RAC (Revue avec comité de lecture)

Joudeh, I.O., Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Prediction of Emotional Measures through Convolutional Neural Networks for Virtual Reality Applications. Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 21. 23 (2024) : 17-22.

Joudeh, Itaf Omar, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Predicting the Arousal and Valence Values of Emotional States Using Learned, Predesigned, and Deep Visual Features. Sensors 24. 13 (2024) :

Camelo, I., Ana-Maria Cretu. Evaluating Compact Convolutional Neural Networks for Object Recognition using Sensor Data on Resource-Constrained Devices. Engineering Proceedings 58 (1). 6 (2023) :

Joudeh, I.O, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Optimizable Ensemble Regression for Arousal and Valence Predictions from Visual Features. Engineering Proceedings 58 (1). 3 (2023) :

Najib, M., Ana-Maria Cretu. Texture Classification Based on Audio and Vibro-Tactile Data. Engineering Proceedings 58(1). 5 (2023) :

Omar Joudeh, I., Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard, Synthia Guimond. Prediction of continuous emotional measures through physiological and visual data. . Sensors 23. 12 (2023) : 5613.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. A Deep Model of Visual Attention for Saliency Detection on 3D Objects. Neural Processing Letters 55. (2023) : 8847-8867.

Joudeh, I.O., Ana-Maria Cretu, Synthia Guimond, Stéphane Bouchard. Prediction of Emotional Measures via Electrodermal Activity (EDA) and Electrocardiogram (ECG). Engineering Proceedings 27 (1). (2022) : 47-54.

Souai, Y., G. Rouhafzay, Ana-Maria Cretu. A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Saliency Determination on Pointclouds. Engineering Proceedings 27. 1 (2022) : 7-13.

Hashemi, Behzad, Shamsodin Taheri, Ana-Maria Cretu, E. Pouresmaeil. Systematic PV System Power Losses Calculation and Modeling Using Computational Intelligence Techniques. Applied Energy 284. (2021) : 116396.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. Transfer of Learning from Vision to Touch: A Hybrid Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Visuo-Tactile 3D Object Recognition. Sensors 21. 113 (2021) :

Hashemi, B., Ana-Maria Cretu, Shamsodin Taheri. Snow Loss Prediction for Photovoltaic Farms Using Computational Intelligence Techniques. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics 10. 4 (2020) : 1044-1052.

Khenar, M., Shamsodin Taheri, Ana-Maria Cretu, K. Hosseini, E. Pouresmaeil. PSO-Based Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Characteristics of Photovoltaic Module Under Nonuniform Snow Patterns. IEEE Access 8. (2020) : 197484-197498.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. Biologically Inspired Vision and Touch Sensing to Optimize 3D Object Representation and Recognition. Instrumentation and Measurement Magazine 24. 3 (2020) : 85-90.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. Object Recognition from Haptic Glance at Visually Salient Locations. IEEE Trans. Instrum. & Meas 69. 3 (2020) : 672-682.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. Object Recognition from Haptic Glance at Visually Salient Locations. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement 69. 3 (2020) : 672-682.

Khenar, M., K. Hosseini, S. Taheri, Ana-Maria Cretu, E. Pouresmaeil, H. Taheri. Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Model and Analysis of Photovoltaic Module Characteristics in Snowy Conditions. IET Renewable Power Generation Mar,2019. (2019) :

Rouhafzay , G., Ana-Maria Cretu. An Application of Deep Learning to Tactile Data for Object Recognition under Visual Guidance. MDPI Sensors 19. 1534 (2019) : 1-13.

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. Perceptually Improved 3D Object Representation Based on Guided Adaptive Weighting of Feature Channels of a Visual-Attention Model. Springer 3D Research 9. issue 29, Sep (2018) : 1-21.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, Maude Chagnon-Forget, P. Payeur. Selectively Densified 3D Object Modeling Based on Regions of Interest Using Neural Gas Networks. Soft Computing 21. 18 (2017) : 5443–5455.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur. Harnessing Vision and Touch for Compliant Robotic Interaction with Soft and Rigid Objects. Advanced Interfacing Techniques for Sensors, B. George et al. (Eds.), Lecture Series of Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation 25. (2017) : 269-289.

