جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computer Graphics
• Digital Photography and Video
• Non-Photorealistic Rendering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Salesin is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington and a Principal Scientist/Director at Google Research since 2019. He has held academic roles at Cornell University (Visiting Assistant Professor, 1991-92) and guest professorships at Zhejiang University. His career spans academia and industry, including leadership at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab (2005-17) and Microsoft Research (1999-2005). PhD, Stanford University (1991) Sc.B., Brown University (1983) His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly non-photorealistic rendering, digital typography, color science, and adaptive document layout. He pioneered techniques in image-based rendering, pen-and-ink illustration, and facial animation, with applications in multimedia and user interface design. Article Trends : His work bridges procedural content generation, 3D visualization, and artistic computing, emphasizing user-driven tools for creative industries. Key subfields include texture advection, multiresolution modeling, and real-time camera control for virtual cinematography. Scientific Awards : ACM Fellow (2002) ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2000) Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year (1998) NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow (1995-98) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1995-97) Numerous industry grants and lab donations He has advised over 30 PhD and Master's students, including leaders at Microsoft, Pixar, and Google. His labs at UW and Adobe focused on graphics, imaging, and creativity tools.

Oliver S. Cossairtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oliver S. Cossairt is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Northwestern University's departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the Computational Photography Lab , focusing on computational imaging, optics, and display technologies. His work bridges computer vision, graphics, and optical engineering to design novel imaging systems with applications in medical, astronomical, and scientific domains. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Columbia University (2011) M.S. Media Arts and Sciences, MIT Media Lab (2003) B.S. Physics, Evergreen State College (2003) Research Interests: Cossairt develops imaging systems that combine optical innovations with computational methods to enhance performance and functionality. Key areas include computational displays, depth sensing, and high-precision 3D imaging. His work emphasizes practical applications like medical imaging, holography, and non-line-of-sight sensing. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2015–2020) Best Paper Award at ICCP 2011 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2008–2011) Teaching & Funding: Taught courses on computational photography and computer vision. Secured grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners (e.g., Samsung, Omron) for projects like Coherent Computational Imaging and Snapshot 3D Holographic Microscope . Labs & Teams: Directs the Computational Photography Lab, collaborating with institutions like Argonne National Labs and museums for projects in cultural heritage imaging.

Charles A. Boumanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Statistical Image Models
• Tomographic Image Reconstruction
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Charles A. Bouman is the Showalter Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Mathematics. He is a leading researcher in computational imaging, integrating statistical signal processing, physics, and computation for applications in healthcare, scientific, and industrial imaging. Education: B.S.E.E., University of Pennsylvania, 1981 M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1982 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Princeton University, 1989 His research focuses on computational imaging , including statistical image models, multiscale techniques, tomographic reconstruction, and fast algorithms. Key areas include Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR), Plug-and-Play priors, document processing, and multiscale segmentation. His work has led to foundational contributions in total variation regularization and sparse-view reconstruction. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating machine learning with physical models for image reconstruction, particularly through Plug-and-Play methods. His work spans optical tomography, halftoning, image scaling, and document compression, demonstrating consistent innovation in both theory and practical software implementation. Scientific Awards and Honors: Member, National Academy of Inventors Life Fellow, IEEE Fellow, IS&T; Honorary Member (2022); Service Award (2023) Fellow, SPIE and AIMBE IEEE Signal Processing Society Claude Shannon-Harry Nyquist Award (2021) Electronic Imaging Scientist of the Year (2014) SIAM Imaging Science Best Paper Prize (2020) Founder, IS&T Computational Imaging Conference (2003) Co-Founder, IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging Vice President, IS&T; Former VP of Publications (2000–2004) Bouman has advised numerous graduate students and leads a vibrant research group developing open-source tools like MBIRJAX , SVMBIR , and OpenMBIR . His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, General Electric, Intel, Xerox, Hewlett-Packard, and the State of Indiana 21st Century Fund. He maintains an active presence through tutorials, conference leadership, and educational resources including video lectures and a textbook on Foundations of Computational Imaging. Labs and Research Teams: His group develops cutting-edge software for tomographic reconstruction, clustering, segmentation, and dynamic sampling. Projects include Gaussian Mixture modeling (GMCluster), Plug-and-Play implementations, Sparse Matrix Transforms, and UAV sensing datasets. The research is highly interdisciplinary, bridging engineering, mathematics, and biomedical applications.

