Publications

THESES

Mohammadi, M., Developing an imaging bi-spectrometer for fluorescent materials, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, February (2009) [BibTeX]

Nezamabadi, M., The Effect of Image Size on the Color Appearance of Image Reproductions, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Springfield, Virginia, United States, May (2008) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y., Image Segmentation and Pigment Mapping of Cultural Heritage Based on Spectral Imaging, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, March (2008) [BibTeX]

Chen, Y., Model Evaluation and Measurement Optimization for the Reproduction of Artist Paint Surfaces through Computer Graphics Renderings, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, February (2008) [BibTeX]

Okumura, Y., Developing a Spectral and Colorimetric Database of Artist Paint Materials, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, September (2005) [BibTeX]

Murphy, E.P., A Testing Procedure to Characterize Color and Spatial Quality of Digital Cameras Used to Image Cultural Heritage, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, February (2005) [BibTeX]

Day, D.C., Filter Selection for Spectral Estimation Using a Trichromatic Camera, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, October (2003) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R., Navigating the Roadblocks to Spectral Color Reproduction: Data-Efficient Multi-Channel Imaging and Spectral Color Management, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, August (2003) [BibTeX]

Sun, Q., Spectral Imaging of Human Portraits and Image Quality, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, July (2003) [BibTeX]

Hattenberger, E.F., Spectrally Stable Ink Variability In A Multi-Primary Printer, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, July (2003) [BibTeX]

Day, E.A., The Effects of Multi-channel Visible Spectrum Imaging on Perceived Spatial Image Quality and Color Reproduction Accuracy, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, April (2003) [BibTeX]

Quan, S., Evaluation and Optimal Design of Spectral Sensitivities for Digital Color Imaging, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, April (2002) [BibTeX]

Taplin, L.A., Spectral Modeling of A Six-color Inkjet Printer, M.S. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, December (2001) [BibTeX]

Tzeng, D., Spectral-Based Color Separation Algorithm Development for Multiple-Ink Color Reproduction, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States, September (1999) [BibTeX]

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Zhao, Y.; Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Coddington, J., An investigation of multispectral imaging for the mapping of pigments in paintings, SPIE, 6810, 681007-9 (2008) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y.; Berns, R.S., Image-based spectral reflectance reconstruction using the Matrix R method, Color Research and Application, 32, pp. 343-351 (2007) [BibTeX]

Li, Z.; Berns, R.S., Comparison of methods of parameric correction for evaluating metamerism, Color Research and Application, 32, pp. 293-303 (2007) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., Color-Accurate Image Archives Using Spectral Imaging, Scientific Examination of Art: Modern Techniques in Conservation and Analysis, National Academies Press, pp. 105-119 (2005) [BibTeX]

Sun, Q.; Fairchild, M.D., Statistical characterization of face spectral reflectances and its application to human portraiture spectral estimation, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 46, pp. 498-506 (2002) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Kruger, J.J.; Swicklik, M.M., Multiple pigment selection for inpainting using visible reflectance spectrophotometry, Studies in Conservation, 47, pp. 46-61 (2002) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., The Science of Digitizing Paintings for Color-Accurate Image Archives: A Review, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 45, pp. 305-325 (2001) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Berns, R.S.; Tzeng, D., A Comparative Analysis of Spectral Reflectance Estimated in Various Spaces Using a Trichromatic Camera System, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 44, pp. 280-287 (2000) [BibTeX]

Johnson, G.M.; Fairchild, M.D., Full-spectral color calculations in realistic image synthesis, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 19, 4, pp. 47-53 (1999) [BibTeX]

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Chen, Y.; Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A., Model Evaluation for Computer Graphics Renderings of Artist Paint Surfaces, Proc. of Fifthteenth Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering, Systems, Technologies and Applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, VA, United States, pp. 54-59, November (2007) [BibTeX]