Davila, Juan Carlos, Ana-Maria Cretu, Marek B. Zaremba. Wearable Sensor Data Classification for Human Activity Recognition Based on an Iterative Learning Framework. MDPI Sensors 7. 1287 (2017) : 1-18.

Hui, F., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Visual Tracking and Classification of Soft Object Deformation under Robot Hand Interaction. MDPI Robotics 6. 1-5 (2017) : 1-25.

Oliveira, T.A., Ana-Maria Cretu, E. Petriu. Multi-Modal Bio-Inspired Tactile Sensing Module. Sensors 7. 11 (2017) : 3231-3243.

Oliveira, T.E.A., Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. A Multi-Modal Bio-Inspired Tactile Sensing Module for Surface Characterization. MDPI Sensors 17. 1187 (2017) : 1-19.

Tawbe, B., Ana-Maria Cretu. Acquisition and Prediction of Soft Object Shape Using a Kinect and a Force-Torque Sensor. MDPI Sensors 17. 1083 (2017) : 1-18.

Chagnon-Forget, M., G. Rouhafzay, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Enhanced visual-attention for perceptually-improved 3D object modeling in virtual environments. 3D Research 7. 30 (2016) : 1-18.

Laforest, M., Stéphane Bouchard, Ana-Maria Cretu, O. Mesly. Inducing an anxiety response using a contaminated virtual environment: validation of a therapeutic tool for obsessive-compulsive disorder . Frontiers in ICT 3. 18 (2016) : 1-11.

Nakhaeinia, D., P. Payeur, A. Chavez-Aragon, Ana-Maria Cretu, R. Laganiere, R. Macknojia. Surface Following with an RGB-D Vision-Guided Robotic System for Vehicle Inspection. Int. Journal Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems 9. 2 (2016) : 419-447.

Plouffe, Guillaume, Ana-Maria Cretu. Static and Dynamic Hand Gesture Recognition in Depth Data Using Dynamic Time Warping. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 65. 2 (2016) : 305-316.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, R. Laganière. An Application of a Bio-Inspired Visual Model for the Localization of Vehicle Parts. Applied Soft Computing 31. 4 (2015) : 742-766.

Oliveira, T.E.A., Ana-Maria Cretu, V.P. Fonseca, E. Petriu. Touch Sensing for Humanoid Robots. Instrumentation and Measurement Magazine 18. 5 (2015) : 13-19.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Soft Object Deformation Monitoring and Learning for Model-Based Robotic Hand Manipulation. IEEE Trans. Systems, Man and Cybernetics-Part B 42. 3 (2012) : 740-753.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur. Visual Attention Model with Adaptive Weighting of Conspicuity Maps for Building Detection in Satellite Images. Int. Journal Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems 5. 4 (2012) : 742-766.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur. Biologically-Inspired Visual Attention Features for a Vehicle Classification Task. Int. Journal Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems 4. 3 (2011) : 402-423.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Neural Gas and Growing Neural Gas Networks for Selective 3D Sensing: A Comparative Study. Sensors & Transducers Journal 5. (2009) : 119-134.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Selective Range Data Acquisition Driven by Neural Gas Networks. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 58. 8 (2009) : 2634-2642.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Neural Network Mapping and Clustering of Elastic Behavior from Tactile and Range Imaging for Virtualized Reality Applications. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 57. 9 (2008) : 1918-1928.

Petriu, E.M., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Haptic Human Interfaces for Robotic Telemanipulation. Int. Journal of Computing 6. 2 (2007) : 81-88.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, G.G. Patry. Neural-Network Based Models of 3D Objects for Virtualized Reality: A Comparative Study. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 55. 1 (2006) : 99-111.

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu. Neural Network-Based Adaptive Sampling of 3D Object Surface Elastic Properties. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 55. 2 (2006) : 483-492.

Payeur, P., C. Pasca, Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. Intelligent Haptic Sensor System for Robotic Manipulation. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 54. 4 (2005) : 1583-1592.

