Books

[2] S. Zhang, "High-speed 3D imaging with digital fringe projection techniques," CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group LLC (2016),  ISBN: 978-1-4822-3433-6

[1] S. Zhang (editor), "Handbook of 3-D machine vision: Optical metrology and imaging," CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group LLC (2013), ISBN 978-1-4398-7219-2

Book Chapters

[8] R. Chen, J. Xu, and S. Zhang,  "Digital fringe projection profilometry," Advances in optical surface form and coordinate metrology, Chapter 5, Edited by Richard Leach, IOP publishing, 2020. (Invited book chapter)

[7] T. Bell, B. Li, and S. Zhang,  "Structured light techniques and applications," Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1-24, 2016. (Invited tutorial chapter)

[6] T. Bell, N. Karpinsky, and S. Zhang,  "High-resolution, real-time 3D sensing with structured light techniques," Interactive Displays: Natural Human-Interface Technologies, Chapter 5, pp 181-213, Edited by Achintya K. Bhowmik, 2014. (Invited book chapter)

[5] Y. Wang, B. Li, and S. Zhang,  "Superfast 3D shape measurement with binary dithering techniques," Recent advances in topography research, Chapter 2, pp 43-60, Edited by Jan Buytaert, 2013. (Invited book chapter)

[4] L. Ekstrand, Y. Wang, N. Karpinsky, and S. Zhang,  "Superfast 3D profilometry with digital fringe projection and phase-shifting techniques," Handbook of 3-D machine vision: Optical metrology and imaging, Chapter 9, pp 233-251, Edited by S. Zhang, 2013.(Invited book chapter)

[3] N. Karpinsky and S. Zhang,  "3-D geometry compression using Holoimage," Depth Map and 3D Imaging Applications: Algorithms and Technologies, Chapter 5, pp 87-104, Edited by AAmir Saeed Malik, Tae-Sun Choi & Humaira Nisar, Publisher: IGI Global, 2011.(Invited book chapter)

[2] S. Zhang and Y. Gong, "High-speed, high-resolution 3-D imaging using projector defocusing," Depth Map and 3D Imaging Applications: Algorithms and Technologies, Chapter 7, pp 121-140, Edited by AAmir Saeed Malik, Tae-Sun Choi & Humaira Nisar, Publisher: IGI Global, 2011. (Invited book chapter)

[1] S. Zhang, "High-resolution, high-speed 3D dynamically deformable shape measurement using digital fringe projection techniques," Advances in Measurement Systems, Chapter 2, pp 29-50. Edited by Milind Kr Sharm, Publisher: In-tech, ISBN: 978-953-307-061-2, 2010 (Invited book chapter)

Tutorials

[1] Y. Yang and S. Zhang, “3D Captured Data Visualization and Recognition using MeshLab – A Tutorial“, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2024

Journal Papers

2025

[154] J. Girard and S. Zhang, “Fast error detection method for additive manufacturing process monitoring using structured light three dimensional imaging technique,“ Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 184, 108609 (2024)

2024

[153] R. Vargas, L. A. Romero, S. Zhang, and A. G. Marrugo, “Calibration method based on virtual phase-to-coordinate mapping with linear correction function for structured light system,“ Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 183, 108496, (2024)

[152] Y. Yang, I. Bortins, D. Baldwin, and S. Zhang, “Calibration of dual resolution dual camera structured light systems,“ Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 182, 108472, (2024)

[151] Y-H Liao and S. Zhang, “Image-based non-isotropic point light source calibration using digital fringe projection,” Optics Express, 32(14) 25046-25061 (2024)

[150] L. Chen, R. Ding and S. Zhang, “Adaptive focus stacking for large depth-of-field microscopic structured-light 3D imaging,” Applied Optics, 63(12) 3219-3227 (2024) (Cover feature)

[149] Y. Yang and S. Zhang, “Pixelwise calibration method for telecentric structured light system,” Applied Optics, 63(10), 2562-2569 (2024)

[148] L. Chen and S. Zhang, “Electrically tunable lens assisted absolute phase unwrapping for large depth-of-field 3D microscopic structured-light imaging,” Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 174, 107967 (2024)

[147] Y. Yang, Y.-H. Liao, I. Bortins, D. P. Baldwin, and S. Zhang, “Unidirectional structured light system calibration with auxiliary camera and projector,” Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 175, 107984, (2024)

2023

[146] A. L. Lorenz and S. Zhang, “Human respiration rate measurement with high-speed digital fringe projection technique,” Sensors 23(21), 9000 (2023)

[145] L. Chen, X. Wang, and S. Zhang, “Calibration method for a multi-focus microscopic 3D imaging system,” Optics Letters 48(16), 4348-4351 (2023)

[144] R. Vargas, L. A. Romero, S. Zhang, and A. G. Marrugo, “Pixel-wise rational model for a structured light system,” Optics Letters 48(10), 2712-2715 (2023)

[143] S. Zhang, “Flexible structured light system calibration method with all digital features,” Optics Express 31(10), 17076-17086 (2023)

