جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ravin Balakrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Computer Graphics
• Information and Communications Technology for Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ravin Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he co-directs the Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP) laboratory. He served as department chair from 2015-2019 and holds a Canada Research Chair in Human-Computer Interaction. His research focuses on developing novel interaction techniques for emerging technologies. His primary research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with emphasis on gesture recognition and tangible interfaces Interactive computer graphics and 3D interaction techniques Information and communications technology for developing regions Novel input devices and interaction paradigms for VR/AR systems Balakrishnan's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on multimodal interaction systems, with recurring themes in haptic feedback, gesture-based controls, VR/AR interfaces, and mobile interaction techniques. His work frequently bridges theoretical models with practical applications in real-world systems. His significant honors include: Elected to ACM CHI Academy (2011) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2007) Canadian Human Computer Communications Society Achievement Award (2020) Multiple best paper awards at top HCI conferences (CHI, UIST, CSCW) Balakrishnan has advised over 40 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, maintaining an active research group at the Dynamic Graphics Project lab. His work has been supported by grants from NSERC, SSHRC, and industrial partners, with research commercialized through several startups including Bump Technologies (acquired by Google). He collaborates internationally with research labs including Microsoft Research, INRIA, and Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, and has served as program chair for major conferences including ACM UIST and Graphics Interface.

• Media Studies
• Digital Cultures
• Television Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniela Wentz is a researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, where she serves as Scientific Project Manager for the ongoing research initiative 'Making Sense(s). The Mediality of the Near Senses' (active since June 2019). Her academic work bridges media theory, digital cultures, and sensory studies, with particular emphasis on television seriality and postdigital criticism. Wentz's research explores: The transformation of criticism in digital environments Narrative structures in television series (e.g., Stranger Things , Lost ) Diagrammatic reasoning in visual media Sensory mediation and perceptual technologies Post-9/11 cultural representations Media archaeology and historical transitions in broadcasting Her scholarly output demonstrates strong engagement with media theory and visual semiotics, particularly through analyses of television seriality and cinematic epistemology. Recent work (2019-2023) shows increased focus on postdigital critique and sensory media. Wentz frequently collaborates on edited volumes and special journal issues, notably co-editing Kritik postdigital (2023) and Filmische Moderne: 60 Fragmente (2019). She maintains active research partnerships with scholars including Lorenz Engell, Jens Schröter, and Katharina Niemeyer.

Sebastian Lochmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Sculpting
• Previsualization
• 3D Printing
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Lochmann serves as a Lecturer with core specializations in digital sculpting, previsualization, 3D printing, and media presentations. His research focuses on the integration of digital fabrication and visualization technologies within creative media production, emphasizing practical applications in sculptural arts and presentation design. Key areas include real-time previsualization workflows, additive manufacturing for artistic output, and innovative media delivery systems.

Anyi Raoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Generative Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anyi Rao is an Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where he leads the Multimedia Creativity Lab (MMLab@HKUST) and serves as Associate Director of the HKUST Media Intelligence Research Center. He received his Ph.D. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford University. His research explores human-AI collaboration for creativity, focusing on understanding, editing, and creating art, media, and film. Research Interests: Rao's work centers on developing AI tools that enhance human creativity in visual media production. Key areas include: Controllable generative models for image and video synthesis AI-assisted cinematography and virtual production tools Multimodal understanding of films and creative content Human-AI collaborative workflows for artistic creation His research has produced influential tools like ControlNet and AnimateDiff used by industry leaders including Netflix and Amazon. Publication Trends: Rao's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on diffusion models, controllable generation, and video understanding systems. His work consistently bridges technical innovation with practical applications in media production, showing increasing emphasis on real-time creative tools and filmmaker-AI collaboration paradigms. Awards and Honors: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2025) Rising Star Award, World AI Conference (2024) Marr Prize (Best Paper), ICCV (2023) Magic Grant, Brown Institute for Media Innovation (2023) Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (2021) Academic Activities: Rao actively recruits students for his research group and has secured multiple grants including Amazon Video Research Fund and Tencent Rhino-Bird Grant. He organized the SIGGRAPH/CVPR Creative Visual Content Workshops and curated the Hong Kong AI Film Festival. He serves on program committees for major conferences including CVPR, ICLR, and SIGGRAPH Asia.

Paola Binanteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fine Art Photography
• Analog Photography Techniques
• Photographic Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paola Binante is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Bologna, teaching Photography, Darkroom Workshop, and Photography I courses for the 2024/2025 academic year. Her institutional affiliation spans decades, including previous teaching roles at Rome's Rossellini Institute (1992-2000) and ISFCI (1998-2003), and establishing the Photography specialization at ISIA Urbino in 2010. Her educational background includes a photography degree from the State Institute for Cinematography and Television, History of Theatre at Sapienza University, Decoration at ABA Rome, and Communication and Art Education in Bologna. Binante's research focuses on the intersection of matter and language in photographic practice. She explores off-camera experimentation, analog black-and-white printing, cyanotype techniques, and the conceptual relationship between tonal values and meaning. Her work critically examines photography's role in territorial analysis and archival reinterpretation, rejecting aesthetic formalism in favor of project-centered visual communication. Key interests include photobook structures, visual semiotics, and community-based photographic projects like the Valsamoggia area study on Carlo Termanini. Her pedagogical approach integrates technical mastery with conceptual development, emphasizing previsualization and conscious image production through analog processes. Current teaching engages students in territory-focused projects combining historical research with photographic documentation. Binante maintains an active artistic practice with international exhibitions including the XIV Quadriennale of Rome (2004), International Photography Festival of Rome, and the National Gallery of Arts in Urbino (2020). Her methodology bridges studio practice, theoretical inquiry, and community collaboration.