Dr. Qi Zhang
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Ctr for Math Sci & Technology
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
IT 494.002 Graduate Directed Project
IT 299.002 Independent Honor Study
IT 299.004 Independent Honor Study
IT 299.005 Independent Honor Study
IT 499.001 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
IT 287.002 Independent Study
IT 356.001 Introduction To Computer Graphics
IT 456.001 Introduction to Computer Graphics
IT 179.004 Introduction To Data Structures
IT 358.001 Mobile and Cloud Computing
IT 458.001 Mobile and Cloud Computing
IT 352.001 Data and Information Visualization
IT 452.001 Data and Information Visualization
IT 494.001 Graduate Directed Project
IT 494.002 Graduate Directed Project
IT 494.003 Graduate Directed Project
IT 494.005 Graduate Directed Project
IT 299.002 Independent Honor Study
IT 299.003 Independent Honor Study
IT 179.001 Introduction To Data Structures
IT 179.002 Introduction To Data Structures
Research Interests & Areas
Data and information visualization, computer graphics, machine learning, mobile computing, medical imaging, big data, and high-performance computing
Ph D Biomedical/Computer Engineering Science
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
MS Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
MS Computational Mathematics, concentrating on Computer Graphics
Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, China
BS Computational Mathematics and Application Software
Jilin University
Chanchun, Jilin, China
CAST Research Fellow
College of Applied Science and Technology
2025
Impact Award
University College
2025
CAST Publication Incentive Grant
College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2025
CAST Presentation Travel Grant
College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2024
Best Presenter
2023 IEEE 13th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference
2023
Book, Chapter
Q. Zhang, R. Eagleson, T. Peters. Medical Image Volumetric Visualization: Algorithms, Pipelines, and Surgical Applications. Medical Image Processing (2011): 291-317.
Conference Proceeding
Q. Zhang, Dynamic optical model for time-based enhancement of augmented reality environments, in: 2025 IEEE 15th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), 2025, pp. 01062–01068. doi:10.1109/CCWC62904.2025.10903981.
Q. Zhang and J. Brokaw, Multi-Source Pandemic Data Visualization and Synchronization for Information Extraction, 2023 IEEE 13th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), Las Vegas, NV, USA, 2023, pp. 0140-0146, doi: 10.1109/CCWC57344.2023.10099327.
K. Stromberger and Q. Zhang, Trend Extraction and Visualization of Motor Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rates, 2022 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), 2022, pp. 389-394, DOI: 10.1109/CCECE49351.2022.9918457.
Q. Zhang and T. Peters. Cardiac Image Dynamic Visualization and Enhancement for Palpitation Collaborative Diagnosis Using Internet Synchronization, 2021 IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI), 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/BHI50953.2021.9508481.
Q. Zhang. Dual-Modality Cardiac Data Real-Time Rendering and Synchronization in Web Browsers, in IEEE 2020 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, London, ON, Canada, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2020.
Journal Article
Q. Zhang, Developing an augmented reality framework with embedded objects and adaptive optical models for advanced lighting simulation, The Visual Computer (2025). doi:10.1007/s00371-025-03902-z.
Q. Zhang, R. Eagleson, S. de Ribaupierre, A technology framework for distributed preoperative planning and medical training in deep brain stimulation, Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 123 (2025): 102533. doi:10.1016/j.compmedimag.2025.102533.
Q. Zhang, N. Maram, Multidimensional data visualization and synchronization for revealing hidden pandemic information, Information Visualization 24 (1) (2024) 95–113. doi: 10.1177/14738716241277559.
Q. Zhang, A web-based synchronized architecture for collaborative dynamic diagnosis and therapy planning, IEEE Access 11 (2023) 421–437. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3232275
Q. Zhang. Medical Data and Mathematically Modeled Implicit Surface Real-Rime Visualization in Web Browsers, International Journal of Image and Graphics (2021) 2250027. doi.org/10.1142/S0219467822500279
Technical Report
Q. Zhang. A Medical Image Visualization and Exploration Software Platform. Centre For Imaging Technology Commercialization (CIMTEC) (2013)
Q. Zhang and D. Allen. Defence Experimentation Pipelines, Mathematical Methodologies, and Observational Studies: Analysis and Experimentation Report. Defence Research and Development Canada (2010)
Q. Zhang and D. Allen. PRACTICE - Pattern Recognition and Analysis of Communication Tool for Interaction and Collaboration Extraction. Defence Research and Development Canada (2010)
Presentations
Q. Zhang. Dynamic optical model for time-based enhancement of augmented reality environments. 2025 IEEE 15th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference. (2025)
Q. Zhang. Multi-Source Pandemic Data Visualization and Synchronization for Information Extraction. 2023 IEEE 13th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference. (2023)
Q. Zhang. Cardiac Image Dynamic Visualization and Enhancement for Palpitation Collaborative Diagnosis, in The IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI), July 30, 2021.
J. Brokaw, Q. Zhang. A New Visualization Platform for Analyzing COVID-19 and Extracting Critical Information, in The University Research Symposium, the Illinois State University, Normal, IL, April 2021
P. Nowlin, R. Benefiel, E. Hazzard, P. Mahatanankoon, Q. Zhang. Exploring Information Technology Student Retention, in The University Research Symposium, the Illinois State University, Normal, IL, April 2021
Q. Zhang. Dual-Modality Cardiac Data Real-Time Rendering and Synchronization in Web Browsers, in IEEE 2020 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, London, ON, Canada, Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2020.
L. Fernandes, Q. Zhang. Internet-Based Medical Data Rendering and Image Enhancement Using WebGL and Apache Server, in The University Research Symposium, the Illinois State University, Normal, IL, April 2020.
Q. Zhang. Medical Computing Visual Synchronization Using WebSocket Protocol and Web Rendering, in IEEE 2019 Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, May 5-8, 2019.
Grants & Contracts
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) Grant. ISU/OSF Partnership. Local. (2025)
University Reserach Grant. CAST. Illinois State University. (2025)
IT Research Grants. The School of Information Technology. Illinois State University. (2023)
University Reserach Grant. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University. (2023)
IT Research Grants. School of Information Technology. Illinois State University. (2022)