Simone Croci

Simone Croci serves as a Senior Research Associate at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Immersive Realities Research Lab under Prof. Dr. Aljosa Smolic and Dr. Mark Zank, specializing in visual computing and immersive media technologies.

His academic credentials include a Master of Science in Computer Science from ETH Zurich and a Doctorate from Trinity College Dublin, with professional experience spanning both academic institutions (ETHZ, TCD) and industry (Disney Research Zurich, Volograms, Gixel, Dybuster).

Dr. Croci's research portfolio features interdisciplinary expertise across:

• Artificial Intelligence (Machine/Deep Learning)
• Immersive Realities (VR/AR/MR)
• 3D Human Reconstruction & Free-Viewpoint Video
• 360° Video Quality Optimization
• High Dynamic Range Imaging
• Digital Film Restoration & Holography

His project leadership includes EU-funded initiatives like INVICTUS (3D reconstruction) and Action-TV (interactive television), TCD's V-SENSE (360° video quality), and Swiss project DIASTOR (film restoration), alongside current HSLU ventures such as TRANSMIXR (immersive narrative systems) and FaVoRe (volumetric reconstruction).

His career trajectory demonstrates consistent integration of academic research with industrial application, particularly in media technology innovation through collaborations with major research labs and technology startups.