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Bauer, Kenneth W. , Professor of Operations Research
Department of Operational Sciences
 
 
Duty Phone: (937) Ext:
Email: Kenneth Bauer
 
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1987

Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1981 (Distinguished Graduate)

Master of Engineering Administration (M.E.A.), University of Utah, 1980

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics, Miami University, 1976

 
Research Interests:
I am most interested in the area of the statistical aspects of neural networks, usually within the specific application area of automatic target recognition and more recently hyper-spectral image processing.

 
Expertise:
PATTERN RECOGNITION
MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS
 
Publications:

Johnson, R.J., Williams, J.P., and Bauer, K.W. “AutoGAD: An Improved ICA Based Hyperspectral Anomaly Detection Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, accepted 26 August 2012.

Mindrup FM, Friend MA, Bauer KW; Small sample training and test selection method for optimized anomaly detection algorithms in hyperspectral imagery. J. Appl. Remote Sens. 0001;6(1):063563-1-063563-21.

Williams, J.P., Bauer, K. W., and M. A. Friend, “"Further Extensions to Robust Parameter Design: Three Factor Interactions with an Application to Hyperspectral Imagery", International Journal of Quality engineering & Technology, accepted 25 May 2012.

David M. Ryer, Trevor J. Bihl, Kenneth W. Bauer, and Steven K. Rogers, “QUEST Hierarchy for Hyperspectral Face Recognition,” Advances in Artificial Intelligence, vol. 2012, Article ID 203670, 13 pages, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/203670

Mindrup, F. M. , Bauer, K. W., and M. A. Friend, “Extending Robust Parameter Design to Noise by Noise Interactions with an Application to Hyperspectral Imagery”, International Journal of Quality engineering & Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 1-19 (2012).

Mohd-Zaid,F., Bauer, K.W., and M.A. Friend, “Face Recognition via Ensemble SIFT Matching of Uncorrelated Hyperspectral Bands and Spectral PCT” ,International Journal of Tomography & Statistics, 2012, Volume 19, Issue Number 1, pp. 1-13.

Leap, N. J. and K. W. Bauer, "A Confidence Paradigm for Classification Systems with Out-of-Library Considerations", Intelligent Decision Technologies, Volume 6, Number 1 / 2012 , pp.1-25.

T. Dube, R. Raines, G. Peterson, K. Bauer, M. Grimaila and S. Rogers,"Malware Target Recognition via Static Heuristics," Computers and Security, Vol. 31, Issue 1, February 2012, pp. 137-147.

Rodriguez, J., Miller, J. O., and K. W. Bauer, "Mathematical description of a Discrete-Event Simulation (DEVS) using factor analytic method", Journal of the Operational Research Society, 63, 1179-1188 (September 2012) | doi:10.1057/jors.2011.107

Loeffelholz, B.J. and Bauer, K.W., ‘A gradient-based method to guard against system degradation in robust parameter design’, Int. J. Quality Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.277–290 (2011).

Caulk, R.F., Reyes, K.B., and K.W. Bauer, “Outlier Detection in Hyperspectral Imagery using Closest Distance to Center with Ellipsoidal Multivariate Trimming,” The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology April 2012 vol. 9 no. 2 163-172.

Leap, N. J. and Bauer, K. W. , A confidence paradigm for classification systems. Naval Research Logistics (NRL), Vol 58, Issue 3, pp. 165-321, April 2011, n/a. doi: 10.1002/nav.20426

Yuri P. Taitano, Brian A. Geier, and Kenneth W Bauer Jr., "A Locally Adaptable Iterative RX Detector," EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, vol. 2010, Article ID 341908, 10 pages, 2010. doi:10.1155/2010/341908.

Friend, M.A. and Bauer,K.W. "An Entropy Based Scheme for Automatic Target Recognition," Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, Vol 7 April 2010, 103-114

Bellucci, J.P., Smetek, T.E., and K.W. Bauer, “Improved Hyperspectral Image Processing Algorithm Testing Using Synthetic Imagery and Factorial Designed Experiments,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 48, No. 3, March 2010, pp. 1211-1223.

Loeffelholz, Bernard; Bednar, Earl; and Bauer, Kenneth W. "Predicting NBA Games Using Neural Networks," Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Article 7, 2009.

Smetek, T.E., K.W. Bauer, “A Comparison of Multivariate Outlier Detection Methods for Finding Hyperspectral Anomalies,” Military Operations Research, Volume 13, No. 4, 2008, pp. 19-44.

Leap, N.J.,Clemans, P.P.,Bauer, K.W., and M. E. Oxley, “An Investigation of the Effects of Correlation and Autocorrelation on Classifier Fusion and Optimal Classifier Ensembles”, International Journal of General Systems, Volume 37, No. 4, August 2008, pp. 475-498(24).

Timothy W. Albrecht and Kenneth W. Bauer, 2008.“Optimization Framework for a Multiple Classifier System with Non-Registered Targets”, The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology. 5(1): 61-81.

