Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025
March 29, 2025
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10.18260/1-2--54650
https://peer.asee.org/54650
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Prof. Pingping Zhu is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University.
Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer and MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas Austin. He also received his MD degree from the International University of the Health Sciences. He has a multidisciplinary expertise in image & signal processing, computational modeling, and statistical data analysis. As an electrical and biomedical engineering scientist, he conducted research in computer modeling of the brain, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), electrical impedance tomography, electrode design, and EMG and muscle action potentials and ions channels simulation & modeling. His technical research interests include digital systems, embedded, systems, computer architecture, adaptive and system identification, modeling and simulation, and signal and image processing. His clinical research interests include impacts of chronic diseases in elderly (such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes), innovative technology for drug addiction treatment and prevention, medical records, comparative outcomes research, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully published several peer-reviewed articles in biomedical sciences, physical medicine and rehabilitation, modeling and simulation of physiological signals, motion analysis, and engineering.
Medical image segmentation is crucial in diagnostics and treatment planning. It enables precise identification of structures within medical images, which is essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. However, many researchers and practitioners in the medical field face challenges with the technical coding skills needed to leverage deep learning models effectively. There is a strong need for accessible, straightforward tools that allow medical professionals to integrate state-of-the-art segmentation models into their workflows with minimal coding. This study aims to provide medical researchers with a practical guide to using deep learning models for image segmentation, empowering them to engage confidently with machine learning techniques. In this study, we presented three prominent segmentation models SegNet, U-Net, and YOLO-Seg. We also outlined their unique advantages. Each model offers specific benefits such as accuracy and processing speed. We provided statistical evidence to help practitioners select the most suitable model for their needs. Furthermore, we explored their applications using blood cell image datasets, showcasing their implementation within a medical context. While this study focuses on blood cell images, the methods discussed are versatile and can be extended to other types of medical images, such as MRI scans for brain tumor segmentation, CT scans for organ and lesion identification, X-rays for lung disease detection, and ultrasound images for fetal and cardiac analysis.
Gao, X., & Zhu, P., & Ferdjallah, M. (2025, March), Applications of Computer Vision Segmentation in Hematology and Blood Cell Medical Imaging Paper presented at 2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. 10.18260/1-2--54650
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