Stella Yu

Stella Yu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. She serves as the Vision Group Director at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) and is a Senior Fellow at the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). Her research bridges computer vision, human perception, and artistic vision.

• Ph.D. in Robotics (2003), Carnegie Mellon University

Dr. Yu's work spans artificial intelligence, signal processing, and computational neuroscience. Her research focuses on multi-perspective visual perception, integrating robotic vision, medical imaging, and artistic analysis. Recent projects explore hyperbolic data visualization and computational MRI.

Her publications reflect contributions to data visualization and medical imaging. She has received prestigious recognition including the NSF CAREER award.

She has advised graduate students in EECS, such as Ke Wang (2023) and Pat Virtue (2019). Her affiliations include the Berkeley Deep Drive (BDD) center and the FHL Vive Center for Enhanced Reality, reflecting her interests in applied vision science.