جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Amir Zamir is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer & Communication Sciences. Previously, he worked at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCF with prominent researchers including Silvio Savarese, Jitendra Malik, Mubarak Shah, Rahul Sukthankar, and Leonidas Guibas. He currently leads the Visual Intelligence & Learning Lab at EPFL and serves as chief scientist of Duranta, having previously been the CVML chief scientist of Aurora Solar (a Forbes AI 50 company valued at $4B in 2022) from 2015 to 2022. Dr. Zamir's research spans computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing general multi-modal/multi-task vision systems that operate as active agents in the real world. His work emphasizes slow science principles, seeking fundamental understanding over quick publications. Key research areas include embodied vision, multimodal foundation models, computational imaging, and vision-language integration. His notable projects include 4M, Taskonomy, Gibson Environment, Omnidata, and MultiMAE, which have significantly influenced the field of computer vision and embodied AI. Zamir has made substantial contributions to the computer vision community through numerous high-impact publications and leadership roles. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on creating vision systems that go beyond narrow and passive methods toward more general, active, and embodied approaches. The trajectory of his research shows increasing sophistication in handling multiple modalities and tasks within unified frameworks, culminating in recent work on multimodal foundation models that can handle diverse vision tasks. Dr. Zamir has received numerous prestigious awards including the Young Researcher Award 2022 from ECCV, the PAMI Mark Everingham Prize 2022, SIGGRAPH 2022 Best Paper Award for CLIPasso, CVPR 2018 Best Paper Award for Taskonomy, and CVPR 2016 Best Student Paper Award. He is also an ELLIS Faculty Scholar and received the NVIDIA Pioneering Research Award in 2018 for the Gibson Environment. As an advisor, Dr. Zamir has mentored numerous PhD students including Roman Bachmann, Andrei Atanov, Rishubh Singh, Jason Toskov, Kunal Pratap Singh, Zhitong Gao, Mingqiao Ye, and Muhammad Uzair Khattak. His former PhD students include Oguzhan Kar (now at Apple), Alexander Sasha Sax (co-advised with Jitendra Malik, now at Meta FAIR), and Teresa Yeo (now at MIT-Singapore Alliance). Dr. Zamir teaches several advanced courses including CS-503 Visual Intelligence, CS-500 AI Product Management, COM-304 Intelligent Systems, and ENG-615 Topics in Autonomous Robotics. Dr. Zamir leads the Visual Intelligence & Learning Lab at EPFL, which focuses on developing fundamental methods for visual intelligence that can operate effectively in real-world environments. The lab takes an interdisciplinary approach combining computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to create systems that can perceive, understand, and interact with the world. Current research directions include multimodal foundation models, computational imaging, embodied vision, and personalization of generative models.

Jia Dengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Jia Deng is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and directs the Princeton Vision & Learning Lab. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and robotics, with an emphasis on advancing 3D vision and synthetic data generation. Ph.D., Princeton University, 2012 B.Eng., Tsinghua University, Computer Science His work spans optical flow, depth estimation, and visual reasoning, leveraging procedural scene generation and robust neural architectures. Recent publications highlight advancements in multi-layer depth estimation, stereo matching, and simulation environments for embodied AI. Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, 2018 NSF CAREER Award, 2020 ONR Young Investigator Award, 2020 Multiple Best Paper Awards (ECCV, ICCV, 3DV) Deng leads the Princeton Vision & Learning Lab, which develops foundational tools for computer vision and machine learning. His mentorship extends to advising students and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.

