About
Richard Harvey is a Professor in the School of Computing Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), holding additional roles as Honorary Professor and Academic Director for Admissions and Internationalisation. His academic background includes a PhD in statistical estimation theory applied to synthetic aperture problems, with early career work in signal processing and acoustics. He transitioned to Computer Vision and AI, pioneering novel image analysis algorithms like 'sieves' and focusing on lip-reading research. His external roles include Former Livery Professor of IT at Gresham College and Fellowships at Gresham College and the British Computer Society.
Research interests span computer vision, artificial intelligence, and lip-reading, with contributions to automated systems for security (e.g., baggage scanning) and accessibility (e.g., navigation aids for visually impaired individuals). Key projects include the AgriFoRwArdS CDT and collaborations with industry. He has led initiatives such as the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) Investment Committee.
His work integrates machine learning, pattern recognition, and multimodal data analysis, with publications in journals like Applied Sciences and Speech Communication. Awards include recognition for his contributions to computing and education.
