جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yoshihiro Banchi serves as an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University. His academic career spans human-computer interaction with specialization in virtual and mixed reality systems. Dr. Banchi is an active member of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, Japan Office Studies Association, and Japan Ergonomics Society, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to research. Dr. Banchi's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Human Factors and Ergonomics. His work investigates user experience in immersive environments, physiological responses to visual stimuli, and motion sickness mitigation strategies. He has developed innovative approaches using deep learning to predict user discomfort and optimize VR/MR experiences. His research bridges computer science, psychology, and engineering to solve practical challenges in immersive technology design. Analysis of Dr. Banchi's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of interdisciplinary research with increasing emphasis on practical applications. His work spans fundamental studies of human perception in VR environments to applied sports data analytics. Recent publications show growing integration of deep learning techniques with physiological measurements for real-time user state estimation, particularly in automotive contexts and sports performance analysis. Dr. Banchi's scientific achievements have been recognized through multiple prestigious awards: Winner of the 2024 Sports Data Science Competition eSports Division 2025.01 Japan Statistical Society Sports Data Science Subcommittee Visualization of Players' Attack Intentions in Preemptive Attacks in "Puyo Puyo" 2023 Sports Data Science Competition Basketball Division Excellence Award 2023 Sports Data Science Competition Judo Division Grand Prize 2022 Sports Data Science Competition Judo Division Grand Prize 11th Sports Data Analysis Competition, Baseball Division, Grand Prize 10th Sports Data Analysis Competition, Gateball Division, Excellence Award As an educator, Dr. Banchi teaches courses including Human Factors and Ergonomics in Data Science across multiple Waseda University schools, Basic Experiments in Science and Engineering, Virtual Reality, and the Endowed Lecture by Sony Group. His research program includes multiple internally funded projects examining human state estimation, visual usability in XR, and ergonomic data augmentation technology. His work frequently involves industry collaboration, particularly with Sony Group, reflecting his commitment to translating academic research into practical applications. Dr. Banchi's research environment focuses on the intersection of human perception and immersive technologies, with particular attention to motion sickness mitigation, user experience optimization, and practical applications of VR/MR in sports analytics and automotive contexts. His team employs a multidisciplinary methodology combining physiological measurements, eye tracking, deep learning algorithms, and user-centered design principles to advance the field of immersive human-computer interaction.

Lévis Thériaultمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artificial Intelligence
• Learning and Inference Theories
• Knowledge Representation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lévis Thériault serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering within Polytechnique Montréal's Faculty of Engineering. He is also a member of the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), contributing to Montreal's AI research ecosystem. His academic credentials include a B.Eng., DESS from UQAC, M.Sc.A., and PhD coursework at Polytechnique Montréal. His research spans two dynamic domains: artificial intelligence applications in healthcare (notably the Marvin chatbot system for HIV treatment adherence) and innovative educational technologies for engineering education. Recent work focuses on conversational agents for patient self-management, digital learning environments, and active learning methodologies. His publication trend shows a strategic pivot toward health AI since 2020, with multiple presentations at International AIDS Conferences, while maintaining his educational technology research thread. Dr. Thériault actively supervises graduate students across multiple cohorts, with current advisees working on AI-driven clinical tools and educational software. His supervision record includes 14 professional Master's graduates between 2021-2024 and ongoing PhD and research Master's projects. Student theses demonstrate strong industry alignment, with implementations at organizations including Desjardins, Intact Assurance, and Criteo. Teaching responsibilities include core courses in operating systems, discrete structures, and software design, where he implements his research on active learning strategies. His 2020 publication on smartphone-based assessment for large engineering classes exemplifies his practical approach to educational innovation. The May 2022 press coverage of his AI solution for Alloprof's homework help platform highlights real-world impact of his educational technology research.

