Completed Projects

Masters theses

2025

1.

Paul, Nitin

Evaluating the trade-off between Accuracy & Sparsity of Deep Hashing Methodologies for Radio Galaxy Image Retrieval Masters Thesis

2025.

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2.

Kaul, Shrushti

Enhancing CNN-based Image Classification Robustness using the Push-Pull CORF Operator for Shape-Biased Learning Masters Thesis

2025.

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2024

3.

Schokker, Marijn

A comparison of large language models and large multimodal models for web data extraction in product detail pages Masters Thesis

2024.

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4.

Ibrahimi, Erblin

AI-Based Prediction of Spectral Components from HAADF Grayscale TEM Data Masters Thesis

2024.

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5.

de Vries, Stijn

The Effect of Shape Selective Kernels in Convolutional Neural Networks Masters Thesis

2024.

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6.

Thioux, Antonin

A Case study on Calling Remote Functions from SPARQL Queries in an OSINT Company Masters Thesis

2024.

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2023

7.

Antonisse, Joey

Enhancing CNN-based Classification through Effective Utilization of the COSFIRE Algorithm as a Keypoint-based Feature Detection Step Masters Thesis

2023.

BibTeX | Tags: brain-inspired, convnets, deep learning, trainable filters

8.

Verbeek, Max

Predicting Kidney Allograft Loss with XGBoost Masters Thesis

2023.

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9.

Prins, Fabian

Biometrics Recognition of African Clawed Frogs Masters Thesis

2023.

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2022

10.

Schroder, Merijn

An Automated Method for Detecting Data Quality Issues inBusiness Time-Series Datasets Masters Thesis

2022.

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11.

Havinga, M. J.

Product Text Matching: A classification problem in a sparse real-world data space Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2022.

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2021

12.

Helmus, Mark; Azzopardi, George; Wang, Xueyi; Talavera, Estefania

Fall detection with a wearable camera using traditional and deep learning algorithms Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2021, (Main supervisor).

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13.

Overschie, Jeroen

A framework for evaluation of feature selection algorithms Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2021.

BibTeX | Tags: feature ranking, feature selection

14.

Mutreja, Shivam

A blockchain-based framework for the production chain in the apparel industry Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2021.

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2020

15.

Timmerman, Derrick

Sensor-based video matching Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2020.

BibTeX | Tags: camera noise, constrained networks, convnets, deep learning

16.

Bouakaz, Hichem

Egocentric camera-based fall detection system using rotation, motion, HOG and LBP Masters Thesis

2020.

BibTeX | Tags: egocentric vision, fall detection, optical flow

17.

Helmus, Mark

Fall detection with egocentric videos Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2020.

BibTeX | Tags: egocentric vision, fall detection

18.

Elhorst, Siebert

Comparing CNN based semantic segmentation between spherical geometry and orthonormal geometry of road scenes: The ELHORUS dataset Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2020.

BibTeX | Tags: convnets, deep learning, geometry, segmentation

2019

19.

Farrugia, Steven

The detection of fraudulent behaviour on the Blockchain – Ethereum network Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2019, (Supervisors: George Azzopardi and Joshua Ellul (University of Malta)).

BibTeX | Tags: blockchain, Ethereum, fraud detection, machine learning, XGBoost

20.

Chirtoaca, Dan

NFTY - A framework for creating deployable smart contracts for non-fungible tokens on the Ethereum blockchain Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2019.

BibTeX | Tags: blockchain, non-fungible tokens

21.

Bhole, Amey

Ablation Analysis of Adversarial Examples in ConvNets Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2019.

BibTeX | Tags: adversarial attacks, convnets, deep learning

2018

22.

Agius, Donna

Automatic Visual Quality Inspection of MEMS Microphones Masters Thesis

University of Malta, 2018, (Main supervisor).

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23.

Tabone, Wilbert

Automatic Segmentation of Human Anatomical Imagery Masters Thesis

University of Malta, 2018.

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24.

Spiteri, Maria

Customer Churn Prediction for an Insurance Company Masters Thesis

University of Malta, 2018.

BibTeX | Tags: predictive analysis

25.

Simanjuntak, Frans

Fusion of trainable features for gender recognition from face images Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2018.

BibTeX | Tags: deep learning, face analysis, trainable filters

26.

Abadi, Fthi

Interoperability of Access control rights across Blockchain platforms Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2018.

BibTeX | Tags: blockchain, interoperability

27.

Xuan, Win L.

Logo Detection and Recognition in Images of Complex Scenes Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2018.

BibTeX | Tags: deep learning, object detection

28.

Hariskov, Peter I.

Distributed car network for accident prevention Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2018.

