Stephen has successfully presented his proposed Ph.D. thesis titled “3D Range Geometry Compression, Streaming, and Reconstruction for Immersive and Accessible Telepresence.” Congratulations, Stephen!
Brody Successfully Defends Ph.D. Thesis!
Broderick S. Schwartz has successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis titles “Adaptable 3D Range Geometry Compression Techniques With an Assistive Mobile Application Toward Improving Navigational Independence via Real-Time 3D Spatial Audio Soundscapes.” Congratulations on the achievement, Dr. Schwartz!
Presented EchoSee at EI 2023: San Francisco
Tyler and Brody ventured to San Francisco this week for the Electronic Imaging: 2023 conference. Brody presented EchoSee, a mobile assistive application for improving the navigational independence of people with visual impairments. They both enjoyed the opportunity to hear presentations from various researchers representing many schools and companies, and the chance to make some new friends!
Paper Published: "An Automated Virtual Reality Training System for Teacher-Student Interaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial," (JMIR Serious Games, 2022)
Our paper, “An Automated Virtual Reality Training System for Teacher-Student Interaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” has been published in JMIR Serious Games. Cheers!
Paper Published: "Foveated 3D range geometry compression via loss-tolerant variable precision depth encoding," (Applied Optics, 2022)
Our paper, “Foveated 3D range geometry compression via loss-tolerant variable precision depth encoding” has been published in Applied Optics. Cheers!
Paper Published: "HoloKinect: Holographic 3D Video Conferencing," (Sensors, 2022)
Our paper, “HoloKinect: Holographic 3D Video Conferencing,” has been published in Sensors. Cheers!
Paper Published: "Behavioral Skills Training Through Smart Virtual Reality: Demonstration of Feasibility for a Verbal Mathematical Questioning Strategy," (Journal of Behavioral Education, 2022)
Our paper, “Behavioral Skills Training Through Smart Virtual Reality: Demonstration of Feasibility for a Verbal Mathematical Questioning Strategy,” has been published in the Journal of Behavioral Education. Cheers!
Paper Published: "SCDeep: Single-Channel Depth Encoding for 3D-Range Geometry Compression Utilizing Deep-Learning Techniques," (Photonics, 2022)
Our paper, “SCDeep: Single-Channel Depth Encoding for 3D-Range Geometry Compression Utilizing Deep-Learning Techniques,” has been published in Photonics. Cheers!
Holo Reality Lab refurbishes AR sandbox at the Science Center of Iowa
Following their previous visit to set up the AR sandbox, members of the Holo Reality Lab made the trip to Des Moines to reprogram and update components.
Broderick successfully completes Ph.D. comprehensive exam.
Broderick Schwartz has officially become a Ph.D. candidate!
Stephen presents poster on Holokinect at the engineering research open house!
Joe Successfully Defends M.S.
Our student, Joe Boyer, has successfully defended his M.S. thesis. Congratulations!
Matt graduates with Ph.D.
Matthew G. Finely has been conferred his doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He plans to start a position as a postdoctoral researcher in the Miles research lab at the University of Iowa next month! Congratulations!
Matt Successfully Defends Ph.D. Thesis!
Matthew G. Finley has defended his thesis titled “Enhancing 3D range geometry compression through tunable depth encoding algorithms.” Congratulations Dr. Finley!
Paper Published: "Two-channel 3D range geometry compression with primitive depth modification," (Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 2022)
Our paper, “Two-channel 3D range geometry compression with primitive depth modification” has been published in Optics and Lasers in Engineering. Cheers!
Welcome, Stephen!
Stephen Siemonsma is joining the Holo Reality Lab to complete his Ph.D. work in Electrical and Computer Engineering after receiving the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship. Stephen previously completed bachelor degrees in biochemistry and ECE at the University of Iowa. Welcome, Stephen!
Matt Successfully Completes Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
Today, Matthew G. Finley official became a Ph.D. candidate! Congratulations to Matt on achieving this milestone!
Paper Published: "Depth range reduction for 3D range geometry compression," (Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 2021)
Our paper, “Variable precision depth encoding for 3D range geometry compression,” has been published in Applied Optics. Cheers!
Matt and Brody passed their Ph.D. Qualifying Exams!
Congratulations to Matthew and Broderick on achieving this important milestone!
Paper Published: "Variable precision depth encoding for 3D range geometry compression" (Applied Optics, 2020)
Our paper, “Variable precision depth encoding for 3D range geometry compression,” has been published in Applied Optics. Cheers!