competition.
  • Finalist 29th and 28th Michigan Mathematics Prize Competitions (in top 5% of 23,000 high-school participants).
Publications

J.I. Lipp

 “Improved Methods of Tilt Measurement for Extended Images in the Presence of Atmospheric Disturbances using Optical Flow,” Final Report for Air Force Office of Scientific Research Summer Research Extension Program (AFOSR-SREP), December 1995.

J.I. Lipp

 “A New Affine Motion Estimation Algorithm,” Proceedings IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIP-95), Las Vegas, Nevada, November 1995, pp. 219-224.

J.I. Lipp

 “Estimation of Tilts of Extended Images in the Presence of Atmospheric Disturbances Using Optical Flow Algorithms,” Final Report for Air Force Office of Scientific Research Summer Research Program, August 1994, pp. 8-1 to 8-20.

J.I. Lipp

 “Matching Driver Efficiencies,” Speaker Builder: The Loudspeaker Journal, No. 5, October 1993, pp. 20-21.

J.I. Lipp

 “Uniform Frame-to-Frame Image Motion Estimation Using Image Features,” Proceedings of the 36th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Detroit, Michigan, August 1993, pp. 744-747.

N.M. Namazi and J.I. Lipp

 “Nonuniform Image Motion Estimation in Reduced Coefficient Transformed-Domains,” IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, Vol. 2, No. 2, April 1993, pp. 236-246.

N.M. Namazi and J.I. Lipp

 “Nonuniform Image Motion Estimation Using the Maximum a Posteriori Principle,” IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 1992, pp. 520-525.

J.I. Lipp

 “Frame-to-Frame Image Motion Estimation with a Fuzzy Logic System,” Proceedings of the 35th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Washington D.C. August 1992, Vol. 2, pp. 987-990.

N.M. Namazi and J.I. Lipp

 “A Parameter Estimation Approach to Frame-to-Frame Image Motion Estimation,” Proceedings of the SPIE 1991 International Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, San Diego, CA, July 1991, pp. 659-670.
Teaching Activity (Michigan Technological University)
  • EE260: Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer Architecture.
    3 weeks of combination and sequential logic plus 7 weeks of assembly language programming with the Motorolla 6809.
  • EE331: Network Analysis IV.
    Energy and power signals, convolution, the Fourier Transform, sampling, the Discrete Fourier Transform.
Audio Activities
    • MTU Student Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society (AES)
      • National AES Member 1989-1996.
      • Amplifier Group Team Leader (1995-1996). Completed prototype MOSFET amplifier producing 40 W into 8 ohms, stable into 2 ohms.
      • Designed a pre-amp switcher to assist in doing “A-B” testing. Switches signal sources and loudspeakers while providing signal level matching and volume control.
      • Project Chair (1993-1994, 1991-1992), “Donut Man” (1992-1993), and Treasurer (1990-1991).

 

  • Loudspeaker Projects (See www.lippaudio.com for lots of detail.)
    • Speaker I: A three way system utilizing Vifa and Peerless drivers. Two unusual woofer cabinet designs, and a concrete block used for first satellite version.
    • Speaker II: High-powered and efficient “pro audio” style speaker utilizing audiophile crossover design concepts.
    • Speaker III: Currently under development, testing, and construction. A two-way shielded MTM design for use as a main satellite and center channel.
    • Doug’s Speakers: The follow-up to Speaker I. Used a Kevlar Focal tweeter, two Peerless 5″ mid-ranges, and two 12″ Peerless long-throw woofers to form a 96 dB efficient monstrosity.