BibTeX | Tags: distributed computing, internet of things

2017

29.

Bugeja, Dorian

Hand drawn sketches to vector graphics Masters Thesis

University of Malta, 2017.

BibTeX | Tags: pattern recognition, trainable filters

2016

30.

Kruitbosch, Herbert T

Perceptual industrial surface quality inspection Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2016.

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2014

31.

Scheme, Mark

COSFIRE filters with SIFT key point descriptors Masters Thesis

University of Groningen, 2014.

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2013

32.

Strisciuglio, Nicola

Vessel segmentation with COSFIRE Filters Masters Thesis

2013.

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33.

Capozzoli, Vincenzo

Camera calibration with COSFIRE Filters Masters Thesis

2013.

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2009

34.

Azzopardi, George

Rank-Based Filter with Frequency-and Orientation-Selective Response Masters Thesis

Queen Mary University, 2009.

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2008

35.

Azzopardi, George

How effective is a rank-based filter with a frequency and orientation selective response? Masters Thesis

Queen Mary University of London, 2008.

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MSc Master Work in the HTSM Program

2022

1. Nambiar, Athul Raj; Basir, Suhaib: Application of NFC technology: comparing and contrasting NFC and QR technology for information retrieval. 2022. (Type: Miscellaneous | )

2020

2. Ottens, Hayo: Ensuring the Integrity and Authenticity of Digital Evidence in Court using Blockchain. 2020. (Type: Miscellaneous | )
3.van de Weerd, Michel: Developing a Personal Inventory Management System. 2020. (Type: Miscellaneous | )

Masters internships

2025

1. Kaushik, Ashutosh: Synthetic Yeast Cell Image Generation for Segmentation Enhancement using cycle GANs. 2025. (Type: Working paper | )
2. Timmermans, Stef: Bright-field to Fluorescence Channel Translation for Budding Yeast Segmentation Using Brownian Bridge Diffusion. 2025. (Type: Working paper | )
3. Culachi, Simona-Ioana: Image analysis: On determining page ordering of the Voynich Manuscript. 2025. (Type: Working paper | )
4.van de Wouw, Niek: Predicting Token Promotion on Pump.fun Using Machine Learning. 2025. (Type: Working paper | )

2024

5. Ibrahimi, Erblin: Colorizing HAADF-STEM Images with GANs: Semantic Segmentation in Electron Tomography using pix2pixHD. 2024. (Type: Working paper | )

2022

6. Souroulla, Marios: Time Series Analysis for Gait Analysis using cell phone sensors. 2022. (Type: Working paper | )

2021

7. Oedema, Sytse: MoodCap: A baseball cap integrated with a microcamera for the capturing the face of the wearer. 2021. (Type: Working paper | )

2020

8. Antonisse, Joey: ConvNets robustness improves when input images are preprocessed with push-pull inhibition. 2020. (Type: Working paper | )

2019

9. Lovdal, Sofie: Injury Prediction In Runners By Machine Learning Time Sequence Analysis. 2019. (Type: Working paper | )
10. Ottens, Hayo: Extraction of Light Poles in 3D Point Cloud Data. 2019. (Type: Working paper | )
11. Fitrianti, Zahra Putri: Automatic learning of COSFIRE parameters. 2019. (Type: Working paper | )
12. Overschie, Jeroen: A framework for feature selection evaluation. 2019. (Type: Working paper | )

2018

13. Bhole, Amey: Automatic identification of Holstein cows using a non-invasive approach. 2018. (Type: Working paper | )

Bachelor theses

2025

1. Dobre, Matei A.: GAN-based Sensor Pattern Noise Restoration in compressed images. 2025. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
2. Cagatayli, Sadi: Gaussian Distance-Based Inhibition for Localized Attention in Vision Transformers. 2025. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2024

3. Kaskelyte, Kamile: A Predictive Machine Learning Model for Assessing the Impact of Research Papers in Computer Science. 2024. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
4. Bakker, Anne: Authenticity of face images based on sensor pattern noise. 2024. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
5. Malinovski, Stefan: Capture The Flag - Developing a Pipeline for Binary Flag Detection. 2024. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2023

6. Preststulen, Sebastian: Depth Estimation of Convex Deformations in Shipping Containers using Contour Analysis. 2023. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
7.de Jager, Brian: Edge Detection with Inhibition for Vectorization. 2023. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
8.van Heerde, Laurens: Developing an Android screen scraping application to expand Behapp's digital phenotyping methodologies. 2023. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
9. Roossien, Silke: Expanding Behapp's digital phenotyping application using Android screen scraping. 2023. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2022

