David Foster

David Foster is Professor of Vision Systems in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. A physicist by training, he holds fellowships from IOP, IMA, OSA, and the Physiological Society. His research develops optimality-based models of visual perception using hyperspectral imaging and psychophysical methods.

Research Focus:

• Information-theoretic approaches to color vision
• Hyperspectral analysis of natural scenes
• Visual ecology and color constancy mechanisms

Honors & Editorial Roles:

• Recipient of Verriest Medal (2017) and Newton Medal (2018)
• Former Editor-in-Chief of Vision Research
• Author of 'A Concise Guide to Communication in Science & Engineering' (OUP)