DELA CRUZ, Angelo R.

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Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronics and Communications Engineering degrees from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila in 2000, and from De La Salle University, Manila in 2007 respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman in 2014. He is a Professional licensed Electronics Engineer (PECE) and an active member of the IEEE Signal Processing Society (IEEE-SPS), Education Society (IEEE-EdSoc), and the Institute of Electronics Engineers in the Philippines (IECEP). His primary research interests are image and video coding and compression, cross-layer error-control optimization, biosignal processing, and adaptive signal processing for digital communication system design and digital health. He has presented at various international conferences on Signal Processing and published notable research papers in high-impact ISI/SCOPUS-indexed journals in the area of multimedia signal processing and communications.

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Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz, PhD, PECE

Department of Electronics Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences

ardelacruz@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology – Manila, Philippines

Research Highlights

Error-Resilient Video Coding and Communications
- Development of novel source and transmission distortion models for real-time error-resilient video transmission over a wireless network
- Proposed an alternative algorithm using adaptive intra-refresh (AIR) technique for the H.264/AVC and High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standards

Human Gait Motion Analysis

- Joint Kinematic-Kinetic Gait Analysis for Post-Stroke Hemiplegic
- Plantar Pressure and Gait Kinematic Analysis for Diabetes Mellitus with Neuropathy
- DOST-Funded Project – Development of Filipino Normative Gait Kinematic Database using 3D Motion Capture, Depth Sensor Camera, and Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU). Determination of significant kinematic gait parameters for post-stroke hemiplegic gait pattern using 3D Motion Capture, Depth Sensor Camera, and Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU)
- Development of novel source and transmission distortion models for real-time error-resilient video transmission over a wireless network
- Proposed an alternative algorithm using adaptive intra-refresh (AIR) technique for the standard H.264/AVC video encoder
- Joint optimization of source intra-refresh rate and channel code-rate to minimize end-to-end distortion

Research Interests

Image and Video Signal Processing and Communications
Bio-Signal Processing and Intelligent Systems Design for Digital Healthcare
Joint Source-Channel Coding Techniques
Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications
Cross-Layer Error Control Optimization
Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems

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Courses Handled

Signal Processing Theory and Applications
Digital Communications
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Microprocessor Systems
Computer Systems Architecture
Methods of Research
Thesis Courses
ECE Practicum

Major Recognitions

Fr. Roque Ruaño Professioral Chair in Engineering, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2018
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) 3rd Congress 2014, Best Paper Award under Information and Communications Track
International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM 2015), Best Paper Award

Professional Activities

Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (2022-present)
Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (2021-2022)
Chair, Department of Electronics Engineering, University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Engineering
Technical Panel Member, Biomedical Devices and ICT for Health, Department of Science and Technology – PCHRD
Professional Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Signal Processing Society (SPS), Communications Society (ComSoc), and Education Society (EdSoc)
Professional Member and Officer, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Philippine Section (PS), Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP)
Regular Member, Division VII (Information and Communications Technology) – National Research Council of the Philippines
Reviewer, IEEE Region 10 Conference Committee (TENCON), IEEE Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management Conference Committee (HNICEM)

Selected Publications

K. Castillo, N. Mendoza, C. Morales, A. Perez, J. Unisa, A.R. dela Cruz, “Denoising of Spatiotemporal Gait Waveforms from Motion-Sensing Depth Camera using LMS Adaptive Filter”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI: 10.1109/HNICEM.2018.8666294, Mar. 2019
C. Duhaylungsod, C. Magbitang, J. Mercado, . Osido, S. Pecho, A.R. dela Cruz, “Detection of Gait Abnormality through Leg Symmetry and Temporal Parameters”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI: 10.1109/HNICEM.2017.8269519, Jan. 2018
J. Dalida, A. Galiza, A. Godoy, M. Nakaegawa, J. Vallester, A.R. dela Cruz, “Development of Intelligent Transportation System for Philippine License Plate Recognition”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI: 10.1109/TENCON.2016.7848764, Feb. 2017
A.R. dela Cruz, R.P. Vicerra, A.A. Bandala, E.P. Dadios, “Dynamic Rate Allocation Algorithm using Adaptive LMS End-to-End Distortion Estimation for Video Transmission over Error Prone Network”, Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, Vol. 20, No.1, pp. 106-110, Jan 2016.
A.R. dela Cruz, R.D. Cajote, “Low Complexity Adaptive Intra Refresh Rate for Real-Time Wireless Video Transmission”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI:10.1109/APSIPA.2014.7041762, December 2014.
A.R. dela Cruz, R.D. Cajote, “Error Resilient Joint Source-Channel Adaptive Intra-Refresh Rate for Wireless Video Transmission”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI: 10.1109/ICDSP.2014.6900718, August 2014.
A.R. dela Cruz, R.D. Cajote, “Joint Source-Channel Rate Allocation for Wireless Video Transmission Based on Distortion Estimation”, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, DOI: 10.1109/ICISA.2014.6847418, May 2014.
K.D. Bondal, J.S. Castellano, L.F. Esteban, C.V. Teodoro, A.R. dela Cruz, “Video Packet Loss Rate Prediction Over Delay-Prone Packet-Based Networks”, International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM 2015), DOI: 10.1109/HNICEM.2015.7393257, Dec 2015.

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