Petriu, E.M., S.K.S. Yeung, S.R. Das, Ana-Maria Cretu, H.J.W. Spoelder. Robotic Tactile Recognition of Pseudo-Random Encoded Objects. IEEE Trans. Instrumentation and Measurement 53. 5 (2004) : 1425-1432.

CAC (Publications arbitrées dans des actes de colloque)

Cretu, Ana-Maria. Scanning of I-V Curves of PV Generation Systems Using a Full Bridge Configuration. IEEE Canadian Conf. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kingston, ON, Canada. (2024). Acceptée

Djabali, S., R. Sangrody, Ana-Maria Cretu, Shamsodin Taheri. An Optimized Shade-Tolerant MPPT for Photovoltaic Systems using AI-Classification. IEEE Int. Conf. Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE 2024), (2024). Acceptée

Omar Joudeh, Itaf, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Optimizable Ensemble Regression for Arousal and Valence Predictions from Visual Features. Engineering Proceedings, 56, (2023).

Omar Joudeh, Itaf, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Prediction of Emotional Measures via Electrodermal Activity (EDA) and Electrocardiogram (ECG). Engineering Proceedings, 27(1), 47. (2022).

Hashemi, B., Ana-Maria Cretu, Shamsodin Taheri. Computational Intelligence Based Snow Cover Prediction for Photovoltaic Systems. IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, Toronto. IEEE. 1-6. (2021).

Sambandam, N., S. Rowlands, A.J. Valencia, P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Building 3D Deformable Object Models in Partially Observable Robotic Environments. IEEE Int. Conf. Intelligent Robots and Systems, (2020).

Joudeh, I., Ana-Maria Cretu, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, A. Alkhalid, M. Allegue, F. Knoefel. WiFi Channel State Information-Based Recognition of Sitting-Down and Standing-Up Activities. IEEE Int. Conf. Medical Measurements and Applications, Turkey. (2019).

Nematallah, H., S. Rajan, Ana-Maria Cretu. Logistic Model Tree for Human Activity Recognition Using Smartphone-Based Inertial Sensors. IEEE Sensors Conference, Montréal. IEEE. (2019).

Oliveira, T. E. A. , V.P. Fonseca, B.M.R. Lima, Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. End-Effector Approach Flexibilization in a Surface Exploration Task Using a Bioinspired Tactile Sensing Module. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, Ottawa. 177-182. (2019).

Plouffe, G., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Real-Time Posture Control for a Robotic Manipulator Using Natural Human-Computer Interaction. MDPI Int. Electron. Conf. Sensors and Applications, 1-7. (2019).

Reveron, E., Ana-Maria Cretu. A Framework for Collision Prediction Using Historical Accident Information and Real-time Sensor Data: A Case Study for the City of Ottawa. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, Ottawa. IEEE. 143-149. (2019).

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. A Visuo-Haptic Framework for Object Recognition Inspired from Human Tactile Perception. MDPI Int. Electron. Conf. Sensors and Applications, 1:7. (2019).

Bobbili, N.P. , Ana-Maria Cretu. Adaptive Weighting with SMOTE for Learning from Imbalanced Datasets: A Case Study for Traffic Offence Prediction. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications, Ottawa. IEEE. 40-45. (2018).

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. A Virtual Tactile Sensor with Adjustable Precision and Size for Object Recognition”. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications, Ottawa. IEEE. 103-108. (2018).

Audet, François, Mohand Said Allili, Ana-Maria Cretu. Salient Object Detection in Images Using Objectness Clues in the RGBD Space. Int’l Conf. on Image Analysis and Recognition, 247-255. (2017).

Hui, F., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. In-Hand Object Material Characterization with Fast Level Set in Log-Polar Domain and Dynamic Time Warping. IEEE Int. Conf. Instrumentation and Measurement Technology, Torino, Italy. 730-735. (2017).

Pedneault, N., Ana-Maria Cretu. 3D Object Recognition from Tactile Array Data Acquired at Salient Points. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, Ottawa, Canada. IEEE. 150-156. (2017).

