Dr. Kostas Daniilidis

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Biography

Kostas Daniilidis is the Ruth Yalom Stone Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on challenges in computer vision and robotic perception, specifically addressing the tasks related to perception in motion, the geometric design of cameras, and the interplay between geometry and appearance. His work provides solutions for various perceptual tasks, including panoramic vision, self-motion localization, large-scale mapping, visual location recognition, and 3-D object recognition. Applications of his research span across robotics, tele-immersion, and image shape retrieval. Daniilidis has contributed significantly to the field with publications and presentations, particularly emphasizing the integration of perception and motion within robotics and geometric methods in computer vision. He leads projects that aim to advance understanding and implementation of robotic systems, aiding in the development of technologies that enhance robot capabilities in interpreting and interacting with the environment effectively.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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Specialization Notes

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