Current Members

Dr. Suren Jayasuriya is an associate professor at Arizona State University, in the School of Arts, Media and Engineering (AME) and Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE). Before this, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Suren received his Ph.D. in ECE at Cornell University in Jan 2017 and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 with a B.S. in Mathematics (with departmental honors) and a B.A. in Philosophy.

His research interests range from computational cameras, computer vision and graphics, acoustical imaging, machine learning, sensors, STEAM education, and philosophy. In his spare time, he enjoys playing and listening to jazz, reading/discussing philosophy, and traveling.

Curriculum Vitae (as of Summer 2024): 

Contact: sjayasur "at" asu.edu

Omkar Shailendra Vengurlekar is a 1st year PhD student in Computer Engineering at Arizona State University. Prior to this, he received his MS in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (AI concentration) at Arizona State University in 2024. Omkar received his B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from University of Pune in April 2020.

His research interests are in Machine Learning, Multi-Modal Computer Vision, Computational Imaging and Acoustic Imaging.

Contact: ovengurl "at" asu "dot" edu

Yujun (Katherine) Chen is a 1st year Ph.D. student in Media Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. Yujun is an independent filmmaker, deeply influenced by Auteur theory. She holds a Bachelor of Cinema and Television and a Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing. With over a decade of experience as a director, producer, editor, and cinematographer, Yujun has cultivated a robust career in independent filmmaking. Her short films have received international recognition, being selected for over 50 film festivals worldwide and earning numerous awards. Yujun's research interests are deeply rooted in the intersection of traditional film theory and emerging digital innovations, with a particular focus on virtual production.

Website: https://chenyujun.com 

Contact: Katherinechen "at" asu "dot" edu

J Stanley is a PhD student in Media Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. She is also an Instructional Designer with the Fulton Schools of Engineering Learning and Teaching Hub. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Agriculture Technology Management, a M.A.E. in Agriculture Education and a M.S. in Educational Technology. Her research interests are in engineering education and learning particularly at the intersection of native communities and AI/XR technologies. 

Contact: J.Stan "at" asu "dot" edu

Elizabeth Lopez is a first-year Ph.D. student at Arizona State University in the School of Computer Engineering. She received her BS in Computer Engineering at The College of New Jersey in 2023. Her research interests include computer vision, machine learning, and robotics.

Contact: elope148 “at” asu.edu

Aaron Saju Augustine is an MS student pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Arizona State University. He received his B.Tech with Honours in 2021 in Computer Science Engineering from the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)  where he worked with professors at the Centre for Visual Information Technology (CVIT).

His research interests align with the intersection of computer vision and graphics, particularly in the fields of illumination, light transport and estimation, relighting and view synthesis

Contact: asajuaug "at" asu.edu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-saju-augustine

Sarah Bearman is a Masters student at Arizona State University, in the School of Arts, Media and Engineering. Sarah previously received a Masters of Natural Science at the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University in December 2021. Her research interests include using storytelling and various forms of interactive media for science communication and outreach. 

Contact: sbearman@asu.edu

Miah Miner is an BS student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University since 2023. Her research interests are in audio engineering and acoustics.

Contact: mminer4 "at" asu.edu