Rozenn Dahyotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Digital Signal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rozenn Dahyot is a Professor of Computer Science at Maynooth University within the Faculty of Science & Engineering. She previously held roles as Assistant and Associate Professor in Statistics at Trinity College Dublin (2008-2021) and Lecturer in Computer Science (2005-2008). Her research interests bridge Digital Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Statistical Analysis. She organized the European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO2021) in Dublin and served as President of the Irish Pattern Recognition and Classification Society (IPRCS) from 2014-2020. Her work spans topics like semantic scene understanding, CNN compression, and medical image segmentation. Key contributions include advancements in graph-based image analysis, reinforcement learning optimization, and AI-driven systems for disaster management. Dahyot is a member of IEEE, ACM, and EURASIP, contributing to both academic and industrial collaborations.

Ayşe Nihan AVCIمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Lighting Design
• Health and Well-Being in Interior Spaces
• OLED Lighting Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ayşe Nihan AVCI is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Architecture at Çankaya University. She holds a PhD in Design (2022), Master's in Interior Architecture (2017), and Bachelor's in Interior Architecture (2010) from the same institution. Her research focuses on lighting design's impact on health and well-being, biophilic design principles, and OLED/LED lighting technologies. She has been a full-time faculty member since 2015, progressing from Research Assistant (2015-2022) to Doctoral Researcher (2022-2024) before her current role. Education: PhD in Design, Çankaya University (2017-2022) MSc in Interior Architecture, Çankaya University (2014-2017) BSc in Interior Architecture, Çankaya University (2005-2010) Research Interests: Her work integrates lighting science with human-centric design principles, emphasizing: Salutogenic lighting strategies for health promotion OLED technology's circadian rhythm effects Biophilic daylighting in historical buildings Visual comfort in workplaces Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles (2016–2025) focus on OLED/LED lighting applications, circadian rhythms, and daylighting in heritage buildings. Recent work explores salutogenic design in coffee shop environments and workplace environmental quality. Awards: No specific awards listed, but active in academic service: Member of Aydınlatma Türk Milli Komitesi since 2017 Member of TMMOB İç Mimarlar Odası since 2010 Reviewer for journals including PLANARCH Grants & Projects: Led a university-supported research project (2020–2021) on lighting design's health impacts. Currently teaches courses on lighting design, materials science, and interior design fundamentals.

Xuezhe Maمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xuezhe Ma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering. Previously, he was a Ph.D. student at Carnegie Mellon University's Language Technologies Institute, where he worked under the supervision of Professor Eduard Hovy. His academic journey includes a Master's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Center for Brain-like Computing and Machine Intelligence and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (completed ~2020) M.S. in Brain-like Computing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University B.S. in Computer Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Dr. Ma's research spans multiple areas at the intersection of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, with particular focus on structured prediction, syntactic and semantic parsing, machine translation, language generation, and deep generative models. His recent work has expanded into vision-language models, large language model architectures, and applications across computer vision tasks. His research combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by his development of tools like NeuroNLP2 and MaxParser. His publication record shows a clear trajectory from foundational NLP work during his PhD (including papers on dependency parsing and sequence labeling) to more recent contributions in generative models and large language systems. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong focus on addressing fundamental challenges in generative modeling, context handling, and multimodal integration, with applications spanning literary translation, medical imaging, and news diffusion analysis. AI2 Outstanding Intern Award (2018) Dr. Ma has secured research funding supporting his work in generative models and language technologies, with projects focusing on improving the efficiency and capabilities of large language models. His research group at USC is actively working on next-generation language understanding and generation systems, with particular emphasis on context-aware modeling and multimodal integration. He has established collaborations with industry partners including the Allen Institute for AI and has contributed to open-source projects like Texar. At USC, Dr. Ma leads research in the Information Sciences Institute, directing projects on efficient large language model architectures and multimodal reasoning systems. His lab focuses on developing novel approaches to context handling, model efficiency, and multimodal integration, with applications across diverse domains including healthcare, literary analysis, and news media.

