The Multimedia Systems Lab is revolutionizing visual computing through pioneering AI-driven image and video processing technologies. We're not just enhancing existing capabilities—we're creating entirely new possibilities previously unimaginable in the field. Our breakthrough research optimizes video analytics, transmission, and consumption across diverse critical domains: from precision healthcare diagnostics and medical imaging, to smart embedded systems, advanced public safety solutions, ecological conservation monitoring, and next-generation automated computer vision. The lab's innovations have garnered significant industry recognition, evidenced by over 100 granted patents, multiple technology licenses, and wide commercial deployment in consumer devices ranging from televisions to laptops. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge AI with visual computing, we're defining the next generation of how machines see, understand, and interact with visual information.
In honour of Dr Hari Kalva's exemplary achievements in the field of visual computing along with innumerable contributions to multimedia communication, the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame initiative recognized him as an inductee for year 2025 alongside other prominent inventors whose work have significantly improved the quality of life for all Americans.
Under the prudent leadership of Dr Hari Kalva, FAU hosts the 2025 NSF CSR Principal Investigator Meeting. In excess of 40 presentations were introduced along with more than 117 posters being displayed to communicate research ideas in an interactive way.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Multimedia Systems Lab achieve a major milestone in the field of AI and multimedia processing by demonstrating the first real-time implementation of the ongoing MPEG Feature Coding for Machines (FCM) standard.
The director of MLAB Dr Hari Kalva has been inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame for the year 2025. It is a state-wide initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating Florida inventors. Dr Kalva is one of 10 inventors selected for the 2025 class, which spans across multiple disciplines.
Our Ph.D. candidate Md Eimran Hossain Eimon won the best session presentation award for his paper! He presented at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), a flagship conference hosted in Las Vegas, USA.
Paulina DeVito of MLAB has been awarded the coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. This NSF program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM education.
Jefferson Charles was selected for Honorable Mention for the 2024-2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award (URA) from the CRA! This is a wonderful recognition of his accomplishments and places him among the top undergraduate researchers in the US!
Jefferson Charles from the Multimedia Systems Lab has set history by winning the 6th Annual Art of Science contest in the video category. His submission comprising two robotic dogs dancing to the tunes of grunge rock secured first place in the event.
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