Bednar, E.M., Bauer, K.W., and J.O. Miller, “Use of Control Variates in a Large-Scale Aggregated Combat Model”, Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, Vol 4, No 1, 2007, 29-42.

Clutz, T. C., K. W. Bauer, Jr. and M. E. Oxley, “Fault Detection Subsystem Optimization”, Journal of Operations and Logistics 1, Issue 1 (2006), IV.1-IV.11.

Trevor I. Laine and Kenneth W. Bauer, Jr., "A mathematical framework to optimize ATR systems with non-declarations and sensor fusion," Computers & Operations Research, Volume 35, Issue 6, June 2008, Pages 1789-1812.

C. Brian Bassham, Kenneth W. Bauer, Jr., and J. O. Miller , “Automatic Target Recognition System Evaluation Using Decision Analysis Techniques”, Military Operations Research, Vol 11, No. 1, 2006.

Hoffman D. L., Bauer K. W., S. P. Chambal, “Using Neural Networks for Estimating Cruise Missile Reliability”, Military Operations Research, Vol 10, No 3, 2005, pp. 5-24.

Miller, J.O., Bauer, K.W. Jr., Faas, P., Pawling, C.R., and Sterling, S.E., “Multivariate Analysis of a Simulated Prognostics and Health Management System”, International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications , Vol. 10, No.1, March 2007, 1-10.

Laine, T.I. and K.W. Bauer, “Input Feature Selection for Automatic Target Recognition of Temporal Data,” Military Operations Research, Vol 10, No 2, 2005.

Noel, J.B., Bauer, K.W., and J.W. Lanning. "Improving Pilot Mental Workload Classification Through Feature Exploitation And Combination: A Feasibility Study", Computers & Operations Research, Focused Issue on 'Applications of Neural Networks', Vol 32, 2005, pp. 2713-2730.

Wright, S. A., K. W. Bauer, Jr., and M. E. Oxley, "The Covalidation of Dissimilarly Structured Strategic Airlift Models", Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 39 (6-8) 677-696 (2004).

Flietstra, T.D., Bauer, K.W., and J.P. Kharoufeh. “Integrated Feature and Architecture Selection for Radial Basis Neural Networks”, International Journal of Smart Engineering System Design, Vol 5:507-516,2003.

Ian A. Young, K. W. Bauer, S. P. Chambal, D. M. Pugh, “Fusing Statistical and Neural Classification for Screening Undergraduate Pilot Training Candidates”, Military Operations Research, Vol 8, No 2, 2003.

Irish, T.H., Dietz, D. C., and Bauer, K.W., “Replicative Use of an External Analytical Model in Simulation Variance Reduction,” IIE Transactions, Vol 35, No 9, pp. 879-894, 2003.

Laine, T.I., Bauer, K.W., J.W. Lanning, C. A. Russell , and G.F. Wilson Glenn, "Selection of Input Features Across Subjects for Classifying Crewmember Workload using Artificial Neural Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Part A: Systems and Humans, Vol 6, No 6, November 2002, pp. 691-704.

East, J.A., Bauer, K.W., and J.W. Lanning, “Feature Selection for Predicting Pilot Mental Workload: A Feasibility Study,” International Journal of Smart Engineering System Design, Vol 4, pp. 183-193, 2002.

Alsing, S.G., Bauer, K.W., and Miller, J.O., "A Multinomial Selection Procedure for Evaluating Pattern Recognition Algorithms," Pattern Recognition, Vol. 35 (11) (2002) pp. 2397-2412.

Alsing, S.G., Bauer, K.W., and Oxley, M.E. "Convergence of Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves and the Performance of Artificial Neural Networks” International Journal of Smart Engineering System Design, Vol 4: 133-145, 2002.

Cordeiro, J.D., Friend, M.A., Miller, J.O., Bauer, K.W., and Kloeber, J.M. “Using Simulation to Model Time Utilization of Army Recruiters,” Military Operations Research, Vol 6 No. 3, 2001.

Greene, K.A., Bauer, K.W., Wilson, G.F., Russell, C.A., Rogers, S.K., and Kabrisky, M. (1998b). “Selection of Psychophysiological Features for Classifying Air Traffic Controller Workload in Neural Networks,” International Journal of Smart Engineering System Design, Vol 2, 2000, pp. 315-330.

Bauer, K.W., Alsing, S. G., and Greene, K.A., “Feature Screening using Signal to-Noise Ratios”, Neurocomputing, Vol 31, Mar 2000, pp. 29-44.

Belue, L. M. and Bauer, K. W., “Designing Experiments for Single Output Multilayer Perceptrons”, Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 1999, Vol 64, pp. 301-325.

Richardson, B.D., Bauer, K.W., Louis, D.J., and J.A. Jackson, “Adapting Statistical Process Control to Incorporate Demerit Systems as a Surveillance Tool for Hepatic Dysfunction”, Military Operation Research, Vol 4, No 4, 1999.

