Robert Sablatnig

Robert Sablatnig is an Associate Professor and Head of the Institute of Visual Computing & Human-Centered Technology at TU Wien. He leads the Computer Vision Lab and previously served as Head of the Institute of Computer Aided Automation (2005-2017). His roles include overseeing research in 3D computer vision, machine learning, and applications in industry and cultural heritage preservation. He holds a PhD (1997) and Habilitation (2003) from TU Wien, with a thesis focus on shape-based machine vision and visual inspection.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science (TU Wien, 1997), Habilitation in Applied Computer Science (TU Wien, 2003)
• Bachelor's/Master's/High School: Completed at Vienna University of Technology and BG/BRG Lerchenfeldstrasse, Klagenfurt.

Research interests span 3D vision techniques, robot vision, deep learning applications, and heritage preservation through imaging technologies. He has authored/co-authored over 300 scientific publications and edited 17 conference proceedings. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in automation and cultural heritage.

Professional affiliations include the Austrian Association for Pattern Recognition (OAGM/IAPR), IEEE, and roles as a certified expert witness in computer vision.

Teaching focuses on computer vision applications, methodological foundations, and seminars for graduate students. Current courses include 'Scientific Presentation and Communication' and 'Dissertantenseminar'.