Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Brno University of Technology

Speech Title:  Embedded Video Acquisition and Processing

Abstract:

The talk addresses acquisition and processing of image / video data applicable in embedded environment and, therefore, also in aerial vehicles, such as drones. The talk focuses modern trends in video acquisition, such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) acquisition, enabling processing of images in severe lighting conditions, and Multispectral acquisition, enabling better understanding and analysis of Information in visible light range and beyond. Modern trends using advances technologies, such as embedded video processing accelerators or programmable hardware based systems are addressed as well. The talk will also mention possible novel applications of modern video processing in conjunction with aerial vehicles.

Short-biography:

Pavel Zemčík is a professor of Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia at Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic. He is an internationally renowned expert in image and video analysis. The main academic interest is computer technology with focus on image, video, and signal processing/analysis, programmable hardware, embedded systems, and accelerated processing platforms. His academic record covers over 180 scientific publications in proceedings of international conferences as well as in international journals (Computers and Graphics, various IEEE Transactions, etc.), participation on 5 patents and several products. His memberships include IEEE, ACM, university scientific boards. He also serves as a vice-dean of FIT, where he held a position of the dean in 2016-2023. He is also a co-founder of CAMEA, spol. s r.o., (ltd.), partner of CAMEA Group, companies focused on applied image and video processing, e.g. quality inspection, traffic monitoring and enforcement, etc. He also lead contractual research projects, e.g. with Tescan Group, one of the leaders in Electron Microscopy. His professional international experience includes stays at University of Bristol, UK, ASCOM Radiocom, Camberley, UK, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland, University of Surrey, Guidford, UK, and visiting professorships at PennState Erie, PA, USA, and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland.