- Profile
Shoji Tominaga
Mailing Address:
Nagano University, Faulty of Business and Informatics,
658-1, Shimogo, Ueda, Nagano 386-0032 Japan
Norwegian University of Science and Technology,
Department of Computer Science, 2815 Gjøvik, Norway
E-mail: shojitominaga12@gmail.com
Educational History:
B.E., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1970, 1972, and 1975, respectively.
Professional History:
| 2018-present | Visiting Researcher, Faulty of Business and Informatics, Nagano University, Japan |
| 2017-present | Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway |
| 2013-2018 | Specially Appointed Researcher, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chiba University |
| 2011-2013 | Dean, Graduate School of Advanced Integration Science, Chiba University |
| 2007-2013 | Professor, Dept. of Information Science, Graduate School of Advanced Integration Science, Chiba University |
| 2006-2007 | Professor, Dept. of Information and Image Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University |
| 2003-2005 | Dean, Faculty of Information Science and Arts, and Member of the board of trustees, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka |
| 1995-2006 | Professor, Dept. of Engineering Informatics, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka |
| 1987-1988 | Visiting Scholar, Dept. of Psychology, Stanford University |
| 1986-1995 | Professor, Dept. of Precision Engineering, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Neyagawa, Osaka |
| 1978-1986 | Associate Professor, Dept. of Precision Engineering, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Neyagawa, Osaka |
| 1976-1978 | Lecturer, Dept. of Precision Engineering, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Neyagawa, Osaka |
Technical Accomplishment
Shoji Tominaga has made several important contributions to color image science and technology. His contributions, spanning more than thirty five years, range from the fundamentals of color imaging to its computer vision applications. He has contributed in particular reflectance analysis, material appearance, color constancy, illuminant estimation, and spectral imaging.
Academic Publications
122 refereed journal papers, 187 refereed conference papers, 13 edited books & Special Issues, 11 book chapters, 34 review papers, and 4 patents.
Major Journal Papers
S. Tominaga, S. Nishi, R. Ohtera, Measurement and estimation of spectral sensitivity functions for mobile phone cameras. Sensors, 21, 4985, pp.1-22, 2021.
S. Tominaga, Estimation of bispectral characteristics of fluorescent objects based on multispectral imaging data, Optical Engineering, Vol. 60 (3),033102-1_0033102-14, 2021.
S. Tominaga, K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi, Spectral estimation of multiple light Sources based on highlight detection, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.64, No.5, pp.050408-1_050408-9, 2020.
S. Watanabe, S. Tominaga, T. Horiuchi, The difference in impression between genuine and artificial leather: quantifying the feeling of authenticity, Journal of Perceptual Imaging, Vol.3, No.2, pp.020501-1_020501-11, 2020.
R. Saito, S. Tominaga, and T. Horiuchi, Color feature analysis of famous art painter’s works using photographic data of real paintings (in Japanese), Journal of Color Science Association of Japan, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 61-72, 2020.
S. Tominaga, K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi, Spectral reconstruction of fluorescent objects with mutual illumination effects, Journal of the Optical Society of America A, Vol. 36, No. 9, pp.1512-1522, 2019.
A. Sole, I. Farup, P. Nussbaum, and S. Tominaga, Bidirectional Reflectance Measurement and Reflection Model Fitting of Complex Materials Using an Image-Based Measurement Setup. Journal of Imaging, vol. 4 No.136, pp.1-16, 2018
K. Hirai, N. Osawa, M. Hori, T. Horiuchi and S. Tominaga, High-Dynamic-Range Spectral Imaging System for Omnidirectional Scene Capture, Journal of Imaging, Vol.4, No.53, pp.1-20, 2018.
A. Sole, I. Farup, P. Nussbaum, and S. Tominaga, Evaluating an image-based bidirectional reflectance distribution function measurement setup, Applied Optics, Vol.57, No.8, pp.1918-1928, 2018.
S. Tominaga, K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi, Estimation of fluorescent Donaldson matrices using a spectral imaging system, Optics Express, Vol.26, No.2, pp.2132-2148, 2018.
M. A. Martínez-Domingo, E. M. Valero, J. Hernandez-Andres, S. Tominaga, T. Horiuchi, and K. Hirai, Image Processing Pipeline for Segmentation and Material Classification based on Multispectral High Dynamic Range Polarimetric Images, Optics Express, Vol.25, No.24, pp.30073-30090, 2017.
S. Nishi, A. Kimachi, M. Doi, and S. Tominaga, Image Registration for a Multispectral Imaging System Using Interference Filters and Application to Digital Archiving of Art Paintings, Color Culture and Science Journal, No.7, pp.59-68, 2017.