Michael Kaessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Kaess is an Associate Professor at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), within the School of Computer Science. He leads the Robot Perception Lab (RPL) and contributes to the Field Robotics Center (FRC) and Computer Vision Group (CV). His research focuses on efficient perception algorithms for mobile robots, particularly in 3D mapping, SLAM, and sensor fusion using vision, LiDAR, inertial, and sonar data. Kaess holds a PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and was a postdoc at MIT's Marine Robotics Lab. Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, PhD in Computer Science (2008) MIT, Postdoctoral Associate (2008–2010) Research Interests: Kaess develops algorithms for robust and efficient inference in robotics, emphasizing factor graphs and linear algebra. His work spans underwater robotics, aerial systems, tactile SLAM, and multi-sensor integration. Key areas include SLAM with planes/lines, imaging sonar reconstruction, and neural field methods for LiDAR-visual fusion. Publications: Over 145 papers, including work on EDPLVO (visual odometry), HoloOcean (underwater simulation), and neural radiance fields with LiDAR. Recent trends focus on robust incremental smoothing, acoustic-optical fusion, and real-time volumetric mapping. Awards: Recognized with the RSS Test of Time Award (2020), Outstanding Associate Editor (2022), and paper awards at ICRA/ICRA. Active in conference organization (IROS/ICRA program committees). Advising & Grants: Supervises 10+ current PhD/MSc students, with past advisees contributing to CoRL/ICRA work. Manages grants in perception, autonomy, and marine robotics. Teaches courses like Robot Localization and Mapping (16-833). Labs/Teams: Directs RPL, collaborates with FRC on field robotics. Develops open-source tools like GTSAM (GNU Toolkit for Smoothing and Mapping).

Kyros Kutulakosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• 3D Sensing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kyros Kutulakos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he leads research in computational imaging and 3D sensing. His affiliations include the Toronto Computational Imaging Group, Computer Vision Group, Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP), and Vector Institute Group. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as CSC320 (Introduction to Visual Computing) and CSC2530 (Computational Imaging & 3D Sensing). His research interests span computational imaging, non-line-of-sight imaging, single-photon detectors, 3D sensing, and neural rendering. Notable contributions include advancements in structured-light imaging, time-of-flight systems, and super-oscillatory microscopy. He has advised numerous PhD and MSc students, fostering cutting-edge research in imaging technologies. Kutulakos has received prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2023) and multiple best paper prizes (e.g., Marr Prize at ICCV 2023). He has served as program chair for ICCV 2013, ICCP 2010, and CVPR 2003, contributing to academic leadership in computer vision. His work bridges optics, photonics, and computation, with applications in autonomous systems, medical imaging, and astronomy. Current research focuses on extreme imaging scenarios, such as imaging in pitch-black environments and around corners, leveraging novel sensor designs and computational techniques.

Olga Sorkine-Hornungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Content Creation
• Geometry Processing
• Shape Representation and Editing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olga Sorkine-Hornung is a Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and head of the Institute of Visual Computing. She leads the Interactive Geometry Lab, focusing on theoretical and practical advancements in digital content creation, geometry processing, and shape modeling. Current position: ETH Zurich, Department of Computer Science Previous roles: Courant Institute (NYU), Technical University of Berlin Education: BSc and PhD from Tel Aviv University, postdoc at TU Berlin Her research spans shape representation, digital fabrication, computer animation, and fundamental geometry processing. Key contributions include Laplacian surface editing, as-rigid-as-possible deformation, and generalized winding numbers. She works on applications in VR, AR, and autonomous systems. Awards include Test of Time Awards (2024), ACM Fellow (2020), ERC Consolidator Grant (2020), and EUROGRAPHICS Young Researcher Award (2008). She has supervised numerous students and co-developed software libraries like libigl and Instant Meshes . Co-chair roles for SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and Pacific Graphics Editorial board member for ACM Transactions on Graphics and other journals Keynote speaker at VMV, CVPR, and SIAM conferences Her work bridges mathematical rigor with practical implementation, advancing computer graphics and geometry processing through intuitive algorithms that maintain surface detail while enabling efficient computation.

David A. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Smith is an Associate Professor at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computational linguistics, with applications in machine translation, information retrieval, digital humanities, and social sciences. He is a founding member of the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks, a research center focused on digital humanities and computational social sciences. Smith's work has been funded by grants from the Mellon Foundation, NEH, and IMLS, supporting projects such as the Viral Texts initiative analyzing 19th-century newspaper networks and the Oceanic Exchanges project tracking transnational information flows. He has contributed to advancements in OCR for historical texts, text reuse detection, and computational analysis of classical languages. He has advised numerous PhD students, including Shijia Liu, Si Wu, and Ryan Muther, and teaches courses like Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval. His research has been featured in outlets like Wired and the Economist .