Frederick A. A. Kingdomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Spatial Vision
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Frederick A. A. Kingdom is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, focusing on Perception, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience . His research explores the interplay between early visual feature detection (edges, bars) and intermediate stages forming contours, textures, and surfaces through spatial vision, color vision, stereopsis, texture perception, brightness/lightness perception, and transparency studies . Email: fred.kingdom@mcgill.ca Key research domains include: Perceptual Mechanisms : Lateral inhibition, contrast normalization, spatial bandpass filters, and their role in brightness/lightness perception and illusions like simultaneous brightness contrast. Color Vision : Red-green vs blue-yellow system distribution, chromatic contrast requirements for stereopsis, color-based depth processing limitations, and color-shading effects that parse surfaces vs illumination. Texture Analysis : Detection thresholds for orientation/frequency/contrast modulated textures, co-circularity in texture perception, and texture statistical sensitivity (e.g., kurtosis importance). Shape Processing : Shape-frequency/shape-amplitude aftereffects, global vs local shape coding, and contour inflection adaptation. His work combines psychophysics , fMRI , image processing , and computational modeling to dissect visual system architecture, particularly how color and luminance signals are integrated/separated in early cortical processing.

James Herbert-Readمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioural Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Collective Animal Behaviour
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr James Herbert-Read is an Associate Professor and Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology at the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. He serves as Deputy Head of Department (Postgraduate Education) and leads the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group. His research focuses on understanding how animals, particularly marine organisms, collect and process information from their environments to make behavioral decisions, with emphasis on social interactions, adaptation mechanisms, and ecological constraints. His group employs theoretical frameworks, controlled experiments, and quantitative field studies to investigate behavioral diversity in marine species. Key themes include collective behavior, predator-prey dynamics, camouflage strategies, and the impacts of environmental stressors on animal decision-making. Recent publications highlight work on lionfish vocalization mechanisms, cuttlefish camouflage, citizen science applications in marine research, and behavioral responses to visual and acoustic noise. Scientific awards and affiliations include: Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology Associate Professor, University of Cambridge He has supervised research projects on topics such as: Social attraction in invasive fish species Evolution of coordinated movement Neurophysiological basis for leadership in shoals Maternal effects on offspring exploration

Matej Vargaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geodesy
• Geomatics
• Physical Geodesy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matej Varga is a Scientific Assistant and Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, working in the Geosensors and Engineering Geodesy group under Prof. Andreas Wieser since 2021. His research spans geometrical geodesy, physical geodesy, and satellite geodesy, with applications in both theoretical and practical domains. Dr. Varga's research interests focus on spatial, temporal and spectral analysis of geodetic data, with particular expertise in geodetic reference systems and frames, gravity and geomagnetic field modeling at all temporal and spatial scales, and multi-GNSS multi-frequency positioning and monitoring. His work integrates geometrical and physical aspects of geodesy to address complex Earth observation challenges, particularly in infrastructure monitoring and geophysical applications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward high-precision geodetic applications for major scientific infrastructure, most notably the Future Circular Collider project, alongside important contributions to earthquake impact analysis, geomagnetic network development, and gravity field modeling. His research bridges traditional geodetic methods with modern computational approaches, including machine learning applications for point cloud registration. Dr. Varga is actively involved in the GSEG research group at ETH Zurich, contributing to the development of geodetic infrastructure and reference systems. His work has practical applications in infrastructure monitoring, earthquake analysis, and scientific projects requiring extreme geodetic precision.