M. Doi, A. Kimachi, S. Nishi, and S. Tominaga: Estimation of Local Skin Properties from Spectral Images and its Application to Appearance Reproduction, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology , Vol.60, No.5, pp.050404-1 - 050404-11, 2016.
S. Tominaga , K. Kato, K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi: Spectral Image Analysis of Mutual Illumination between Fluorescent Objects, Journal of the Optical Society of America A, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp.1476-1487, 2016.
S. Tominaga , K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi: Estimation of Bispectral Donaldson Matrices of Fluorescent Objects by Using Two Illuminant Projections, Journal of the Optical Society of America A, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp.1068-1078, 2015.
S. Tominaga , D. Nishioka, and T. Horiuchi: An Integrated Spectral Imaging System for Producing Color Images of Static and Moving Objects, Color Research and Application, Vol.40, No.4, pp.329-340, 2015.
M. Tanaka, T. Horiuchi, and S. Tominaga: Color Naming Experiments Using 2D and 3D Rendered Samples. Color Research and Application, Vol.40, No.3, pp.270-280, 2015
S. Tominaga , T. Horiuchi, S. Nakajima, and M. Yano: Prediction of Incomplete Chromatic Adaptation under Illuminant A from Images Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.58, No.3, 030403-1_030403-9, 2014
R. Ohtera, S. Nishi, and S. Tominaga: Color Signal Estimation of Surrounding Scenes from Human Corneal Surface Images ( Journal Award). Journal of Imaging Science and Technology , Vol.58, No.2, 020501-1-020501-12, 2014.
S. Tominaga , S. Nakamoto, K. Hirai, and T. Horiuchi: Estimation of Surface Properties for Art Paintings Using a Six-Band Scanner, Journal of the International Colour Association, Vol. 12, pp.9-21, 2014
N. Ikeda, K. Miyashita, R. Hikima, and S. Tominaga: Reflection Measurement and Visual Evaluation of the Luminosity of Skin Coated with Powder Foundation, Color Research and Application, Vol.39, No.1. pp.45-55, 2014
Y. Imai, R. Saito, T. Horiuchi, and S. Tominaga: Color Image Correction of Art Paintings Based on Artists' Color Features and Illuminant Conversion, Journal of Light & Visual Environment, Vol.37, No.2&3, pp.114-122, 2013
R. Ohtsuki, T. Sakamaki, and S.Tominaga: Analysis of Skin Surface Roughness by Visual Assessment and Surface Measurement, Optical Review, Vol.20, No.2, pp.94-101, 2013.
S. Tominaga and T. Horiuchi: Spectral Imaging by Synchronizing Capture and Illumination (Spotlight on Optics), Journal of Optical Society of America A, Vol. 29, No.9, pp.1764-1775, 2012
R. Ohtsuki, S. Tominaga, O. Tanno: Multiple-Reflection Model of Human Skin and Estimation of Pigment Concentrations, Optical Review, Vol.19, No.4, pp.254-263, 2012
A. Ibrahim, S. Tominaga and T. Horiuchi: Invariant Representation for Spectral Reflectance Images and Its Application, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Vol.2011, 2011.
A. Ibrahim, S. Tominaga and T. Horiuchi: A Spectral Invariant Representation of Spectral Reflectance, Optical Review, Vol.18, No.2, pp.231-236, 2011.
T. Horiuchi, F. Nohara and S. Tominaga: Accurate Reversible Color-to-Gray Mapping Algorithm without Distortion Conditions, Pattern Recognition Letters, Vol.31, No.5, pp.2405-2414, 2010.
T. Horiuchi and S. Tominaga: HDR Image Quality Enhancement Based on Spatially-Variant Retinal Response, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Vol. 2010, Article ID 438958, 11 pages, 2010.
S. Tominaga , A. Matsuura and T. Horiuchi: Spectral Analysis of Omnidirectional Illumination in a Natural Scene, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.54, No.4, pp. 040502-1 - 040502-9, 2010.
A. Ibrahim, S. Tominaga and T. Horiuchi: A Spectral Imaging Method for Material Classification and Inspection of Printed Circuit Boards, Optical Engineering,Vol.49, No.5, pp.057201-1 - 057201-10, 2010.
S. Tominaga and Y. Moriuchi: Principal Component Analysis-Based Reflectance Analysis/Synthesis of Cosmetic Foundation, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology,Vol.53, No.6, pp.060403.1-060403.8, 2009.
R. Ohtera, T. Horiuchi and S. Tominaga: Iris Extraction Using Parametric Template Matching for Eyegaze Tracking, Optical Engineering,Vol.48, No.4, pp.047204.1 - 047204.8, 2009.
S. Tominaga and A. Kimachi: Polarization Imaging for Material Classification, Optical Engineering, Vol.47, No.12, pp.123201-1-14, Dec. 2008.
