University of South Wales


Biomedical Engineering and Computing
Research Group

Publications

  1. S. Haigh, J. Kulon, A. Partlow, and C. Gibson, ‘Comparison of Objectives in Multiobjective Optimization of Ultrasonic Positioning Anchor Placement’, IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas., vol. 71, pp. 1–12, Nov. 2022, doi: 10.1109/TIM.2022.3189729.

  2. A. Partlow, C. Gibson, and J. Kulon, ‘3D posture visualisation from body shape measurements using physics simulation, to ascertain the orientation of the pelvis and femurs in a seated position’, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 198, p. 105772, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2020.105772.

  3. S. Haigh, J. Kulon, A. Partlow, P. Rogers, and C. Gibson, ‘Improved Obstacle Mitigation and Localization Accuracy in Narrowband Ultrasonic Localization Systems Using RoBCUL Algorithm’, IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas., vol. 69, no. 5, pp. 2315–2324, May 2020, doi: 10.1109/TIM.2019.2963553.

  4. L. Zhang and J. Kulon, ‘Three-Dimensional Numerical Study of Particle Trajectory in Particle Charge and Size Analyzer Considering the Effects of System Parameters’, IEEE Access, vol. 7, pp. 138136–138150, Sep. 2019, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2942525.

  5. S. Haigh, J. Kulon, A. Partlow, P. Rogers, and C. Gibson, ‘Mitigating the Effect of Obstacles in Narrowband Ultrasonic Localization Systems’, in 2019 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), Auckland, New Zealand: IEEE, May 2019, pp. 1–5. doi: 10.1109/I2MTC.2019.8827132.

  6. S. Haigh, J. Kulon, A. Partlow, P. Rogers, and C. Gibson, ‘A Robust Algorithm for Classification and Rejection of NLOS Signals in Narrowband Ultrasonic Localization Systems’, IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas., vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 646–655, Mar. 2019, doi: 10.1109/TIM.2018.2853878

  7. M. Rowland, A. Cavecchi, F. Thielmann, J. Kulon, J. Shur, and R. Price, ‘Measuring The Bipolar Charge Distributions of Fine Particle Aerosol Clouds of Commercial PMDI Suspensions Using a Bipolar Next Generation Impactor (bp-NGI)’, Pharm Res, vol. 36, no. 15, pp. 1–14, Jan. 2019, doi: 10.1007/s11095-018-2544-9.

  8. J. Kulon, S. Haigh, A. Partlow, P. Rogers, and C. Gibson, ‘A Novel Device For 3d Anatomical Landmarks Localisation’, presented at the All-Wales Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Summer Meeting, Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, Jun. 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-wales-medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-summer-meeting-tickets-43842684650#

  9. J. Kulon, M. Voysey, A. Partlow, P. Rogers, and C. Gibson, ‘Development of a system for anatomical landmarks localization using ultrasonic signals’, in 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), Benevento, Italy: IEEE, May 2016, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1109/MeMeA.2016.7533764.

  10. L. Zhang, J. Kulon, and Y. Yan, ‘Accuracy of the frequency and phase measurement concerning different noise sources for phase Doppler Anemometry’, in 2015 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Smart Instrumentation, Measurement and Applications (ICSIMA), Nov. 2015, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1109/ICSIMA.2015.7559037.

  11. Zhang, L. Kulon J. and Yan Y., “Maximum likelihood estimator, FFT estimator and Cramér-Rao bounds of the laser Doppler frequency”. IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC 2015), pp. 1198-1203 May 2015, Pisa, Italy. 10.1109/I2MTC.2015.7151443

  12. King P., Kulon J., Plassmann P., Theobald P., Jones M., Wilcox S., “Design, Calibration and Validation of a Novel Surface Imaging Tool for Medical Endoscopic Applications”. IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC 2015), pp. 1342-1347, May 2015, Pisa, Italy. 10.1109/I2MTC.2015.7151468

  13. Voysey, M., Kulon, J., Partlow, A., Gibson, C. and Rogers, P., “A parametric human body modelling tool for the representation of sitting posture of individuals with profound musculoskeletal deformities,” in 2nd UK Patient Specific Modelling IPEM Conference, University of Edinburgh, UK, 16-17 June 2014.

  14. Voysey, M., Kulon, J., Partlow, A., Gibson, C. and Rogers, P., “3D skeletal representation of specialised seating data,” National Training Event 2014, Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, UK, 26 June 2014.