[142] L. Chen and S. Zhang, “Large depth-of-field microscopic structured-light 3D imaging with focus stacking,” Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 167, 107623 (2023)

[141] Y.-H. Liao and S. Zhang,  "Semi-Global Matching Assisted Absolute Phase Unwrapping," Sensors 23(1), 411 (2023); doi: 10.3390/s23010411

2022

[140] S. Zhang,  "Pixel-wise structured light calibration method with a color calibration target," Optics Express 30(20), 35817-35827 (2022); doi: 10.1364/OE.463423

[139] Y-H. Liao, M. Xu, and S. Zhang,  "Digital image correlation assisted absolute phase unwrapping," Optics Express 30(18), 33022-33034 (2022); doi: 10.1364/OE.470704 (cover feature)

[138] R. Chen, J. Xu, and S. Zhang,  "Comparative study on 3D optical sensors for short range applications," Optics and Lasers in Engineering 149, 106763 (2022); doi:j.optlaseng.2021.106763

[137] L. Chen, X. Hu, and S. Zhang,  "Calibration method for an extended depth-of-field microscopic structured light system," Optics Express, 30(1), 166-178 (2022); doi: 10.1364/OE.448019

2021

[136] S. Zhang,  "High-speed 3d optical sensing and information processing for automotive industry," SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility, 2021-01-030 (2021); doi:10.4271/2021-01-0303 (Selected as one of the best papers for 2021 WCX)

[135] A. G. Marrugo, R. Vargas, L. A. Romero, and S. Zhang,  "Method for large-scale structured-light system calibration," Optics Express, 29(11), 17316-17329 (2021); doi:10.1364/OE.422327

[134] S. Zhang,  "Flexible and high-accuracy method for uni-directional structured light system calibration," Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 143, 106637 (2021); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2021.106637

[133] J. Zhang, B. Luo, X. Su, L. Li, B. Li, S. Zhang, and Y. Wang,  "A convenient 3D reconstruction model based on coaxial structure-light system," Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 138, 106366 (2021); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2020.106366

[132] Y.-H. Liao, J.-S.-Hyun, M. Feller, T. Bell, I. Bortins, J. Wolfe, D. Baldwin, and S. Zhang, “Portable high-resolution automated 3D imaging for footwear and tire impression capture,” Journal of Forensic Sciences 66(1), 112-128 (2021). doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.14594

2020

[131] J. Xu and S. Zhang, “Status, challenges, and future perspectives of fringe projection profilometry,” Optics and Lasers in Engineering 135, 106193 (2020); doi: j.optlaseng.2020.106193

[130] X. Hu, S. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, G. Wang, "Large depth-of-field three-dimensional shape measurement with focal sweep technique," Optics Express 28(21), 31197-31208 (2020); doi: 10.1364/OE.404260

[129] A. G. Marrugo, F. Gao, and S. Zhang, “State-of-the-art active optical techniques for three-dimensional surface metrology: a review [invited],” Journal of Optical Society of America A, 37(9) B60-B77 (2020) [Open Access]

[128] M. Zhong, X. Hu, F. Chen, C. Xiao, D. Peng, and S. Zhang, "Autofocusing method for digital fringe projection system with dual projectors," Optics Express 28(9), 12609-12620 (2020) (Editor’s Pick)

[127] J.-S. Hyun and S. Zhang,  "Influence of projector pixel shape on ultrahigh-resolution 3D shape measurement," Optics Express 28(7), 9510-9520 (2020); do:10.1364/OE.389331

[126] R. Vargas, A. G. Marrugo, S. Zhang, and L. A. Romero, "Hybrid calibration procedure for fringe projection profilometry based on stereo-vision and polynomial fitting," Applied Optics, 59(13), D163-D169 (2020); doi:10.1364/AO.383602

[125] J.-S. Hyun and S. Zhang, "High-speed three-dimensional absolute shape measurement with three binary patterns," Optical Engineering, 59(2), 024104 (2020); doi: 10.1117/1.OE.59.2.024104

[124] Y. Wang, J. S. Hyun, S. Zhang, B. Luo, Z. Liu, C. Jiang, B. Tao, "Multilevel symmetric pattern design and optimization for high-speed and high- accuracy 3D shape measurement," Optics and Laser Technology, 126, 106103 (2020); doi:10.1016/j.optlastec.2020.106103

[123] S. Zhang, "Rapid and automatic optimal exposure control for digital fringe projection technique," Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 128, 106029 (2020); doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2020.106029

[122] M. Zhong, J. Cui, J.-S., Hyun, L. Pan, P. Duan, and S. Zhang, "Uniaxial 3D phase-shifting profilometry using a dual-telecentric structured light system in micro-scale devices," Measurement Science and Technology, 31(8), 085003 (2020); doi: 10.1088/1361-6501/ab63b2

[121] X. Hu, G. Wang, J.-S. Hyun, Y. Zhang, H. Yang, S. Zhang, "Autofocusing method for high-resolution three-dimensional profilometry," Optics Letters 45(2), 375-378 (2020); doi:10.1364/OL.382431

