
Researcher • Engineer • Artist
Sr. Machine Learning Research Engineer at Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA
About Me
I work as a Research Engineer at Apple. Previously, I worked for Intel Corporation and Motorola/Lenovo.
I received my PhD from The University of Texas at Austin, where I worked with Alan Bovik and Paola Passalacqua.
I make educational videos on machine learning, computer vision, and image processing on my YouTube channel (20K+ subscribers 🙌).
I use artificial intelligence and creative algorithms to create art.
Bio
Leo Isikdogan is an interdisciplinary researcher, engineer, and artist based in California. His practice spans a broad range of disciplines, including machine learning, computer vision, image processing, computational photography, remote sensing, and virtual reality. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Isikdogan uses artificial intelligence to create art as well as to solve practical problems. In his artistic practice, he uses code as a medium to express his artistic vision. In his engineering practice, he builds efficient machine learning and image processing systems for consumer electronics. Isikdogan worked for Motorola/Lenovo and Intel, and is currently a Research Engineer at Apple.
Press
Featured in:
- Artsy Editorial: Why These 8 Artists Are Making NFTs
- SuperRare Editorial: Interview with Leo Isikdogan: Heartbeats of a Flower
- TechXplore: Intel researchers develop an eye contact correction system for video chats
Mentioned in:
- Fortune: Here’s How Much Companies Are Spending on Artificial Intelligence: Eye on A.I. (my paper was mentioned)
- Edgy.app: Researchers Develop an Eye Contact Correction System for Video Calls
- UT News: First Global River Database Documents 40 Years of Change
- Artsy Editorial: Why Collectors Buy NFTs and How to Get Started
- FAD Magazine: Artsy x Verisart: 22 for 2022, an NFT Auction Featuring 22 Artists for 2022
- ArtDependence Magazine: Verisart Announces Its Inaugural Curated NFT Auction On Artsy
- NFT Culture: Digital Baroque: History Meets Algorithm, a Future-Looking Exhibition That Channels History
- SuperRare Features: 8x8 Genesis NFTs
- SuperRare Features: This Unearthly World
- Verisart Spotlight: Artsy x Verisart: 22 for 2022
- Vellum LA News: Vellum LA Presents: This Unearthly World