Rouhafzay, G., Ana-Maria Cretu. Selectively-Densified Mesh Construction for Virtual Reality Applications Using Visual Attention Derived Salient Points. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications, Annecy, France. IEEE. 99-104. (2017).

Rouhafzay, G., N. Pedneault, Ana-Maria Cretu. A 3D Visual Attention Model to Guide Tactile Data Acquisition for Object Recognition. MDPI Int. Electron. Conf. Sensors and Applications, (2017).

Davila, Juan Carlos, Ana-Maria Cretu, Marek B. Zaremba. Iterative Learning for Human Activity Recognition from Wearable Sensor Data. Int. El. Conf. Sensors and Applications (Best Paper Award), (2016).

Khosrojerdi, F., Shamsodin Taheri, Ana-Maria Cretu. An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System-Based MPPT Controller for Photovoltaic Arrays. IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conf., 1-6. (2016).

Oliveira, T.E.A, B.M.R Lima, Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. Tactile profile classification using a multimodal MEMs-based sensing module. Int. El. Conf. Sensors and Applications, (2016).

Tawbe, B., Ana-Maria Cretu. Data-Driven Representation of Soft Deformable Objects Based on Force-Torque Data and 3D Vision Measurements. Int. El. Conf. Sensors and Applications, MDPI. (2016).

Viau, C., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. An Improved Watershed Segmentation Algorithm with Thermal Markers for Multispectral Image Analysis. SPIE Defense+Commercial Sensing: Automatic Target Recognition XXVI, Baltimore, US. (2016).

Viau, C., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Multispectral Image Analysis for Object Recognition and Classification. SPIE Defense+Commercial Sensing: Automatic Target Recognition XXVI, Baltimore, US. (2016).

Chagnon-Forget, Maude, Ana-Maria Cretu. Visual Attention-Based 3D Multiple LOD Modeling for Virtual Environments. IEEE Symp. Haptic Audio-Visual Environments and Games, 69-74. (2015).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, T.E.A Oliveira, V.P. Fonseca, Bilal Tawbe, Emil Petriu, Voicu Groza. Computational Intelligence and Mechatronics Solutions for Robotic Haptic Object Recognition. IEEE Int. Symp. Intelligent Signal Processing, Siena, Italy. 72-77. (2015).

Plouffe, Guillaume, Ana-Maria Cretu, Pierre Payeur. Natural Human-Computer Interaction Using Hand Gestures. IEEE Symp. Haptic Audio-Visual Environments and Games, pp. 57-62. (2015).

Cavrag, M., G. Larivière, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Interaction with virtual spiders for eliciting disgust in the treatment of phobias. IEEE Symp. Haptic Audio-Visual Environments and Games, Dallas, Texas. IEEE. pp. 29-34. (2014).

Fareh, R., P. Payeur, D. Nakhaeinia, R. Macknojia, A. Chavez-Aragon, Ana-Maria Cretu, R. Laganière, R. Toledo. An Integrated Vision-Guided Robotic System for Rapid Vehicle Inspection. IEEE Int. Systems Conference (SysCon), IEEE. pp. 446-451. (2014).

Filiatrault, S., Ana-Maria Cretu. Human Arm Motion Imitation Using a Humanoid Robot. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, Timisoara, Romania. IEEE. pp. 31-36. (2014).

Gauthier, Stevens, Ana-Maria Cretu. Human Motion Quantification using Kinect for In-Home Physical Exercise Monitoring. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications, IEEE. pp.6-11. (2014).

Halal, F., P. Pedrocca, T. Hirose, Ana-Maria Cretu, Marek B. Zaremba. Remote-Sensing Based Adaptive Path Planning for an Aquatic Platform to Monitor Water Quality. IEEE Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, Timisoara, Romania. IEEE. pp. 43-48. (2014).

Jaeger, G., S. Zug, T. Brade, A. Dietrich, C. Steup, Ana-Maria Cretu, C. Moewes. Assessing Neural Networks for Sensor Fault Detection. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications, IEEE. pp. 70-75. (2014).