2019

[120] W. Yin, S. Feng, T. Tao, L. Huang, S. Zhang, Q. Chen, C. Zuo, “Calibration method for panoramic 3D shape measurement with plane mirrors," Opt. Express, 27(25), 36538-36550 (2019); doi:10.1364/OE.27.036538

 [119] X. Hu, G. Wang, Y. Zhang, H. Yang, and S. Zhang, “Large depth-of field 3d shape measurement using an electrically tunable lens," Opt. Express 27(21), 29697-29709 (2019); doi:10.1364/OE.27.029697

 [118] Y. An, and S. Zhang, "Pixel-by-pixel absolute phase retrieval assisted by an additional three-dimensional scanner," Appl. Opt., 58(8), 2033-2041 (2019); doi:10.1364/AO.58.002033

2018

 [117] Y. Wang, Z. Liu, and C. Jiang, and S. Zhang, "Motion induced phase error reduction using a Hilbert transform," Opt. Express 26(26), 34224-34235 (2018); doi:10.1364/OE.26.034224

 [116] G. Rao, L. Song, and S. Zhang, X. Yang, K. Chen, and J. Xu, "Depth-driven variable-frequency sinusoidal fringe pattern for accuracy improvement in fringe projection profilometry," Opt. Express 26(16), 19986-20008 (2018); doi:10.1364/OE.26.019986

 [115] X. Chen, S. Zhang, and J. M.P. Geraedts, "Guest Editorial: Focused Section on sensing and perception systems for intelligent manufacturing (SPIM)," IEEE/ASME Trans. Mechatronics 23(3), 983-984 (2018); doi:10.1109/TMECH.2018.2837008

[114] Z. Liu, P. Zibley and S. Zhang, "Motion-induced error compensation for phase shifting profilometry," Opt. Express, 26(10), 12632-12637 (2018); doi:10.1364/OE.26.012632  (Cover feature)

[113] C. Jiang, B. Lim and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional shape measurement using a structured light system with dual projectors," Appl. Opt.,  57(14), 3983-3990(2018); doi:10.1364/AO.57.003983

[112] S. Zhang, "Absolute phase retrieval methods for digital fringe projection profilometry: A review," Opt. Laser Eng. 107, 28-37 (2018); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2018.03.003

[111] S. Zhang, "High-speed 3D shape measurement with structured light methods: a review," Opt. Laser Eng. 106, 119-131 (2018); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2018.02.017

[110] J. -S. Hyun, George T. -C. Chiu and S. Zhang, "High-speed and high-accuracy 3D surface measurement using a mechanical projector," Opt. Express, 26(2), 1474-1487 (2018); doi:10.1364/OE.26.001474 (Cover feature)

[109] B. Li and S. Zhang, "Novel method for measuring dense 3D strain map of robotic flapping wings," Measurement Science and Technology, 29(4), 045402 (2018); doi: 10.1088/1361-6501/aaa4cc

2017

[108] X. Chen, M. Grossard, N. Kubota, D. Wollherr, S. X. Yang, and S. Zhang, "Introduction to the focused section on sensing and perception for autonomous and networked robotics," Int. J. Intell. Robot. Applic. 1 (4), 369–371 (2017); (Focused Section Guest Editorial) doi:10.1007/s41315-017-0040-8

[107] Y. Wang, C. Jiang, and S. Zhang, "Double-pattern triangular pulse width modulation technique for high-accuracy high-speed 3D shape measurement," Opt. Express, 25(24), 30177-30188 (2017); doi:10.1364/OE.25.03177

[106] T. Bell, B. Vlahov, J.P. Allebach, and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional range geometry compression via phase encoding," Appl. Opt., 56(33), 9285-9292, (2017); doi: 10.1364/AO.56.009285

[105] B. Li and S. Zhang, “Superfast, high-resolution absolute 3D recovery of a stabilized flapping flight process,” Opt. Express, 25(22), 27270-27282 (2017); doi:10.1364/OE.25.027270; (Cover feature)

[104] C. Jiang and S. Zhang, “Absolute three-dimensional shape measurement with two-frequency square binary patterns,” Appl. Opt., 56(31), 8710-8718 (2017) ; doi:10.1364/AO.56.008710

[103] X. Chen and S. Zhang, "Three dimensional range geometry and texture data compression with space-filling curves," Opt. Express 25(21), 26148-26159 (2017); doi:10.1364/OE.25.026103

[102] H. Sheng, J. Xu, and S. Zhang, "Dynamic projection theory for fringe projection profilometry," Appl. Opt., 56(30), 8452-8460 (2017); doi: 10.1364/AO.56.008452

[101] C. Jiang and S. Zhang, “Absolute phase unwrapping for dual-camera system without embedding statistical features,” Opt. Eng. 56(9), 094114 (2017), doi: 10.1117/1.OE.56.9.094114

[100] B. Li, T. Bell, and S. Zhang, "Computer-aided-design (CAD) model assisted absolute three-dimensional shape measurement," Appl. Opt. 56(24), 6770-6776 (2017); doi: 10.1364/AO.56.006770

[99] J. -S. Hyun, B. Li, and S. Zhang, "High-speed high-accuracy three-dimensional shape measurement using digital binary defocusing method versus sinusoidal method," Opt. Eng. 56(7), 074102 (2017); doi: 10.1117/1.OE.56.7.074102.

