Dr Russell Brinkworth

Qualifications

PhD GCert.Ed BSc BEng (biomedical) Hons

Research Interests

Modelling biological motion processing. Specifically the calculations of self-motion and the tracking of small targets in complex backgrounds under realistic lighting conditions.

Publications

Refereed Journal Papers:

Haltis, K, Sorell, M & Brinkworth, RSA (2010) A Biologically Inspired Smart Camera For Use In Surveillance Applications. International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics 2(2) Apr-June 2010.

Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2009) Robust Models for Velocity Coding in Natural Scenes Inspired by Insect Biology. PLoS Computational Biology 5(11): e1000555, http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%253Adoi%252F10.1371%252Fjournal.pcbi.1000555, doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000555.

Wiederman, SD, Brinkworth, RSA and O'Carroll, DC (2009) Performance of a bio-inspired model for the robust detection of moving targets in high dynamic range natural scenes. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience acceptance date 8-1-2009.

Brinkworth, RSA, McCann, B, Matthews, C & Nordström, K (2009) First Year Expectations and Experiences: Student and Teacher Perspectives. Higher Education 58(2): 157-173 doi: 10.1007/s10734-008-9188-3.

Brinkworth, RSA, Mah, EL, Gray, JP & O’Carroll, DC (2008) Photoreceptor processing improves salience facilitating small target detection in cluttered scenes. Journal of Vision 8(11):8, 1-17, http://journalofvision.org/8/11/8/, doi:10.1167/8.11.8.

Nordström, K, Barnett, PD, Moyer De Miguel, IM, Brinkworth, RSA & O’Carroll, DC (2008) Sexual dimorphism in the hoverfly motion vision pathway. Current Biology 18:661-667 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2008.03.061.

Mah, EL, Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2008) An elaborated electronic prototype of a biological photoreceptor. Biological Cybernetics 98: 357-369 DOI: 10.1007/s00422-008-0222-4.

Sowman, PF, Brinkworth RSA & Türker, KS (2008) Mandibular physiological tremor is reduced by increasing-force ramp contractions and periodontal anaesthesia. Experimental Brain Research 184: 71-82 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-007-1083-0.

Brinkworth RSA, Tuncer, M, Tucker, KJ, Jaberzadeh, S & Türker, KS (2007) Standardization of h-reflex analyses. Journal of Neuroscience Methods 162: 1-7 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2006.11.020.

Türker KS, Sowman, PF Tuncer, M, Tucker, KJ & Brinkworth, RSA (2007) The role of periodontal mechanoreceptors in mastication. Archives of Oral Biology 52: 361-364 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2006.11.014.

Sowman, PF, Brinkworth RSA & Türker, KS (2005) Periodontal anaesthesia reduces common 8Hz input to masseters during isometric biting. Experimental Brain Research 169: 326-337 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-005-0144-5.

Brinkworth RSA, & Türker, KS (2005) Jaw movement alters the reaction of human jaw muscles to incisor stimulation. Experimental Brain Research 164: 165-176 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-005-2239-4.

Brinkworth, RSA, & Türker, KS (2005). EMG, force and discharge rate analysis of human jaw reflexes in response to axial stimulation of the incisor. Experimental Brain Research 161: 145-154 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-004-2053-4.

Brinkworth, RSA, Male, C & Türker, KS (2004). Response of human jaw muscles to axial stimulation of a molar tooth: Experimental Brain Research 159. 214-224 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-004-1949-3.

Türker, KS, Brinkworth, RSA, Abolfathi, P, Linke, IR & Nazeran, H (2004). A device for investigating neuromuscular control in the human masticatory system. Journal of Neuroscience Methods 136: 141-149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2004.01.001.

Brinkworth, RSA, Whitham, E & Nazeran, H (2004) Establishment of paediatric biochemical reference intervals. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry 41: 321-329 DOI: 10.1258/0004563041201572.

Brinkworth, RSA, Türker, KS & Savundra, AW (2003) Response of human jaw muscles to axial stimulation of the incisor. Journal of Physiology 547: 233-245 DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2002.029579.

Brinkworth, RSA & Türker, KS (2003). A method for quantifying reflex responses from intra-muscular and surface electromyogram. Journal of Neuroscience Methods 122: 179-193 DOI: 10.1016/S0165-0270(02)00321-7.

