Srinivasa G. Narasimhan is the U.A. and Helen Whitaker Professor of Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute within the School of Computer Science. He directs the Illumination and Imaging Laboratory (ILIM) and leads the Computational Imaging group, focusing on the physics of computer vision and graphics. His research develops novel imaging technologies for applications in robotics, transportation, medical imaging, and environmental sensing. Research interests span computational imaging, light transport modeling, and active perception systems. Key areas include: Physics-based vision for atmospheric and material interactions Novel camera designs and programmable lighting systems Robust perception for autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics Non-line-of-sight imaging and computational scatterography Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on 3D reconstruction, computational optics, and vision systems for intelligent transportation. Recent works leverage self-supervised learning for dynamic scene understanding and develop novel sensors for medical and automotive applications. Awards and honors include: Best Paper awards at CVPR (2019, 2022), IV (2021), and ICCP (2020) Marr Prize Honorable Mention (ICCV 2013) Multiple demo awards at CVPR/ICCP Current advising includes 5 PhD students and 1 master's student. Major grants include NSF EXPEDITIONS (Computational Photo-Scatterography), DARPA REVEAL, and industry support from Ford, GM, Adobe, and Zillow. Manages multiple labs developing technologies like adaptive headlights, thermal imaging systems, and MHz-rate light steering devices.