[98] Y. An and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional absolute shape measurement by combining binary statistical pattern matching with phase-shifting methods," Appl. Opt., 56(19), 5418-5426 (2017); doi:10.1364/AO.56.005418

[97] J. Dai and S. Zhang, "Absolute three-dimensional shape measurement with a known object," Opt. Express, 25(9), 10384-10396 (2017); (Cover feature); (Image of the Week, June 12, 2017, OSA Optics InfoBase); doi: 10.1364/OE.25.010384

[96] A. Wan, J. Xu, H. Chen, S. Zhang, and K. Chen, "Optimal path planning and control of assembly robots for hard measuring easy-deformation assemblies," IEEE/ASME Trans. Mechatronics, 22(4), 1600-1609, (2017); doi:10.1109/TMECH.2017.2671342

[95] H. Yun, B. Li, and S. Zhang, "Pixel-by-pixel absolute three-dimensional shape measurement with modified Fourier transform profilometry," Appl. Opt., 56(5), 1472-1480 (2017); doi: 10.1364/AO.56.001472

[94] L. S. Chumbley,  S. Zhang, M. Morris, R. Spotts, and C. Macziewski, "Development of a mobile tool mark characterization/comparison system," J. Forensic Sci., 62(1), 83-91 (2017), doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.13233

[93] B. Li, Y. An, D. Cappelleri, J. Xu and S. Zhang, "High-accuracy, high-speed 3D structured light imaging techniques and potential applications to intelligent robotics," Int. J. Intell. Robot. Applic. 1(1), 86–103 (2017); doi:10.1007/s41315-016-0001-7

[92] B. Li and S. Zhang, "Microscopic structured light 3D profilometry: binary defocusing technique VS sinusoidal fringe projection, " Opt. Laser Eng. 96, 117–123 (2017); doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.06.009

[91] J. -S. Hyun and S. Zhang, "Superfast 3D absolute shape measurement using five binary patterns," Opt. Laser Eng., 90, 217-224 (2017); 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.10.017

[90] R. Chen, J. Xu, S. Zhang, H. Chen, Y. Guan, and K. Chen, "A self-recalibration method based on scale-invariant registration for structured light measurement systems," Opt. Laser Eng., 88, 75-81 (2017); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.07.003

[89] J. Xu, R. Chen, H. Chen, S. Zhang, and K. Chen, " Fast registration methodology for fastener assembly of large-scale structure," IEEE Trans Industrial Electronics, 64(1),  717-726 (2017); doi:10.1109/TIE.2016.2599140

[88] C. Jiang, B. Li, S. Zhang, "Pixel-by-pixel absolute phase retrieval using three phase-shifted fringe patterns without markers," Opt. Laser Eng., 91, 232-241, (2017); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.12.002

2016

[87] Y. An, Z. Liu and S. Zhang, "Evaluation of pixel-wise geometric constraints based phase unwrapping method for low signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) phase," Advanced Optical Technologies, 5(5-6), 423–432, (2016); doi: 10.1515/aot-2016-0048

[86] B. Li, Z. Liu and S. Zhang, "Motion induced error reduction by combining Fourier transform profilometry with phase-shifting profilometry," Opt. Express 24(20), 23289-23303 2016; doi: 10.1364/OE.24.023289

[85] Y. An, J. -S. Hyun, and S. Zhang, "Pixel-wise absolute phase unwrapping using geometric constraints of structured light system", Opt. Express, 24(15), 18445-18459, (2016); doi: 10.1364/OE.24.018445

[84] Y. An and S. Zhang, "High-resolution, real-time simultaneous 3D surface geometry and temperature measurement," Opt. Express, 24(13), 14552-14563, (2016); doi: 10.1364/OE.24.014552

[83] B. Li, Y. An and S. Zhang, "Single-shot absolute 3D shape measurement with Fourier transform profilometry," Appl. Opt., 55(19), 5219-5225, (2016); doi: 10.1364/AO.55.005219

[82] J. -S. Hyun, and S. Zhang, "Enhanced two-frequency phase-shifting method," Appl. Opt., 55(16), 4395-4401, 2016; doi: 10.1364/AO.55.004395

[81] B. Chen and S. Zhang, "High quality 3D shape measurement using saturated fringe patterns,'' Opt. Laser Eng. 87, 83-89, 2016; doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.04.012

[80] C. Jiang, T. Bell, and S. Zhang, "High dynamic range real-time 3D shape measurement," Opt. Express., 24(7), 7337-7346, 2016 (Cover feature); (Image of the week of April 12, 2016, OSA Optics InfoBase); doi: 10.1364/OE.24.00733 

[79] T. Bell, J. Xu, and S. Zhang, "Method for out-of-focus camera calibration," Appl. Opt., 55(9), 2346-2352, 2016; doi: 10.1364/AO.55.002346

