Jesse Scott, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Penn State University

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2010

  Masters Research Assistant

  Micro Design Lab (MDL), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department• M.S. Thesis: "Analysis of Two-Dimensional Median Filter Hardware Implementations for Real-Time Video Denoising," Advisor: Vijaykrishnan Narayanan, Committee: Mary Jane Irwin • Completed paper reviews for FPGA-based research of mobile and power-aware applications.• Simulated hardware implementations of median filtering determining power, speed, and size.• Mentored undergraduate students working on honors projects.Electronic and Computer Services, College of Engineering• Developed two-unit locator system for precise real-time trajectory for safe laser testing.• Developed software to record multiple data sources for an image acquisition system.• Guided undergraduate students working on various engineering problems. Show less

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  Heatfusion

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2012

  Research And Development Engineer

  • Designed, implemented, and tested state-of-the-art digital night vision systems.• Integrated software, electronic, and mechanical components in mobile systems.• Troubleshooted, debugged, and tested brass board, prototype, and production systems.• Designed and implemented image processing and vision algorithms in MATLAB.• Functionally decomposed MATLAB algorithms for FPGA implementation.• Designed and implemented custom GUIs for mobile microcontroller and microprocessor systems.• Generated functional, behavioral, verification, and validation documentation.• Collaborated on proposal developments, high-level designs, and detailed architectures.• Mentored graduate and undergraduate students regarding problem solving and implementation. Show less

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  Penn State University

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2022

  Laboratory for Perception Action and Cognition (LPAC), School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)• Ph.D. Dissertation: "Dynamic Stability Monitoring of Complex Human Motion Sequences via Precision Computer Vision," Advisors: Robert T. Collins and Yanxi Liu, Committee: John Challis and Guohong Cao• Set up, maintained, and upgraded the multi-modal motion capture lab hardware and software.• Developed, refined, and maintained protocol for IRB-approved human-subject research.• Trained students on data collection and post-processing procedures.• Collected novel human-subject dataset containing motion capture, video, and foot pressure data.• Published and presented state-of-the-art techniques in top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences.• Developed first deep-learning network estimating foot pressure from imagery-derived pose.• Performed detection, tracking, and classification of data using multi-view distributed imaging.• Managed students, resources, and logistics of the research lab and motion capture facility.• Collected, analyzed, and managed the complex human performance public dataset PSU-TMM100.• Provided logistical and technical support for grant applications and technical reports. Show less CMPEN/EE454 - Introduction to Computer Vision• Topics covered: Image filtering, convolution, scale space, object detection, camera models, 3D projection, 3D reconstruction, epipoles, homographies, stabilization, tracking, ego-motion, optical flow, color, light, feature tracking, face tracking, and CNNs.• Presented three weekly lectures for approximately 65 students. • Developed five homework assignments, three month-long projects, two midterms, and one final exam.• Supervised graduate teaching assistant.• Graded biweekly and monthly projects for approximately 150 students.• Developed and delivered guest lectures; proctored exams.• Provided six office hours per week, including one-on-one assistance and tutoring.CMPEN275 - Introduction to Digital Systems Laboratory• Served as instructor during three weekly lab sections for approximately 65 students; graded weekly lab reports.• Ensured safe assembly, testing, and evaluation of digital circuits for 20-25 teams per section.• Provided one-on-one assistance, guidance, and tutoring during class and office hours. Show less

  • Doctorial Research Assistant

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2022

  • Lecturer

    Jan 2013 - May 2019