Lourdes Agapitoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Vision
• Non-Rigid Structure from Motion (NR-SFM)
• Computer Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lourdes Agapito is a Professor of 3D Vision at the Department of Computer Science, University College London (UCL), within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. She leads research in Non-Rigid Structure from Motion (NR-SFM) and 3D reconstruction from monocular video sequences. Her work addresses dynamic scenes, deformable objects, and articulated structures, with applications in robotics and computer vision. She holds an ERC Starting Grant (2008–2014) and led the EU Horizon 2020-funded Second Hands project (2014–2019), collaborating with institutions like EPFL and KIT to develop robots with 3D visual perception for maintenance tasks. Her research group focuses on dense optical flow estimation, video registration, and deformable tracking. Agapito’s research interests include monocular 3D reconstruction, non-rigid motion analysis, and neural approaches to 3D modeling. She has supervised multiple PhD students and postdocs, including notable researchers such as Ravi Garg and Marco Paladini (Sullivan Prize recipient). Her contributions to conferences include roles as Program Chair for CVPR 2016 and CVPR 2017, and she has authored influential papers on topics like Video-Popup (ECCV 2014) and Modal Space (CVPR 2017). Current projects involve advancing neural parametric models and real-time 3D reconstruction techniques. Awards include the ERC Starting Grant and recognition for her team’s work in non-rigid reconstruction. She actively mentors students and collaborates on grants, with recent openings for postdocs and PhD candidates in 3D vision and robotics.

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Human-Aware Environments
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chris Atkeson is a Professor at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on achieving human-level competence in machines through humanoid robotics and human-aware environments. He explores machine learning techniques such as reinforcement learning, nonparametric methods, and memory-based learning to develop robots capable of complex tasks like manipulation, locomotion, and perception. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between simulation and real-world applications (sim2real transfer), with contributions to tactile sensing (e.g., FingerVision), dynamic walking control, and human-robot collaboration. Notable projects include participation in the DARPA Robotics Challenge with Team WPI-CMU, where his team developed reliable humanoid behavior for disaster response scenarios. Atkeson’s research spans robotics, computer vision, and control systems, with a focus on enabling robots to perceive, learn, and act in unstructured environments. His recent work includes advancements in 3D scene capture, soft robotics, and energy-based planning for compositional tasks.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raul Vicente Zafra is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Computer Science, where he has been working since 2013. His research spans computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and data science, with a particular focus on bridging biological and artificial models of intelligence. Education: PhD in Physics (2001-2006), University of the Balearic Islands BSc in Physics (1997-2001) Professor Zafra's research interests center on computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence, with specific expertise in brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning, neural modeling, and explainable AI. His work bridges the gap between biological and artificial intelligence systems, exploring how neural principles can inform machine learning algorithms and vice versa. He has made significant contributions to understanding neural coherence, time interval learning in neural systems, and the application of information theory to brain-computer interfaces. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science, neuroscience, and medicine. Analysis of Zafra's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. His work spans explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning models that mimic cognitive processes, and neurophysiological studies of brain activity. A notable trend is his exploration of how biological principles of neural computation can inform and improve artificial intelligence systems, particularly in areas like time-based learning, consciousness modeling, and neural coherence. Scientific Awards: 2012: Attendee at the 62nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2007: Quantum Electronics and Optics Division Prize of the European Physical Society for the best PhD Thesis in Applied Optics in Europe 2006: PhD Extraordinary Award of the Physics Department of the University of the Balearic Islands 2001: Physics Degree Extraordinary Award (First Class Honors, best GPA) 1997: Bronze Medal in the "8th Spanish Physics Olympiad" Professor Zafra has been principal investigator on numerous significant research projects including the Estonian Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Cardiovascular Stress Impacts On Neuronal Function, and Bridging biological and artificial models of vision. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding support from the Estonian Research Council, European Commission, and other major funding bodies. He has supervised multiple PhD students and mentored early-career researchers in computational neuroscience and AI. His laboratory work focuses on developing computational models of neural systems and applying these insights to artificial intelligence. Current research directions include explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, modeling of consciousness and cognitive processes, and the application of AI to healthcare challenges.