Urban, P.; Berns, R.S.; Grigat, R., Color Correction by Considering the Distribution of Metamers within the Mismatch Gamut, IS&T/SID, IS&T/SID Color Imaging Conference (CIC), Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, pp. 222-227 (2007) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Nezamabadi, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Zhao, Y., Spectral imaging using a commercial color-filter array digital camera, ICOM, 14th Triennal ICOM-CC meeting, The Hague, , Netherlands, pp. 743-750, September (2005) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Nezamabadi, M.; Zhao, Y.; Okumura, Y., High-Accuracy Digital Imaging of Cultural Heritage without Visual Editing, IS&T, IS&T's 2005 Archiving Conference, , Washington, DC, United States, pp. 91-95 (2005) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y.; Berns, R.S.; Okumura, Y.; Taplin, L.A., Improvement of Spectral Imaging by Pigment Mapping, IS&T/SID, Thirteenth Color Imaging Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, pp. 40-45 (2005) [BibTeX]

Taplin, L.A.; Berns, R.S., Practical spectral capture systems for museum imaging, Proc. of the 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, International Colour Association, 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, , Granada, Spain, pp. 1287-1290 (2005) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y.; Taplin, L.A.; Nezamabadi, M.; Berns, R.S., Using the Matrix R Method for Spectral Image Archives, Proc. of the 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, International Colour Association, 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, , Granada, Spain, pp. 469-472 (2005) [BibTeX]

Mohammadi, M.; Nezamabadi, M.; Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A., A Prototype Calibration Target for Spectral Imaging, International Colour Association, 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, , Granada, Spain, pp. 387-390 (2005) [BibTeX]

Mohammadi, M.; Berns, R.S., Diagnosing and Correcting Systematic Errors in Spectral-Based Digital Imaging, IS&T/SID, 13th Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 25-30 (2005) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R.; Zhao, Y.; Rao; O'Sullivan, D.; Berns, R.S., Computer display as camera profiling target: when 'good enough' is good enough., 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, Granada, Spain, Spain, pp. 1219-1222 (2005) [BibTeX]

Nezamabadi, M.; Berns, R.S., The Effect of Image Size on the Color Appearance of Image Reproductions, Proceedings of Thirteenth Color Imaging Conference, IS&T, 13th Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 79-84 (2005) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., ejuvenating the appearance of cultural heritage using color and imaging science techniques, Proc. of the 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, 10th Congress of the International Colour Association, AIC Colour 05, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, pp. 369-375 (2005) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Imai, F.H.; Day, E.A.; Day, D.C., Spectral Imaging of Matisse's Pot of Geraniums: A Case Study, Proceedings IS&T/SID, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Spotlight Presentations II , Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, pp. 149-153, November (2003) [BibTeX]

Day, E.A.; Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Imai, F.H., A Psychophysical Experiment Evaluating the Color Accuracy of Several Multispectral Image Capture Techniques, Proc. of IS&T PICS Conference, IS&T, PICS, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 199-204 (2003) [BibTeX]

Chen, Y.; Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Imai, F.H., A Multi-Ink Color-Separation Algorithm Maximizing Color Constancy, 11th Color Imaging Conference, IS&T, Color Imaging Conference, 11th Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 277-281 (2003) [BibTeX]

