Dr. Javad Rasti

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Education/Training

Institution / Location	Degree	Start Date MM/YYYY	Completion Date MM/YYYY	Field of Study
University of Isfahan	Ph.D.	09/2006	03/2013	Artificial Intelligence
Title: An Image Segmentation Method Based on Intelligent Algorithms for Object Recognition in Outdoor Scenes
University of Isfahan	M.Sc.	09/2003	09/2006	Computer Architecture
Title: Optimized Passing Route Prediction in Robot Soccer Using Intelligent Methods
University of Isfahan	B.S	09/1999	09/2003	Computer Hardware
Title: Design and Implementation of a De-Miner Robot

Research Interests

Therapeutic Video Games
Cognitive Science and Technologies
Psycho Informatics
Smart Systems Design
Image Processing
Machine Vision
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development

Courses and Teaching Experiences

B.Sc.
• Introduction to Computer Programming
• Advanced Computer Programming
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Computer Networks
• Logic Circuits Design
• Computer Architecture and Organization
• Microprocessors
• Microcontrollers
• Computer Programming with Assembly Language
• System Programming
• Computer Hardware
• PC Interfacing
• Robotics
• Signals and Systems
• Linear Control Systems
M.Sc.
• Digital Image Processing
• Machine Vision
• Statistical Pattern Recognition

Grants

2017                “360° Real VR-based Simulation of Takht-e-Foolad Historical Complex”, Municipality of Isfahan, IRAN.

2017-Present  University of Isfahan Center of Video Games, Iran Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology.

Activities and Experiences

2019                Academic Coordinator of the 4^th International Conference on Computer Games; Challenges & Opportunities (CGCO’2019)

2017-2018       Compilation of the B.Sc. Program of “Video Games Design and Development”, University of Isfahan, IRAN

2016-Present  Founder and Leader of four Iranian Game Development Marathon, University of Isfahan, IRAN.

2016-2018       Founder and General Secretary of three Annual Iranian Conference on Computer Games; Challenges & Opportunities (CGCO), University of Isfahan, IRAN.

2011-2013       Workshop Lecturer on “Introduction to Robotics”, University of Isfahan, IRAN.

2010                Executive Committee of the 6th Iranian conference on Machine Vision and Image Processing (MVIP2010), University of Isfahan, IRAN.

2009                Executive Committee of the 6th ISC conference on Information Security and Cryptography, University of Isfahan, IRAN

2003-2007       Design and Implementation of a Building Management System (BMS), Behpajooh Co., Isfahan, IRAN

2000-2003       Member of Robotic Team, University of Isfahan, IRAN.

National Patents

• Smart Hugo for E-Coaching in Taekwondo, Reg. No. 92600, 2017.
• Balance Keeping Smart Belt plus a Video Game, Reg. No. 89504, 2015.

Reviewer in Journals

• Computational Intelligence in Electrical Engineering, University of Isfahan, Iran
• Journal of Medical Signals and Sensors, Medical University of Isfahan, Iran

Research Projects (Therapeutic Entertainment)

• Eye-Hand Coordination for ASD’s
• Kinect-based Balance Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoarthritis Treatment using Leap Motion
• Designing a Customized Wireless Controller for a FPS Game
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment using a Video Game
• Muscle Atrophy Treatment using a Video Game
• Right Hand Rehabilitation based on Movement Imagination using a Video Game
• ADHD Improvement using a Neuro-feedback based Serious Game
• Aviophobia Treatment using Real VR
• Glossophobia Treatment using Real VR
• Attention Deficit Improvement using Real VR
• Novel Virtual Reality based CPT (Continuous Performance Test)
• Foreign Language Education using Real VR
• Fear of New Environments for ASDs using Real VR
• Burn Pain Control using a VR-game
• Dyslexia Treatment using AR
• Dyslexia Treatment using VR
• A Game Package for ADHD Diagnosis/Treatment
• Forehand Drive Training in Tennis on Table using Kinect
• Wireless Controlled Video Game for Treatment of Trigger Finger Disorder

Books (in Farsi)

M. Yazdchi, J. Rasti, M. Nezam Hashemi, and S. Nasrollahi Boroujeni, “Applied System Design Using AVR Microcontroller”, University of Isfahan Publication, 2014, ISBN: 978-600-110-096-3.