Alex Wongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sensor fusion
• Unsupervised learning
• 3D vision
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alex Wong is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, specializing in computer vision, robotics, and medical imaging. His research focuses on sensor fusion, unsupervised learning, 3D vision, robust perception under adverse conditions, and medical image analysis. He holds degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), including a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Computer Science. Wong’s work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in depth estimation, autonomous systems, and medical diagnostics. He has received prestigious awards such as the NeurIPS Outstanding Student Paper Award (2011) and the ICRA Best Paper Award in Robot Vision (2019). His research often addresses challenges in unstructured environments, emphasizing robustness and adaptability. Recent projects include developing novel frameworks for unsupervised depth completion, adversarial robustness in vision systems, and multimodal fusion techniques. His contributions span conferences like CVPR, ICCV, and ICRA, with a strong focus on advancing AI for real-world applications in healthcare and robotics. Education: B.S., Computer Science, UCLA M.S., Computer Science, UCLA Ph.D., Computer Science, UCLA Awards: NeurIPS Outstanding Student Paper Award (2011) ICRA Best Paper Award in Robot Vision (2019) His lab at Yale Engineering focuses on AI-driven solutions for perception challenges, collaborating across disciplines to advance medical imaging and autonomous systems. Current efforts explore generative models, continual learning, and vision-language integration for robust scene understanding.

Thomas Brinkhoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoinformatics
• Geodatabase Systems
• Spatio-temporal Data Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Brinkhoff is Chair of the Institute Board and Chair of Geoinformatics at Oldenburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Institute for Applied Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics (IAPG) and contributes to institutions like the Association for the Promotion of Geoinformatics in Northern Germany (GiN e.V.) and the Oldenburg Research and Development Institute for Computer Science (OFFIS e.V.). Education: Diploma in Computer Science (Informatik), Universität Bremen (1990) Doctorate in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat.), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1994) Brinkhoff's research spans geodatabase systems, spatiotemporal data processing, geosensor analytics, and location-based services. His work addresses Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), web-based geospatial visualization, and mobile data integration, with applications in traffic management and forensic science. Recent projects include ProSaDi (Digital Provenance and Collection Research) and contributions to the Laboratory for optical 3D metrology . He has served on program committees for ACM SIGSPATIAL (2002-2019), AGILE conferences (2010-2025), and editorial boards of journals like GeoInformatica and TGIS. Notable Lectures: 2024: Forensic applications of tachograph data 2023: Geoinformatics in homicide investigations 2022: Spatiotemporal analysis for sustainability projects 2015: Open geodata standards at FOSSGIS 2014: Mobile sensor data processing

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Human Perception Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Deva Ramanan is a Professor at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Melllon University, where he leads research in computer vision and machine learning. His work focuses on modeling human visual perception, leveraging large-scale visual data, and developing systems for 3D understanding, neural rendering, and autonomous systems. He advises a large group of PhD students and has mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers now in leading roles across industry and academia. His research interests include computer vision, machine learning, human perception modeling, 3D scene understanding, neural rendering, autonomous driving, video understanding, and multimodal foundation models. These areas reflect his focus on both foundational models and their application to real-world problems in robotics and AI. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward multimodal and 3D-aware models, with increasing use of diffusion models, neural fields, and large vision-language systems. Key themes include scene flow, 3D reconstruction from monocular video, autonomous driving perception, and robust evaluation of vision-language models. There is a clear emphasis on both methodological innovation and practical deployment in dynamic environments. Marr Prize, Honorable Mention (ICCV 2021) Best Paper, Honorable Mention (ECCV 2020) Best Paper Finalist (WACV 2024) Best Paper Award (WACV 2016) Best Industrial Paper, Honorable Mention (BMVC 2017) Marr Prize winner (ICCV 2009) Deva Ramanan has advised numerous PhD and master’s students, many of whom are now at top institutions and companies including Apple, Meta, Google, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Princeton. He has received substantial funding from IARPA, DARPA, NSF, Intel, Google, and Facebook for projects in video analytics, dispersed computing, visual cloud systems, and multi-task recognition. His group has developed influential datasets and benchmarks used widely in the community. He leads a vibrant research lab focused on advancing computer vision through deep learning and multimodal integration. His team works on core challenges in perception, including 3D reconstruction, motion modeling, object detection, and scene understanding, with applications in robotics and autonomous systems.

