Visual Intelligence Laboratory
About Us
The Visual Intelligence Laboratory is a research group conducting fundamental research works in computational geometry, vision, and machine learning. We target a wide variety of multidisciplinary applications such as geometric machine learning, statistical shape analysis, 4D scanning, computational design and fabrication, digital human modeling, driver state detection/analysis, sports performance analytics, injury prediction, etc. Interested students, researchers, or any other individuals are always welcome to contact us!
Faculty
Stephen Baek, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 400249, Charlottesville, VA 22904, United States
my last name (at) virginia (dot) edu
http://www.stephenbaek.com
Bio:
I’m interested in theories and applications of computational geometry and machine learning, or more specifically, I’m interested in mathematical representations and algorithms for learning trends and patterns in geometric objects. For my research, I have a lot of fun with photographs, videos, depth images, 3D models/scans, and medical images. My current and past research spans a variety of interdisciplinary subjects including statistical human body shape analysis and modeling, vision-based human motion tracking and analysis, driver state monitoring in autonomated/autonomous vehicles, data-driven physics simulation, and medical image analysis.
Curriculum Vitae
Google Scholar Citation Record
Education:
- Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, Korea, 2013.
- B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, Korea, 2009.
Research Scientists
Phong Nguyen, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Students
Heesu Kim
208 Engineering Research Facility, 330 S. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
heesu-kim@uiowa.edu
Bio:
I am a Ph.D student in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Iowa. I have received my B.S.E. and M.E. degrees in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering from Inha University in Korea and an MPhil degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. I am currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Visual Intelligence Laboratory. My research interest includes 3D human posture estimation and reconstruction from videos using machine learning.
Education:
- M.E. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Inha University, Korea, 2019
- MPhil. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, 2017
- B.S.E. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Inha University, Korea, 2016
Joseph Choi
208 Engineering Research Facility, 330 S. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
boogun-choi@uiowa.edu
Bio:
I am a Research Assistant at the Visual Intelligence Laboratory at the Center for Computer Aided Design (CCAD). I have received my B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Iowa in 2016 with focus on the Computational Mathematics and Big Data. My research interest is in machine learning, differential geometry, and manifold theory. I am currently studying 3D human models, specifically methods for generating statistically realistic 3D human models.
Education:
- B.S. Computer Science, University of Iowa, 2016.
- B.S. Mathematics, University of Iowa, 2016.
Master’s Students
Jessica Shull
208 Engineering Research Facility, 330 S. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
jessica-shull@uiowa.edu
Bio:
I am a first year Ph.D. student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Iowa. I received my B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2018. I now work as a graduate research assistant at the Visual Intelligence Laboratory at the Center for Computer-Aided Design (CCAD) on campus. I am also an ergonomics trainee in the Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety. My research focus is on biomechanics and ergonomics, and combining these concepts with machine learning algorithms. I am currently studying the application of machine learning to human motion analysis techniques.
Education:
- B.S.E Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, 2018
- Minor Human Physiology, University of Iowa, 2018
Alumni
Doctoral Students
- Venous Roshdibenam, University of Iowa (2021)
- Yusen (Forest) He, University of Iowa (2020)
- Zhiyu Sun, University of Iowa (2019)
Master’s Students
- Nima Hamidi Ghalehjegh, University of Iowa (2019)
- Benjamin Perlson, University of Iowa (2019)
- Zachary Nolte, University of Iowa (2017)
- Samuel S. Mate, University of Iowa (2016)
Postdocs & Visiting Scholars
- Jerome Charton (2019-2021)