Book Chapters
- Nikolić, Z, Embedded Vision in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, in B. Kisačanin, M. Gelautz (editors), Advances in Embedded Computer Vision, Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2014
- Nikolić, Z., Design and Implementation of Vision Algorithms on Fixed Point DSPs in B. Kisačanin, S. S. Bhattacharyya and S.Chai (editors), Embedded Computer Vision, ISBN 978-1-84800-303-3, Springer, 2008
List of Selected Peer Reviewed Publications
Automotive Vision: Challenges, Trends, Technologies and Systems for Vision-Based Intelligent Vehicles, Special Issue of Image and Vision Computing, Edited by Branislav Kisačanin, Zoran Nikolić and Ravi Satzoda, Volume 68, Pages 1-118, Elsevier, December 2017
Instrumentation for ENG and EMG recordings in FES systems, ZM Nikolic, DB Popovic, RB Stein, Z Kenwell, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 41 (7), 703-706, 1994
Biomechanical models for functional electrical stimulation of paralysed muscles, R. B. Stein, Z.Nikolić, P. E. Zehr, M. Wieler and D. Popović, Can Soc Biomech, 8:16-17, 1994
Design and implementation of numerical linear algebra algorithms on fixed point DSPs, Z Nikolić, HT Nguyen, G Frantz, EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing 2007
Kinematic analysis of limb position during quadrupedal locomotion in rats, JG Broton, Z Nikolic, S Suys, B Calancie, Journal of Neurotrauma 13 (7), 409-416, 1996
Predicting quadriceps muscle activity during gait with an automatic rule determination method, ZM Nikolic, DB Popovic, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 45 (8), 1081-1085, 1998
Automatic rule determination for finite state model of locomotion, ZM Nikolic, DB Popovic, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
TDA2X, a SoC optimized for advanced driver assistance systems, J Sankaran, Z Nikolic, IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP), 2014
Algorithmic and software techniques for embedded vision on programmable processors, B Kisačanin, Z Nikolić, Signal Processing: Image Communication 25 (5), 352-362, 2010
Automatic detection of production rules for locomotion, Z Nikolić, D Popović, J Autom Control 6, 81-94, 1996
High performance front camera adas applications on TI's TDA3x platform, Mihir Mody, Pramod Swami, Kedar Chitnis, Shyam Jagannathan, Kumar Desappan, Anshu Jain, Deepak Poddar, Zoran Nikolic, Prashanth Viswanath, Manu Mathew, Soyeb Nagori, Hrushikesh Garud, IEEE 22nd International Conference on High Performance Computing (HiPC), 2015
Implementation considerations for single-camera steering assistance systems on a fixed point DSP, Z Nikolic, Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, 2008 IEEE, 697-702, 2008
A portable 8 channel surface EMG recording system, D Tepavac, Z Nikolić, 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992
Image signal processing for front camera based automated driver assistance system, Mihir Mody, Niraj Nandan, Shashank Dabral, Hetul Sanghvi, Rajat Sagar, Zoran Nikolic, Kedar Chitnis, Rajasekhar Allu, Gang Hua, IEEE 5th International Conference on Consumer Electronics-Berlin (ICCE-Berlin), 2015
Embedded vision in advanced driver assistance systems, Z Nikolić, Advances in embedded computer vision, 45-69, 2014
A low-noise gated amplifier for closed-loop controlled FES systems, Z Nikolić, DB Popović, 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992
Digital signal processors for communications, video infrastructure, and audio, N Seshan, T Hiers, G Martinez, A Seely, Z Nikolic, SOC Conference, 2005. Proceedings. IEEE International, 319-321, 2005
Automatic induction of an expert system for a finite state model of locomotion, ZM Nikolic, 1996
Editorial for the Special Issue of IMAVIS on Automotive Vision, B Kisačanin, Z Nikolić, R Satzoda, Image and Vision Computing 68, 1-2, 2017
Embedded Processor Tool for Development and Optimization of Driver Assistance Algorithms, Z Nikolic, B Williams, SAE Technical Paper, 2008
