Prof. Marcin Lukasz Kowalski Profile

Prof. Marcin Lukasz Kowalski

Associate Professor

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Area of Expertise:

computer vision , biometrics

Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 9 March 2024 Presentation

Presentation

Monolithic high contrast grating integrated with metal as a transparent conductive electrode for infrared optoelectronics

Marek Ekielski, Weronika Glowadzka, Karolina Bogdanowicz, Monika Mikulicz, Michal Rygala, Patrycja Spiewak, Marcin Kowalski, Marcin Gebski, Marcin Motyka, Tomasz Czyszanowski, Anna Szerling

Proceedings Volume PC12895, PC1289505 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3009691

KEYWORDS: Electrical conductivity, Thermography, Metals, Electrodes, Technetium, Infrared radiation, Optoelectronics, Transmittance, Optoelectronic devices, Optical gratings

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SPIE Journal Paper | 17 February 2023

Saliency and superpixel improved detection and segmentation of concealed objects for passive terahertz images

Sushmita Chandel, Gaurav Bhatnagar, Marcin Kowalski

OE, Vol. 62, Issue 02, 023101, (February 2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.62.2.023101

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Weapons, Terahertz radiation, Object detection, Denoising, Optical engineering, Machine learning, Mixtures, Anisotropic diffusion, Histograms

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 2022 Paper

Paper

The concept of a technologically advanced information system for automating the process of analyzing images obtained from hidden optoelectronic devices

Grzegorz Kasprowicz, Krzysztof Poźniak, Zbigniew Wawrzyniak, Norbert Pałka, Marcin Kowalski, Piotr Głowacki, Dariusz Mielnik, Sebastian Brawata, Agnieszka Grzeczka

Proceedings Volume 12476, 124760M (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2659614

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging systems, Telecommunications, Image processing, Computer security, Artificial intelligence, Network security, Sensors, Image analysis, Evolutionary algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 14 August 2018 Paper

Paper

Face re-identification across pose in thermal infrared spectrum based on local texture descriptors

A. Grudzien, M. Kowalski, N. Palka

Proceedings Volume 10830, 1083005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2501359

KEYWORDS: Head, Facial recognition systems, Infrared radiation, Binary data, Biometrics, Cameras, Visible radiation, Infrared imaging, Feature extraction

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Proceedings Article | 14 August 2018 Paper

Paper

Mobile border verification of travellers based on fingerprints: experimental studies

Norbert Pałka, Mieczysław Szustakowski, Elżbieta Czerwińska, Jarosław Młyńczak, Krzysztof Firmanty, Michał Walczakowski, Marcin Kowalski, Leon Jodłowski, Wiesław Ciurapiński, Artur Grudzień, Marek Piszczek, Marek Życzkowski, Mikołaj Sobczak, Mateusz Nawrocki, Michał Paczków, Michał Kraszewski-Cąkała, Tomasz Niski, Hubert Krzeszowski, Piotr Życki, Krzysztof Popławski, Paweł Hołoweńko, Piotr Poźniak, Szymon Pachla, Karol Gryciuk

Proceedings Volume 10830, 108300G (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2502345

KEYWORDS: Biometrics, Polishing, Data acquisition, Tablets, Computer security, Databases, Data communications, Software development, Network security, Wireless communications

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2017 Paper

Paper

Face recognition in the thermal infrared domain

M. Kowalski, A. Grudzień, N. Palka, M. Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 10441, 1044109 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2277534

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Facial recognition systems, Infrared radiation, Visible radiation, Biometrics, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2017 Paper

Paper

Simple thermal to thermal face verification method based on local texture descriptors

A. Grudzien, Norbert Palka, M. Kowalski

Proceedings Volume 10455, 104550C (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2281273

KEYWORDS: Feature extraction, Facial recognition systems, Binary data

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2017 Paper

Paper

Cross spectral, active and passive approach to face recognition for improved performance

A. Grudzien, M. Kowalski, M. Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 10455, 1045502 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2279141

KEYWORDS: Facial recognition systems, Biometrics, Thermography, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

Paper

Comparison of objects detection capabilities in LWIR and THz ranges

Marcin Kowalski, Mariusz Kastek, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 9651, 96510H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2193906

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Long wavelength infrared, Cameras, Imaging systems, Infrared cameras, Transmittance, Metals, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Firearms

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Paper

Investigations on time stability of passive THz imaging

Marcin Kowalski, Norbert Palka, Marek Zyczkowski, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 9252, 92520S (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064965

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Cameras, Imaging systems, Temperature metrology, Millimeter wave imaging, Image resolution, Millimeter wave sensors, Skin, Visible radiation, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2014 Paper

Paper

Passive signatures concealed objects recorded by multispectral and hyperspectral systems in visible, infrared and terahertz range

