Edward M. Riseman
Encyclopedia
Edward M. Riseman was an American computer scientist
and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Riseman was a pioneer in the field of computer vision
and artificial intelligence
who made significant contributions to image database and content-based image retrieval, including the design of one of the first knowledge-based image understanding systems that handled very complex natural images. He was a co-author on the landmark paper on a four step process for extracting straight lines from intensity images. Riseman was a Fellow of the American Association for Artificial Intelligence
(AAAI), a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), a member of the Association for Computing Machinery
(ACM), and a member of the Pattern Recognition Society.
degree in Electrical Engineering
from Clarkson College
in 1964. He moved to Cornell University
and received M.S.
and Ph.D.
degrees in electrical engineering in 1966 and 1969, respectively.
as an Assistant Professor. He was promoted to a full professor in 1978, and served as the chairman of the Computer Science department from 1981 to 1985. During his tenure at the University of Massachusetts, Riseman was the advisor to 38 Ph.D. graduates.
Computer scientist
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and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Riseman was a pioneer in the field of computer vision
Computer vision
Computer vision is a field that includes methods for acquiring, processing, analysing, and understanding images and, in general, high-dimensional data from the real world in order to produce numerical or symbolic information, e.g., in the forms of decisions...
and artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
who made significant contributions to image database and content-based image retrieval, including the design of one of the first knowledge-based image understanding systems that handled very complex natural images. He was a co-author on the landmark paper on a four step process for extracting straight lines from intensity images. Riseman was a Fellow of the American Association for Artificial Intelligence
American Association for Artificial Intelligence
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence or AAAI is an international, nonprofit, scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines...
(AAAI), a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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(IEEE), a member of the Association for Computing Machinery
Association for Computing Machinery
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(ACM), and a member of the Pattern Recognition Society.
Education
Edward Riseman received his B.S.Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
from Clarkson College
Clarkson College
Clarkson College is a private college located in Omaha, Nebraska that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences. Areas of study include nursing, medical imaging, imaging informatics, radiologic technology, health care business, physical therapist assistant and professional...
in 1964. He moved to Cornell University
Cornell University
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and received M.S.
Master of Science
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and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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degrees in electrical engineering in 1966 and 1969, respectively.
Career
Shortly after receiving his Ph.D., Edward Riseman joined the faculty of University of MassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts
This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst...
as an Assistant Professor. He was promoted to a full professor in 1978, and served as the chairman of the Computer Science department from 1981 to 1985. During his tenure at the University of Massachusetts, Riseman was the advisor to 38 Ph.D. graduates.