[78] Y. An, T. Bell, B. Li, J. Xu and S. Zhang, "Method for large range structured light system calibration," Appl. Opt., 55(33), 9563-9572, (2016); doi:10.1364/AO.55.009563

2015

[77]  B. Li and S. Zhang, “Flexible calibration method for microscopic structured light system using telecentric lens,” Opt. Express, 23(20), 25795-25803, 2015; doi:10.1364/OE.23.025795

[76]  S. Zhang, "Comparative study on passive and active projector nonlinear gamma calibration," Appl. Opt. 54(13), 3834-3841, 2015; doi:10.1364/AO.54.003834

[75]  W. Gao, Y. Zhang, D. Ramanujana, K. Ramani, Y. Chen, C. B. Williams, C. Wang, Y. Shin, S. Zhang, and P. D. Zavattieri, "The status, challenges, and future of additive manfuacturing in engineering," Computer Aided Design, 69, 65-89, 2015; doi:10.1016/j.cad.2015.04.001

[74]  H. Hu, B. Wang, K. Zhang, W. Lohry* and S. Zhang, “Quantification of transient behavior of wind-driven surface droplet/rivulet flows by using a digital fringe projection technique,” Journal of Visualization, 18(4), 705-718, 2015;doi:10.1007/s12650-014-0264-8

[73]  T. Bell and S. Zhang, “Multiwavelength depth encoding method for 3D range geometry compression,” Appl. Opt., 54(36), 10684-10961, 2015; doi: 10.1364/AO.54.010684

[72]  R. Spotts, L. S. Chumbley,  L. Ekstrand*, S. Zhang, and J. Kreiser, "Angular determination of toolmarks using a computer generated virtual tool," J. Forensic Sci., 60(2), 303-315, 2015;doi:10.1111/1556-4029.12759

[71]  R. Spotts, T. Grieve, L. S. Chumbley, L. Ekstrand*, S. Zhang, and J. Kreiser, "Optimization of a statistical algorithm for objective comparison of toolmarks," J. Forensic Sci., 60(2), 303-314, 2015; doi:10.1111/1556-4029.12642

2014

[70]  B. Li and S. Zhang, "Structured light system calibration method with optimal fringe angle," Appl. Opt., 53(13), 7942-7950, 2014 (Cover feature); doi: 10.1364/AO.53.007942

[69]  S. Zhang, R. Liang, and L. Yang, "High-speed 3D optical metrology and applications," Opt. Eng. 53(11), 112201, 2014 (Special Section Guest Editorial); doi:10.1117/1.OE.53.11.112201

[68]  W. Lohry and S. Zhang, "High-speed absolute three-dimensional shape measurement using three binary dithered patterns," Opt. Express 22(22), 26752-26762, 2014 (Cover feature) (Image of the week of Nov. 22, 2014, OSA Optics InfoBase); doi: 10.1364/OE.22.026752

[67] T. Bell and S. Zhang, "Towards superfast three-dimensional optical metrology with digital micromirror device (DMD) platforms," Opt. Eng., 53(11), 112206, 2014; doi: 10.1117/1.OE.53.11.112206

[66] B. Li, N. Karpinsky, and S. Zhang, "Novel calibration method for structured light system with an out-of-focus projector,"Appl. Opt. 53(13), 3415-3426, 2014; doi: 10.1364/AO.53.003415

[65] W. Lohry, V. Chen, and S.  Zhang,  "Absolute three-dimensional shape measurement using coded fringe patterns without phase unwrapping or projector calibration," Opt. Express 22(2), 1287-1301, 2014; doi:10.1364/OE.22.001287

[64] N. Karpinsky, M. Hoke, V. Chen, and S.  Zhang, "High-resolution, real-time three-dimensional shape measurement on graphics processing unit," Opt. Eng. 53(2), 024105, 2014;  doi: 10.1117/1.OE.53.2.024105

[63] Y. Wang, B.  Bhattacharya, E. H. Winer, P. Kosmicki, W. H. El-Ratal, and S. Zhang, "Digital micromirror transient response influence on superfast 3D shape measurement," Opt. Laser Eng. 58, 19-26, 2014; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2014.01.015

[62] L. Ekstrand, S. Zhang, T. Grieve, L. S. Chumbley, and J. Kreiser, "Virtual tool mark generation for efficient striation analysis," J. Forensic Sci., 59(4), 950-959, 2014; doi:10.1111/1556-4029.12435

[61] B. Li, Y. Wang, J. Dai, and W. Lohry, and S. Zhang, "Some recent advances on superfast 3D shape measurement with digital binary defocusing techniques," Opt. Laser Eng. 54, 236-246, 2014 (invited); doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2013.07.010

[60] J. Dai, B. Li, and S. Zhang, "High-quality fringe pattern generation using binary pattern optimization through symmetry and periodicity," Opt. Laser Eng., 52, 195-200, 2014; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2013.06.010

[59] J. Dai, B. Li, and S. Zhang, "Intensity-optimized dithering technique for high-quality 3d shape measurement," Opt. Laser Eng. 53, 79-85, 2014; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2013.08.015

