Sagie Benaim

Sagie Benaim is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at DIKU (Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen) working with Professor Serge Belongie and was a member of the Pioneer Center for AI. He completed his PhD at Tel Aviv University in the Deep Learning Lab under the supervision of Professor Lior Wolf.

Dr. Benaim's research spans computer vision, machine learning, and computer graphics, with a particular emphasis on generative models, neural signal representations, and inverse graphics. His work explores how disentangled representations can be leveraged to better understand and manipulate visual content. He has made significant contributions to 3D scene manipulation, image-to-video generation, and neural rendering techniques.

His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward advancing generative AI capabilities, particularly in 3D understanding, multimodal generation, and video synthesis. His research consistently bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, demonstrating innovation in neural representation manipulation for both creative and analytical purposes.

Dr. Benaim is actively seeking excellent students and postdocs to join his research group, indicating his commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers in computer vision and machine learning. His position at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem places him within a vibrant academic community focused on advancing the frontiers of computer science.