Refereed Conference Papers:

Haltis, K, Andersson, L, Sorell, M & Brinkworth, RSA (2009) Surveillance Applications of Biologically-Inspired Smart Cameras. Proceedings of e-Forensics 2009:  The International Conference on Forensic Applications and Techniques in Telecommunications, Information and Multimedia. Jan 19-21, 2009, Adelaide, South Australia.

Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2008) Applications for bio-inspired visual processing algorithms. 23rd International Conference Image and Vision Computing New Zealand p 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/IVCNZ.2008.4762075.

Deng, JD, Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2008) Assessing the naturalness of scenes: an approach using statistics of local features. 23rd International Conference Image and Vision Computing New Zealand p 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/IVCNZ.2008.4762129.

Wiederman, S, Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2008) Bio-inspired target detection in natural scenes: optimal thresholds and ego-motion. Proceedings SPIE 7035, 70350Z.

Wiederman, S, Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2008) Bio-inspired small target discrimination in high dynamic range natural scenes. BIC-TA 2008 3: 109-116 ISBN: 978-1-4244-2724-6/08. Winner: Best Paper At Conference

Brinkworth, RSA & O’Carroll, DC (2007) Biomimetic motion detection, Proceedings ISSNIP 3: 137-142 DOI: 10.1109/ISSNIP.2007.4496833.

Brinkworth, RSA, Mah, EL & O’Carroll, DC (2007) Pixel-wise adaptive imaging, Proceedings SPIE 6414, 641418:1-12. DOI: 10.1117/12.695596.

O’Carroll, DC, Shoemaker, PA & Brinkworth, RSA (2007) Bio-inspired optical rotation sensor, Proceedings SPIE 6414, 641416:1-8. DOI: 10.1117/12.696224.

Rajesh, S, Rainsford, TJ, Brinkworth, RSA, Abbott, D & O’Carroll, DC (2007) Implementation of saturation for modeling pattern noise using naturalistic stimuli, Proceedings SPIE 6414, 641424:1-15. DOI: 10.1117/12.696105.

O’Carroll, DC, Barnett, PD, Mah, EL, Nordström, K & Brinkworth, RSA (2006) A neuromorphic model for a robust, adaptive photoreceptor reduces variability in correlation based motion detectors Brain Inspired Cognitive Systems 2006 Lesbos, Greece.

Mah, EL, Brinkworth, RSA & O'Carroll, DC (2005) Bio-inspired analog circuit model of insect photoreceptor cells Proceedings SPIE 6036, 603613:1-12.

Türker, KS, Ogston, K & Brinkworth, RSA (2004) Periodontal mechanoreceptors induce inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in human masseter motoneurons. Journal of Dental Research 83(Spec Iss A): 0304

 

Community Engagement

I regularly host tours of the laboratory to interested school groups. These events included a discussion about science in general, including real world applications, as well as specifics about medical research and visual neuroscience. Students enjoy literally seeing the world from the perspective of a fly and also learning about how their eyes work very differently to modern cameras.

To register a group for a tour please use the contact information above. Examples Of Press Coverage:

www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news14341.html

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/09/060907-fly-camera.html

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060828-062516-2562r

http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/node/607

www.newscientist.com/article/dn9879-flyvision-sheds-light-on-murky-videos.html

http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2006/829/2

http://www.e4engineering.com/Articles/295906/Insect%20eyes%20see%20the%20dark%20half.htm

Files

• How biological processing helps view small moving objects - Plane_text.jpg [127.7K] (image/jpeg)
• Example of enhancing existing footage - Enhanced_Footage.jpg [135.5K] (image/jpeg)
• Usefulness of biological processing in surveillance applications - Hit_small.mov [921.8K] (video/quicktime)
• Surveillance under difficult lighting condition - Walking_v_small.mov [1.3MB] (video/quicktime)
• How eyes work - what you really see - Window.jpg [194.3K] (image/jpeg)

Expertise for Media Contact

Categories	Engineering, Medicine and medical research
Expertise	Vision; Artificial Vision; Artificial Eyes; Vision Systems; Biomimetics; Bioinspired; Biological Vision; Motion Vision; Motion Processing; Data Analysis; Jaw Reflexes; Neuroscience; Eyes
Notes	Fresh Science Finalist 2006 (Science Media Prize)
Mobile	0434113645

Entry last updated: Monday, 16 Nov 2009