Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

As a technologist, designer, and creative problem-solver, I'm passionate about teaching people to embrace new technology and explore. I am the Chair of the Computer Science department at Judson University. Before my appointment, I served as an Associate Professor in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). I teach courses in Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design Patterns, Interactive Media, Usability, User Experience, and Augmented/Virtual Reality. I was the founding director of the Collab Lab, a hands-on, creative space for students and faculty to engage in collaborative work. My research efforts are directed in several areas: AI Supported Individualized Learning, Learner Experience Design, Technology for Online Assessment, Interactive Mobile Learning, and Computerized Sign Language Synthesis. I enjoy collaborating on projects involving cutting-edge technology and new applications.

**Results-driven AI leader with 20+ years of success spearheading model development and optimization initiatives in the energy industry and academia. Proven track record in leveraging computational data science, scientific machine learning, and AI to drive breakthrough physics-data solutions and deliver tangible business value. Adept at translating complex scientific concepts into robust AI models. Skilled in numerical simulation, scientific machine learning, and bilingual communication to optimize project outcomes.**

• Expertise in image and video processing, machine vision, machine learning, digital signal processing, deep learning and pattern recognition algorithm development. • Expertise of production quality C/C++, Python language implementation including for real-time and multiple including embedded platforms. • Experience of working for start-ups and global companies. • Over 50 scientific publications and patents. Specialties: AI, image/video processing, computer vision, machine vision, deep learning, pattern recognition, machine learning, data science, software engineering, embedded software, real-time systems, motor control, Python, C/C++, R and MATLAB programming, software development, object oriented, Linux, Windows, algorithms, Agile development.

Dr. Haikun Huang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UMass Boston and is a postdoctoral research fellow at George Mason University. His graduation thesis was titled AI-driven Computational Design Tools For Synthesizing Human-centric Design and won the Umass Boston year's graduate program award. With a strong background in AR/VR/MR, computational design, graphics, HCI, and vision, he is passionate about applying artificial intelligence techniques to create innovative 3D content creation tools and virtual experiences.   Dr. Huang has published his research in prestigious conferences such as IEEE VR and ACM CHI, and his work has been recognized with a Best Paper Honorable Mention Award at CHI 2019. He is also an active reviewer for IEEE VR and CHI, contributing to advancing these fields. From 2017 to 2023, he has successfully published 21 papers, which have been cited more than 470 times. In the first half of 2023 alone, it was cited more than 180 times. At the same time, his h-index is 12, and i10-index is 15.   In addition to his academic achievements, he has years of industry experience, particularly in the game development sector. He has also been a columnist for popular game development forums in China, where he shared his expertise and insights with fellow developers.   He has also served as a teaching assistant for various computer science courses, including Computer Games Programming, Computer Vision, Programming in C, and (Computer Architecture and Organization at UMB. These experiences have allowed him to hone his teaching skills and effectively communicate complex concepts to students.   As a co-founder and CTO of Great Victory Legends, he gained valuable experience leading technical teams and developing cutting-edge solutions. He is confident in bringing this expertise into the classroom and providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.   He also runs his studio as a freelance and sells the tools on Unity Asset Store. The tools he develops are all about practical tools to improve development efficiency. UPython 3 Pro is his masterpiece. It provides real-time communication between Unity and Python. It was used in the research projects he was involved in. AR/VR researchers deeply love it.

Technical Skills: ·       **Programming Languages:** Python, OpenCV, C++ 11 and up, C, and Java. ·       **Image processing**: Image segmentation, alignment, registration, enhancement, filters, noise removal, binarization, object detection and identification, English & Arabic OCR, 2D barcode readers, watermarking, DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform), check cropping, industrial defect detection, and fault detection of assembled systems. ·       **Software Engineering Skills:** OOP, algorithms, data structures, SW processes, static and dynamic code analysis, algorithms performance, MISRA standards code compliance, Google C & C++ coding guidelines, git, and hg.   Cryptography

Elvis Ebikade is a Senior Sustainable Fuel Consultant at Southwest Airlines where he leads Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake opportunities, engages on SAF policy, and collaborates with downstream stakeholders on SAF distribution, blending and logistics. He is an accomplished SAF expert with 10+ years’ experience in low carbon fuels, circularity, and biomass valorization and experienced in building relationships with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, policy lobbyists, midstream pipeline leaders and airport fuel farm operators. He holds 2 patents on lignin valorization and his > 10 research publications on biomass valorization and low carbon products have a total citation count \~300. His exceptional ability in his area of technical expertise afforded him US permanent residence. He is an active member of ASTM Committee D02 (petroleum products, liquid Fuels, & lubricants), Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), and Aviation climate taskforce (ACT). Prior to his current role, Elvis worked at the Boston Consulting Group, performing market analysis, and evaluating competitive landscape for new sustainable fuels business development opportunities across agriculture and energy industries. Elvis has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, an M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. His PhD thesis was on catalysis and process engineering for unconventional biomass conversion

I'm a Computer Scientist at [CONICET](http://www.conicet.gov.ar/) and an Assistant Professor at [Universidad Torcuato Di Tella](https://www.utdt.edu/), Argentina. I'm a former postdoc from [IST Austria - Bernd Bickel's group](https://ist.ac.at/). I've got my Ph.D. at [GRAPHDECO](https://team.inria.fr/graphdeco/) group, [INRIA Sophia Antipolis](https://www.inria.fr/centre/sophia/), France. In 2012 I've graduated as a Systems Engineer from [UNICEN University](https://www.unicen.edu.ar/), Tandil, Argentina. My research interests focus on developing AI tools for 2D and 3D content manipulation.

I hold a PhD Eng. degree in computer science. I am a graduate of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Warsaw, POLAND. Currently, I am associate professor at the Cathedral of Multimedia at the same university. I lead and conduct scientific projects and research related to natural language processing and machine learning based on statistical methods and neural networks. I eagerly take up IT challenges and engage in interesting interdisciplinary projects, in particular related to HCI, UX, medicine, and psychology. In addition, as my profession, I have worked as a lecturer at the Warsaw School of Photography, and as an IT trainer. My specialties as a teacher are primarily deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, computational linguistics, multimedia, HCI, UX, mobile applications, HTML 5, Adobe applications, and server products from Apple and Microsoft. As far as my didactic work is concerned, I lead classroom studies at the faculty of computer science and at the new media art department of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology and, in the past, I have also directed classes and lectures at the Warsaw School of Photography & Graphic Design. I am also an expert at the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange, a member of the Polish Information Processing Society, and a member of the Polish Telemedicine and eHealth Society with Bene Meritus honor. Finally, I am a certified Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, w3schools, and EITCA specialist as well as being the Author of many scientific monographs and specialized IT books related to machine learning, administration of servers, and multimedia. I also engage as an editor of various specialized IT web portals such as in4.pl, pclab.pl, and e-biotechnologia.pl where I am author of training materials, guides, and hardware reviews. Some of my articles have also been published in iCoder Magazine and Komputer Świat magazine.

Experienced academic and researcher specializing in data science and computer vision, with a proven track record in academia and industry. Proficient in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Image Processing, with published many works recognized by over 1000 citations in peer-reviewed publications. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.  Advocate for teamwork, effective communication, and mentorship.

Yuan Yang is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University in 2012. His research interests include nanomaterials and optoelectronic devices. He has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been awarded several patents.

Dr. Antoniou is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Lancashire. She received her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus in 2010. She also has a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Wartburg College in 2002. Her research interests include human-computer interaction, computational creativity