CIS Seminars 2012-2013

September 2012

5

Efficient Spectral Imaging based on Imaging Systems with Sensor Adaptation
Dr. Francisco Imai
Senior Manager of Computational Imaging
Canon U.S.A. Innovation Center

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

12

Coherent X-ray Diffraction : Speckles as a way to real-time imaging and dynamics measurements at the nano-scale
Dr. Michael Pierce
School of Physics and Astronomy
RIT

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

19

Computer Vision with a Third Eye
Dr. Jiebo Luo
Dept. of Computer Science
University of Rochester

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

26

Studying the world by mining photo-sharing websites
Dr. David Crandall
Assistant Professor
School of Informatics and Computing
Indiana University

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


October

3

Optical science and engineering problems for the characterization of exoplanets
James B. Breckinridge, PhD
Division of Engineering and Applied Science
California Institute of Technology

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

5

Special Event:  College of Science Distinguished Speaker Series

Solving Complex Questions in Science through Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
James M. Gentile, PhD
President
Research Corporation for Science Advancement

 

 

 presentation video

10

Estimation of diagnostically-relevant parameters
for medical emission tomography

Dr. Meredith Kupinski
Assistant Research Professor
Polarization Group
College of Optical Sciences
University of Arizona

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

16
TUESDAY

*NOTE* This seminar is on a TUESDAY

Automatic image enhancement
Dr. Sing Bing Kang
Principal Researcher
Interactive Visual Media Group
Microsoft Research

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

24

 

Open Science and Tumor Micro-Environments
Dr. Stephen Aylward
Senior Director of Operations - North Carolina
Kitware Inc.

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

31

CANCELED due to weather - Rescheduled for February 6, 2013

Photography with Color-coded Apertures
Dr. Ayan Chakrabarti
Post-doctoral Fellow
Harvard University

 abstract

 speaker bio

 


November

7

Dynamics, Metrics, Services and Scenarios for Tree-Grass Ecosystems
Dr. Michael Hill
Professor
Earth System Science and Policy Department
University of North Dakota

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

28

Micro-devices and optics for applications in sensing, imaging and energy conversion
Dr. Stanley Pau
Associate Professor
College of Optical Sciences
University of Arizona

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


December

5

Microsystems for Multimodal Sensor Applications 
Dr. Alan D. Raisanen
Rochester Institute of Technology
Director of Technology, IT Collaboratory

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

12

Considering Polarimeters as Channeled Information Systems
Dr. J. Scott Tyo
Professor
College of Optical Sciences
University of Arizona

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

19

NO SEMINAR

 

January 2013

9

Representing and Inferring the 3D Layout of Rooms 
Dr. Derek Hoiem
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

16

SPECIAL EVENT - Imaging Science Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Keynote Presentation: First Glimpses of Alien Worlds 

Dr. Ray Jayawardhana
Professor
Canada Research Chair in Observational Astrophysics
Author of Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life beyond Our Solar System
Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
University of Toronto 

 

HOF poster

 keynote abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

Induction Ceremony

23

Lidar remote sensing of vegetation biophysical parameters at multiple scales: terrestrial, airborne, and spaceborne perspectives
Dr. Sorin C. Popescu
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

30

Image Segmentation with Constraints on Geometry and Complexity
Dr. Yuri Boykov 

Fast Trust Region for Image Segmentation
Dr. Lena Gorelick

Vision Research Group
Computer Science Department
The University of Western Ontario

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


February

6

Photography with Color-coded Apertures
Dr. Ayan Chakrabarti
Post-doctoral Fellow
Harvard University

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

13

A View From Space: The SAMOS, Lunar Orbiter, Bridgehead, Gambit, Corona, and Hexagon programs—The Rochester Connection to the National Reconnaissance Program and the Apollo Program, 1960—1985
Michael Clayton

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


March

6

Recent developments in photogrammetric orientation of close-range image networks and high-resolution satellite imagery
Dr. Clive S. Fraser
Program Science Director, CRC for Spatial Information
Professorial Fellow, Dept. of Infrastructure Engineering
University of Melbourne, Australia

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

13

We are sorry, this seminar has been CANCELLED

Hyperspectral Target Detection Enhancement Through Radiometric Signature Modeling
Dr. Michael T. Eismann
Senior Scientist
Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors
Sensors Directorate
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

 abstract

 speaker bio

 

20

Creating User-Friendly Systems for Math Search
Dr. Rich Zanibbi
Associate Professor, Computer Science
RIT

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

27

Multi-Angular Modeling of Hyperspectral and Multi-Sensor Imagery for Retrieval of Beach Properties and Coastal Characterization
Dr. Charles Bachmann
Naval Research Laboratory

 speaker bio


We are sorry, this seminar has been CANCELLED

Using Airborne and Space Lasers to Measure Forests
Dr. Ross Nelson
Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Branch, Code 618
NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center

 abstract

 speaker bio

 


April

3

Large-Scale Online Video Stabilization
Dr. Vivek Kwatra
Research Scientist
Google

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

10

Unlocking the Potential of the Global Network of Outdoor Webcams 
Dr. Nathan Jacobs
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Center for Visualization & Virtual Environments
University of Kentucky

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

17

An Earth Orbiting Stereo Imaging System Designed to Provide Imagery for 1: 50,000-Scale Topographic Maps, and Equivalent Geospatial Data. "ETopoSat"
Don Light, CP Consultant
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
RIT Adjunct Faculty
Center for Imaging Science 

 abstract

 speaker bio

 

24

Advanced Methods for Classification of Hyperspectral Data
Dr. Melba M. Crawford
Associate Dean of Engineering for Research
Professor of Agronomy, Civil and Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chair of Excellence in Earth Observation
Purdue University

abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


May

1

Large-scale sparse optimization 
Dr. Wotao Yin
Associate Professor
Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics
Rice University

 abstract

 speaker bio

 

8

Color Barcodes for Mobile and Other Applications
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Associate Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
University of Rochester

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video

15

PLEASE NOTE: This seminar will be in CAR(76)-2155.

Exploration of Space Object Radiometric Signatures via Serendipitous Imaging Events
Dr. Michael Gartley
Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory
Chester F Carlson Center for Imaging Science
Rochester Institute of Technology

 abstract

 speaker bio

 presentation video


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