Kostas Daniilidisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kostas Daniilidis is the Ruth Yalom Stone Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the School of Engineering and Applied Science , specifically the Department of Computer and Information Science . He is also affiliated with the GRASP Laboratory and Archimedes, Athena Research Center, Greece . Education : PhD in Computer Science (1992) from the University of Karlsruhe with Hans-Hellmut Nagel Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1986) from the National Technical University of Athens Research Interests : Kostas Daniilidis is a leading researcher in Computer Vision and Robotics , with significant contributions to event-based vision , equivariant learning , 3D human pose estimation , and hand-eye calibration . His work spans neural rendering , dynamic scene modeling , and low-latency sensing systems . Article Trends : Daniilidis’s recent publications focus on event cameras for low-light and high-speed applications, Gaussian splatting for real-time 3D reconstruction, and equivariant neural architectures for robust motion estimation. His work bridges deep learning with geometric vision , emphasizing human mesh recovery and multi-agent coordination . Scientific Awards : Best Conference Paper Award at ICRA 2017 IEEE Fellow (2012) Teaching : He has taught courses such as CIS580: Machine Perception and CIS121: Data Structures , alongside advanced topics in robotics and computer vision. Lab & Collaborations : As director of the GRASP Laboratory (2008–2013), he fostered interdisciplinary research in robotics, and currently collaborates with institutions like the Athena Research Center in Greece.

Zhenhong Liمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Physical Human-Robot Interaction
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Brain-Computer Interface
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhenhong Li is a Lecturer in Robotics and Control at the University of Manchester, holding an EPSRC Fellowship in physical human-robot interaction. He earned his B.Eng. from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2013), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Control Engineering from the University of Manchester (2014 and 2019). Before joining Manchester in 2023, he was a Research Fellow in Rehabilitation Robotics at the University of Leeds (2019–2023). His research focuses on control technologies for human-robot systems, with applications in healthcare and industry. Key areas include physical human-robot interaction for rehabilitation, brain-computer interfaces, and neuromusculoskeletal modeling. He leads the Neurorobotics Lab (NRL) at Manchester and collaborates with healthcare professionals, industries, and designers via EPSRC/STFC/Wellcome Trust funding. Notable achievements include the 2019 Best Paper Award for Unmanned Systems and the 2020 EPS International Academic Pump-priming Award. In 2025, he was elected as a Senior Member of the IEEE. He actively organizes conferences and special issues, including the 2025 IEEE UK Robotics Conference and a Frontiers special issue on intelligent rehabilitation technology. Dr. Li supervises PhD candidates in robotics and control, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to human-robot interaction. His lab develops cutting-edge technologies like assistive exoskeletons and adaptive control systems for healthcare and industrial applications.

Karen Panettaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal Processing
• Image Processing
• Simulation Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen Panetta is a Professor at Tufts University School of Engineering with appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Academic Services. She currently serves as Dean of Graduate Education for the School of Engineering and holds the title of Distinguished Professor. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University B.S. in Computer Engineering, Boston University Dr. Panetta's research focuses on developing efficient algorithms for simulation, modeling, and signal and image processing for security and biomedical applications. Her work brings together artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual sensing systems to create solutions for robot vision and biomedical imaging. She develops algorithms inspired by the human visual system to enable machines to 'see' like humans, with applications in homeland security, biomedicine, facial recognition, and search and rescue operations. Her research has significant humanitarian applications, addressing global challenges facing women and children. Dr. Panetta has received numerous prestigious awards including induction into the National Academy of Engineering (2023), the Presidential Award for Science and Engineering Education and Mentoring (2011), and the IEEE Award for Distinguished Ethical Practices (2013). She is a fellow of multiple prestigious academies including the National Academy of Inventors, European Academy of Sciences and the Arts, and IEEE. Member, National Academy of Engineering (2023) Presidential Award for Science and Engineering Education and Mentoring (2011) IEEE Award for Distinguished Ethical Practices (2013) Fellow, National Academy of Inventors Fellow, European Academy of Sciences and the Arts Fellow, Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association As an educator and mentor, Dr. Panetta founded the nationally acclaimed Nerd Girls program to promote engineering to young students, particularly women. She previously served as worldwide director for IEEE Women in Engineering and editor-in-chief of the IEEE Women in Engineering magazine. Her approach to graduate education emphasizes the importance of building strong collaborative relationships between faculty and students, with a focus on proactive communication and documentation of research progress. Dr. Panetta's humanitarian research applies engineering solutions to global challenges, including developing technology to help doctors find cancerous tumors, security screeners find concealed weapons, and law enforcement agencies find criminals and missing children. Her work demonstrates a commitment to 'Doing The Right Thing' by addressing issues affecting populations with limited resources or 'voice' in society.