Bauer, K.W., Parnell, G.S., and Meyers, D.A., “Response Surface Methodology as a Sensitivity Analysis Tool in Decision Analysis,” Journal of Multicriteria Decision Analysis, Vol 8, No 3, pp. 162-180, May 1999.

Catlin, A. E., Bauer, K. B., Mykytka, E. F., and Montgomery, D.C., “System Comparison Procedures for Automatic Target Recognition Systems,” Naval Research Logistics, Vol 46, No 4, pp. 357-371, June 1999.

McAree, P.W., Bauer, K.W., Louis, D. J., and Jackson, J. A., “Use of Statistical Process Control for Surveillance of Pulmonary Dysfunction,” Health Care Management Science, Vol 1, No 1, 1998, pp. 53-59.

Brigantic, R.T., Roggemann, M. C., Welsh, B. M. and K. W. Bauer. “Optimization of Adaptive Optics System Closed Loop Bandwidth Settings to Maximize Imaging System Performance,” Applied Optics, Vol 37, No 5, pp. 848-855, February 1998.

Young, R. R., Bauer, K.W., and Shedden, J.S. “Multivariate Analysis and Statistical Process Control for Steering Wheel Manufacturing” , Quality Engineering, 10(3), pp. 481-489, 1998.

Brigantic, R. T., Roggemann, M. C., Bauer, K.W. , and Welsh, B. M., "Consistent Image Quality Metrics for Characterizing Adaptive Optics System Performance," Applied Optics , Vol 36, No 26, pp. 6583-6593, September 1997.

Harvey, R.G., Bauer, K.W., and Litko, J.R. “Constrained System Optimization and Capability Based Analysis” , Military Operations Research , Vol 2, No 4, 1997, pp. 5-19.

Steppe, J. and K.W. Bauer, “Feature Saliency Measures,” Computers & Mathematics with Applications, Vol 33, No 8, pp. 109-126, 1997.

Belue, L. M., Bauer, K. W. and Ruck, D. W. “Selecting Optimal Experiments for Multiple Output Multilayer Perceptrons,” Neural Computation, Vol 9, No 1, Jan 1997.

Steppe, J. M. and Bauer, K. W. “Improved Feature Screening in Feed- Forward Neural Networks”, Neurocomputing, Vol 13, 1996, pp. 47-58.

Johnson, K. E., Bauer, K. W., Moore, J. T., and Grant, M. “Metamodelling Techniques in Multidimensional Optimality Analysis for Linear Programming,” Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol 23, No 5, 1996, pp. 45-60.

Steppe, J. M., Bauer, K. W., and Rogers, S. K., “Integrated Feature and Architecture Selection,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, Vol 7, No 4, July 1996, pp. 1007-1014.

Kocur, C.M., Rogers, S.K., Meyers, L.R., Burns, T., Kabrisky, M., Hoffmeister, J.W., Bauer, K.W., Steppe, J.M., “Neural Network Wavelet Feature Selection for Breast Cancer Diagnosis,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Vol 15, No 3, May/June 1996, pp. 95-102.

Gallagher, M.A., Bauer, K.W., and Maybeck, P.S., “Initial Data Truncation for Univariate Output of Discrete-Event Simulations Using the Kalman Filter,” Management Science , Vol 42, No 4, April 1996, pp. 559-575.

Belue, L.M. and Bauer, K.W., “Determining Input Features for Multilayer Perceptrons,” Neurocomputing , Vol 7, No 2, 1995, pp.111-121.

Crawford A. and Bauer, K.W., “Simulation Study Aids Halon Replacement Effort for Combat Aircraft,” Simulation , Vol 63, No 5, Nov 1994, pp. 283-191.

Gallagher, M.A., Bauer, K.W., and Maybeck, P.S., “Initial Data Truncation for Multivariate Output of Discrete-Event Simulations Using the Kalman Filter,” Annals of Operations Research , Vol 53, Dec 1994, pp. 419-441.

Bauer, K. W. and Wilson, J. R., “Standardized Routing Variables: A New Class of Control Variates,” Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, Vol. 46, 1993, pp. 69-78.

Meidt, G., and Bauer, K. W., “PCRSM: A Decision Support System for Simulation Meta-Model Construction,” Simulation, Vol. 59, No 3, Sept. 1993, pp. 183-191.

Bauer, K. W. and Wilson, J. R., “Control-Variate Selection Criteria,” Naval Research Logistics, Vol 39, No 3, April 1992, pp. 307-321.

Avramidis, A. N., Bauer, K. W., and Wilson, J. R., “Simulation of Stochastic Activity Networks Using Path Control Variates,” Naval Research Logistics, Vol 38, No 2, April 1991, pp. 183-201.

Bauer, K. W., Kochar, B., and Talavage J. J., “Discrete-Event Simulation Model Decomposition by Principal Components Analysis,” ORSA Journal on Computing, Vol 3, No 1, Winter 1991, pp. 23-32.

Bauer, K. W., “Range-Height-Angle Charts with Look-down Capability,” Microwave Journal, Vol 24, No 10, October 1981, pp. 89-91.

 
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