For the next VAC Colloquium on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, the Visual Analytics Chair has invited two guest speakers from ZEISS Microscopy in Rostock who will provide an application-oriented view on topics related to AI and Visual Computing in life sciences:
Dr. Fahimeh Farhadifard
is a software engineer and team lead at ZEISS Microscopy. She specializes in image analysis solutions that combine traditional algorithms and deep learning to solve complex problems in life science. Her background is in electrical engineering and computer science, and she completed her PhD with a focus on image processing of underwater imagery at the University of Rostock
Her presentation will be on the topic
"Life Science applications for Deep Learning and AI"
This talk will give an overview of the practical application of state-of-the-art deep learning solutions in the field of life science and microscopy. It will showcase the transition of academic and industrial research into products and provide insights into the challenges of applying deep learning solutions to industry use cases and big data.
Paul Bönisch
is a software engineer and senior expert for computer graphics at ZEISS Microscopy. He specializes in real-time visualization of microscopy data and reconstructed surfaces in life and material science. His background is in computer science, and he completed his diploma with a focus on real-time rendering of atmospheric phenomena at the University of Rostock.
His presentation will be on the topic
"Production Rendering for Life Science and Microscopy"
This talk will give an overview of the unique challenges of developing a production renderer for life science and microscopy. It will discuss the balance of state-of-the-art rendering, hardware limitations and customer demands of visual fidelity, performance, and big data.
After the presentations we look forwards to discussions while enjoying coffee and cookies.