McCausland, Jamieson, R. Abielmona, R. Falcon, Ana-Maria Cretu, Emil Petriu. On the Role of Multi-Objective Optimization in Risk Mitigation for Critical Infrastructures with Robotic Sensor Networks. ACM Conf. Comp. Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, Vancouver, Canada. pp. 1269-1276. (2014).

Monette-Thériault, H., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. 3D Object Modeling with Neural Gas Based Selective Densification of Surface Meshes. IEEE Int. Conf. Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, San Diego, California. pp. 1373-1378. (2014).

Payeur, P., J. Beacon, Ana-Maria Cretu, G. M. Nascimento, G. Comeau, V. D'Aoust, M.-A. Charpentier. Human Gesture Quantification: an Evaluation Tool for Somatic Training and Piano Peformance. IEEE Symp. Haptic Audio-Visual Environments and Games, Dallas, Texas, US. IEEE. pp. 100-105. (2014).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, Pierre Payeur. Building Detection in Aerial Images Based on Watershed and Visual Attention Feature Descriptors . Canadian Conf. Computer and Robot Vision, Regina, Canada. 265-272. (2013).

McCausland, Jamieson, Rami Abielmona, Rafael Falcon, Ana-Maria Cretu, Emil M. Petriu. Auction-Based Node Selection of Optimal and Concurrent Responses for a Risk-Aware Robotic Sensor Network. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, 136-141. (2013).

Payeur, Pierre, Phillip Curtis, Ana-Maria Cretu. Computational Methods for Selective Acquisition of Depth Measurements in Machine Perception. IEEE Int. Conf. Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 876-881. (2013).

Payeur, Pierre, Phillipe Curtis, Ana-Maria Cretu. Computational Methods for Selective Acquisition of Depth Measurements: an Experimental Evaluation. Int. Conf. Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, Springer. 389-401. (2013).

Petriu, Emil M., Ana-Maria Cretu. Biology-Inspired Artificial Neural Network Solutions for Android Control. Medical Measurements and Applications, 145-150. (2013).

Tremblay-Gosselin, Jordan, Ana-Maria Cretu. A Supervised Training and Learning Method for Building Identification in Remotely Sensed Images. IEEE Int. Symp. Robotic and Sensors Environments, 73-78. (2013).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur. Image-Based Localization of Vehicle Parts Guided by Visual Attention. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Graz, Austria. 533-538. (2012).

Cretu, Ana-Maria. Evolving Sensor Environments with Visual Attention: An Experimental Exploration. International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments, 97-102. (2012).

Sina, M.I., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. Biological Visual Attention Guided Automatic Image Segmentation with Application in Satellite Imaging. IS&T/SPIE Electronic Imaging Conference, Human Vision and Electronic Imaging Track, Burlingame, CA, USA. (2012).

Sina, M.I., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Object Recognition on Satellite Images with Biologically-Inspired Computation Approaches. 7-th IEEE Intl Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics (SACI2012), Timisoara, Romania. IEEE Catalog Number: CFP1245C-USB (pendrive), CFP1245C-PRT (printed). 81-86. (2012).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, R. Laganiere. Salient Features Based on Visual Attention for Multi-View Vehicle Classification. IEEE Int. Conf. Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, Ottawa, Canada. 64-69. (2011).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, P. Payeur, F.F. Khalil. Deformable Object Segmentation and Contour Tracking in Image Sequences Using Unsupervised Networks. Canadian Conf. Computer and Robot Vision, Ottawa, Canada. 277-284. (2010).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, P. Payeur, F.F. Khalil. Estimation of Deformable Object Properties from Visual Data and Robotic Hand Interaction Measurements for Virtualized Reality Applications. IEEE Int. Symp. Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications, Phoenix, AZ. 168-173. (2010).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Learning and Prediction of Soft Object Deformation using Visual Analysis of Robot Interactions. Int. Symposium Visual Computing, ISVC2010, Las Vegas, USA. G. Bebis et al. (Eds.), LNCS 6454, Springer, . 232-241. (2010).

