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KAUST Visual Computing Center Committed to the development of computational algorithms and visual tools for solving problems.

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Wolfgang Heidrich from VCC, for receiving the Siggraph Computer Graphics Achievem...
13/08/2023

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Wolfgang Heidrich from VCC, for receiving the Siggraph Computer Graphics Achievement Award this year, for his fundamental contributions to the development and analysis of computational imaging and display systems.
Professor Heidrich's research work encompasses groundbreaking advancements in computational photography and display, an emerging research area within visual computing, which combines methods from computer graphics, machine vision, imaging, inverse methods, optics and perception to develop new sensing and display technologies. His contributions in High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, computational photography, and display systems have had a profound impact on the field, enabling new possibilities in visual representation and user experience in various display applications.

The ACM Siggraph is one of the leading conference/organization in computer graphics. Siggraph Computer Graphics Achievement Award is the most prestigious award in Computer Graphics research area (together with Steven Anson C***s Award).
This is a significant achievement for Prof.Wolfgang as well as for VCC and KAUST.

Read the full citation here 👉 https://cemse.kaust.edu.sa/vcc/news/professor-wolfgang-heidrich-receive-acm-siggraphs-computer-graphics-achievement-award

12/07/2023

Professor Ivan Viola and the Nanovisualization Research Group (NANOVIS) from VCC, presented their work at the EuroVis 2023 Visualization Conference in Leipzig, Germany. EuroVis is organized by the Eurographics Working Group on Data Visualization (Image and Signal Processing Group – BSV in collaboration with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ).

Here are some amazing images from the conference.

05/07/2023

Check out the KAUST VCC faculty and learn more about their publications.

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We at the Visual Computing Center (VCC), wish you a happy Eid Al-Adha! May this season of celebration bring you and your...
25/06/2023

We at the Visual Computing Center (VCC), wish you a happy Eid Al-Adha! May this season of celebration bring you and your family great joy, peace and prosperity!

Have a nice and relaxing Eid break.

Prof. Mohamed Elhoseiny and his team (Computer Vision, CAIR) from VCC, were featured in Fast Company Middle East for the...
21/06/2023

Prof. Mohamed Elhoseiny and his team (Computer Vision, CAIR) from VCC, were featured in Fast Company Middle East for their MiniGPT-4, an open-sourced model performing complex vision-language tasks.

Prof. Elhoseiny's research work focuses on developing innovative algorithms and models to advance the understanding and application of visual perception by machines. With a diverse research portfolio, he has made significant contributions to several areas of computer vision, including image recognition, object detection, and video understanding. One of his notable research interests lies in the intersection of computer vision and natural language processing (NLP). He has explored novel techniques for bridging the gap between visual and textual data, enabling machines to understand and generate descriptions of images and videos.
His work in this area has contributed to advancing the fields of image captioning, visual question answering, and multimodal learning. His contributions have significantly advanced the field and continue to inspire and shape the future of computer vision research in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Professor Mohamed Elhoseiny from VCC alongside other renowned international artists participated in an International Wor...
21/06/2023

Professor Mohamed Elhoseiny from VCC alongside other renowned international artists participated in an International Workshop on art and artificial intelligence organized by the Art Pur Foundation, EUNIC, and SAAI Factory.

The event aims to explore the use of AI in creating innovative works of art and push the boundaries of human creativity. The works produced during the workshop will challenge conventional notions of art and demonstrate the potential of AI in artistic creation.

This event marks an important milestone in the art scene of Saudi Arabia, showcasing its commitment to artistic innovation and embracing technology.

On June 20-22, representatives from KAUST VCC will be present at the CVPR (Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition) 2023...
14/06/2023

On June 20-22, representatives from KAUST VCC will be present at the CVPR (Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition) 2023 expo booth in Vancouver, Canada.

Come visit our booth to learn more about how you can work with leading experts in Visualisation and Artificial Intelligence at King Abdullah University and what life in Saudi Arabia is like.

Guohao Li, a Ph.D. student in Image and Video Understanding Lab (IVUL) Group under the supervision of Prof. Bernard Ghan...
13/06/2023

Guohao Li, a Ph.D. student in Image and Video Understanding Lab (IVUL) Group under the supervision of Prof. Bernard Ghanem at VCC presents "Communicative Agents for "Mind" Exploration of Large Scale Language Model (CAMEL)" in ChatGPT Research Workshop.

Deyao Zhu, a Ph.D. student in the Vision-CAIR Group under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Elhoseiny at VCC presents...
13/06/2023

Deyao Zhu, a Ph.D. student in the Vision-CAIR Group under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Elhoseiny at VCC presents, "Enhancing Visual-Language Understanding with Advanced LLMs" in the ChatGPT Research at KAUST Workshop.

Professor Peter Wonka, Intermin Director of Visual Computing Center, speaking on the uses of artificial intelligence in ...
11/06/2023

Professor Peter Wonka, Intermin Director of Visual Computing Center, speaking on the uses of artificial intelligence in the field of visual computing.

We extend our congratulations to Mengmeng Xu, also known as Frost, for successfully completing his Ph.D. in Electrical a...
07/06/2023

We extend our congratulations to Mengmeng Xu, also known as Frost, for successfully completing his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering under the guidance of Professor Bernard Ghanem.

Frost's research centers around computer vision and video understanding.

Frost's remarkable accomplishments include publishing influential academic papers, acquiring valuable industry experience through internships at Samsung, Amazon, and Meta, and demonstrating his problem-solving abilities by succeeding in numerous international challenges.

We commend Frost for his outstanding achievements thus far and eagerly anticipate the significant contributions he will undoubtedly make as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Meta AI. With his strong academic foundation, industry experience, and unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries of AI research, Frost is poised to leave a lasting impact on the field of computer vision and beyond.

06/06/2023

Falconviz, a VCC (Visual Computing Center) enabled startup company, provides end-to-end asset and process digitization services utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and related equipment.

It is a unique company that uses its manufactured drones as tools to capture images which are then fed through software developed in VCC converting them to 3D digital models.

Falconviz provides various services to Oil & Gas, Mining, Telecom, Construction, Transportation, Cultural Heritage, Media Production, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and Autonomous Delivery industries.

Visit their website 👉(https://www.falconviz.com/index.html) and Instagram page 👉(https://www.instagram.com/falconviz/) to learn more about the amazing work they do.

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