Mayo Clinic | United States
Publication Profile
👨‍💻 Summary
Dr. Weiguo Cao is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in computer vision, machine learning, and medical image processing. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, his research bridges cutting-edge AI technologies with healthcare applications, focusing on diagnostic tools and medical image analysis.
🎓 Education
Dr. Cao completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, in 2011. His dissertation was titled “3D Non-rigid Shape Analysis Technology and their Applications.”
đź’Ľ Professional Experience
Dr. Cao has held key roles at prestigious institutions. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic (June 2021-present), following his tenure as a Postdoctoral Associate at the State University of New York (2017-2021). Previously, he worked as a Research Scientist at Alibaba Group (2016-2017) and the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2016).
đź“š Academic Citations
Dr. Cao’s work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in medical imaging, computer vision, and AI. His research outputs have contributed to advancements in medical image segmentation, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning for clinical decision support.
đź’» Technical Skills
Dr. Cao is proficient in Python, C++, MATLAB, and R for programming. His technical expertise spans image processing, including texture and shape analysis, medical image segmentation, and feature extraction. He has deep experience in machine learning, working with models like SVM, Random Forest, CNN, and RNN. He’s also skilled in software design, system architecture, and using tools like Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and CUDA.
👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience
Throughout his career, Dr. Cao has mentored students and researchers, offering expertise in image processing, machine learning, and software development. His contributions to educational projects and research have supported the development of new AI applications in healthcare.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Cao’s research interests include medical image processing (detection, segmentation, and classification of medical images), machine learning (deep learning models like CNN and RNN for healthcare), pattern recognition, and software design for creating advanced diagnostic tools. His work aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of clinical decision-making through AI-powered systems.
đź“š Top Notes PublicationsÂ
3D-GLCM CNN: A 3-dimensional gray-level co-occurrence matrix-based CNN model for polyp classification via CT colonography
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Authors: J. Tan, Y. Gao, Z. Liang, W. Cao, M.J. Pomeroy, Y. Huo, L. Li, M.A. Barish, …
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Journal: IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
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Year: 2020
An Investigation of CNN Models for Differentiating Malignant from Benign Lesions Using Small Pathologically Proven Datasets
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Authors: Shu Zhang, Fangfang Han, Zhengrong Liang, Jiaxing Tan, Weiguo Cao, Yongfeng …
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Journal: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics
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Year: 2019
GLCM-CNN: Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix Based CNN Model for Polyp Diagnosis
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Authors: J. Tan, Y. Gao, W. Cao, M. Pomeroy, S. Zhang, Y. Huo, L. Li, Z. Liang
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Journal: 2019 IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical & Health Informatics
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Year: 2019
SHREC’08 Entry: 3D Face Recognition Using Moment Invariants
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Authors: D. Xu, P. Hu, W. Cao, H. Li
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Journal: IEEE International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications
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Year: 2008
Real-Time Accurate 3D Reconstruction Based on Kinect v2
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Authors: Li Shi-Rui, Li Qi, Li Hai-Yang, Hou Pei-Hong, Cao Wei-Guo, Wang Xiang-Dong, …
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Journal: Journal of Software
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Year: 2016