Horst Bischof

Horst Bischof is Rector and Professor at Graz University of Technology, affiliated with the Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision in the Faculty of Computer Science. He is an active academic leader, currently serving as Treasurer and previously as Vice Rector for Research. He is also a board member of the Fraunhofer Institute for Graphical Data Processing (IGD) and the scientific board of Joanneum Research.

His research focuses on computer vision and pattern recognition, with key interests in object recognition, visual learning, motion and tracking, visual surveillance, biometrics, medical computer vision, and adaptive methods. His work bridges theoretical advances with real-world applications in security, healthcare, and intelligent systems.

The recent publications (2010–2025) demonstrate a consistent trajectory in computer vision, emphasizing deep learning, neural networks, image analysis, and pattern classification. His work spans subfields such as medical imaging, surveillance, biometrics, and adaptive vision systems, reflecting both technical depth and interdisciplinary impact.

Scientific Awards:

• 29th Pattern Recognition Award (2002)
• Main Prize of DAGM (2007)
• Main Prize of DAGM (2012)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at BMCV (2007)
• BMVC Best Demo Award (2012)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at ICPR (2008)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at ICPR (2010)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at PCV (2010)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at AAPR (2010)
• Best Scientific Paper Award at ACCV (2012)

Horst Bischof has advised numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has served in leadership roles in major conferences including CVPR (General Chair 2015), ECCV (Program Co-Chair 2006), and DAGM/ÖAGM (Chair 2012), and as Area Chair for top vision conferences. He is an Associate Editor for IEEE TPAMI, Pattern Recognition, and other leading journals. His research has been supported by extensive grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed.

He leads research activities at the Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision, contributing to collaborative projects and international initiatives in computer vision and AI.