Multi-scale analysis techniques in pattern recognition systems
Mudassir Masood · Research Publication Repository of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals) · 2005
Dedicated to the most loving and precious to me, my mother Badar Jehan and my father Masood Ali, who always give the best of themselves to support me. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful All praise and glory goes to Almighty Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) who gave me the courage and patience to carry out this work. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His last Prophet Muhammad (Sallulaho-Alaihe-Wassalam) and all his Sahaba (Razi-Allaho-Anhum) who devoted their lives towards the prosperity and spread of Islam. First and foremost gratitude is due to the esteemed university, the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and to its learned faculty members for imparting quality learning and knowledge with their valuable support and able guidance that has led my way through this point of undertaking my research work. My deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude goes to my thesis advisor Dr. Mo-hamed Deriche for his constant endeavour, guidance and the numerous moments of attention he devoted throughout the course of this research work. He was always there to listen and to give advice. He taught me how to ask questions and express ii my ideas. He showed me different ways to approach a research problem and the need to be persistent to accomplish any goal. Working with him in a friendly and motivating environment was really a joyful and learning experience. I extend my deepest gratitude to my thesis committee members Dr. Azzedine Zer-guine and Dr. Umar Al-Suwailem who gave insightful comments and reviewed my work on a very short notice. I would also acknowledge Dr. Asrar for his cooperation in providing the TRL lab facility. I would like to acknowledge Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Afzal for providing unconditional support, love and guidance to help us follow and understand the right path, our re-ligion Islam. Its also due to him that I consider the period of my stay here in Saudi Arabia as the most important in my life. Acknowledgement is due to my senior