J. Rasti, “Line Tracer Robot plus Robotics Laboratory Worksheet”, Parsia Publication, 2013, ISBN: 978-600-7010-15-0.

M. Yazdchi, J. Rasti, M. Nezam Hashemi, and S. Nasrollahi Boroujeni, “System Design Using AVR Microcontroller”, University of Isfahan Publication, 2013, ISBN: 978-600-110-049-9.

J. Rasti, “PC Interfacing Design”, Payam Alavi Publication, 2011, ISBN: 978-964-2564-58-3.

J. Rasti, “Line Tracer Robot”, Kankash Publication, 1st Ed. 2009, 2nd Ed. 2010, ISBN: 978-964-2596-71-3.

Journal Papers

1. J. Rasti, G. Manshaee, and P. Eslami, “Design and Validation of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Software for Treatment of Flying Phobia”, Knowledge & Research in Applied Psychology, Vol 19.  No. 4 (Continuous No. 74), pp. 27-35, 2018, (in Farsi).
2. J. Rasti, “Diagnosis of the Myasthenia Gravis using Fuzzy Gaze Tracking Software”, Euro-Mediterranean Biomedical Journal, 10(2), pp.76-86, 2015.
3. J. Rasti, A. Monadjemi, and A. Vafaie, “Segmentation of Outdoor Colored Images for Object Recognition using Dual-Resolution Histograms”, Journal of Information and Communication Technology, Vol.4, No. 13-14, pp. 37-56, 2013(in Farsi).
4. J. Rasti, A. Vafaei, and A. Monadjemi, “GRADUAL CLUSTER ELIMINATION FOR COLOR CLUSTERING IN OUTDOOR SCENES”, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 2441-2464, 2013.
5. J. Rasti, A. Monadjemi, and A. Vafaei, “Color reduction using a multi-stage Kohonen Self-Organizing Map with redundant features”, Expert Systems with Applications, pp. 13188-13197, 2011.
6. J. Rasti, A. Monadjemi, and A. Vafaei, “Image Color Reduction using Multi-Step Self-Organizing Networks and Redundant Features”, Journal of the College of Engineering, University of Tehran, 2009 (in Farsi).

