About

The Immersive & Creative Technologies Lab (ICT lab) was established in late 2011 and conducts research along two tightly connected directions.

Fundamental research in computer vision and computer graphics. We develop algorithms for visual understanding, spatial modeling, and scene synthesis from multimodal data such as images, video, LiDAR, point clouds, infrared imagery, remote sensing, and spatiotemporal measurements. This includes work in segmentation, tracking, calibration, motion estimation, few-shot and self-supervised learning, structure-from-motion, dense and large-scale 3D reconstruction, appearance and reflectance modeling, novel view synthesis, and predictive spatial modeling. The goal is to recover reliable structure, dynamics, and appearance from complex data and to build digital twins and computational models that support analysis, simulation, and forecasting.

Applied research in immersive technologies. We translate these computational foundations into interactive virtual, augmented, and mixed reality systems for visualization, training, communication, and decision support. Our applied research studies how people perceive and interact in immersive environments, including gaze-, head-, and hand-driven interaction, redirected walking, dynamic foveated rendering, saccade prediction, interface design, and serious games. These systems are applied across geospatial and remote sensing workflows, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, cultural heritage and underwater digitization, sports analytics, education, and training.

In practice, these two directions feed into each other: the vision and graphics work produces the models and reconstructions that our immersive systems bring to life, and the demands of real-time interactive environments push us to build faster, more robust algorithms. The interactive map is organized around that flow — from raw data and core methods through to the digital twins, analytics, and XR systems we deploy in specific application areas.

Knowledge Mobilization and Impact

Research conducted at the ICT Lab generates new knowledge, methods, software, datasets, and other scholarly outcomes. These contributions are disseminated through teaching and student training, peer-reviewed publications, funded research projects, and collaborations with industry and other external partners. In this way, the lab’s research informs both academic inquiry and real-world practice.

Students and Training

Since 2015, the ICT Lab has primarily attracted students with backgrounds in Computer Science and Engineering. Prior to 2015, the lab also included students from Media Arts and related disciplines. This interdisciplinary foundation continues to shape the lab’s research culture and training environment.

Infrastructure and Equipment

The ICT Lab is equipped with high-performance workstations and a range of data acquisition systems, including both active and passive sensing technologies. The lab also maintains virtual and augmented reality equipment and has access to advanced research infrastructure such as 3D scanners, motion-capture systems, Biopac instrumentation, and GPU computing resources. These facilities support both fundamental and applied research across computer vision, computer graphics, and immersive technologies.

Join the Lab

The ICT Lab welcomes applications from highly motivated and creative individuals who are interested in contributing to a collaborative research environment. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are required. Applicants should have solid academic preparation, typically through an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline.

A strong mathematical background is expected, along with proficiency in scientific programming. Experience with languages and tools such as C++, C, Python, OpenCV, OpenGL, and MATLAB is highly desirable. Prior research or technical experience in 3D computer vision, robotics, machine learning, or related areas will be considered an asset.

Individuals interested in joining the group are encouraged to contact Charalambos Poullis.

Visit the Lab

The ICT Lab welcomes visits from students, researchers, artists, and industry partners who are interested in the lab’s research activities. Visitors are asked to contact the lab in advance, indicate the purpose of the visit, and arrange an appointment.