Patrick Le Callet

Patrick Le Callet is a full professor at Polytech Nantes (University of Nantes), leading the Image & Video Communication (IVC) group at the CNRS IRCCyN lab. His academic journey includes roles as an assistant professor (1997–1999) and lecturer (1999–2003) at the University of Nantes. He earned credentials in electronics from École Normale Supérieure de Cachan.

His research focuses on human vision modeling applied to image/video processing, including 3D quality assessment, visual attention modeling, watermarking, and medical imaging. He coordinates major projects (e.g., EU Marie Curie ITN PROVISION, UHD4U) totaling over $5M in grants. He co-chairs VQEG’s HDR and 3DTV initiatives and serves on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions and EURASIP journals.

Key contributions include databases like IRCCyN/IVC-Toyama and Eyetracker SD 2009, advancing standards in 3DTV and QoE. Over 20 students have been advised, with notable alumni working on topics like medical imaging and 3DTV discomfort metrics. Projects involve collaborations with Orange Labs, Thomson, and cultural heritage institutions.

Labs/teams: IVC group at IRCCyN, managing a 3D visualization platform and eyetracking facilities. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications in consumer electronics, healthcare, and cultural preservation.