Conference Papers

1. A. Torabi Anaraki, J. Rasti, and N. Rastegar, “Design and Validation of a VR-based Software Package with 360 Degrees Images for Glossophobia Treatment”, Proceeding of the 4th Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2019), University of Kashan, Iran, 2019 (in Farsi).
2. P. Hosseini, A. Mahnam, and J. Rasti, “Design of a Combinatory Neuro-Feedback and Mini-games towards Comprehensive Attention Improvement”, Proceeding of the 4th Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2019), University of Kashan, Iran, 2019 (in Farsi).
3. A. Karimi, J. Rasti, “Designing a Video Game with Untouched Control to Improve Trigger Finger”, Proceeding of the 4th Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2019), University of Kashan, Iran, 2019 (in Farsi).
4. N. Rahimi, J. Rasti, and A. Movahhedi “A Physical-Cognitive Video Game to Improve Eye-Hand Coordination for Students with Autism”, Proceeding of the 4th Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2019), University of Kashan, Iran, 2019 (in Farsi).
5. S. Hashemi, and J. Rasti, “Stimulating the Mirror Neuron System in Human Brian via Virtual Reality Techniques”, Proceeding of the 4th Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2019), University of Kashan, Iran, 2019 (in Farsi).
6. J. Rasti, N. Sarrami, “VR-based Software Package for Improvement of Dyslexia using Fernald’s Multisensory Approach”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
7. F. Beigi, and J. Rasti, “Design and Implementation of a Software Package for Attention Enhancement”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
8. F. Khojastehbakht, J. Rasti, M. Tavakoli, “Design and Validation of a VR-based Software Package with Real Images for Attention Enhancement in Children with ADD”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
9. A. Behrouz Jezi, and J. Rasti, “Balance Rehabilitation for MS Patients using Game Therapy and Machine Vision Methods”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
10. F. Farzinnejad, and J. Rasti, “An Exer-Game for Forehand Drive Shadow Practice in Table Tennis using Xbox Kinect”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
11. N. Sarrami, and J. Rasti, “Application of Phonological Awareness in an AR-based Software Package to Treat Students with Dyslexia”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
12. J. Rasti, G. Manshanee, and P. Eslami, “Design and Validation of a VR-based Software Package with 360 Degrees Images for Aviophobia Treatment”, Proceeding of the 3rd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2018), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2018 (in Farsi).
13. N. Sarrami, J. Rasti, and M. Maher “Augmented Reality Technology as a Multisensory Method to Improve Dyslexia”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2017), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2017 (in Farsi).
14. S. Kaji Esfahani, R. Madani, and J. Rasti, “Using the Augmented Reality Technology to Provide a Model for Designing Physical-Space Factors in Civil Architecture”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2017), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2017 (in Farsi).
15. M. Amiri, J. Rasti, and H. Abbasi, “Designing the Hardware of an Exer-Game for Recording and Assessment of Real Motions towards E-coaching and Improvement of Exercise Motivation in Taekwondo”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2017), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2017 (in Farsi).
16. Z. Rostamian, and J. Rasti, “A Platform for Development of Interactive Virtual Reality Software based on Real Images”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2017), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2017 (in Farsi).
17. M. Pezeshkzadeh, A Babadi, and J. Rasti, “A Learning Model to Predicate Iranian F2P Video Games Abandonment”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2017), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2017 (in Farsi).
18. N. Haghighati, J. Rasti, E. Afghari, “Rehabilitation of the Children with Cerebral Palsy using a Video Game and an Imbalance Alerting Belt”, Proceeding of the 1st Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2016), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (in Farsi).
19. A. Razian, and J. Rasti, “A Review of the Design Process of New Game Development Engines”, Proceeding of the 1st Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2016), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (in Farsi).
20. A. Shirvani, and J. Rasti, “Procedural Content Generation based on User’s Emotions and Evolutionary Algorithms”, Proceeding of the 1st Conference on Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities (CGCO’2016), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2016 (in Farsi).
21. M. Amiri, and J. Rasti, “An Applied E-Coaching System to Assess and Enhance the Capabilities of Martial Artists”, Proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium of Application of Sport Science in Advancement of Physical Education and Sports Championship, Islamic Azad University (Mobarakeh Branch), 2015 (in Farsi).
22. M. Mohebbian, and J. Rasti, “Prevention of Computer Vision Syndrome using a Real Time Software to Control the User’s Gaze Direction”, Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Researchers of Computer and Information Technology, University of Tabriz, 2014 (in Farsi).
23. S. Mirloo, A. Ghamarani, and J. Rasti, “Comparison of Software Approach and Medication to Attention Bias Correction on Children Stress with ADHD”, Proceedings of the 5th Iranian Psychologists Congress, University of Tehran, 2014 (in Farsi).
24. J. Rasti, “Design of an Orthoptic Software Package for Fuzzy Gaze Direction Detection and its Application in Fast Reading Skills, Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium of Applied Researches in Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Tehran, 2014 (in Farsi).
25. J. Rasti, “The Role of Video Games to Empower the National Passive Defense”, Proceeding of the National Symposium on Passive Defense in Engineering Sciences, Imam Hossein University, Tehran, 2013 (in Farsi).
26. J. Rasti, A. Monadjemi, and A. Vafaei, “A Graph-Based Vision System for Automatic Object Detection in Outdoor Scenes”, Annals of DAAAM for 2011 & Proceedings of the 22nd International DAAAM Symposium, Volume 22, No. 1, ISSN 1726-9679, ISBN 978-3-901509-83-4, Vienna, Austria, EU, 2011.
27. J. Rasti, A. Monadjemi, A. Vafaei, “Outdoor Scenes Color Reduction towards Initial Segmentation using Hierarchical Clustering with Gradual Elimination in Gaussian Pyramid, Proceeding of the 6th Iranian Conference on Machine Vision and Image Processing (MVIP’2010), University of Isfahan, Iran, 2010 (in Farsi).
28. J. Rasti, N. Movahhedinia, and K. Jamshidi, “A TOPOLOGICAL APPROACH TO PRESENT INPUT DATA TO PERCEPTRON NEURAL NETWORK FOR PASSING IN MIDDLE SIZE ROBOT SOCCER, Annals of DAAAM for 2006 & Proceedings of the 17th International DAAAM Symposium, ISBN 3-901509-57-7, ISSN 1726-9679, pp 345-346, Vienna, Austria, 2006.

Additional Information: Distinguished Researcher

Item	Value	Web address
ORCID	0000-0001-6269-785X	https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6269-785X
Researcher ID	D-5278-2019	http://www.researcherid.com/rid/D-5278-2019
Scopus Author ID	39162023000	http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=39162023000
Google Scholar	Javad Rasti	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l7wRffkAAAAJ&hl=en
Researchgate	Javad Rasti	https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Javad_Rasti
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