Khalil, F.F., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Integrated Multisensory Robotic Hand System for Deformable Object Manipulation. Int. Conf. Robotics and Applications, Cambridge, MA. 159-166. (2010).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, P. Payeur. Data Acquisition and Modeling of 3D Deformable Objects using Neural Networks. IEEE Int. Conf. Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, San Antonio, TX. 3483-3488. (2009).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Modeling of Elastic Behavior of 3D Deformable Objects from Range and Tactile Imaging. Int. Conf. Image Analysis and Recognition, Halifax, NS, Canada. M. Kamel and A. Campilho (Eds.), LNCS 5627, Springer, Berlin Heidelberg. 707-716. (2009).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Selective Tactile Data Acquisition on 3D Deformable Objects for Virtualized Reality Applications. IEEE Int. Workshop Computational Intelligence in Virtual Environments, Nashville, TN. 14-19. (2009).

Petriu, E.M., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu, C. Pasca. Complementary Tactile Sensor and Human Interface for Robotic Telemanipulation. IEEE Int. Workshop Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Games, Lecco, Italy. 164-169. (2009).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, P. Payeur. Growing Neural Gas Networks for Selective 3D Scanning. IEEE Int. Workshop Robotic and Sensors Environments, Ottawa, Canada. 108-113. (2008).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu. Selective Vision Sensing based on Neural Gas Network. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Vancouver, Canada. 478-483. (2008).

Petriu, E.M., Ana-Maria Cretu, P. Payeur. Neural Network Modeling Techniques for the Real-Time Rendering of the Geometry and Elasticity of 3D Objects. IEEE Int. Workshop Soft Computing Applications, Gyula, Hungary&Oradea, Romania. 11-16. (2007).

Petriu, E.M., P. Payeur, Ana-Maria Cretu. Haptic Human Interfaces for Robotic Telemanipulation. IEEE Int. Symp. Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics, Timisoara, Romania. 53-58. (2007).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, P. Payeur. Neural Network Mapping and Clustering of Elastic Behavior from Tactile and Range Imaging for Virtualized Reality Applications. IEEE Int. Workshop Imaging Systems and Techniques, Minori, Italy. 17-22. (2006).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, J. Lang, E.M. Petriu. A Composite Neural Gas-Elman Network that Captures Real-World Elastic Behavior of 3D Objects. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Sorrento, Italy. 1063-1067. (2006).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, J. Lang, E.M. Petriu. Adaptive Acquisition of Virtualized Deformable Objects with a Neural Gas Network”. IEEE Int. Workshop Haptic Audio Visual Environments and Their Applications, Ottawa, Canada. 165-170. (2005).

Dragulescu, D., C. Stoicanescu, Ana-Maria Cretu, M. Toth-Tascau, M. Dreucean. Utilitarian Robots Acting in a Virtual Medical Center Scene. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Ottawa, Canada. 1373-1377. (2005).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, G.G. Patry. A Comparison of Neural Network Architectures for the Geometric Modeling of 3D Objects”. Conf. Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, Boston, MA. 155-160. (2004).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, G.G. Patry. Neural Network-Based Adaptive Sampling of 3D Object Surface Elastic Properties. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Como, Italy. 285-290. (2004).

Pasca, C., P. Payeur, E.M. Petriu, Ana-Maria Cretu. Intelligent Haptic Sensor System for Robotic Manipulation. IEEE Int. Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Como, Italy. 279-284. (2004).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, E.M. Petriu, G.G. Patry. Neural Network Architecture for 3D Object Representation. IEEE Int. Workshop on Haptic, Audio and Visual Environments and Their Applications, Ottawa, Canada. 31-36. (2003).

Ko, K-Y., G.G. Patry, Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. Neural Network Model for Wastewater Treatment Plant Control. IEEE Int. Workshop on Soft Computing Techniques in Instrumentation, Measurement and Related Applications, Provo, UT. 38-43. (2003).

Ko, K-Y., G.G. Patry, Ana-Maria Cretu, E.M. Petriu. Neural Network Model of Municipal Wastewater Components for a Wastewater Treatment Plant. IEEE Int. Workshop on Advanced Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Techniques, Como, Italy. 23-28. (2003).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, V. Groza, A. Al-Dhaher, R. Abielmona. Performance Evaluation of a Software Cluster. IEEE Int. Conf. Instrumentation and Measurement Technology, Anchorage, AK. 1543-1548. (2002).

