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Christian Theobaltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Theobalt is a Professor of Computer Science at Saarland University and Scientific Director of the Visual Computing and Artificial Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics . He leads the Saarbruecken Center for Visual Computing as a strategic partnership between Google and MPI. PhD in Computer Science (2005) from MPI-INF/Saarland University Postdoctoral Researcher at MPI (2005-2007) Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford (2007-2009) His research focuses on the intersection of Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Artificial Intelligence , with specializations in: 3D/4D Human Reconstruction Neural Rendering Performance Capture Geometric Deep Learning Volumetric Video Quantum Visual Computing Recent article trends show emphasis on: Quantum computing applications in visual reconstruction Neural rendering with radiance fields Human motion capture from egocentric views Gesture-language interaction modeling Multi-modal scene understanding Real-time free-viewpoint rendering Scientific Awards : Fellow of EUROGRAPHICS (2022) CVPR Best Student Paper Honorable Mention (2020) ERC Consolidator Grant (2017) Karl Heinz Beckurts Award (2017) Busy Beaver Teaching Award (2016) ERC Starting Grant (2013) Advising over 50 students and researchers including: Current researchers: Viktor Rudnev, Linjie Lyu, Mohit Mendiratta Postdocs: Kwang In Kim, Kiran Varanasi Alumni: Franziska Mueller (Google), Dushyant Mehta (Qualcomm), Ayush Tewari (MIT) Grants include ERC grants, Google Glass Research Award, and multiple industry partnerships. His lab maintains cutting-edge facilities with: Multi-camera capture systems Quantum annealing infrastructure HDR radiance field technology GPU clusters for AI research Time-of-flight imaging systems Event camera arrays

Matthias Nießnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Digitization
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Matthias Nießner is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich, leading the Visual Computing Lab. His research intersects computer graphics, vision, and AI, focusing on 3D reconstruction, semantic understanding, and AI-driven video synthesis. He holds a PhD from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2013) and was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University (2013–2017). Notable awards include the ERC Starting Grant (2018), Nvidia Professorship Award, and Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2019). His work has been featured in mainstream media and led to startups like Synthesia Inc. Research spans Gaussian splatting, neural radiance fields, and generative AI for 3D avatars. Over 150 publications include SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and ECCV, with best paper awards. Projects like Face2Face and ScanNet have driven innovation in facial reenactment and 3D scene datasets. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2013) Diploma in Computer Science, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2010) Research Interests: 3D digitization, neural rendering, generative AI, non-rigid reconstruction, and applications in AR/VR. Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2018) Nvidia Professorship Award (2018) Google Faculty Award (2018) SIGGRAPH Best Emerging Tech Award (2016) Grants: Over €1.5M from ERC and industry partnerships. Labs/Teams: Visual Computing Lab at TUM and Synthesia Inc. (co-founder). Key projects include ScanNet (large 3D indoor dataset), Face2Face (real-time facial reenactment), and Gaussian-based 3D avatars. Current work focuses on diffusion models, neural radiance fields, and AI-generated media detection.

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Andrea Tagliasacchi is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where he holds the Visual Computing Research Chair. He is also a part-time (20%) Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind in Toronto and holds an associate professor (status only) appointment in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. Education: PhD in Computing Science – Simon Fraser University (NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Fellow) Postdoctoral Research – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) MSc in Computer Science – Politecnico di Milano (Gold Medalist) His research lies at the intersection of computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning, with a focus on 3D visual perception. Key areas include neural radiance fields (NeRF), 3D Gaussian splatting, inverse rendering, and geometric deep learning, with applications in robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous systems. His work emphasizes robust and efficient scene understanding and reconstruction from visual data. His recent publications, appearing in top venues like CVPR, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, and ECCV, demonstrate a strong emphasis on neural fields, 3D reconstruction, and generative modeling. Trends include improving rendering efficiency, enhancing robustness to noise and distractors, and enabling controllable and 3D-aware generation. His group has made significant contributions to Gaussian splatting, NeRF optimization, and diffusion-based 3D/4D synthesis. Scientific Awards: 2024 CVPR Best Paper Award (Honorable Mention) 2020 CVPR Best Student Paper Award 2015 SGP Best Paper Award NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship MITACS Best Paper Award (SIGGRAPH Asia 2009) NSF Best Poster Award (SGP 2012) He has advised numerous PhD and MSc students, many of whom are now researchers at leading institutions and companies. His research has been supported through collaborations with Google, Intel, and academic partners. He serves the community as a Senior Area Chair for CVPR 2025, Associate Editor for IEEE TPAMI (2024–2026), Guest Editor for IEEE TPAMI on 3D GenAI, and Program Chair for 3DV 2024. He leads a vibrant research lab at SFU focused on pushing the boundaries of 3D scene understanding with machine learning.

