Kartic Subr

Kartic Subr is an Associate Professor and Royal Society University Research Fellow at Heriot Watt University's School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, specifically within the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems. His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly Monte Carlo methods for image synthesis, stochastic sampling techniques, and advanced rendering algorithms. Before joining Heriot Watt in July 2014, he was a post-doctoral researcher at Disney Research in Edinburgh and held a Royal Society's Newton International Fellowship at University College London.

Dr. Subr received his PhD in June 2008 from the University of California, Irvine under the guidance of Jim Arvo. His dissertation explored sampling decisions in Monte Carlo image synthesis. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering from PESIT (Bangalore University, India) and worked for a year as a Telecommunications engineer at Hewlett Packard.

Dr. Subr's research centers on improving the efficiency and accuracy of image synthesis through advanced sampling strategies. His work spans Monte Carlo integration techniques, frequency analysis of light fields, and novel approaches to rendering effects like depth of field and motion blur. He has made significant contributions to understanding the statistical properties of stochastic sampling patterns and their impact on integration error. His research bridges computer graphics, signal processing, and statistical methods to develop more efficient rendering algorithms.

His most recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated analysis of light transport and image formation. The 2013-2014 papers focus on error analysis of combined sampling strategies, Fourier analysis of stochastic methods, and efficient handling of 5D light fields. His work consistently addresses fundamental challenges in rendering while developing practical algorithms that balance computational efficiency with visual quality.

Dr. Subr has received several prestigious awards for his research:

• Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2014)
• Newton International Fellowship (2010)
• Best Paper award at I3D 2011 for "Real-time rough refraction"
• Best-paper-honorable-mention at I3D 2012

Dr. Subr has supervised numerous research projects and collaborated extensively with institutions including Disney Research, INRIA-Grenoble, and University College London. His research has been supported by competitive fellowships from the Royal Society and has resulted in multiple publications at top-tier graphics and vision conferences. He actively seeks PhD students in the areas of stochastic sampling and signal processing, indicating ongoing research funding and project development.

While specific lab information isn't detailed in the provided text, Dr. Subr's research appears to be conducted within the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems at Heriot Watt University, with strong connections to the broader computer graphics research community through collaborations with researchers at Disney Research, INRIA, and UCL.