Visual Perception

Dr. Shree K. Nayar is the T. C. Chang Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, where he leads the Columbia Vision Laboratory (CAVE). His research focuses on computational imaging and computer vision, with key interests in developing novel camera systems, physics-based models for vision and graphics, and algorithms for scene understanding from images. Dr. Nayar's work has significant applications across various fields, including robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, and human-computer interfaces.He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. Throughout his career, Dr. Nayar has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the 2010 ACM Software Systems Award for his work on the GroupLens Recommender System. He has published over 300 scientific papers and holds more than 80 patents related to imaging technologies.Dr. Nayar teaches several courses on Coursera, including "3D Reconstruction - Multiple Viewpoints" and "Camera and Imaging," aimed at providing students with foundational knowledge in computer vision and imaging systems.