Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering is a peer-reviewed journal that deals with all aspects of computer science. It publishes articles which contribute new theoretical results in all areas of the foundations of computer science. Papers reporting original research and innovative applications from all parts of the world are welcome.

Francesco Bianconi

Editorial Board Member of Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor, Dipartimento Ingegneria Industriale, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy

Research Areas

Image Processing

Education

2001Ph.DComputer-Aided Design, Università degli Studi di Perugia
1997MengMechanical Engineering, Università degli Studi di Perugia

Experience

2000-present"Ricercatore" (teaching and research duties, tenured faculty member), Università degli Studi di Perugia (Italy)
1998CAD Engineer/Internship, Umbra Cuscinetti SpA, Foligno (Italy)
1997-2000Salaried PhD candidate, Università degli Studi di Perugia (Italy)
1997-1998Secondary school teacher (Textile Technologies), Istituto Professionale Statale per l'Industria e L'Artigianato, Perugia (Italy)
1997-1998Secondary school teacher (Civil and Industrial Plants), Istituto Tecnico Statale per Geometri, Perugia (Italy)
1997-1998Secondary school teacher (Applied Mechanics), Istituto Tecnico Industriale Statale, Foligno (Italy)

Academic Achievement

BEST PAPER AWARD: M.J. Álvarez, A. Fernández, E. González, F. Bianconi, F.J. Aguilar, J. Armesto; Image segmentation using multilayer Coordinated Cluster Representation, Proc. of the International Joint Congress XXI INGEGRAF-XVII ADM, Lugo (Spain), June 1

