Department of Computer Science
Office: 221H
e-mail: dschuurman (at) cs.redeemer.ca
Dr. Schuurman has spent several years working in industry before returning to academia. Dr. Schuurman enjoys teaching and pursuing his research interests in the area of robotics and computer vision. His interest in computers began in his early teens with his first computer, a Timex-Sinclair ZX-81. He is also interested in the bigger picture (metaphorically, not in the number of pixels sense) and the various issues related to computer technology. As time allows, Dr. Schuurman is available to share his thoughts on technology related issues to groups. He and his family live in Hamilton, Ontario.
He is a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in the province of Ontario and an adjunct associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at McMaster University.
- B.A.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
- M.A.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Thesis topic: Dynamic modelling of an EV traction application using different DC motors - Ph.D., McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Thesis topic: Direct visual servoing using network-synchronized cameras
Research interests include robotics and computer vision as well as faith and technology issues. Professional memberships include: IEEE, ACMS, and SIGCSE. See also the Christian Engineering Society.
Some recent publications are listed below, but a more extensive list of publications is also available.
Papers- Derek C. Schuurman, "Technology Has a Message", Christian Educators Journal, Volume 51, Number 3, February 2012, pp. 4-7.
- Derek C. Schuurman and Arnold E. Sikkema, "Christian Engineering Education in Canada", 2011 Proceedings of the Christian Engineering Education Conference (CEEC), June 2011, pp. 167-175.
- Bryan W. House*, David W. Capson, Derek C. Schuurman, "Towards Real-Time Sorting of Recyclable Goods Using Support Vector Machines", Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), May 2011.
- Michael Nawrocky*, Derek C. Schuurman, and Jeff Fortuna, "Visual Sorting of Recyclable Goods Using a Support Vector Machine", Proceedings of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), May 2010.
- Timothy Ubbens* and Derek C. Schuurman, "Vision-based Obstacle Detection Using a Support Vector Machine", Proceedings of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) May 2009, pp. 459-462.
- Fang Zhong*, David W. Capson, Derek C. Schuurman, "Parallel Architecture for PCA Image Feature Detection Using FPGA", Proceedings of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), May 2008, pp. 1341-1344.
- A. Smit* and D.C. Schuurman, "Robust Subspace Position Measurement Using Localized Sub-Windows", Proceedings of the Canadian Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, May 2007, pp. 282-288.
- D.C. Schuurman,"Forming a Christian View of Computer Technology",
Journal of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences (ACMS), December 2007.
(this article has been translated into Spanish under the title "Formando una Visión Cristiana de la Tecnología Informática")
- R.S. Ramshaw and D.C. Schuurman, PSpice Simulation of Power-Electronics Circuits, Springer, 1997. For a preview, view this book on Google books.
* Denotes students that I have (co-)supervised.
Patents- US 5874818: Method and Apparatus For Sensing Load Current in a Motor Controller
- US 6215681: Bus Bar Heat Sink. See also: CA 2325148 (Canada), EP 1100294 (Europe), JP 2001267479 (Japan)
I teach (or have taught) the following courses:
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Some additional teaching related links:
- Biking
- Ham Radio and Electronics
- Some of my simple web applications
- Some recommended books
- Some of my digital photography of the great outdoors
- Interesting movies
- Crossing Signs my family and I have collected on our travels
- Python - which has recently become my favourite programming language
- My blog entry on why I like open source software
- www.schuurman.ca
- Can you guess the computer? On-line Game
- Silicon Zoo (What design engineers do when they have too much time on their hands).
- Astronomy picture of the day