[58] J. Dai, C. Gong, and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional shape measurement with dual reference phase maps, " Opt. Eng. 53(1), 014102, 2014; doi: 10.1117/1.OE.53.1.014102

[57] T. Grieve, L. S. Chumbley, J. Kreiser, M. Morris,  L. Ekstrand, and S. Zhang, "Objective comparison toolmarks from the cutting surfaces of slip-joint pliers," AFTE Journal  46(2), 176-185, 2014

2013

[56] P. Ou, B. Li, Y. Wang, and S. Zhang, "Flexible real-time natural 2D color and 3D shape measurement," Opt. Express,21(14), 16736-16741, 2013; doi: 10.1364/OE.21.016736

[55] Y. Wang, and S. Zhang, "Optimal fringe angle selection for digital fringe projection technique," Appl. Opt. 52(29),  7094-7098, 2013; doi: 10.1364/AO.52.007094

[54] N. Karpinsky, Y. Wang, and S. Zhang, "Three bit representation of three-dimensional range data," Appl. Opt. 52(11), 2286-2293, 2013; doi: 10.1364/AO.52.002286

[53] P. Ou and S. Zhang, "Natural method for three-dimensional range data compression," Appl. Opt. 52(9), 1857-1863, 2013;doi: 10.1364/AO.51.004058

[52] Y. Wang, J. I. Laughner, I. R. Efimov, and S. Zhang, "3D absolute shape measurement of live rabbit hearts with a superfast two-frequency phase-shifting technique," Opt. Express 21(5), 5822-5832, 2013 (Cover feature)  (Selected for May 22, 2013 issue of The Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics); doi: 10.1364/OE.21.005822

[51] J. Dai and S. Zhang, "Phase-optimized dithering technique for high-quality 3D shape measurement," Opt. Laser Eng. 51(6), 790-795, 2013; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2013.02.003

[50] W. Lohry and S. Zhang, "Genetic method to optimize binary dithering technique for high-quality fringe generation," Opt. Lett. 38(4), 540-542, 2013; doi: 10.1117/1.OE.51.11.113602

[49] N. Karpinsky and S. Zhang, "3D range geometry video compression with the H.264 codec," Opt. Laser Eng. 51(5), 620-625, 2013; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.12.021

[48] L. Ekstrand, N. Karpinsky, Y. Wang, and S. Zhang, "High-resolution, high-speed, three-dimensional video imaging with digital fringe projection techniques," Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), (82), e50421, 2013. (Associated with Video Illustrations) (invited); doi: 10.3791/50421

[47] L. Merner, Y. Wang, and S. Zhang, "Accurate calibration for 3D shape measurement system using a binary defocusing technique," Opt. Laser Eng. 51(5), 514-519, 2013; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.10.015

2012

[46] W. Lohry and S. Zhang, "Fourier transform profilometry using a binary area modulation technique," Opt. Eng. 51(11),113602, 2012; doi: 10.1117/1.OE.51.11.113602

[45] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional shape measurement with binary dithered patterns," Appl. Opt. 51(27), 6631-6636, 2012; doi: 10.1364/AO.51.006631

[44] J. I. Laughner, S. Zhang, H. Li, C. C. Shao, and I. R. Efimov, "Mapping cardiac surface mechanics with structured light imaging," American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circular Physiology 303(6), H712-H720, 2012 (Image of the week of October 1, 2012, American Journal of Physiology); doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00269.2012

[43] S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional range data compression using computer graphics rendering pipeline," Appl. Opt. 51(18), 4058-4064, 2012 (Cover feature); doi: 10.1364/AO.51.004058

[42] S. Zhang, "Composite phase-shifting algorithm for absolute phase measurement," Opt. Laser Eng. 50, 1538-1541, 2012;doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.06.005

[41] W. Lohry and S. Zhang, "3D shape measurement with 2D area modulated binary patterns," Opt. Laser Eng. 50(7), 917-921, 2012; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.03.002

[40] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, "Novel phase coding method for absolute phase retrieval," Opt. Lett. 37(11), 2067-2069, 2012;doi: 10.1364/OL.37.002067

[39] Y. Xu and S. Zhang, "Uniaxial three-dimensional shape measurement with projector defocusing," Opt. Eng. 51(2) 023604, 2012; doi: 10.1117/1.OE.51.2.023604

[38] N. Karpinsky and S. Zhang, "Holovideo: Real-time 3D range video encoding and decoding on GPU," Opt. Laser Eng.50(2), 280-286, 2012; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2011.08.002

[37] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, "Comparion among square binary, sinusoidal pulse width modulation, and optimal pulse width modulation methods for three-dimensional shape measurement," Appl. Opt. 51(7), 861-872, 2012; doi:10.1364/AO.51.000861

[36] N. Karpinsky and S. Zhang, "High-resolution, real-time 3-D imaging with fringe analysis," Real Time Image Processing,7(1) 55-66, 2012; doi: 10.1007/s11554-010-0167-4

2011

[35] L. Ekstrand and S. Zhang, "Autoexposure for three-dimensional shape measurement with a digital-light-processing projector," Opt. Eng. 50(12) 123603, 2011; doi: 10.1117/1.3662387

