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Marco Volino is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Vision and Graphics at the University of Surrey's Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP). He holds a PhD and MEng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey. His research focuses on advancing visual media production through interdisciplinary work in computer vision, graphics, and machine learning, with applications in film, broadcast, gaming, and immersive technologies like AR/VR. He has led projects such as the Polymersive and ALIVE initiatives, and developed hardware/software systems for volumetric video and photogrammetry. Volino has secured funding including an Epic MegaGrant and InnovateUK projects, and serves on the editorial boards of multiple conferences.
Education: PhD Computer Vision and Graphics (2016, University of Surrey), MEng Electronic Engineering (2011, University of Surrey), BTec National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (2006). Professional experience includes roles at BBC R&D, USC Institute for Creative Technologies, and Sony Broadcast Labs. He teaches modules like AR/VR and the Metaverse, and supervises MSc and PhD students in topics such as volumetric capture and digital humans.
- Research Highlights: Volumetric video compression, 3D human reconstruction, real-time motion capture, and immersive media production.
- Key Contributions: Developed 64-camera photogrammetry systems, WebGL-based renderers, and tools for Unreal Engine integration.
- Leadership: Co-chair of European Conference on Visual Media Production (CVMP) 2023-2024 and Area Chair for BMVC 2021-2024.