Hattenberger, E.F.; Rosen, M.R.; Ohta, N., The Impact of Spectrally-Stable Ink Variability On Spectral color Management, 11th Color Imaging Conference, IS&T, 11th Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 244-247 (2003) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R.; Ohta, N., Spectral Color Processing using an Interim Connection Space, 11th Color Imaging Conference, IS&T, 11th Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 187-192 (2003) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Imai, F.H., The use of multi-channel visible spectrum imaging for pigment identification, Proc. of the 13 Triennial ICOM-CC meeting, ICOM, 13th Triennal ICOM-CC meeting, Rio de Janeiro, , Brazil, pp. 217-222 (2002) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Rosen, M.R.; Berns, R.S., Comparative study of metrics for spectral match quality, Proc. of the First European Conference on Color in Graphics CGIV, IS&T, CGIV (First European Conference on Color in Graphics, Imaging and Vision), Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 492-496 (2002) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Berns, R.S., Spectral estimation of artist oil paints using multi-filter trichromatic imaging, Proc. of the 9th Congress of the International Colour Association, International Colour Association, 9th Congress of the International Colour Association, Rochester, NY, United States, pp. 504-507, May (2001) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Rosen, M.R.; Wyble, D.R.; Berns, R.S.; Tzeng, D., Spectral reproduction from scene to hardcopy I: Input and Output, Proceedings of the SPIE, SPIE Electronic Imaging, Sensors and Camera Systems for Scientific, Industrial, and Digital Photography Applications II, Posters, 4306, San Jose, California, United States, pp. 346-357, January (2001) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Quan, S.; Rosen, M.R.; Berns, R.S., Digital camera filter design for colorimetric and spectral accuracy, Proc. of Third International Conference on Multispectral Color Science, IS&T, Third International Conference on Multispectral Color Science, , University of Joensuu, Finland, pp. 13-16 (2001) [BibTeX]

Matsushiro, N.; Imai, F.H.; Ohta, N., Principal component analysis of spectral images based on the independence of color matching function vectors, Proc. of Third International Conference on Multispectral Color Science, IS&T, Third International Conference on Multispectral Color Science, Joensuu, , Finland, pp. 77-80 (2001) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Rosen, M.R.; Berns, R.S., Multi-spectral imaging of a van Gogh’s self-portrait at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C, Proc. of IS&T Pics Conference, IS&T, PICS 2001: Image Processing, Image Quality, Image Capture Systems Conference, Rochester, NY, United States, pp. 185-189 (2001) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R.; Imai, F.H.; Jiang, X.; Ohta, N., Spectral reproduction from scene to hardcopy II: Image processing, Proceedings of the SPIE, SPIE, SPIE, 4300, San Jose, California, United States, pp. 33-41 (2001) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Rosen, M.R.; Berns, R.S., Comparison of spectrally narrow-band capture versus wide-band with a priori sample analysis for spectral reflectance estimation, Proc. of Eighth Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering, Systems, Technologies and Applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, pp. 234-241, November (2000) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R.; Fairchild, M.D.; Johnson, G.M.; Wyble, D.R., Color Management within a Spectral Image Visualization Tool, Proceedings of the IS&T, IS&T, Color Imaging Conference, Color Workflow, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, pp. 75-80 (2000) [BibTeX]

Tzeng, D.; Berns, R.S., Spectral-based six-color separation minimizing metamerism, Proc. of Eighth Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering, Systems, Technologies and Applications, IS&T, Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 342-347 (2000) [BibTeX]

Burns, P.D.; Berns, R.S., Quantization in multispectral color image acquisition, Proc. of Seventh Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering, Systems, Technologies and Applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, United States (1999) [BibTeX]

Rosen, M.R.; Jiang, X., Lippmann2000: A Spectral Image Database Under Construction, Proc. of International Symposium on Multispectral Imaging and Color Reproduction for Digital Archives, Chiba University, MCS'99, Chiba, , Japan, pp. 117-122 (1999) [BibTeX]

Tzeng, D.; Berns, R.S., Spectral-based ink selection for multiple-ink printing II. Optimal ink selection, Proc. of Seventh Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering, Systems, Technologies and Applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 182-187 (1999) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Berns, R.S., High-resolution multi-spectral image archives: a hybrid approach, Proc. of the IS&T/SID Sixth Color Imaging Conference: Color Science, Systems, and applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, pp. 224-227, November (1998) [BibTeX]

Tzeng, D.; Berns, R.S., pectral-based ink selection for multiple-ink printing I. Colorant estimation of original objects, Sixth Color Imaging Conference, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Springfield, Virginia, United States, pp. 106-111 (1998) [BibTeX]