[34] L. Ekstrand and S. Zhang, "Three-dimensional profilometry with nearly focused binary phase-shifting algorithms," Opt. Lett. 36(23) 4518-4520, 2011  (Cover feature); doi: 10.1364/OL.36.004518

[33] Y. Xu, L. Ekstrand, J. Dai, and S. Zhang, "Phase error compensation for 3-D shape measurement with projector defocusing," Appl. Opt., 50(18), 2572-2581, 2011; doi: 10.1364/AO.50.002572

[32] Y. Wang, S. Zhang, and J. H. Oliver, "3D shape measurement technique for multiple rapidly moving objects," Opt. Express,  19(9), 8539-8545, 2011; doi: 10.1364/OE.19.008539

[31] S. Zhang, "High-resolution three-dimensional profilometry with binary phase-shifting methods," Appl. Opt., 50(12), 1753-1757, 2011; doi: 10.1364/AO.50.001753

[30] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, "Superfast multifrequency phase-shifting technique with optimal pulse width modulation," Opt. Express, 19(6), 5143-5148, 2011(Image of the week of March 21, 2011, OSA Optics InfoBase); doi: 10.1364/OE.19.005149

[29] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, "Optimal pulse width modulation for sinusoidal fringe generation with projector defocusing: Reply to comments," Opt. Lett. 36(6), 809-809, 2011; doi: 10.1364/OL.36.000809

[28] Y. Gong and S. Zhang, "High-resolution, high-speed three-dimensional shape measurement using projector defocusing,"Opt. Eng., 50(2), 023603, 2011; doi: 10.1117/1.3534798

2010

[27] Y. Wang and S. Zhang, " Optimal pulse width modulation for sinusoidal fringe generation with projector defocusing,"Opt. Lett.,  35(24), 4121-4123, 2010; doi: 10.1364/OL.35.004121

[26] Y. Gong and S. Zhang, "Ultrafast 3-D shape measurement with an off-the-shelf DLP projector," Opt. Express 18(19), 19743-19754, 2010 (Cover Feature); doi: 10.1364/OE.18.019743

[25] S. Zhang, D. van der Weide, and J. Oliver "Superfast phase-shifting method for 3-D shape measurement," Opt. Express18(9), 9684-9689, 2010. (Selected for July 6, 2010 issue of The Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics); doi: 10.1364/OE.18.009684

[24] N Karpinsky and S Zhang, "Composite phase-shifting algorithm for 3-D shape compression," Opt. Eng. 49(6), 063604, 2010; doi:10.1117/1.3456632 

[23] S. Zhang, "Flexible 3-D shape measurement using projector defocusing: extended measurement range," Opt. Lett. 35(7), 931-933, 2010 (Cover Feature); doi: 10.1364/OL.35.000934

[22] S. Lei and S. Zhang, "Digital sinusoidal fringe generation: defocusing binary patterns VS focusing sinusoidal patterns,"Opt. Laser Eng. 48, 561-569, 2010; doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2009.12.002

[21] S. Zhang, "Recent progresses on real-time 3-D shape measurement using digital fringe projection techniques," Opt. Laser Eng., 48, 149-158, 2010 (Invited). (#2 most cited papers in the past five years 2006-2011, 2007-2012, 2008-2013; #1 most downloaded paper October-December, 2009; January-March, 2010; April-June, 2012; July-September, 2012; January - December 2012 Full Year; January-March, 2013; July-September 2013); doi: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2009.03.008

2009

[20] S Lei and S Zhang, "Flexible 3-D shape measurement using projector defocusing," Opt. Lett. 34(20),3080-3082, 2009;doi: 10.1364/OL.34.003080

[19] S Zhang, "Phase unwrapping error reduction framework for a multiple-wavelength phase-shifting algorithm," Opt. Eng.,48(10), 105601, 2009 (Accepted without revision); doi:10.1117/1.3251280

[18] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "High dynamic range scanning technique," Opt. Eng. 48(3), 033604, 2009; doi: 10.1117/1.3099720

2008

[17] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "Simultaneous three-dimensional geometry and color texture acquisition using a single-chip color camera," Opt. Eng. 47(12), 123604, 2008; doi: 10.1117/1.3046715

[16] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "Absolute phase assisted three-dimensional data registration for a dual-camera structured light system,"  Appl. Opt., 47(17), 3134-3142, 2008 (Cover Feature); doi: 10.1364/AO.47.003134

[15] RP Mehta, S Zhang, and TA Hadlock , "Novel 3-D video for quantification of facial movement,"  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 138(4), 468-472, 2008; doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2007.12.017

[14] Y Wang, M Gupta, S Zhang, S Wang, X Gu, D Samaras, and P Huang, "High resolution tracking of non-rigid 3D motion of densely sampled data using harmonic maps," Intl J. Comp. Vis., 76(3), 283-300, 2008; doi: 10.1007/s11263-007-0063-y

[13] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "Three-dimensional data merging using Holoimage," Opt. Eng., 47(3), 033608, 2008 (Cover Feature); doi: 10.1117/1.2898902

