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Abe Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, specializing in computer graphics, computer vision, and human-computer interaction (HCI). He completed his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2016 under the supervision of Fredo Durand. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University with Maneesh Agrawala before joining Cornell Tech as a postdoc for one year. Currently, he leads a research group at Cornell that focuses on a range of topics including random sampling and its applications in multimedia, particularly in areas like visual rhythm analysis and interactive video processing. His work has been presented at prominent conferences such as SIGGRAPH and CVPR, contributing significant insights into the intersection of technology and art. Davis has a passion for creating innovative research solutions that tackle complex visual problems and enhance user interactions through computational techniques. His instructional activities are complemented by a strong outreach presence, including a dedicated YouTube research channel and a GitHub repository with project demos.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research in computer vision and human-computer interaction.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and conducting research in computer graphics and vision.
Department of Architecture