K S Venkatesh

K S Venkatesh is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). His research spans multiple areas of signal and image processing with applications in computer vision and robotics.

Education:

• PhD from IIT Kanpur
• M.Tech from IIT Kanpur
• B.E. from Bangalore University

Professor Venkatesh's research focuses on signal processing, image and video processing, computer vision with applications in robotics, and signal and system theory. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in the domain of visual perception systems. He has made significant contributions to areas such as object occlusion handling, gesture recognition under challenging lighting conditions, image enhancement techniques, and efficient stereo depth computation.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computer vision problems with practical applications. The research shows progression from fundamental signal processing techniques to more complex vision systems capable of operating in real-world conditions. Several of his papers have received recognition, including Best Paper Awards at prominent conferences.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award at Second Michael Faraday IET India Summit 2013
• Best Paper Award at IEEE INDICON, IIT Bombay, December 2013

Professor Venkatesh maintains active research collaborations, as evidenced by his co-authored publications with researchers from various institutions. His work appears in prestigious international conferences including IJCAI, IEEE INDICON, and specialized computer vision conferences.

His office is located in room 207-A/ACES at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, where he leads research activities in signal and image processing.