ADSA08 Agenda
(updated 10.10.2012)
DAY 1 |
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8:30 AM
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Registration/Continental breakfast | |
9:00 AM
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Call to order | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
9:05 AM
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Welcoming remarks – ALERT | Michael Silevitch, Northeastern University / ALERT |
9:10 AM
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Welcoming remarks – DHS | Laura Parker, DHS |
9:15 AM
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Workshop objectives | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
9:35 AM
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ATR for personnel screenings | Alex Hudson, Rapiscan |
10:00 AM
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ATR for various modalities | David Perticone, L-3 Communications |
10:25 AM
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Break | |
10:50 AM
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Open Discussion | |
11:15 AM
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ATR for cargo | Sam Song, TeleSecurity Sciences |
11:40 AM
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Feature extraction in 3D millimeter-wave radar imaging | Justin Fernandes, Pacific Northwestern National Laboratory |
12:05 AM
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Detection of liquid and amorphous threats in XRD | Sondre Skatter, Morpho Detection |
12:30 AM
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Lunch | |
1:15 PM
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Threat detection for venue protection | Lisa Sagi-Dolev, Qylur Security Systems |
1:40 PM
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Computer aided detection in medical imaging | Robert Nishikawa, University of Chicago |
2:05 PM
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Clear bag concept for risk based screening | Luc Perron, Optosecurity |
2:30 PM
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Classifier design for CAXI project | Jody O’Sullivan, Washington University |
2:55 PM
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Multi-stage decision systems | Kirill Trapeznikov, Boston University |
3:20 PM
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X-ray back scatter dose predictions | Taly Gilat-Schmidt, Marquette University |
3:45 PM
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Alternative way for TSA to acquire technology | George Zarur, TSA (retired) |
4:10 PM
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Reception sponsored by Csuptwo | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
4:10 PM
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Student poster session in reception area | Students, ALERT |
5:10 PM
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Dinner | |
6:00 PM
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Effectiveness of deterrence | Laura Dugan, University of Maryland / START |
6:30 PM
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Predictive Terrorism Risk for TSA Security Programs | Carter Price, RAND Corporations |
7:00 PM
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Adjourn | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
DAY 2
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7:30 AM
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Continental breakfast | |
8:00 AM
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Day 2 objectives | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
8:05 AM
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Dynamic ATR | Matthew Merzbacher, Morpho Detection |
8:30 AM
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ATR – practical development considerations | Richard Bijjani, Robehr Analytics |
9:00 AM
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EDS Research Problems | Zhengrong Ying, Zomographic |
9:20 AM
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Aberrant behavior and risk based screening | Carl Maccario, Tash Consulting |
9:55 AM
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Break | |
10:30 AM
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Discussion: Role of incentives in security imaging | Doug Pearl, Inzight Consulting |
11:00 AM
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Detection of implanted explosives | Chuck Divin, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |
11:20 AM
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A Math Perspective on Fusion Needs | Ken Jarman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
11:45 AM
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Fused sensor system capabilities and limitations | Kevin Johnson, Naval Research Laboratory |
12:10 AM
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Robust fusion algorithm for sensor failure | Deniz Erdogmus, Northeastern University / ALERT |
12:25 AM
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Lunch | |
12:55 PM
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Video analytics and anomaly detection | Venkatesh Saligrama, Boston University |
1:15 PM
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Imaging Challenges for X-ray screening | Brian Tracey, Tufts University & Christ Alvino, AS&E |
1:35 PM
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ECAC testing | Jean Claude Guilpin, ECAC |
2:00 PM
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Machine learning algorithms for biomedical data | Jennifer Dy, Northeastern University / ALERT |
2:25 PM
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Low-Rank Analytics for Explosive Detection | Raymond Fu, Northeastern University / ALERT |
2:45 PM
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Next Steps | Harry Martz, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |
3:40 PM
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Closing remarks – DHS | Laura Parker, DHS |
3:50 PM
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Closing remarks – ALERT | Michael Silevitch, Northeastern University / ALERT |
4:00 PM
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Adjourn | Carl Crawford, Csuptwo |
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