Mariusz Kastek, Marcin Kowalski, Henryk Polakowski, Philippe Lagueux, Marc-André Gagnon

Proceedings Volume 9082, 90820A (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2049803

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Infrared signatures, Image analysis, Imaging systems, Algorithm development, Infrared cameras, Visible radiation, Long wavelength infrared, Thermography, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2014 Paper

Paper

Multispectral concealed weapon detection in visible, infrared, and terahertz

Marcin Kowalski, Mariusz Kastek, Henryk Polakowski, Norbert Palka, Marek Piszczek, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 9102, 91020T (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2049692

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Infrared radiation, Infrared cameras, Terahertz radiation, Infrared imaging, Infrared detectors, Long wavelength infrared, Visible radiation, Mid-IR, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

Paper

The evaluation of THz-VIS fused images

Marcin Kowalski, Norbert Palka, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 8900, 89000T (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028249

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Image quality, Terahertz radiation, Image processing, Visualization, Image segmentation, Cameras, Image visualization, Image processing algorithms and systems, Evolutionary algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

Paper

Multispectral THz-VIS passive imaging system for hidden threats visualization

Marcin Kowalski, Norbert Palka, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 8900, 89000F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028338

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Terahertz radiation, Cameras, Imaging systems, Image processing, Visualization, Image filtering, Image quality, Image visualization, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 16 October 2013 Paper

Paper

Ultra long range surveillance camera for critical infrastructure protection research range

M. Szustakowski, M. Życzkowski, M. Karol, M. Kastek, R. Dulski, J. Bareła, P. Markowski, M. Kowalski

Proceedings Volume 8901, 89010M (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028722

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Surveillance, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Zoom lenses, Visualization, Thermography, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2012 Paper

Paper

Test environment for image synthesis of a single pixel camera

Marcin Kowalski, Marek Piszczek, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 8542, 85421G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.974295

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Image restoration, Image quality, Compressed sensing, Image processing, Signal processing, Reconstruction algorithms, Device simulation, Algorithm development, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 8 November 2012 Paper

Paper

Increasing the quality of image of a commercially available passive THz camera due to computer processing of image

Vyacheslav Trofimov, Vladislav Trofimov, Norbert Palka, Marcin Kowalski

Proceedings Volume 8546, 85460G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965539

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Cameras, Image quality, Image processing, Water, Skin, Image enhancement, Imaging systems, Neck, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 26 October 2012 Paper

Paper

Improvement of passive THz camera images

Marcin Kowalski, Marek Piszczek, Norbert Palka, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski

Proceedings Volume 8544, 85440N (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971434

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Cameras, Image fusion, Image processing, Algorithm development, Image quality, Image resolution, Defense and security, Imaging systems, Image segmentation

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2012 Paper

Paper

Laser photography system: hardware configuration

Marek Piszczek, Krzysztof Rutyna, Marcin Kowalski, Marek Zyczkowski

Proceedings Volume 8381, 83811M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919094

KEYWORDS: Photography, Laser systems engineering, Cameras, Laser phosphor displays, Imaging systems, Sensors, Laser applications, Laser development, Infrared cameras, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2012 Paper

Paper

Thermal human phantom for testing of millimeter wave cameras

Norbert Palka, Radoslaw Ryniec, Marek Piszczek, Mieczyslaw Szustakowski, Marek Zyczkowski, Marcin Kowalski

Proceedings Volume 8362, 83620K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917904

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Cameras, Image processing, Skin, Arteries, Body temperature, Silicon, Veins, Extremely high frequency, Weapons

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2008 Paper

Paper

Surface shape parameters and analysis of data captured with use of 4D surface scanners

Marcin Witkowski, Robert Sitnik, Walter Rapp, Bart Haex, Marcin Kowalski, Sven Mooshake

Proceedings Volume 6848, 684815 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763987

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Imaging systems, Shape analysis, Data acquisition, Scanners, Skin, Data processing, Motion analysis, Optical spheres, Laser scanners

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2006 Paper

Paper

4D measurement system for automatic location of anatomical structures

Marcin Witkowski, Robert Sitnik, Małgorzata Kujawińska, Walter Rapp, Marcin Kowalski, Bart Haex, Sven Mooshake

Proceedings Volume 6191, 61910H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663519

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Calibration, 3D metrology, Visualization, Image processing, Raster graphics, Motion analysis, 3D image processing, Data acquisition, Algorithm development

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Conference Committee Involvement (8)

Sensors and Communication Technologies in the 1 GHz to 10 THz Band II

15 September 2025 | Madrid, Spain

Sensors and Communication Technologies in the 1 GHz to 10 THz Band

18 September 2024 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XIII

23 September 2020 | Online Only, United Kingdom

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XII

9 September 2019 | Strasbourg, France

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

10 September 2018 | Berlin, Germany

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