[12] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "Three-dimensional shape measurement using a structured light system with dual cameras," Opt. Eng., 47(1), 013604, 2008; doi: 10.1117/1.2835686

Before 2008

[11] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "High-speed three-dimensional shape measurement system using a modified two-plus-one phase-shifting algorithm," Opt. Eng., 46(11), 113603, 2007; doi:10.1117/1.2802546

[10] S Zhang and PS Huang, "Phase error compensation for a 3-D shape measurement system based on the phase shifting method," Opt. Eng., 46(6), 063601, 2007; doi:10.1117/1.2746814

[9] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "Generic nonsinusoidal phase error correction for three-dimensional shape measurement using a digital video projector," Appl. Opt., 46(1), 36-43, 2007; doi: 10.1364/AO.46.000036

[8] S Zhang, X Li and S-T Yau, "Multilevel quality-guided phase unwrapping algorithm for real-time 3-D shape reconstruction,"Appl. Opt. 46(1), 50-57, 2007 (Selected for February 5, 2007 issue of The Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics); doi: 10.1364/AO.46.000050

[7] S Zhang and PS Huang, "High-resolution real-time three-dimensional shape measurement," Opt. Eng., 45(12), 123601, 2006 ; doi: 10.1117/1.2402128 

[6] S Zhang, D Royer and S-T Yau, "GPU-assisted high-resolution, real-time 3-D shape measurement," Opt. Express, 14, 9120-9129, 2006 (Selected for November 13, 2006 issue of The Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics); doi: 10.1364/OE.14.009120

[5] S Zhang and S-T Yau, "High-resolution, real-time 3-D absolute coordinate measurement based on a phase-shifting method,"Opt. Express, 14, 2644-2649, 2006 ; doi: 10.1364/OE.14.002644

[4] S Zhang and PS Huang, "Novel method for structured light system calibration," Opt. Eng., 45(8), 083601, 2006; doi:10.1117/1.2336196

[3] PS Huang and S Zhang, "Fast three-step phase-shifting algorithm," Appl. Opt., 45(21), 5086-5091, 2006 (Cover Feature); doi: 10.1364/AO.45.005086

[2] PS Huang, S Zhang, and F-P Chiang, "Trapezoidal phase-shifting method for three-dimensional shape measurement," Opt. Eng. 44(12), 123601, 2005; doi:10.1117/1.2147311

[1] Y Wang, X Huang, C-S Lee, S Zhang, Z Li, D Samaras, D Metaxas, A Elgammal, and P Huang, "High-resolution acquisition, learning and transfer dynamic 3D facial expressions," Computer Graphics Forum, 23(3), 2004; doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8659.2004.00800.x

Dissertations

[17] Jack Girard, “Fast error detection method for additive manufacturing process monitoring using structured light three dimensional imaging technique,” M.S., Purdue University, December 2023

[16] Anna Lena Lorenz, ``Suitability of fringe projection profilometry to monitor the human respiration rate,'' M.S., Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT), Germany, April 2023 

[15] Caroline Blanchard, ``Removal of phase artifacts from high-contrast text for 3D fringe projection system,'' M.S., Purdue University, May 2022 

[14] Yi-Hong Liao, ``Portable high-resolution automated 3D imaging for footwear and tire impression capture,'' M.S., Purdue University, December 2020 

[13] Jae-sang Hyun, ``High-accuracy, high-speed 3D optical sensing in unstructured environment,'' Ph.D. Thesis, Purdue University, May 2020

[12] Michael Feller, “Active stereo-vision for precise autonomous vehicle hitching,” M.S. Thesis, Purdue University, December 2019

[11] Yatong An, “Multi-scale, multi-modal, high-speed 3D shape measurement ,” Ph.D. Thesis, Purdue University, May 2019

[10] Tyler Bell, ``Holostream: High-accuracy, high-speed 3D range video encoding and streaming,'' Ph.D. Thesis, Purdue University, August 2018

[9] B. Li, "Superfast 3D shape measurement with application to flapping wing mechanics analysis," Ph.D. Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2017

[9] T Bell, "High-quality, real-time 3D video visualization in head mounted displays," M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2014

[8] B Li, "High quality three-dimensional (3D) shape measurement using intensity-optimized dithering technique," M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2014

[7] Y Wang, "Superfast three-dimensional (3D) shape measurement with binary defocusing techniques and its applications," Ph.D. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2013

[6] N Karpinsky, "Portal-s: High-resolution, real-time 3D video telepresence," Ph.D. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2013

[5] L Ekstrand, "Virtual tool mark generation for efficient striation analysis in forensic science" M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2012

[4] H Bai, "Software for simulated CT scanner table control in bolus-chasing angiography" M.S. Creative Component, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2012

[3] N Karpinsky, "3D geometry compression with Holoimage," M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2011

[2] S Lei, "A comparison study of digital sinusoidal fringe projection technique: defocusing binary patterns Vs focusing sinusoidal patterns," M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2010

[1] S Zhang, "High-resolution, three-dimensional shape measurement," Ph.D. Thesis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 2005