  15. Kulon, J., Partlow, A., Gibson, C., Wilson, I. and Wilcox, S. J., “Rule-Based Algorithm for the Classification of Sitting Postures in the Sagittal Plane from the Cardiff Body Match Measurement System,” Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, vol. 38, no. 1, pp 5-15, 2014. DOI: 10.3109/03091902.2013.844208

  16. Kulon, J., Zhang, L., “The effect of a particle trajectory through the measurement volume on the accuracy of the laser Doppler frequency estimation,” IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), pp.20-24, 12-15 May 2014. 10.1109/I2MTC.2014.6860515

  17. Kulon J., Roula M.A., Al‐Daher Z., Zhang L., An FFT based algorithm for particle charge measurement in the presence of a square‐wave excitation field using Phase Doppler Anemometry. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2013), pp.1069-1074, Feb. 25-27, 2013, Cape Town, South Africa. 10.1109/ICIT.2013.6505820

  18. Rowland, M., Cavecchi, A., Thielmann, F., Kulon J., Shur, J., Price, R. ,The Bipolar Next Generation Impactor (bp-NGI) as a Tool for the Simultaneous Measurement of the Bipolar Charge Distribution and Mass Quantification of Aerosols for Inhalation. Drug Delivery to the Lungs 23 DDL23 Int. Conf. 5-7 Dec. 2012, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, Pages 54-57. 10.1089/jamp.2013.ab01

  19. Partlow A., Gibson G., Kulon J., Wilson I., Wilcox S. Pelvis feature extraction and classification of Cardiff body match rig base measurements for input into a knowledge-based system, Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, vol. 36, no. 8, pp. 399-406, Nov. 2012. DOI: 10.3109/03091902.2012.712202

  20. Roula M.A., Kulon J., Mamatjan Y, “Brain-Computer Interface Speller Using Hybrid P300 and Motor Imagery Signals”, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, pp. 224-227, June 24-27, 2012 Roma, Italy. 10.1109/BioRob.2012.6290944

  21. Kulon J., Roula M.A, Zhang L., Effects of System Parameters on Particle Statistics in Aerosol Charge and Size Measurement in Oscillatory Electric Fields, I2MTC Int. Instrument. Measurement Technology Conf., May 10-12, Hangzhou, China pp. 660-663, 2011. 10.1109/IMTC.2011.5944069

  22. Zhang L., Kulon J., Comparative Study of Square and Sine Wave Excitation Methods for the Measurement of Aerosol Particles Charge and Size Distribution using Phase Doppler Anamometry, IEEE Trans. Inst. Measurement, Vol. 60(4), pp. 1397-1407, April 2011. 10.1109/TIM.2010.2082498

  23. Zhang L., Kulon J., Cramer-Rao Bounds for a Laser Doppler Anemometer: The effect of the particle trajectory via the measurement volume, I2MTC Int. Instrument. Measurement Technology Conf., Austin, 3-6 May 2010, pp300-303. 10.1109/IMTC.2010.5488261

  24. Zhang L., Kulon J., Real-Time, Non-Invasive Measurement of Medical Aerosol Charge and Size Distribution Signal processing strategy, system modelling and optimization, I2MTC Int. Instrument. Measurement Technology Conf., Singapore, 5-7 May 2009, pp. 457-462. 10.1109/IMTC.2009.5168492

  25. Zhang L., Kulon J., Real-Time Particle Size and Charge Estimation from Laser Doppler Burst Signals using Quadrature Demodulation and Correlation Techniques. ICSP’08, Beijing, 26-29 October 2008, pp. 2677-2680. 10.1109/ICOSP.2008.4697700

  26. Zhang L., Kulon J., Real-Time Signal Processing Method for Obtaining Charge Distribution on Aerosols Produced by Medical Inhalers, 4th IEEE-EMBS International Summer School and Symposium on Medical Devices and Biosensors , Catharine’s College, Cambridge, UK, 19-22 August, 2007, pp. 90-93. 10.1109/ISSMDBS.2007.4338300

  27. Kulon J., Zhang L., PLL System Design for Simultaneous Analysis of Particle Charge and Size using Phase Doppler Anemometry, Applied Electronics 2007 International Conference, University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czech Republic, 5 – 6 September 2007, pp. 117-120.

  28. Jaworek A., Balachandran W., Krupa A., Kulon J., Lackowski M., Wet Electrostatic Scrubbers For Exhaust Gas Cleaning- State of the art. Environ. Sci. Technol., 40 (20), pp. 6197 -6207, 2006.DOI: 10.1021/es0605927

  29. Jaworek A., Balachandran W., Lackowski M., Kulon J., Krupa A., Multinozzle electrospray system for gas cleaning processes, J.Electrostat. Vol. 64, pp. 194-202, 2006.DOI: 10.1016/j.elstat.2005.05.006

  30. Kulon J., Broomhead P., Mynors D. J., Applying Knowledge-Based Engineering to Traditional Manufacturing Design, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 30(9-10), pp 945-951, October, 2006. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-005-0067-0

  31. Kulon J., Mynors D. J., Broomhead P., A Knowledge-Based Engineering Design Tool for Metal forging. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 177(1-3), pp. 331-335, 3 July 2006. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.04.062

  32. Kulon J., Broomhead P., Mynors D. J., The development of a Web-Based Advisory System for Hot Forging Design, Proc. of the 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design And Production of Dies and Molds, pp. 147-155, 17-19 June 2004, Bursa, Turkey.

  33. Broomhead P., Kulon J., Grieve R. J., Mynors D. J., The Development of a Web Accessible Databank of Material Behaviour Characteristics for use in Virtual Design Environments, Proc. of the Fourth International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology (e-ENGDET), pp. 229-236, 1-3 September 2004, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

  34. Jaworek A., Balachandran W., Krupa A., Kulon J., Machowski W., Electrohydrodynamic atomization of viscose liquids, Conf. Inst. Phys, Vol. 178, pp. 181-186, 2004.