A scalable heterogeneous multi-core architecture for ADAS, Zoran Nikolic ; Rama Venkatasubramanian ; Jason A. T. Jones ; Peter Labaziewicz, IEEE Hot Chips 27 Symposium (HCS), Cupertino, CA 2015
Implementation of Extremely Low Power Visual Perception Algorithm on Programmable Vision Accelerator: Examples of Challenges and Solutions, S Kamath, C Hung, J Sankaran, Z Nikolic, E Viscito, B Kisacanin, Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF International Conference on Computer Vision 2025
Technical Reports and White Papers
TDA3x SoC delivers cost-effective ADAS solutions for front, rear and surround view applications, Z. Nikolić, A.Saxena, G.Agraval, SPRY272, 2014
TI Gives Sight to Vision-Enabled Automotive Technologies, Z. Nikolić, G.Agraval, B. Williams and S. Pearson, SPRY250, 2013
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: making cars safer to drive, B. Williams, Z. Nikolić and G. Maur, EE Times 12/18/2006
Transforming Performance to Safety in Automotive Applications Whitepaper (spry093), B. Williams, Z. Nikolić and G. Maur, Texas Instruments, Dec. 2006
Accelerating complex audio DSP algorithms with audio-enhanced DMA, G. Andrews, Z. Nikolić, Embedded.com 02/05/06
Meeting the Pro Audio Challenge White Paper, Z. Nikolić and L. Chouinard, (SPRAAA3) Texas Instruments Inc., 2005
TMS320C6713 to TMS320C672x DSP Migration Guide,B. Cobb, A. Seely and Z. Nikolić, (SPRAA78), Texas Instruments Inc., 2005
TMS320C6201/6701 DSP host port interface (HPI) performance, Z Nikolic, Texas Instruments Application Report, 1998
Conference and Workshop Organization
- Steering committee for Embedded Computer Vision Workshop, IEEE CVPR
- Steering committee for Imaging Sensors Auto Europe Conference, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- General Chair for Workshop on Embedded Computer Vision, IEEE CVPR 2018
- Program Chair for Workshop on Embedded Computer Vision, IEEE CVPR 2017
- Member Program Committee for Workshop on Embedded Computer Vision, IEEE CVPR in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Reviewing committee for 17th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2014
- Member Program Committee for Texas Instruments DSP champs Conference (Systems track) in 2008
- Member Program Committee for Texas Instruments Developers Conference (Video Track) in 2007 and 2008
Keynotes, Invited Talks and Tutorials
- Processing Requirements and Solutions for Multiple Sensor Arrays, Keynote presentation at Imaging Sensors Auto 2014 conference at the Crowne Plaza, Brussels, Belgium, June 2014
- Using Texas Instruments SoCs for Embedded Vision, two day workshop, Tuam, Ireland, March, 2014
- Advanced driver Assistance System Solutions, Automotive Tech Day, Detroit, MI, Oct 2012
- System Architectures and Challenges for Vision Based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), NASA JSC, Clearlake, TX, Dec 2008
- Biomechanical Models for Functional Electrical Stimulation of Paralyzed Muscles; Division of Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CA; Aug. 1995.
- Automatic Induction Of An Expert System For A Finite State Model Of Locomotion; Division of Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CA; Aug. 1995.
- Instrumentation for ENG and EMG Recordings in FES Systems; School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., CA, Jul. 1995
Awards
- ASP Customer Excellence Award, Texas Instruments, 2005
- Texas Instruments Senior Member Group Technical Staff, 2015
Patents
- Sharing sensor data between multiple controllers to support vehicle operations, M Costin, Z Nikolic, R GANAPATHI; US Patent 11,874,662, 2025
- Confidence generation using a neural network, EK Zhang, Z Nikolic, B Kisacanin, E Viscito; US Patent App. 19/316,955, 2026
- Hardware-based feature tracker for autonomous systems and applications, Z Nikolic, E Viscito; US Patent App. 19/285,924, 2026
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