Adam Runionsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Modeling
• Developmental Biology
• Computer Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Runions is a researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, leading the MPG Partner Group in computational analysis of leaf development through collaborative work with Miltos Tsiantis. His group is embedded in the Graphics Cluster, focusing on interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of computer science and developmental biology. University of Calgary - Department of Computer Science MPG Partner Group (2022) Graphics Cluster affiliation His research explores computational modeling and analysis of plant form and development across multiple scales, integrating geometric modeling, physically-based simulation, and computer-aided design. Key themes include plant morphogenesis, self-organization of natural forms, and cross-disciplinary applications in computer graphics and animation. Recent publications emphasize plant development (leaf shape, bark patterning), mathematical modeling (auxin-driven patterning), and geometric techniques (subdivision surfaces, PUPs). Collaborations span institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research. Scientific Awards Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Best Paper Award (International Conference on Cyberworlds 2015) Best Student Paper Award (Computer Graphics International 2011) The group actively recruits BSc, MSc, and PhD students with backgrounds in computer science and mathematics for projects on plant form simulation and digital content creation. Research integrates evolutionary biology, biomechanical modeling, and computational techniques.

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Matthias Nießner is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich , where he leads the Visual Computing Lab . Prior to this, he held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at Stanford University . His work bridges computer vision , graphics , and machine learning , focusing on 3D reconstruction , semantic scene understanding , and AI-driven video synthesis . Prof. Nießner has published over 150 works in top venues like SIGGRAPH , CVPR , and ECCV , with several receiving best paper awards (SIGCHI’14, HPG’15, SPG’18, SIGGRAPH’16 Emerging Tech). His research has garnered international media attention, including features in the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and MIT Technological Review , as well as TV demonstrations (e.g., Jimmy Kimmel Live for Face2Face technology). Awards : TUM-IAS Rudolph Moessbauer Fellowship (2017–ongoing) Google Faculty Award (2017) Nvidia Professor Partnership Award (2018) ERC Starting Grant (2018, €1.5M) Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2019) Research Trends : 3D Gaussian Splatting for real-time rendering Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) with mesh supervision Audio-driven facial animation via diffusion models Latent space diffusion for 3D scenes Self-supervised and zero-shot methods for 3D and image analysis As a co-founder and director of Synthesia Inc. , he drives democratization of synthetic media. His YouTube channel has over 5 million views, reflecting his impact beyond academia.

Jonathan T. Barronمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Generative AI
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan T. Barron is a Researcher at Google DeepMind in San Francisco, specializing in Computer Vision , Neural Rendering , and 3D Scene Reconstruction . He earned his PhD at UC Berkeley under Jitendra Malik and has pioneered advancements in NeRF (Neural Radiance Fields) and diffusion-based 3D generation. Research Interests : Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Image Processing, and 3D Reconstruction via Radiance Fields. His work includes Bolt3D for rapid 3D scene generation, CAT3D/CAT4D for text-to-3D/4D, and Zip-NeRF for anti-aliased radiance fields. He has also developed real-time rendering frameworks like SMERF and NeRF-Casting for reflections. Scientific awards: PAMI Young Researcher Award He has served as Area Chair for CVPR, ICCV, and NeurIPS, and his research is widely adopted in applications like Google's Lens Blur , Portrait Mode , and Jump VR .

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Geiger is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He leads the Autonomous Vision Group (AVG) within CyberValley and is a core faculty member of the Tübingen AI Center. His roles also include PI in the ML in Science Excellence Cluster and the CRC Robust Vision, as well as ELLIS Fellow and coordinator of the ELLIS PhD program. He specializes in machine learning models for computer vision, robotics, and autonomous systems, with applications in self-driving cars, VR/AR, and scientific document analysis. Educational background: While not explicitly detailed, his positions imply a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like ETH Zürich, Microsoft, and the University of Bonn. Research focuses on 3D scene understanding, Gaussian splatting, generative models, and reliable autonomous systems. Notable contributions include the KITTI dataset and foundational work in neural radiance fields. Awards include the Sage 10-Year Impact Award (2024), ERC Starting Grant (2019), and IEEE PAMI Young Researcher Award (2018). Key projects include the Scholar Inbox paper recommender platform, ReSim (reliable world simulation), and advancements in 3D scene generation (e.g., UrbanCAD, PrITTI). His lab maintains a strong focus on open-source tools and datasets, such as the CARLA Route Generator. Grants and funding include support from Vector Stiftung (MINT innovation program) and EU initiatives like the ML in Science Cluster. His team collaborates internationally, with recent work presented at CVPR, SIGGRAPH, and NeurIPS.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• 3D Human Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Black is a Professor and Honorarprofessor at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Science, Department of Computer Science, and a founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, leading the Perceiving Systems department. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia (1985), M.S. from Stanford (1989), and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale (1992). His research focuses on computer vision, 3D human modeling, motion capture, and AI-driven digital humans. Key contributions include the SMPL body model, optical flow algorithms, and datasets like Middlebury Flow and Sintel. He has received major awards such as the PAMI Distinguished Researcher Award, multiple Koenderink and Longuet-Higgins Prizes, and is a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His commercial ventures include co-founding Body Labs (acquired by Amazon) and Meshcapade, advancing 3D human generation and interaction technologies. Recent work includes markerless motion capture systems (e.g., MAMMA, PICO), 3D hair and garment synthesis, and AI tools like ChatHuman for 3D human interaction analysis. His research bridges vision, graphics, and robotics, with applications in animation, healthcare, and robotics.

