Kavita Bala
Dean of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University and research advisor at Facebook. Her research explores computer vision and computer graphics.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 39min
90 – Kavita Bala and Hui Huang on Influential Computer Graphics Research
Kavita Bala, a Professor of Computer Science and Provost at Cornell University, and Hui Huang, a researcher from Sun Yat-sen University, dive into their influential work in computer graphics. They discuss the journey from their groundbreaking research to successful applications and startups. The conversation highlights advancements in fine-grained visual recognition, the evolution of AI integration in 3D graphics, and innovative data representation techniques. Their insights are a treasure trove for aspiring researchers seeking to make an impact in this dynamic field.
Sep 17, 2020 • 38min
Understanding Cultural Style Trends with Computer Vision w/ Kavita Bala - #410
Kavita Bala, Dean of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University and research advisor at Facebook, dives into the fascinating world of computer vision and graphics. She discusses GrokStyle, a startup enhancing visual recognition for commerce on Facebook Marketplace. The conversation touches on how social media data is being leveraged to discover global style trends through projects like StreetStyle/GeoStyle. Kavita also highlights the importance of privacy-preserving techniques in technology, addressing cultural implications and innovations in the field.
