David Forsyth

David Forsyth is the Fulton Watson Copp Chair in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His research focuses on computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He has contributed to seminal works in these fields, including co-authoring the textbook Computer Vision: A Modern Approach. Forsyth teaches advanced courses such as CS 544 (Optimization in Computer Vision) and ECE 549 (Computer Vision), emphasizing practical applications of AI and autonomous systems.

Notably, he won the Mark Everingham Prize for contributions to computer vision and was recognized in campus teaching/research awards. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, blending theoretical insights with real-world applications like autonomous vehicle systems. Forsyth is also active in public outreach, appearing in podcasts like The UIUC Talkshow to discuss AI ethics, college education, and the future of technology.