Stéphane Coulombe

Stéphane Coulombe is a Professor in the Department of Software Engineering and IT at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). He holds a B.Eng. from Polytechnique Montréal and a Ph.D. from INRS Telecommunications. His research focuses on video processing, compression, immersive video systems, and reliable video transmission. He co-leads the Summit Tech Research Chair in Immersive and Interactive Video, aiming to advance immersive video technologies through compression optimization, AI integration, and low-latency transmission methods. Key collaborations include the LABMULTIMEDIA and SYNCHROMÉDIA research laboratories.

Research interests span video quality assessment, error correction, and real-time video delivery. Notable achievements include the 2012 Best Paper Award and the 1997 Director General’s Award of Excellence. He has advised numerous doctoral and master’s students, contributing to breakthroughs in HEVC transcoding, deep learning-based error correction, and immersive video standards.

Publications highlight advancements in no-reference quality metrics, CRC-based error correction, and 360-degree video compression. Over 50 patents reflect his work on video encoding, transcoding systems, and adaptive multimedia messaging. Current projects address MPEG immersive video standards, VR streaming, and AI-driven video analytics.