Welcome to the iViz Lab
Simon Fraser University in the School SIAT. (see Research).
iVizlab is - “An interdisciplinary human centric AI research lab that strives to make computational systems bend more to the human experience by incorporating biological, cognitive and behavioral knowledge models.” - Dr. Steve DiPaola
Our Focus: Computer Modelling Human Expression/Cognition/Creativity – iVizLab is focused on AI based computationally modelling (and understanding) of human characteristics such as expression, emotion, behavior, empathy and creativity; including computer graphics based facial/character systems and AI based cognitive modelling systems.
Our Vision: This “Expression Based Interactive or Intelligent Visualization (or iViz) Lab” is grounded in the engineering of advanced AI techniques but also computer graphics, data visualization and user interfaces and strives to encompass work from the areas of cognitive science, neuroscience, and the arts.
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-- CBC Feature On iVizLab - (75% Women) Jan 28 '25
CBC feature on our Lab for Intl Women’s Day. See CBC News Link
-- SFU prof debuts 3D AI teaching coach Aug '25
1 of 30 news stories on KIA; SFU prof debuts 3D artificial intelligence teaching coach See CBC News Link
-- DiPaola on CBC National News; Open Source AI Jan 28 '25
DiPaola interview on moving away from Corporate AI to Open Community tools. See CBC News Link
-- Several lab PhDs and Masters graduated Mar 10 '24
4 of our grads - PhDs & Masters in AI and VR graduated! Advanced LLM with cognitive episodic memory, exploring deep aesthetics in AI and the arts, XR mocap avatars, …
-- Forward & Art for New AI Book Mar 10 '24
DiPaola commissioned for Forward/Artwork in new Book on Ai and the Arts. See Site