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You are invited to attend a lecture on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 15:00

Wolfson Kitot building, Room 011

Shining a Light on Machine Learning: Investigating the Intersection of Deep Learning and Optics

Barak Hadad

Ph.D. student under the supervision of Prof. Alon Bahabad

Abstract

This study investigates the convergence of deep learning (DL) and optics, exploring the interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of physics and computer science. The research is divided into two sections.

The first section provides a survey of successful machine learning (ML) applications, with a specific focus on DL algorithms, in solving various optical problems. These applications span areas such as meta-material design, image reconstruction, and optical communications demultiplexing. By highlighting the effectiveness of ML techniques in optics, this section demonstrates their potential for addressing complex challenges in the field. The second section concentrates on the implementation of computational algorithms using optical systems to achieve faster and more parallel computing. Leveraging the distinctive characteristics of light and optics, novel approaches are explored to enhance the computational power and efficiency of DL algorithms. This section showcases how optical systems can enable more efficient and scalable DL computations.

By integrating DL algorithms into optical applications and fostering collaboration between optics and computer science, this research contributes to the development of innovative techniques and tools for tackling complex problems. The findings have implications for diverse fields, ranging from optical engineering to advanced computing

(The talk will be given in English)

Speaker:     Dr. Eyal Ofek

Computer vision specialist at Data Blanket

011 hall, Electrical Engineering-Kitot Building

Monday, January 1st, 2024

15:00 - 16:00

Context adaptive applications

Abstract

Short Bio

I received my Ph.D. in computer vision from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2000. I have founded two startup companies, in areas of computer graphics and computer vision, and in 1996 I joined the founding group of 3DV Systems, developing the world's first time-of-flight (TOF) depth camera. The technology that I worked on became the basis for the depth sensors, later included in Augmented Reality headsets such as Microsoft HoloLens and Magic Leap HMDs.

In 2004, I joined Microsoft Research and for 6 years I was the head of Bing Maps & Mobile research. My group developed technologies and services such as the world's first street-side service, and the popular Stroke Width Transform text detection, later included in OpenCV.

In 2011 I formed a new research group at Microsoft Research, centered on augmented reality. We have developed experimental systems for an environment-aware layout of augmented reality experiences, used by several HoloLens teams and was a base for the Unity Mars product.

Since 2014, I have focused on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Mixed Reality (MR) and Haptics.

My work started one company last week, developing a hand held guiding robot for blind, and I work with a startup, developing a swarm of autonomous drones to help fight forest fires. 

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