10. Kadiri, Maksym: Chain of Custody Provenance Information in Blockchain-based Systems. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
11. Bighiu, Sorin: An investigation towards designing decentralized applications for individuals with visual impairments. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
12.van Herwijnen, Thijs: Siamese neural network for camera identification through sensor pattern noise. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
13. Teodorescu, Micha: Blockchain for the Protection of Forensic Evidence: A Comprehensive Study. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
14. Lorente, Adrian Segura: Image retrieval using siamese networks with application to side-view cattle. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
15. Skala, Daniel: Multi-Document Keyphrase Extraction. 2022. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2021

16. Dijkema, Nik: Complexity analysis of feature selection algorithms. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
17. Monteiro, Liorah: Fall detection from ego-centric videos. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
18. Varanauskas, Tadas: Blockchain framework for chain of custody. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
19. Plamadeala, Dan: Front-end framework for a blockchain-based system for the chain of custody. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
20. Bolhuis, Koen: Medical image analysis annotation tool - backend. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
21. Groot, Daan: Medical image analysis annotationa tool - frontend. 2021. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2020

22. Gheorghe, Radu: Calve Ease Prediction. 2020. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
23. Schokker, Marijn: Video segmentation of daily activities. 2020. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2019

24. Overschie, Jeroen: Fusion of supervised and unsupervised approaches for road marker detection. 2019. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2018

25. Farrel, Michael: Automatic Cell Counting via Recognition of Morphological Characteristics. 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
26. Demajo, Lara Marie: Evaluation of CNN- and COSFIRE-based Age Group Classification from Face Images. 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
27. Micallef, Neil: Weight Prediction of Pigs from Kinect Images. 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
28. Mizzi, Neil: Eye Tracking Art. 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
29. B.L.Persaud,: Investigating a parallel implementation to the main processing steps of COSFIRE filters. 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
30. Havinga, M. J.: Development and implementation of a parallel contour detection algorithm . 2018. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2017

31. Apap, Adrian: Biometric Analysis for Personal Identification using Retinal Fundus Images. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
32. Camilleri, Angie Ann: Investigating the suitability of COSFIRE filters for pedestrian detection. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
33. Soler, Edward Fleri: Aggression Detection in Urban Environments based on Audio Analysis. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
34. Buhagiar, Juan: Automatic Segmentation of Indoor and Outdoor Scenes from Visual Lifelogging. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
35. Abela, Julian Anthony: Automatic Symbol Localisation and Recognition from Music Sheet. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
36. Camilleri, Keith: Automatic Runway Detection for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
37. Falzon, Michelle: Convolutional Neural Network and the Bag-of-Visual-Words approach: a Comparative Analysis Based on Varying the Size of the Training Set. 2017. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2016

38. Farrugia, Fabrizio: Side view car detection with hierarchical COSFIRE filters. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
39. Azzopardi, Beatrix: Real-Time Object Recognition in Videos with a Parallel Algorithm. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
40. Baldacchino, Charlot: Automatic prediction of stock price direction based on multivariate time series and machine learning. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
41. Agius, Donna: Automatic Recognition of Valletta Buildings using Smart Phone technology. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
42. Wells, Stephan Benjamin: Automatic Song Genre Classification. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
43. Scerri, Erik: Music Recognition, Analysis, and Automatic Tagging using Spectrogram Pattern Matching. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
44. Grech, Matthew: Image Classification using Bag of Visual Words and Novel COSFIRE Descriptors. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
45. Xerri, Andre: Prediction of stock price direction: A comparative analysis. 2016. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2014

46. Gecer, Baris: COSFIRE Models for Describing Objects as Arrangements of Circular Regions. 2014. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )
47. Agius, Luke: Recognition of architectural symbols with COSFIRE filters. 2014. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

2006

48. Azzopardi, George: How effective are Radial Basis Function Neural Networks for Offline Handwritten Signature Verification?. 2006. (Type: Bachelor Thesis | )

BSc Short Programming Projects

2022

1.van Riemsdijk, C. M.: Featboost's performance on imbalanced data sets. 2022. (Type: Technical Report | )

2020

2. Moreda, Yona: Interactive website for serration pattern analysis. 2020. (Type: Technical Report | )

2019

3. Melotti, Damiano: Contour detection with push-pull and surround suppression. 2019. (Type: Technical Report | )
4. Hertsenberg, Wouter: Annotational Tool for Image Processing applications. 2019. (Type: Technical Report | )
5.de Vries, Tjaart: Development of a website and APIs for scientific algorithms. 2019. (Type: Technical Report | )
6. Parlan, Tolga: Themis: A new workflow for lecturers and TAs to edit courses. 2019. (Type: Technical Report | )