Marc Stammingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• 3D Reconstruction
• Neural Rendering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marc Stamminger is a Professor of Visual Computing at FAU since 2002, leading the Chair of Computer Science 9 (Computer Graphics). His work focuses on algorithms for synthesizing and analyzing images through 3D modeling, LiDAR/Radar capture, and light simulation. He co-leads FAU Solar, applying 3D modeling for environmental lighting analysis under varying conditions. Stamminger has published over 250 papers, winning prestigious awards like the Siggraph Test-of-Time Award. He holds executive roles in Eurographics and is Vice Dean of FAU's Technical Faculty. Research interests span neural rendering , 3D reconstruction , radar imaging , and medical visualization . Recent work emphasizes radiance field rendering (e.g., VR-Splatting, INPC) and radar-based human motion tracking. His lab's FAU Solar project integrates large-scale 3D models with environmental lighting simulations. Publications trends highlight neural rendering optimizations , radar-MIMO systems , and agricultural digital twins . Key collaborations involve medical imaging (e.g., vocal fold reconstruction) and autonomous driving data generation. Awards: Siggraph Test-of-Time (2023?), 2× Siggraph Best-Of-Show Grants/Teams: FAU Solar Lab, Eurographics leadership, FAU Vice Dean Labs: Chair of Computer Science 9, FAU Solar Initiative

• Computer Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Cloud Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chita R. Das is a Professor at Pennsylvania State University, known for extensive contributions in computer architecture, machine learning, and high-performance computing. Their research focuses on optimizing hardware-software co-design for edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems. Key areas include FPGA acceleration, GPU optimization, and serverless computing frameworks. Das collaborates frequently with institutions like AMD and Intel, addressing challenges in parallel computing and distributed systems. Their work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in recommendation systems, bioinformatics, and real-time video processing. Research interests span across hardware acceleration techniques, cloud resource management, and sustainable computing. Notable projects include adaptive training frameworks for intermittent power environments and neural-augmented game streaming for mobile platforms. Das's publications often address performance bottlenecks in modern architectures and propose novel solutions for latency and energy efficiency. Recent articles highlight innovations in serverless computing cost optimization, low-bandwidth VR streaming, and FPGA-based bioinformatics tools. Their contributions are characterized by interdisciplinary approaches combining computer architecture with machine learning and embedded systems.

• Computer Vision
• 3D Human Modeling
• Digital Humans
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Black is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen, Germany, where he leads the Perceiving Systems department and serves as Managing Director . He is also an Honorarprofessor at the University of Tübingen 's Faculty of Science . His career spans roles at Brown University (2000-2010), Xerox PARC, and academic-industry collaborations with Amazon and Meshcapade.

• Photogrammetry
• Geoinformation
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Christian Heipke is a distinguished academic serving as Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. He also holds the position of Executive Director at the Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation (IPI), one of the leading research institutions in geospatial sciences within the faculty. His leadership extends across multiple committees including the Curriculum and Teaching Committee, Admissions and Examination Boards for Geodetic Science and Geoinformatics, and Navigation and Environmental Robotics. As a Professor at IPI, he maintains active research while overseeing significant academic and administrative responsibilities at the university. Professor Heipke's research spans multiple domains within geospatial sciences, with particular emphasis on: Advanced photogrammetric techniques and algorithms Remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring Computer vision approaches for geospatial data analysis Urban development monitoring using satellite imagery Machine learning applications in geoinformatics Disaster prediction and management systems His recent scholarly output reveals a strong focus on integrating cutting-edge computer vision and deep learning techniques with traditional photogrammetric methods. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated AI-driven approaches for processing geospatial data, with particular attention to time-series analysis, uncertainty quantification, and multi-view systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in flood forecasting, deforestation monitoring, urban planning, and construction materials analysis. The geographic scope of his research has expanded significantly, with recent projects focusing on international case studies in the Philippines and tropical regions. Professor Heipke leads the Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation, a major research hub that has celebrated 75 years of contributions to the field. His leadership extends to the Graduiertenkolleg 2159: "Integrity and Collaboration in Dynamic Sensor Networks," where he serves as a professor overseeing doctoral research. The institute maintains state-of-the-art facilities for processing satellite imagery, aerial photography, and developing novel algorithms for geospatial data analysis. Under his direction, the institute has strengthened its international collaborations and interdisciplinary research approaches, particularly in addressing Sustainable Development Goals through geospatial technologies.