Sebastian Schererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Autonomous Navigation
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Scherer is an Associate Research Professor at the Robotics Institute (RI), Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he leads cutting-edge research in autonomous aerial systems and robotics. His work focuses on enabling unmanned rotorcraft to operate safely and efficiently in cluttered, low-altitude, and extreme environments. Education: Ph.D. in Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University (2010) MS in Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University (2007) BS in Computer Science (Minor in Robotics), Carnegie Mellon University (2004) His research interests span robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, energy infrastructure, and public policy . He has made seminal contributions to UAV autonomy, including the first obstacle avoidance for micro aerial vehicles in natural environments (2008) and the first automatic landing zone detection and landing on a full-size helicopter (2010). His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on resilient autonomy, multi-robot exploration, foundation models for robotics, and large-scale dataset development. His team has released key datasets like TartanGround , BETTY , and SubT-MRS , and simulation tools like Pegasus Simulator , indicating a systems-level approach to advancing real-world autonomy. The research trends emphasize self-supervised learning, robust perception, risk-aware planning, and multi-modal fusion for off-road and urban environments. Scientific Awards: Popular Science Best of What's New 2010 Award AIAA@Infotech Best Paper Runner-up Award (2010) Siebel Scholar Dr. Scherer has advised numerous students and leads a vibrant research group focused on high-impact robotics applications. He has secured significant grants related to UAV autonomy, energy infrastructure, and urban air mobility. His lab develops experimental infrastructure such as AIrTonomy for testing next-generation autonomous aerial vehicles. He is actively involved in advancing SLAM and localization in extreme environments, notably through participation in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge. His team develops large-scale datasets and benchmarking frameworks to push the boundaries of robustness and generalization in mobile robotics.

Matthew O'Tooleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew O'Toole is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, holding joint appointments in the Robotics Institute and Computer Science Department. His research focuses on computational imaging, integrating optics, electronics, and computational processing to innovate visual information capture and display. Education: PhD (Computer Science, University of Toronto, 2016), MSc (2009), BSc (Honors Computer Science and Mathematics, University of British Columbia, 2007). Prior roles include Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University and visiting scholar at MIT Media Lab's Camera Culture group. Research interests emphasize programmable imaging systems, transient imaging, non-line-of-sight sensing, and holographic displays. Key innovations include vibration sensing via dual-shutter optics and radar super-resolution for autonomous vehicles. Awards include runner-up best paper recognitions at ICCV 2007, CVPR 2014, and SIGGRAPH 2017 dissertation honors. Advisees include Dorian Chan and Arjun Teh. Grants supported by Canadian Banting Fellowships. Active in workshop organization (CVPR Computational Cameras 2016-2017) and course development on computational imaging at SIGGRAPH 2014. Labs/Teams: Leads research in computational imaging and robotics at CMU, collaborating with industry partners like NVIDIA and MDA. Current projects explore LiDAR-radar fusion, holographic projection systems, and dynamic scene reconstruction.

Rakesh Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• System-Level Design Automation
• Low Power Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rakesh Kumar is a Professor and John Bardeen Faculty Scholar in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work focuses on computer architecture, system-level design automation, and low-power computing. PhD in Computer Engineering from University of California, San Diego BS in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur His research spans all layers of the computing stack, with key contributions to flexible computer systems , waferscale computing , error-resilient architectures , and approximate computing . He has pioneered work on voltage-reliability tradeoffs and peak power management techniques. Recent publications highlight trends in space microdatacenters , printed microprocessors , and neural graph accelerators . His work on plastic chips was recognized as one of the three biggest semiconductor headlines of 2022 by IEEE Spectrum. IEEE Fellow (2024) ISCA Influential Paper Award MICRO Test-of-Time Award ICCAD Ten Year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Award Best Paper Awards at CASES, SELSE, HPCA He has received teaching accolades including the Stanley H. Pierce Faculty Award and Ronald W. Pratt Outstanding Teaching Award . His research group explores hardware-software co-design for emerging applications in AI, IoT, and sustainable computing.