Benjamin Busamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• 3D Computer Vision
• Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion
• Collaborative Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Benjamin Busam is a Senior Research Scientist at the Technical University of Munich , affiliated with the Chair for Computer Science Applications in Medicine under Prof. Nassir Navab. Starting September 2025, he will hold the Professorship for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing at TUM. His career includes leadership roles at FRAMOS Imaging Systems and Huawei Research in London. Education: Mathematics (TUM), Mathematics and Physics (ParisTech, University of Melbourne), PhD in Mathematics (TUM, 2014) His research focuses on 3D computer vision , multi-modal sensor fusion , and their applications in collaborative robotics and augmented reality . He specializes in projective geometry , 6D pose estimation , and neural radiance fields , with a particular emphasis on photometrically challenging environments. Recent publications highlight advancements in 3D scene understanding , neural rendering , and medical imaging , often leveraging machine learning and vision-language models . His work has been recognized through awards like the EMVA Young Professional Award (2015) and Innovation Pioneer of the Year (2019) , along with multiple Outstanding Reviewer distinctions at leading conferences. Dr. Busam has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students on topics including 6D pose estimation , medical augmented reality , and robotic ultrasound , collaborating with institutions like MIT , École Polytechnique , and University of Padova .

Steven M. LaValleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Motion Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven M. LaValle is a Professor at the University of Oulu's Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering since 2018. Previously, he held tenured positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and was a Principal Scientist at Oculus VR. His research spans robotics, motion planning (notably pioneering RRT algorithms), virtual reality, and sensor fusion. He has authored influential textbooks like Planning Algorithms and Virtual Reality . Education: PhD (1995), MS (1993), and BS (1990) in Electrical Engineering from UIUC. Research Interests: Focuses on minimal information requirements for robots, perception engineering, and foundational VR/AR systems. His work integrates control theory, computational geometry, and human perception. Achievements: Recipient of the IEEE ICRA Milestone Award (2019), University Scholar (UIUC, 2012), and XTIC Award 2024 for Innovation. Leads the Perception Engineering Group at Oulu, advancing VR/AR and telepresence technologies. Grants & Industry: ERC Advanced Grant (2021–2026), former VP of Huawei's VR/AR division, and collaborator with institutions like IIT Madras. Advises startups in robotics and virtual reality.

Sean McGinnisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Green Engineering
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sean McGinnis serves as a Professor of Practice and Director of the Green Engineering Program within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. His academic and professional endeavors focus on advancing sustainable engineering practices through education, research, and industry collaboration. Dr. McGinnis earned his educational qualifications from prestigious institutions: a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Minnesota, followed by a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. His research program is centered on Green Engineering principles, with specific expertise in Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Manufacturing Processes, Design for Environment, Carbon Footprint Analysis, Renewable Energy systems, and Interdisciplinary Education methodologies. He has pioneered courses such as Introduction to Green Engineering (ENGR 3124) and Environmental Life Cycle Analysis (ENGR 4134) that equip students with tools to evaluate environmental impacts across product lifecycles. His Earth Sustainability course (UCCS 2984) further extends this interdisciplinary approach to broader societal challenges. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward sustainable technology innovation, particularly in the life cycle assessment of nanomaterials and waste streams. Recent work examines circular economy models for nanowaste recycling, environmental implications of nanoparticle synthesis, and the development of optical systems that mitigate harmful blue light exposure while maintaining visual performance. This research bridges materials science, environmental engineering, and human health considerations. Professional recognition for Dr. McGinnis includes: LEED AP BD&C certification Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional designation Johnson & Johnson Standards of Leadership Award (2003) In his leadership capacity as Director of the Green Engineering Program, Dr. McGinnis oversees curriculum development that integrates sustainability across engineering disciplines. He has published on educational methodologies for assessing interdisciplinary integration of green engineering knowledge and has organized introductory green engineering courses for undergraduates. His work extends to operational phase life cycle assessment of facilities and sustainable provision of food and water systems.