A distinguished Research Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering at a leading research university with over 25 years of combined academic and industrial experience in computer vision and visual tracking systems. Currently directs a federally-funded research center and has led significant federal research funding spanning automated detection systems, multi-camera tracking networks, and machine learning applications for real-world surveillance and transportation systems. Previously held senior research roles at a major technology company's research division.

Recognized technical expert in visual tracking algorithms, automated image analysis, people tracking in camera networks, and software engineering practices. Holds multiple patents on tracking and surveillance technologies, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has supervised several PhD students now at leading technology companies. Recipient of technical achievement awards for excellence in surveillance technology development and real-world deployment of computer vision systems.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from a leading research university
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from a major research institution
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a respected engineering institution

Career Highlights

  • Research Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering at a leading research university
  • Director of a federally-funded research center
  • Program Director in Computer Science & Engineering at a major research university
  • Principal and Senior Principal Research Scientist at a major technology company's advanced research division
  • Lead researcher on significant federal research funding in robotics, surveillance systems, and behavioral analysis
  • Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and holder of multiple patents in computer vision and tracking systems
  • Recipient of technical achievement awards for innovations in people tracking and surveillance systems
  • Supervised several PhD students to completion, all placed at leading technology companies

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as a testifying expert in patent infringement cases, providing testimony on computer vision algorithms, software development practices, and code analysis
  • Currently serving as a testifying expert in multiple Inter-Partes Review cases with completed depositions
  • Extensive litigation-ready expertise in computer vision patent claims, visual tracking algorithms, and software engineering methodologies