Research portfolio · AI, robotics & multimodal vision

Connecting intelligent perception to real-world action.

I am Dr. Syed Ali Hassan, a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University with nearly 10 years of experience across AI, computer vision, robotics, and immersive technologies. My work connects deep-learning research with practical robotic inspection, autonomous systems, and interactive AR/VR applications.

PhD in BioRobotics · Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy · Marie Curie-funded EINST4INE programme

Postdoctoral ResearcherAarhus University, Herning, Denmark
PhD in Bio-RoboticsScuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy · EINST4INE
17 peer-reviewed publicationsPlus a registered Korean road-inspection patent
Selected work

Research & projects

Selected AI, robotics, inspection, and immersive-technology projects from my research and development work.

01 / AIRobotic sorting

Epoxy Sorting via Deep Learning for Circular Manufacturing

An autonomous vision system identifies epoxy-containing objects, estimates pick positions using bounding boxes, and executes targeted pick-and-place actions while ignoring non-epoxy items.

Deep learningRoboticsCircular manufacturing
02 / CVRoad safety

Traffic Accident Prevention & Lane Detection

A deep-learning computer-vision system on NVIDIA Xavier detects multiple lane-marking types, identifies pedestrians, estimates distances, and supports collision prevention.

Computer visionLane detectionRoad safety
03 / HRIPublished research

Textile Fabric Defect Detection with Human-Robot Collaboration

A deep convolutional neural network identifies fabric defects within a research framework designed to support safe human-robot collaborative interaction.

Textile inspectionDCNNHuman-robot collaboration
04 / ARMobile application

CNN-Based Logo Detection with 3D Augmented Reality

An optimized CNN detected product logos including Starbucks, Chanel, and Apple at varying distances with 98% accuracy, triggering interactive 3D AR content in iOS and Android apps.

CNNAugmented realityMobile AI
05 / UAVJournal cover feature

Autonomous Road Inspection

A deep-learning scheme enables UAVs to inspect and monitor road conditions, contributing to automated infrastructure inspection and road-crack detection.

UAVsAutonomous inspectionDeep learning
06 / AIVisual inspection

Machine-Environment Contamination Detection

A real-time deep-learning tracking model detects contamination and supports safer interaction between industrial machinery and its operating environment.

Visual inspectionSafetyDeep learning
Looking for the complete project history?Older AR/VR/MR applications, mobile apps, games, web projects, and additional demos remain in the original portfolio post.
Selected research outputs

Publications

Selected journal and conference papers. My full record includes 17 peer-reviewed publications.

2026

Hybrid Multimodal Artificial Intelligence, Vision Sensory, and Robotic Cyber-Physical Systems for Plastic Inspection and Sorting in Digital Circular Remanufacturing: A Review

International Journal of AI for Materials and Design · 3(1), 1-33

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2025

CNN with Transfer Learning on RGB and Thermal Imaging for Epoxy Spill and Crack Detection in Glass Fiber Composites

5th International Conference on Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (RAAI) · IEEE

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2024

Textile Fabric Defects Detection by Using a Deep Convolutional Neural Network with Safe Human-Robot Collaborative Interaction

Electronics · MDPI

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2022

ChildAR: An Augmented Reality-Based Interactive Game for Assisting Children in Their Education

Universal Access in the Information Society · 21(2), 545-556

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2021

A Deep Convolutional Neural Network for the Detection of Polyps in Colonoscopy Images

Biomedical Signal Processing and Control · 68, 102654

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2020

Real-Time Road Cracks Detection Based on Improved Deep Convolutional Neural Network

IEEE CCECE 2020

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About the researcher

AI research connected to systems that work in the real world.

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University in Herning, Denmark, with nearly 10 years of experience bridging research and software development. My work combines AI-driven robotic inspection, deep learning, computer vision, intelligent automation, and immersive AR/VR applications.

I completed my PhD in Bio-Robotics at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna's BioRobotics Institute in Italy through the Marie Curie-funded EINST4INE programme (2021-2024). I previously completed an MS in IT Convergence Engineering at Kumoh National Institute of Technology in South Korea as a fully funded Professor Scholar, following a BS in Software Engineering.

My selected projects span epoxy inspection and sorting for circular manufacturing, traffic and lane detection, textile defect detection with human-robot collaboration, 3D augmented-reality logo recognition, autonomous road inspection, and machine-environment contamination detection. I published 17 peer-reviewed publications and a co-authored Korean registered patent, No. 10-2349818, for an autonomous road-crack detection drone based on an improved CNN.

Deep LearningComputer VisionVLMs & LLMsVLAAgentic AIPhysical AIMultimodal AIRoboticsHuman-Robot CollaborationAutonomous InspectionAR / VR / MRPyTorchOpenCVUnityUltralytics
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Interested in research or collaboration?

For academic collaboration, robotics and AI projects, student research, or professional enquiries, use the contact page or email me directly at hassanzaidi555@gmail.com.