  35. Malyan B., Kulon J., Balachandran W., Dielectrophoretic transport and sorting of particles using an electrode micro-array, Conf. Inst. Phys., Vol. 178, pp. 113-118, 2004.

  36. Mccormick G., Broomhead P., Kulon J. and Mynors D. J., Components of design for the superplastic forming process, Proc. of the Fourth International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology (e-ENGDET), pp. 93-102, 1-3 September 2004, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

  37. Kulon J., Malyan B., Balachandran W., Simultaneous Measurement of Particle Size and Electrostatic Charge Distribution in DC Electric Field Using Phase Doppler Anemometry, IEEE Trans. Ind. Applicat., Vol. 39(5), pp. 1522-1528, 2003. 10.1109/TIA.2003.816460

  38. Balachandran W., Kulon J., Dawson M., Burnell P., Bipolar Charge Measurement of Pharmaceutical Powders, J. Powder Technol. Vol. 135-136, pp. 156-163, 2003. 10.1016/j.powtec.2003.08.011

  39. Balachandran W.,Jaworek A., Krupa A., Kulon J., M. Lackowski, Efficiency of Smoke Removal by Charged Water Droplets, J. Electrostat. Vol. 58, pp. 209-220, June 2003.

  40. Malyan B., Kulon J., Balachandran W., Organisation of Particle Sub-populations Using Dielectrophoretic Force, Proc. of the ESA/IEEE-IAS Joint Conference, pp. 313-322, 24-27 June 2003, Arkansas, USA.

  41. Malyan B., Kulon J., Balachandran W., Dielectrophoretic Dual-Frequency Electrode Array for the Manipulation of Sub-Micron Sized Particles, Proc. of the IEEE IAS 37th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, pp. 2454-2459, USA October 13-18, 2002. 10.1109/IAS.2002.1042790

  42. Balachandran W., Ahern J. and Kulon J., “Electrohydrodynamic Micro and Nano Sprays,” Proc. of the 7th Conf. of ILASS-Asia, pp.1-10, Tainan, Taiwan 14-16 Nov 2002.

  43. Kulon J., Malyan B., Balachandran W., “Simultaneous Analysis of Particle Size and Electrostatic Charge Using Phase Doppler Anemometry System,” Proc. of the IEEE IAS 37th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, pp. 984-989, USA October 13-18, 2002. 10.1109/IAS.2002.1042677

  44. Dawson M., Burnell P., Balachandaran W., Kulon J., and Sivathasan S., “A Novel Bipolar Charge Measurement System for Characterising Aerosols,” Proc. of the Respiratory Drug Delivery VIII, pp. 443 – 446, Tucson, Arizona, May 12-16, 2002.

  45. Kulon J., Hrabar S., Machowski W., Balachandran W., A Bipolar Charge Measurement System for Aerosol Characterization, IEEE Trans. Ind. Applicat., Vol. 37(2), pp. 472-479, 2001. 10.1109/28.913711

  46. Kulon J., Balachandran W., The Measurement of Bipolar Charge on Aerosols, J.Electrostat. Vol. 51-52, pp. 552-557, 2001. 10.1109/28.913711

  47. Kulon J., Malyan B., Balachandran W., “The Bipolar Charge Aerosol Classifier,” IEEE IAS 36th Annual Meeting, vol. 4, pp.2241-2248, 30 Chicago USA, Sept.– 4 Oct. 2001. 10.1109/IAS.2001.955936

  48. Kulon J., Sivathasan S., Dawson M., Sadler R., Balachandran W., “Experimental and Theoretical Study on Deposition of Charged Particles in Horizontal Cylindrical Tubes by Combined Mechanisms,” Proc. of the 4th International Conference on Applied Electrostatics, pp. 90-95, Dalian, China, October 8-12,2001.

  49. Balachandran W., Kulon J. and Wilson C.W., “Electrostatic Fuel Nozzle For Gas Turbine Applications,” Proc. of the 5th Conf. of ILASS-Asia and the 9th Symposium (ILASS-Japan) on Atomization, pp.299-309, Tsukuba, Japan 14-15 Dec 2000.

  50. Kordowiak S, Kulon J., Motorola 68340 Microcontroller Application in Power Electronic Systems, Proc. of the Fifth Conf. on Computer Application in Electrical Engineering, pp. 337-340,10-12 April 2000, Poznan-Kiekrz, Poland.

    51. Consultancy Reports
  51. Balachandran W., Sivathasan S., Kulon J., Evaluation of the Electrostatic Properties of Pharmaceutical Powders, Research December 2002.

  52. Balachandran W., Kulon J., Sivathasan S., A Novel Bipolar Charge Aerosol Measurement System for Characterizing Drug Aerosols, July 2001.

    53. Patents
  53. Balachandran, W., Kulon. J., International Patent (IPN: W0 2004/008110 A3). Method and System for Measuring Aerosol Discharge. International Publication Date: 22.01.2004.