Cretu, Ana-Maria, I. Jurca. A Practical Implementation of Clusters. Computer Students’ Conference, University “Politehnica” of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania. (2001).

Dragulescu, D., Ana-Maria Cretu. Determination of the Supplementary Generalized Forces Necessary to Compensate the Joint Vibrations. National Symposium on Robotics, Brasov, Romania. (1998).

Dragulescu, D., M. Toth-Tascau, Ana-Maria Cretu. Vibration Study in Robot as a Flexible Structure. Int. Seminar Vibrations and Acoustic Noise of Electrical Machinery, Bethune, France. (1998).

RAP (Rapport de recherche)

Cretu, Ana-Maria, A. Mageau-Pétrin, C. Hopgood. 2016. Traffic Accident Modeling and Prediction,

Cretu, Ana-Maria, A. Mageau-Pétrin. 2016. “Intelligence-led traffic enforcement: Data mining techniques for accident prediction”, Ottawa Police Services,

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P Payeur, M.I. Sina. 2012. Biologically-Inspired Architectures for Visual Attention and Information Extraction in Geospatial Imagery, SME4SME and PCI Geomatics Research Project, Final Report. SMART Research Group, University of Ottawa :

Cretu, Ana-Maria, P. Payeur. 2011. Neuro-Inspired Computational Intelligence for Geoimaging Systems, MITACS and PCI Geomatics Research Project, Final report :

Cretu, Ana-Maria. 2011. Computational Models for Visual Attention and Recognition: State-of-the-Art, Technical Report, SMART Research Group, University of Ottawa :

Cretu, Ana-Maria. 2009. Neural Networks for Object Segmentation and Tracking in Image Sequences”, SMRLab, University of Ottawa, SMRLab, University of Ottawa, Technical Report :

Cretu, Ana-Maria. 2005. State-of-the-Art on Deformable Object Models, SMRLab, University of Ottawa, Technical Report :

Cretu, Ana-Maria. 2003. A Survey on 3D Object Modeling Techniques, SMRLab, University of Ottawa, Technical Report :

COF (Communication arbitrée)

Baillot, Aurélie, Annie Aimé, J. Brunet, M. Asselin, G. Corno, L. Torres Duque, C. Boutin, A. J. Romain, Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard. Feasibility and acceptability of a novel psychological intervention with virtual reality exposure-based and exercise training aiming to reduce social physique anxiety in women with obesity. 26th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference. Paris, France, 11-13 juillet 2023.

Corno, G., Annie Aimé, Stéphane Bouchard, J. Brunet, L. Torres Duque, M. Asselin, A. J. Romain, Ana-Maria Cretu, Aurélie Baillot. Feasibility of a novel psychological intervention with virtual reality exposure and exercise training aiming to reduce social physique anxiety in women with obesity: Preliminary data. 8th Canadian Obesity Summit. Whistler, BC, Canada, 14-17 mai 2023.

Joudeh, I. O., Ana-Maria Cretu, Stéphane Bouchard, Synthia Guimond. Prediction of Emotional States from Partial Facial Features for Virtual Reality Applications . 26th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference. Paris, France, 11-13 juillet 2023.

Oliveira, T. A., V.P. Fonseca, Ana-Maria Cretu, E. Petriu. Multi-Modal Bio-Inspired Tactile Module. UOttawa Graduate and Research Day (1st prize IEEE Research poster). Université d'Ottawa, 2016.

CNA (Communication non arbitrée)

Corno, Giulia, Annie Aimé, J Brunet, Stéphane Bouchard, Laura Torres Duque, L Asselin, A. J. Romain, Ana-Maria Cretu, Aurélie Baillot. Faisabilité et acceptabilité d'une intervention avec exposition en réalité virtuelle visant à réduire l’anxiété physique sociale chez les femmes inactives avec une obésité : étude randomisée contrôlée pilote [Présentation orale]. Midi-conférence du Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais. Gatineau. Québec, 13 mars 2024.