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Kyros Kutulakos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he leads research in computational imaging and 3D sensing. His affiliations include the Toronto Computational Imaging Group, Computer Vision Group, Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP), and Vector Institute Group. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as CSC320 (Introduction to Visual Computing) and CSC2530 (Computational Imaging & 3D Sensing). His research interests span computational imaging, non-line-of-sight imaging, single-photon detectors, 3D sensing, and neural rendering. Notable contributions include advancements in structured-light imaging, time-of-flight systems, and super-oscillatory microscopy. He has advised numerous PhD and MSc students, fostering cutting-edge research in imaging technologies. Kutulakos has received prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2023) and multiple best paper prizes (e.g., Marr Prize at ICCV 2023). He has served as program chair for ICCV 2013, ICCP 2010, and CVPR 2003, contributing to academic leadership in computer vision. His work bridges optics, photonics, and computation, with applications in autonomous systems, medical imaging, and astronomy. Current research focuses on extreme imaging scenarios, such as imaging in pitch-black environments and around corners, leveraging novel sensor designs and computational techniques.

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• 3D Sensing
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David B. Lindell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to the Vector Institute and AXL. He is a founding member of the Toronto Computational Imaging Group. His research focuses on physically based intelligent sensing, integrating physical models, signal processing, and AI to advance sensing systems. Notable projects include imaging around corners, through scattering media, and developing machine learning algorithms for 3D scene reconstruction. Education: Ph.D. in Computational Imaging from Stanford University (advisor: Gordon Wetzstein). Awards include the 2024 Ontario Early Researcher Award and the Best Student Paper at CVPR 2025. His work combines computational imaging with applications in computer graphics and autonomous systems. Research interests span non-line-of-sight imaging, single-photon sensing, and neural representations. Key contributions include the Light-Cone Transform (Nature 2018), confocal diffuse tomography (Nature Communications 2020), and AutoInt (CVPR 2021). His lab develops systems for 3D reconstruction, transient imaging, and photon-efficient sensors. Selected grants and support: NSF CAREER Award, DARPA REVEAL program, and KAUST Visual Computing Center funding. Active collaborations with industry and academic institutions on autonomous driving and medical imaging applications.

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging
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Christos Thrampoulidis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Applied Science. Previously, he held the same position at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2018–2020) and was a Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT (2016–2018). He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech (2016 and 2012) and a Diploma in ECE from the University of Patras, Greece (2011). His research focuses on machine learning theory , optimization , high-dimensional statistics , and statistical signal processing . Specific interests include the theoretical foundations of deep learning, neural collapse phenomena, and the analysis of overparameterized models. He has contributed to understanding imbalanced data challenges, model compression, and safe optimization techniques. Key academic achievements include the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (2014) and the A. Mentzeolopoulos Fellowship . He teaches graduate courses on Optimization and Signals & Systems at UBC. His research group (MILD Group) actively explores topics like language model geometry, federated learning, and algorithmic reasoning in transformers. Notable publications include work on neural-collapse geometry, imbalance-aware learning, and the theoretical underpinnings of transformers. He advises multiple Ph.D., M.Sc., and undergraduate students, fostering a collaborative environment centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning Theory
• Statistical Signal Processing
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Slim Boumaiza is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems at the University of Waterloo. His expertise spans microwave engineering, antenna systems, and millimeter-wave communication technologies. He leads research in RF beamforming, digital predistortion, and power amplifier design for 5G/6G networks. Boumaiza’s work focuses on advancing component testing methodologies, phased array calibration, and high-frequency signal generation. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. Key Research Areas: Millimeter-wave systems, beamforming architectures, nonlinear compensation, and sub-THz communication. Affiliations: Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems (Director), University of Waterloo (Full-time Faculty). His research emphasizes practical solutions for 6G component testing, UAV-based millimeter-wave relays, and efficient digital signal processing techniques. Boumaiza’s contributions include innovations in frequency multiplier linearization, active phased array calibration, and ultrawideband signal generation. He has pioneered methods for sparse phase shifter characterization and high-precision noise figure measurements at sub-terahertz frequencies. His publications highlight advancements in MIMO transmitter linearization, Doherty amplifier design, and RF front-end efficiency optimization. Boumaiza’s work bridges theoretical models with hardware implementations, addressing challenges in wideband modulation, antenna crosstalk mitigation, and self-heating effects in GaN HEMTs.

• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna Systems
• RF and Millimeter-Wave Communication
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