Jerry Daniels
Assoc. Professor:
Engineering
Phone: +1 401 863 1347
Phone 2: +1 401 863 9852
Jerry_Daniels@Brown.EDU
Professor Daniels' research interests include:
Time series prediction using neural networks optimized by evolutionary algorithms.
Minimal logic circuit realization of large truth tables using evolutionary algorithms.
Baseball batting order optimization.
Testing Yerkes-Dodson Law of arousal vs performance with heart rate and pupil diameter measurements during video game playing.
Autonomous rovers (robot vehicles) which embody fear and anger.
Interests
Professor Daniels' research interests include:
Time series prediction using neural networks optimized by evolutionary algorithms. Professor Daniels works with inputs generated by the chaotic Rossler equations, and with financial data. The goal is to produce a neural network that succeeds with closed loop prediction.
Minimal logic circuit realization of large truth tables using evolutionary algorithms. The performance of new algorithms is compared to the definitive Quine-McCluskey method, and the heuristic Espresso method, for both speed and gate count. Since both QM and Espresso end up with AND-to-OR two level logic forms, this work has attempted to create smaller realizations by allowing XOR gates in 3-level logic.
Medical Imaging. Professor Daniels has an interest in the registration of three-dimensional images from nuclear cardiology and angiography, which he has pursued in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute.
Other interests include: time series prediction; truth table minimization; eye movements; optimization with evolutionary algorithms; computer methods for automatic jigsaw puzzle solving; models for color vision which explain various aspects of color blindness.
Awards
Teacher-of-the-year award, Division of Engineering, Brown University, 1995
Affiliations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
