Dr. Tao is a senior lecturer in the School of Informatics at the University of Bradford, Director of Post Graduate Research EIMC, and a guest professor at Xian University of Engineering Science and Technology (XAUEST). He received his BSc degree in Engineering and MSc degree in Signal Analysis and Machine State Diagnosis at the XAUEST. He had been a lecturer in the department of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at the XAUEST before earning the ORS awards to study for his PhD at the University of Leeds on the subject of Image Pattern Recognition and Analysis.

Publications:

  • Lu T, Tang W and Wan TR (2015): "Research on Far Distance Recognized Objects in Augmented Reality" Software Engineer, 18 (04): 190-193.
  • Zhu Y, Lui Y, Wan TR and Wan (2015): "Tang Dynasty clothing folds information extractions based on single image methods" Basic Sciences Journal of Textile Universities, 27 (2): 258-262.
  • Tang W and Wan TR (2015): "Interactive Thin Elastic Materials" Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds.
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  • Ma C, Tang W and Wan TR (2015): "3D Navigation Simulation Software Design of Vascular Intervention" Software Engineer 5-8.
  • Yong S and Wan TR (2015): "Augmented Reality System Designed Based on BRISK Feature Extraction" Software Engineer, v.18;No.190(04) 9-11, 18 (04): 9-11.
  • Tang W and Wan TR (2014): "Constrained Soft Tissue Simulation for Virtual Surgical Simulation"IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 61 (11).
  • Wan TR and Tang W (2013): "Real-time computational modelling of textile fabric and cloth" Journal of Xian Polytechnic University, 5 (11): 551-150.
  • Yang H and Wan TR (2013): "Modelling and Simulation of the three-dimensional virtual Ancient Soldiers Mass movement" Computer & Digital Engineering, 41 (1): 101-104.
  • Tang W., Wan T.R, Gould D., How T. and John T. (2012): "A Stable and Real-Time Nonlinear Elastic Approach to Simulating Guidewire and Catheter Insertions Based on Cosserat Rod, " DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2012.2199319, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 59 (8): 2211-2218,.
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  • Shi X and Wan T.R. (2012): "A New Registration Method for Mixed Augmented Reality Environments" Applied Mechanics and Materials, 220 (23): 2649-2653.
  • Wang W.J. and Wan T.R (2012): "Virtual Object Real-time Rendering in Augmented Reality Environment" Basic Sciences Journal of Textile Universities, 25 (2): 213-150.
  • Wang W.J. and Wan T.R (2012): "Virtual Object Real-time Rendering in Augmented Reality Environment" Basic Sciences Journal of Textile Universities, 25 (2): 213-216.
  • Shi X and Wan TR (2012): "Application Research on Pose Estimation Algorithm in Ancient Building Indoor Environment" Computer and Modernization, 11 (2): 51-56.
  • Chen Wang C., Tao Ruan Wan T. R and Palmer I. J (2012): "Automatic Reconstruction of 3D Environment Using Real Terrain Data and Satelite Images" Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, SCI,, TSI® Press, USA, 18 (1): 49-64.
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  • Cheng H, Tang W and Wan TR (2012): "Motion Simulation of Three-dimensional Virtual Ancient Solder Groups" Computer & Digital Engineering, 41 (1): 101-104.
  • D. Huang D, W. Tang W, R. Wan T.R., N. W. John N.W. and D. Gould N.W. (2011): "A new approach to haptic rendering of guidewires for use in minimally invasive surgical simulation" DOI: 10.1002/cav.417, Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds, 22 (2-3): 261- 268.
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  • Nik Siti Hanifah Nik Ahmad , Tao Ruan Wan and Ping Jiang (2011): "Nik Siti Hanifah Nik Ahmad, Tao Ruan Wan, Ping Jiang: Health course module in virtual world. Procedia CS 3: 1454-1463 (2011)" Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier, 3 1454–1463.
  • Wan T.R., Tang W. and Chen H. (2011): "A Real-time 3D Motion Planning and Simulation Scheme for Nonholonomic Systems" Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Elsevier, 19 (1): 423-439.
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  • Wang C., Wan T.R and Palmer I. (2010): "Urban Flood Risk Analysis for Determining Optimal Flood Protection Levels Based on Digital Terrain Model and Flood Spreading Model" DOI: 10.1007/s0037-009-0414-5, The Visual Computer, Springer, 26 (11): 1369-1381.
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  • Wen Tang , Pierre Lagadec , Derek Gould , Tao Ruan Wan and Jianhua Zhai (2010): "A Realistic Elastic Rod Model for Real-time Simulation of Minimally Invasive Vascular Interventions”" DOI: 10.1007/s00371-010-0442-1, The Visual Computer, Springer, 26 (9): 1157-1165.
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  • Wan T. R and Tang W (2002): "Simulating Virtual Characters Learning Behaviour as An Evolutionary Process Using Genetic Algorithms", 2002 Journal of WSCG, Volume 10, Number 3, ISSN 1213-6972,(ISI), pp92-97, 2002" Journal of WSCG: Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Image Processing, WSCG, 10 (3): 92-97.
  • Stylios G.K, Han F and Wan T.R (2001): "A Remote on-line 3D Human Measurement and Reconstruction Approach for Virtual Wearer Trials in Global Retailing" ", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, p38-49. Vol 13 No 1, p65-75, ISSN 0955-6222., 13 (1): 65-75.
  • Stylios G.K, Han F and Wan T.R (2001): "A Remote on-line 3D Human Measurement and Reconstruction Approach for Virtual Wearer Trials in Global Retailing" ", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, p38-49. Vol 13 No 1, p65-75, ISSN 0955-6222., 13 (1): 65-75.
  • Stylios G and Wan T. R (1999): "The Concept of Virtual Measurement: Drapeability"" International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, MCB University Press, 11 (1): 27-33.
  • Stylios G and Wan T. R (1998): "A New Collision Detection Algorithm for Garment Animation""International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, MCB University Press, 10 (1): 38-49.
  • Iype C and Wan T. R (1998): "Nep Structure Identification and Analysis Using Image Processing Methods"" Textile Research Journal, SAGE, 68 (12): 889-899.
  • Stylios G and Wan T. R (1996): "Modelling the Dynamic Drape of Garment on Synthetic Humans in A Virtual Fashion Show" International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, MCB University Press, 8 (3): 95-112.
  • Wan T. R and Iype C (1995): ""A New Objective Method for Assessing Fibre Arrangement in Fibrous Webs"" Journal of the Textile Institute, MBC University Press, 86 (4): 649-663.
  • Stylios G and Wan T. R (1995): ""Modelling the Dynamic Drape of Fabrics on Synthetic Humans, Using A Physical, Lumped-Parameter Model"" International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, MCB University Press, 7 (5): 10-25.