Publications: Journals

[1]  A. Fernández, M.J. Álvarez and F. Bianconi; Image classification with binary gradient contours, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, DOI 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2011.05.003 in press.
[2]  F. Bianconi and A. Fernández; On the Occurrence Probability of Local Binary Patterns: A Theoretical Study, Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision, 40(3), pp. 259-268, 2011.
[3]  A. Fernández, O. Ghita, E. González, F. Bianconi, P.F. Whelan; Evaluation of robustness against rotation of LBP, CCR and ILBP features in granite texture classification, Machine Vision and Applications, DOI 10.1007/s00138-010-0253-4, in press.
[4]  M.J. Álvarez, E. González, F. Bianconi, J. Armesto, A. Fernández; Colour and texture features for image retrieval in granite industry, Dyna, 77(161), 121-130, 2010.
[5]  F. Bianconi, A. Fernández, E. González and J. Armesto; Robust color texture features based on ranklets and discrete Fourier transform, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 18, 043012, 2009.
[6]  F. Bianconi, A. Fernández, E. González, D. Caride and A. Calvino; Rotation-invariant colour texture classification through multilayer CCR; Pattern Recognition Letters, 30(8), pp. 765-773, 2009.
[7]  F. Bianconi and A. Fernández; Evaluation of the effects of Gabor filter parameters on texture classification; Pattern Recognition, Vol. 40, n. 12, pp. 3325-3335, 2007.
[8]  P. Di Stefano, F. Bianconi and L. Di Angelo; An approach for feature semantics recognition in geometric models; Computer-aided Design, Vol. 36, n. 10, pp. 993-1009, 2004.
[9]  E. González, F. Bianconi, A. Fernández; A comparative review of colour features for content-based image retrieval, Anales de Ingeniería Gráfica, 21, 7-14, 2010.
[10]  M.J. Álvarez, A. Fernández, E. González, F. Bianconi, F.J. Aguilar, J. Armesto; Image segmentation using rotation-invariant multilayer coordinated clusters representation, Anales de Ingeniería Gráfica, 21, 23-30, 2010.
[11]  F. Bianconi, S. Saetta and L. Tiacci; A web-based simulation game as a learning tool for the design process of complex systems; Journal of Design Research, Vol. 5, n. 2, pp. 253-272, 2006.
[12]  F. Bianconi, A. Fernández, E. González and F. Ribas; Texture classification through combination of sequential colour texture classifiers; Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 4756, pp. 231-240, 2007.
[13]  F. Bianconi; Bridging the gap between CAD and CAE using STL files; International Journal of CAD/CAM, Vol 2., pp 78-91, 2002.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  M.J. Álvarez, E. González, F. Bianconi, J. Armesto, P. Arias and A. Fernández; Y ahora cómo encuentro una tabla de granito igual a la que se ha roto?, Proc. of the International Congress on Sustainable Mining, Santiago de Compostela (Spain), April 15-17, 2009.
[2]  F. Bianconi, A. Fernández and A. Mancini; Assessment of rotation-invariant texture classification through Gabor filters and Discrete Fourier Transform; Proc. of the 20th International Congress on Graphical Engineering, Valencia (Spain), June 4-6, 2008.
[3]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti, L. Di Angelo, P. Di Stefano and G. Pazzaglia; An approach for procedural exchange of geometric models; Proc. of the 20th International Congress on Graphical Engineering, Valencia (Spain), June 4-6, 2008.
[4]  F. Bianconi, A. Mancini and A. Fernández; Tecniche per la comparazione dell'aspetto visivo di materiali lapidei ad uso edilizio: valutazione della robustezza in condizioni di illuminazione variabile; Proc. of the 8th CIRIAF National Congress, Perugia (Italy), April 4-5, 2008.
[5]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti and G. Pazzaglia; Semi-automatic modeling of reverse-engineered shapes through design-by-feature and genetic algorithms; Proc. of the International eConference on Computer Science (IeCCS), 2007.
[6]  S. Moroni, F. Bianconi and P. Conti; Concurrent evaluation of manufacturing cost in product design and simulation; Proc. of the European Modelling and Simulation Symposium (EMSS), Bergeggi (Italy), 2007.
[7]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti and S. Moroni; An approach to multidisciplinary product modeling and simulation through design-by-feature and classification trees; Proc. of IASTED Applied Simulation and Modelling (ASM), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), August 29-31, 2007.
[8]  F. Bianconi, A. Fernández and E. González; Combining multiple experts for texture classification; Proc. of the Joint International Congress XVI ADM-XIX INGEGRAF, Perugia (Italy), June 6-8, 2007.
[9]  F. Bianconi and P. Conti; On the Evaluation of Sampling Density Distribution of a Camera; Proc. of IASTED Visualization, Imaging and Image Processing (VIIP), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), August 28-30, 2006.
[10]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti and L. Di Angelo; Interoperability among CAD/CAM/CAE systems: a review of current research trends; in Geometric Modeling and Imaging. New Trends. Proceedings of Graphical Models and Imaging (GMAI), pp. 83-89, London, July 2006.
[11]  F. Bianconi, F. Bianconi and A. Fernández; Granite texture classification with Gabor filters; Proc. of the 18th International Congress on Graphical Engineering, Sitges (Spain), May 31-June 2, 2006.
[12]  F. Bianconi, F. Bianconi; Towards a procedural CAD model for data exchange: problems and perspectives; Proc. of the Joint International Congress 17th INGEGRAF-15th ADM, Seville (Spain), June 1-3, 2005.
[13]  F. Bianconi, F. Bianconi, S. Saetta, L. Tiacci and S. Viazzo; A web-based system to simulate a competitive design environment; Proc. of the Summer Computer Simulation Conference (SCSC), Cherry Hill (USA), July 24-28, 2005.
[14]  F. Bianconi, S. Saetta and L. Tiacci; Simulation of a competitive product design environment for engineering education; Proc. of the 9th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando (USA), July 10-13, 2005.
[15]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti, F. Bianconi, and S. Barone; Some aspects of the acquisition and reconstruction of complex surfaces through optical methods; Proc. of the 14th ADM International Congress, Bari (Italy), August, 2004.
[16]  F. Bianconi, E. Rosati, M. Argento, F. Bianconi, S. Barone and P. Conti; Reverse engineering and CFD analysis: a case study; Proc. of IASTED Applied Simulation and Modelling (ASM), Rhodes (Greece), June 28-July 1, 2004.
[17]  F. Bianconi and P. Di Stefano; An Intermadiate Level Representation Scheme for B-rep Model Simplification and Secondary Features Recognition; Proc. of the International Conference on Shape Modelling and Applications (SMI), Seoul (South Korea), 2003 .
[18]  F. Bianconi and P. Conti; Collaborative product modelling in heterogeneous environments: an approach based on XML Schema; Proc. of the 10th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering, Funchal/Madeira (Portugal), June 2003.
[19]  F. Bianconi and P. Conti; An approach to construct augmented CAD models using acquired digital images; Proc. of Eurograhics, Granada (Spain), September 1-6, 2003.
[20]  F. Bianconi; A distributed object framework for collaborative CAD; Proc. of the 9th ISPE International Conference on Concurrent Engineering, Cranfield (UK), July 27-31, 2002.
[21]  F. Bianconi; On the topology and geometry recognition in triangulated boundary models; Proc. of FEATS 2001-Feature Modeling and Advanced Design-For-The-Life-Cycle Systems, Valenciennes (France), June 12-14, 2001.
[22]  P. Conti and F. Bianconi; Geometrical data exchange through on-line interfaces; Proc. of the 12th ADM International Congress, Rimini (Italy), September 5-7, 2001.
[23]  F. Bianconi, P. Conti, N. Senin and D.R. Wallace; CAE systems and distributed design environments; Proc. of the 12th ADM International Congress, Rimini (Italy), September 5-7, 2001.
[24]  P. Conti and F. Bianconi; Integrating CAD and FEA using COM interfaces; Proc. of the First International Industrial Engineering Conference, Amman (Jordan), September 23-27, 2001.