David Messinger

David Messinger is a Professor and the Xerox Chair at the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science within RIT’s College of Science. He served as Center Director (2014-2022) and led the Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Lab (2007-2014). His dual appointment as Visiting Professor at Durham University’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies highlights his interdisciplinary expertise. With $8M in research funding, he advises over 35 graduate students and focuses on spectral imaging applications across national security, archaeology, and cultural heritage.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• B.S. in Physics, Clarkson University

His research integrates hyperspectral/multispectral imaging, AI-driven pigment mapping, and virtual artifact restoration, with recent work on convolutional networks and spectral fusion techniques. Publications span journals like Heritage Science and IEEE Transactions, emphasizing technical rigor and cultural applications.

• Fellow of SPIE
• Over $8M in external research funding

Key projects include the MISHA imaging system for cultural institutions, National Missile Defense Program collaboration, and SHARE 2012 data campaign leadership. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Imaging Systems Analysis and Cultural Heritage Imaging, reflecting his technical and humanities-oriented contributions.