• Film History
• Visual Anthropology
• Media Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alison Griffiths is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College's Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, with a joint appointment at the CUNY Graduate Center. An internationally recognized scholar, her research bridges film history, visual anthropology, and media theory, significantly influencing studies of ethnographic cinema, prison media, and immersive technologies. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Cinema Studies from New York University M.A. in Film & TV from University of London P.G.C.E. in Education from University of London B.A. in Drama & English from University of Leicester Griffiths' research explores the cultural politics of visual representation across historical and contemporary media. She examines how technologies from 19th-century panoramas to modern VR shape perceptions of space, time, and cultural difference. Key themes include: Carceral media : Prison film exhibition and the ethics of incarcerated spectatorship Expedition cinema : Colonial legacies in museum-sponsored travel films Medieval interfaces : Pre-cinematic visual culture and digital medievalism Indigenous sovereignty : Decolonial approaches to Sámi and Native American archives Her publications demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary innovation, with recent work analyzing virtual reality through medieval cartography, amateur film as cultural memory, and Everest expeditions as cinematic spectacles. Thematically, her scholarship connects institutional power structures with sensory experiences of media immersion. Major honors include: John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2018) Fulbright Distinguished Chair, Australia (2024) Katherine S. Kovacs Award for Best Book (2003) ACLS and Waterhouse Family Institute grants SCMS Best Anthology Award (2012) She actively mentors graduate students in film and media studies at CUNY, supervising MA theses on topics from television criticism to documentary ethics. Current grants support projects on Sámi visual sovereignty and the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial archives, continuing her commitment to community-engaged scholarship.

Andreas Hykadeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animation
• Film Directing
• Visual Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Andreas Hykade serves as Head of Animation Directing at the Animation Institute of the Baden-Württemberg Film Academy since September 2022, following his tenure as Institute Director (2015-2022). His career bridges acclaimed creative production and academic leadership in animation. Research and creative interests center on: Advanced animation techniques for diverse audiences (adult/children) Virtual production pipelines and performance capture systems Interactive media and stereoscopic 3D storytelling Visual effects innovation through tools like TRACER and FRAPPER His creative works—including 'Ring of Fire', 'The Runt', and the interactive series 'Tom & the Slice of bread with Strawberry Jam and Honey'—have received over 70 international awards. Current leadership involves directing the institute's participation in European R&D projects like EMIL, MAX-R, and SAUCE. As Head of Animation Directing, he oversees academic programs in Animation, Effects Producing, Technical Directing, and Visual Effects, embedding students in real-world projects spanning virtual production, digital actors, and immersive media development.

Francois Xavier COUDOUXمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital video communications
• Multimedia transmissions
• End-to-end optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Francois Xavier COUDOUX is a Professor in the Digital Communications group at IEMN DOAE and currently serves as Director of the Electronics Department at INSA Hauts-de-France since 2020. His academic career has been primarily associated with institutions in the Hauts-de-France region, including significant roles at the University of Valenciennes and now INSA Hauts-de-France. Within IEMN, he has held leadership positions including Deputy Director of IEMN-DOAE (2010-2018), member of the IEMN Laboratory Council (2001-2011), and current member of the Scientific Council of the IEMN (2019-present). His educational background includes a Doctorate in Electronics from the University of Valenciennes (1994), Magistère in Image Engineering (1991), DEA in Electronics: imaging and ultrasound (1991), Master's in Audiovisual Communication (1990), and DEUG in Sciences (1988). Professor COUDOUX's research focuses on four main areas: end-to-end optimization strategies for multimedia transmissions over wired or wireless networks; robust MIMO-OFDM transmission of video streams; video pre- and post-processing systems; and data transmission over electrical networks. His work integrates expertise in image/video processing with telecommunications to optimize quality of service in video communication systems. He has contributed significantly to the reduction of blocking artifacts in DCT-coded images and videos, developing perceptual approaches to enhance visual quality in compressed video. His scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous publications since the early 1990s, with consistent output in prestigious journals and conferences. His research shows a clear evolution from foundational work on blocking artifact reduction to more complex systems involving MIMO-OFDM transmission and cross-layer optimization approaches. The publications demonstrate expertise spanning signal processing, image/video coding, telecommunications, and perceptual quality assessment. Among his notable achievements are leadership of the ANR TOSCANE project (2007-2010), participation in the CPER 2009-2013 CISIT research program, and two research contracts with Philips Electronics Laboratories. He has also served as a scientific expert for the ANR, AERES, and for both Walloon and Flemish regions of Belgium. Professor COUDOUX has supervised 8 PhD theses throughout his career and has been actively involved in academic service, including organizing conferences like ISIVC 2012, serving on program committees for CISST and ITST conferences, and reviewing for journals including IEEE Communications Letters and IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting. His teaching responsibilities focus on telecommunication systems, digital communications, and signal processing, particularly in image and video domains.