S. Tominaga and N. Tanaka: Spectral Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Rendering for Art Paintings, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp.043022-1-13, 2008.
T. Horiuchi, F. Nohara, and S. Tominaga: Semi-Invariant Reversible Mapping from Color to Gray, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol. 52, No.4, 040903-040903-9, 2008.
S. Tominaga, T. Fukuda, and A. Kimachi: A High-resolution Imaging System for Omnidirectional Illuminant Estimation, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol. 52, No.4, 040907-040907-9, 2008.
T. Horiuchi and S. Tominaga: Color Image Coding by Colorization Approach, EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing, Vol. 2008, Article ID 158273, 9 pages, 2008.
J. Lee, T. Horiuch, and S. Tominaga: Multi-Level Confined Error Diffusion Algorithm for Flat Panel Display, IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, Vol.E91-D, No.1, pp.62-69, 2008.
L. Wang, T. Horiuchi, H. Kotera and S. Tominaga: HDR Image Compression and Evaluation based on Local Adaptation Using Retinal Model, Journal of the Society for Information Display (JSID), Vol.15, No.9, pp.731-739, 2007.
A. Kimachi, N. Tanaka, and S. Tominaga: Development and Calibration of a Gonio-Spectral Imaging System for Measuring Surface Reflection, IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, Vol.E89-D, No.7, pp.1994-2003, 2006.
S. Tominaga and N. Tanaka: Omnidirectional Scene Illuminant Estimation Using a Mirrored Ball (Feature Article), Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.50, No.3, pp.217-227, 2006.
M. Doi, N. Tanaka, and S. Tominaga: Spectral Reflectance Estimation of Human Skin and Its Application to Image Rendering, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.49, No.6, pp.474-482, 2005.
S. Tominaga and N. Tanaka: Refractive Index Estimation and Color Image Rendering, Pattern Recognition Letters, Vol.24, No.11, pp.1703-1713, 2003.
S. Tominaga : Natural Image Database and Its Use for Scene Illuminant Estimation, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp.434-444, 2002.
S. Tominaga and B.A. Wandell: Natural Scene Illuminant Estimation Using the Sensor Correlation, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol.90, No.1, pp.42-56, 2002.
S. Tominaga , S. Ebisui, and B.A. Wandell: Scene illuminant classification -Brighter is Better-, Journal of Optical Society of America A, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 55-64, 2001.
S. Tominaga and N. Tanaka: Estimating Reflection Parameters from a Single Color Image, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, Vol.20, No.5, pp.58-66, 2000.
S. Tominaga : Spectral imaging by a multi-channel camera, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 332-341, 1999.
S. Tominaga : Color Control of Printers by Neural Networks, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 664-671, 1998.
S. Tominaga : Dichromatic Reflection Models for Rendering Object Surfaces, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.40, No.6, pp.549-555, 1996.
S. Tominaga : Multichannel Vision System for Estimating Surface and Illuminant Functions, Journal of Optical Society of America A, Vol.13, No.11, pp. 2163-2173, 1996.
S. Tominaga : Analysis of Object Color Images Using a Reflection Model, Journal of Image Information and Television Engineers, Vol.50, No.5, pp.577-585, 1996.
S. Tominaga : Surface Reflectance Estimation by the Dichromatic Model, Color Research and Application, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp.104-114, 1996.
S. Tominaga : Dichromatic Reflection Models for a Variety of Materials, Color Research and Application, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp.277 - 285, 1994.
S. Tominaga : Color Notation Conversion by Neural Networks, Color Research and Application, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp.253 - 259, 1993.
S. Tominaga : Color Classification of Natural Color Images, Color Research and Application, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 230-239, 1992.
S. Tominaga : Surface Identification Using the Dichromatic Reflection Model, IEEE Trans. Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, Vol. 13, No. 7, pp. 658-670, 1991.
S. Tominaga and B. Wandell: Component Estimation of Surface Spectral Reflectance, Journal of Optical Society of America A, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp.312-317, 1990.
S. Tominaga and B. Wandell: Standard Reflectance Model and Illuminant Estimation, Journal of Optical Society of America A, Vol. 6, No.4, pp. 576-584, 1989.
Book & Special Issue Edited
S. Tominaga, R. Schettini, A. Trémeau, and T. Horiuchi: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2019, Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 11418, Springer, 2019.
