Dr. Haibo Li

Professor

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Biography

Haibo Li is a full Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He received his Technical Doctor Degree in Information Theory from Linköping University, Sweden, in 1993, where his doctoral thesis focused on advanced facial image analysis and synthesis techniques for low bitrate video. In 1994, he was awarded the Nordic PhD Thesis Award, and by 1997, he obtained the title of Docent in Image Coding. During his tenure at Linköping University, he developed innovative image and video compression algorithms, focusing on extremely low bitrate video compression and 3D video transmission, as well as teleoperation and telepresence technologies. In 1999, Professor Li joined Umeå University as a full professor in Signal Processing, establishing the Digital Media Lab and co-founding the Umeå Center for Interaction Technology (UCIT), where he worked on advancing human-thing information interaction techniques. He has played a significant role in creating and developing key academic programs at Umeå University, including the Civilingenjörprogram in Design Interaction (Doit). Currently, at KTH, he leads the Media Lab in the MID and directs Master’s programs in Media Technology. He is actively involved in international conferences and MPEG activities related to low bitrate video compression, has contributed to multiple EU projects, has published over 250 technical papers and holds six international patents in the field of multimedia and artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Image Coding Video Compression Artificial Intelligence Human Interaction Technology Multimedia

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Works in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, leading research in media technology.

Full Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Established Digital Media Lab and co-founded Umeå Center for Interaction Technology.

Awards

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Nordic PhD Thesis Award

Courses

Artificial Intelligence Society (DM2585) Big Data Media Technology (DM2583) Degree Project Computer Science Engineering, specializing Media Management (DA234X) Degree Project Media Technology (DM128X) Generative AI Media Technology Interaction Design (DM2586) Introduction to Visualization, Computer Graphics and Image/Video Processing (DD2258) Multimedia Systems Signals (DM1135) Program Integrating Course in Media Technology (DM1578) Video Technology (DM1580)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).