Burns, P.D.; Berns, R.S., Analysis of multispectral image capture, Proc. of the IS&T/SID Fourth Color Imaging Conference: Color Science, Systems, and Applications, IS&T/SID, Color Imaging Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, pp. 19-22, November (1996) [BibTeX]

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Wyble, D.R.; Berns, R.S., Validating the Accuracy of the MCSL Imaging Goniospectrometer, prepared for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, January (2010) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., Improving Artwork Reproduction␣ Through 3D-Spectral Capture and Computer Graphics Rendering Phase 1: Final Report, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, December (2009) [BibTeX]

Lightforce Technology, RIT Goniometer: Requirements and Specifications, prepared for Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States, October (2007) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A., Practical Spectral Imaging Using a Color-Filter Array Digital Camera, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, July (2006) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y.; Berns, R.S., Further Investigations of Colorant Database Development for Two-Constant Kubelka-Munk Theory for Artist Acrylic and Oil Paints, prepared for Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, June (2006) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., Improving Artwork Reproduction Through 3D-Spectral Capture and Computer Graphics Rendering: Project Overview, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States (2006) [BibTeX]

Mohammadi, M.; Berns, R.S., Testing Instrumental-Based Color matching for Artist Acrylic Paints, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, NY, United States (2006) [BibTeX]

Nezamabadi, M., Gain Measurement of the Sinarback 54 Digital Camera, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, February (2005) [BibTeX]

Rao, P.; Rosen, M.R.; Berns, R.S., Performance Evaluation of Profile Maker Professional 5.0 ICC Profiling Software, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, January (2005) [BibTeX]

Zhao, Y.; Taplin, L.A.; Nezamabadi, M.; Berns, R.S., Methods of Spectral Reflectance Reconstruction for A Sinarback 54 Digital Camera, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, December (2004) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Nezamabadi, M.; Zhao, Y., Modifications of a Sinarback 54 Digital Camera for Spectral and High-Accuracy Colorimetric Imaging: Simulations and Experiments, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, June (2004) [BibTeX]

Mohammadi, M., Verification of the Kubelka-Munk Turbid Media Theory for Artist Acrylic Paint, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States (2004) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Taplin, L.A.; Day, E.A., Comparative study of spectral reflectance estimation based on broad-band Imaging systems, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, April (2003) [BibTeX]

Day, D.C., Spectral Sensitivities of the Sinarback 54 Camera, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, February (2003) [BibTeX]

Day, D.C., Evaluation of Optical Flare and Its Effects On Spectral Estimation Accuracy, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States (2003) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Taplin, L.A.; Day, D.C.; Day, E.A.; Berns, R.S., Imaging at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, December (2002) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S., Phase I Final Report to the National Gallery of Art, Washington, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, October (2002) [BibTeX]

Day, E.A., Colorimetric Characterization of a Computer- Controlled (SGI) CRT Display, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, April (2002) [BibTeX]

Day, E.A., Characterization of a Roper Scientific Quantix monochrome camera, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, March (2002) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H., Simulation of spectral estimation of an oil=paint target under different illuminants, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States, January (2002) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H.; Taplin, L.A.; Day, E.A., Comparison of the accuracy of various transformations from multi-band images to reflectance spectra, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States (2002) [BibTeX]

Imai, F.H., Multi-spectral Image Acquisition and Spectral Reconstruction using a Trichromatic Digital Camera System Associated with Absorption Filters, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, New York, United States (1998) [BibTeX]

SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

Karniyati, Evaluating a Camera for Archiving Cultural Heritage, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester, New York, United States (2005) [BibTeX]

PATENTS

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Arai, Y.; Katsuyama, K.; Ito, T., Production of color conversion profile for printing, US PATENT 7,652,789, issued to Seiko Epson Corporation, January (2010) [BibTeX]

Berns, R.S.; Taplin, L.A.; Arai, Y.; Osawa, M., Production of a color conversion profile utilizing comparison of spectral reflectance data and comparative colors, US PATENT 7,605,943, issued to Seiko Epson Corporation, October (2009) [BibTeX]