S. Bianco, R. Schettini, S. Tominaga and A. Tremeau: Computational Color Imaging, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol.27, No.1, January/February, 2018 total page about 120
S. Bianco, A. Tremeau, R. Schettini, and S. Tominaga: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2017, Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 10213, Springer, 2017
A. Tremeau, R. Schettini, and S. Tominaga: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2015, Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 9016, Springer, 2015
F. H. Imai, D.C. Linne Von Berg, T. Skauli, S. Tominaga, Z. Zalevsky: Feature Issue on Imaging Systems and Applications, Applied Optics, Vol.53, Issue 13, May 1, 2014
S. Tominaga, R. Schettini, and A. Tremeau: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2013, Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 7786, Springer, 2013.
R. Schettini, S. Tominag, and A. Tremeau: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2011, Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 6626, Springer, 2011.
R. Eschbach, G.G. Marcu, S. Tominaga, A. Rizzi: Color Imaging XV: Displaying, Processing, Hardcopy, and Applications, SPIE Proceedings, Vol. 7528, 2010.
A. Tremeau, R. Schettini, and S. Tominaga: Computational Color Imaging, CCIW 2009 Revised Selected Papers, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 5646, Springer, 2009.
R. Eschbach, G.G. Marcu, S. Tominaga: A. Rizzi: Color Imaging XIV: Displaying, Processing, Hardcopy, and Applications, SPIE Proceedings, Vol.7241, 2009.
R. Eschbach, G.G. Marcu, and S. Tominaga : Color Imaging XIII: Processing, Hardcopy, and Applications, SPIE Proceedings, Vol. 6807, 2006
M.R. Rosen, F.H. Imai, and S. Tominaga: Spectral Imaging, SPIE Proceedings, Vol. 6062, 2006
CAJ and S. Tominaga: Color Science Handbook (in Japanese), University of Tokyo Press, 1999
Honors and Awards
| 2021 | Honorary member of Color Science Association of Japan |
| 2016 | Fellow of the OSA,"For creative contributions to color image science, including applications that span computer vision, computer graphics and vision science. He is an exceptional researcher who has also served the professional community" |
| 2015 | IS&T's Charles E. Ives/Journal Award, "Color Signal Estimation of Surrounding Scenes from Human Corneal Surface Images" (also R. Ohtera, S. Nishi) |
| 2010 | IEEE SSIAI Award,"For technical contributions and service to IEEE Southwest Sym. Image Analysis & Interpretation." |
| 2009 | Fellow of the SPIE,"For contributions to specific achievements in electronic imaging." |
| 2009 | Fellow of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE),"For contributions to foundations and applications of digital color imaging." |
| 2007 | Fellow of the IS&T (Society for Imaging Science and Technology,"For contribution to color imaging science, particularly the interaction of light with materials, color constancy, and illuminant estimation." |
| 2005 | Fellow of the IEEE "For contributions to the analysis of physical phenomena in digital color imaging." |
| 2002 | Recipient of Suga Weathering Technology Foundation (SWFT) Scientific Technology Award,"For his research on foundations and applications of color image processing." |
Professional Society Activities
| 2016-present | Fellow Member, The Optical Society America (OSA) |
| 2015-2016 | Guest Editor, Special Issue on Spectral Imaging, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology |
| 2015 | General Chair, International Symposium on Foundations of Visual Information, AIST Tokyo Waterfront Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2015 | General Chair, Multi-Spectral Color Science (MCS) 2015 Tokyo, Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2013 | Program Co-Chair, OSA Meetings, Imaging Systems and Applications (IS), Arlington, VA, USA |
| 2012-2013 | General Chair, Computational Color Imaging Workshop 2013 |
| 2012-present | Life Fellow Member, IEEE |
| 2010-2013 | Executive Committee Member, International Colour Association (AIC). |
| 2009-present | Fellow Member, IEICE |
| 2009-present | Fellow Member, SPIE |
| 2009-present | Editorial Board, Color Research and Application (Wiley) |
| 2008-present | Workshop Co-chair, Computational Color Imaging Workshop (CCIW) |
| 2007-2010 | Conference Co-Chair, Color Imaging Conference, SPIE-IS&T Electronic Imaging |
| 2006 | Conference Co-Chair, SPIE Spectral Imaging: Eight International Symposium on Multispectral Color Science |
| 2005-2012 | Associate Editor, Journal of Electronic Imaging |
| 2008 | Guest Editor, Special Issue on "Color in Image and Video processing," EURASIP Journal on Image and Video processing |
| 2007-present | Fellow Member, IS&T (Imaging Science and Technology) |
| 2006-2008 | President, the Color Science Association of Japan |
| 2005-present | Fellow Member, IEEE |
| 2001-2003 | Selected speaker, the IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitors Program in Asia-Pacific Region |
| 1996-2004 | Program Committee, CIC (Color Imaging Conference) |
| 1996-1997 | Organizing Committee, the 8th Congress of AIC, Kyoto, Japan |
| 1995-2010 | Editorial Board, Color Science Handbook (in Japanese) |