Andrew Gilbert

Dr. Andrew Gilbert is an Associate Professor in Machine Learning at the University of Surrey, co-leading the Centre for Creative Arts and Technologies (C-CATS). His work bridges computer vision, generative AI, and creative industries, focusing on interpretable and human-centered systems. He leads a multidisciplinary team of 17 PhD students and has published over 100 papers in top venues like CVPR, ECCV, and BMVC.

Education & Research: Gilbert earned his PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Surrey (2008) and has pioneered advancements in video understanding, style modeling, and AI-driven media production. His research integrates technical innovation with creative applications, such as AI-generated narratives and blockchain-based content rights.

Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes long-term video analysis (DANTE-AD), motion-focused self-supervision (MOFO), and human-AI benchmarking (Human vs. Machine Minds). His projects often involve industry partnerships to address real-world challenges in media production and digital arts.

Achievements: Best Paper at CVMP 2023, active BMVA committee member, and contributor to standards in explainable AI. His lab’s annual Gilbertine Weekend Away fosters collaborative research culture.

Advising: Supervised 14 PhD completions, with ongoing projects in video diffusion models, decentralized content rights, and multimodal scene understanding. Seeks exceptional candidates for funded UK-based PhD opportunities.

Key Labs: C-CATS lab explores AI’s creative applications, while his group develops tools for style transfer (NeAT), action recognition, and 3D performance capture.