Žiga EmeršičView profile
Assistant Professor
Žiga Emeršič is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science , affiliated with the Computer Vision Laboratory . His work bridges biometrics , deep learning , and computer vision , with a focus on ear-based recognition systems and explainable AI. IEEE Member #98052610 Email: ziga.emersic@fri.uni-lj.si Office: R2.33, LRV Laboratory Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:30 or by arrangement Research interests include biometric recognition , deep neural networks , object detection , and privacy-preserving AI . He pioneered ear biometrics research, developing tools like the Ear Biometric Database in the Wild and ContexedNet for context-aware recognition. Recent publications analyze biometric model performance ( Neural Computing & Applications, 2018 ), explore k-Same-Net for face deidentification ( Entropy, 2018 ), and advance ear alignment using two-stack hourglass networks ( IET Biometrics, 2023 ). His 2021 work on context-aware ear detection addresses real-world variability. Awards include the European Association for Biometrics Award (2021) , SDRV Excellence Plaque (2023) , and multiple University of Ljubljana recognitions for teaching and research (2016, 2018, 2022). He co-organized the 1st Machine Learning Summer School in Central America (2018) . As co-founder of OOSM Ltd (2014-2015), he applied deep learning to smart city solutions. His 2017 doctoral thesis on visual ear detection in unconstrained environments solidified his expertise in biometric AI .