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

Marc Erich Latoschik is a Professor in the Department of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Würzburg, Germany. He previously held roles at Bayreuth University, Bielefeld University, and FHTW Berlin. His research focuses on virtual and augmented reality, embodiment, human-computer interaction, and applications in health, education, and social systems. Education: Completed his PhD in 2001 at Bielefeld University with a thesis on multimodal interaction in virtual reality. Research Interests: Embodied interaction, virtual embodiment, presence and plausibility in VR/AR, avatar design, social virtual reality, health applications (e.g., VR therapy for body image issues), and XR security/privacy. Active in developing frameworks like Reality Stack I/O and MAIL for VR/AR research. Key Projects: ViTraS study on body image exercises in VR, avatars for mass use via smartphone reconstruction, and motion-based biometrics in XR. Collaborates with medical teams on cybersickness detection and emergency training simulations. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups on immersive technologies and social VR applications. Involved in interdisciplinary projects combining HCI, AI, and healthcare.

Carlos Cinelliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Causal Inference
• Statistical Methodology
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carlos Cinelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington, where he conducts research at the intersection of causal inference, statistical methodology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is also a data science fellow at the eScience Institute and affiliate faculty of the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to causal methodology. Dr. Cinelli received his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, advised by Chad Hazlett and Judea Pearl, two prominent figures in causal inference. His research focuses on developing new causal and statistical methods for transparent and robust causal claims in empirical sciences, with particular attention to challenges faced by social and health scientists. His work spans theoretical developments in causal identification, sensitivity analysis frameworks, and practical software implementations that enable researchers to assess the robustness of their causal conclusions. Cinelli's research program addresses fundamental questions about how unobserved confounding affects causal estimates and develops tools to quantify how sensitive findings are to potential violations of causal assumptions. His work on omitted variable bias frameworks has been particularly influential across multiple disciplines. Through his publications, Cinelli has established himself as a leading researcher in causal inference methodology, with papers appearing in top journals across statistics, machine learning, epidemiology, and social sciences. His work demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance, often accompanied by open-source software implementations that make his methods accessible to applied researchers. Best paper award at SBE 2024 in Econometrics Royalty Research Fund (RRF) Award recipient NSF/MMS research support As an advisor, Cinelli has successfully guided PhD students like Nick Irons to dissertation completion. He actively seeks new students with strong interests in causal inference. His research is supported by multiple funding sources including the National Science Foundation and the University of Washington's Royalty Research Fund. Cinelli contributes to the academic community through editorial work for the Journal of Causal Inference and by developing widely used software packages like sensemakr for sensitivity analysis.

Pratul Srinivasanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pratul Srinivasan is a Researcher at Google DeepMind specializing in Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) , 3D scene reconstruction , and view synthesis at the intersection of computer vision , graphics , and machine learning . He earned his PhD from the EECS Department at UC Berkeley in 2020 under Ren Ng and Ravi Ramamoorthi , with prior research at Duke University on medical computer vision under Sina Farsiu . Research Interests: Pratul focuses on 3D reconstruction using neural fields, light field synthesis , illumination modeling , and diffusion-based 3D generation . His work addresses challenges in photorealistic rendering , real-time view synthesis , and inverse rendering with applications in astronomy and medical imaging . Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize real-time NeRF (e.g., Bolt3D), refractive material modeling , shadow-based illumination recovery , and cross-scale generative synthesis . Collaborations span institutions including MIT , NVIDIA , and ETH Zurich . Scientific Awards: 2025 SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award 2021 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award Honorable Mention 2020 David J. Sakrison Memorial Prize Best Paper Awards at ECCV 2020, ICCV 2021, and CVPR 2022 Advising & Collaborations: Advised by Ren Ng and Ravi Ramamoorthi during his PhD, Pratul collaborates with researchers like Jonathan T. Barron , Ben Mildenhall , and Katherine L. Bouman . His work integrates differentiable simulations , Fourier feature networks , and multiplane image extrapolation . Technical Contributions: Key innovations include anti-aliased NeRF , memory-efficient rendering , refractive relighting , and multi-view relighting techniques , with impacts on virtual reality , astronomical imaging , and 3D content creation .