Research Projects

Research
Entertainment VR using Mobile Platforms |

Mobile Virtual Reality Research Center was founded in June 2016 at Sejong University by Korean Ministry of Science and ICT.
Our goal is to develop mobile VR technology and cultivate professionals with academic knowledge of VR and practical skills. Our research fields include core technologies such as VR content representation, editing, transformation and transmission, high quality audio-visual reproduction, mobile VR interaction, and content creation. We also plan to develop specialized VR drones integrated with mobile VR technology and provide entertainment VR application services.
Realistic Facial Rendering |


Our main goal is to develop realistic, intuitive modeling of human faces.
We develop a sketch-based interface that allows a user to sketch facial features and details such as wrinkles onto a given 3D face to modify the geometry and texture of the face. In this research, we develop a deformation algorithm with face specific regularizations, a novel facial fine-scale detail synthesis algorithm, an improved analysis and classification of patches of images of human faces, and an improved understanding of the perception of realistic faces via user studies.
Virtual Reality with Freeform Architecture |


The need for realistic experience of the space
We develop a technique to explore virtual freeform architecture with stereo 3D rendering. We analyze visual discomfort caused by physical and virtual parameters and measure JND(Just Noticeable difference) to reduce visual discomfort during the navigation. The proposed technique can be adaptively customized with automated virtual space navigation.

Biomedical Image Processing, Analysis and Visualization |

Bioimage analysis and visualization

In collaboration with research groups of the Samsung Medical Center and Ewha University we conduct a bioimage research.              

Medical image analysis and simulation 
We develop a technique to visualize and analyze anatomical shape using medical images. The analyzed data is visualize on a 3D display with a haptic interface for medical simulation.



Projects


TitleSupported ByDurationProgram
실-가상 연계 메타버스를 위한 초실감 XR 기술 연구 IITP (정보통신기획평가원), 과학기술정보통신부 Jul. 2022-
Dec. 2029

대학ICT연구센터(ITRC) 지원사업 (총괄책임자)

세종대, 고려대, 경희대, 수원대 등 XR 관련 산업체 참여 
가상/증강현실을 위한 지능형 콘텐츠 제작도구 개발 KIAT (한국산업기술진흥원) & Innosuisse (스위스혁신진흥청), 산업통상자원부Dec. 2020-Nov. 2023 한-스위스 국제공동기술개발사업 (한국측 연구책임자); Sejong University, ETH Zurich, Disney Research Studios, Perfect Storm
지능형 드론 교육연구단 NRF (한국연구재단) Sep. 2020-Aug. 2027 4단계 BK21 사업 (참여교수)

모바일 플랫폼 기반 엔터테인먼트 VR 기술 연구 (우수센터-과제평가1위, 과기정통부 장관상 수상, 2020)

IITP (정보통신기술진흥센터), 과학기술정보통신부

Jun. 2016-

Dec. 2021

대학ICT연구센터(ITRC) 지원사업 (총괄책임자)

세종대, 홍익대, 고려대, 성균관대, 수원대, 퍼펙트스톰, 서틴스플로어, 나인브이알, 에이알웍스 등 VR 관련 산업체 참여

산업용 무인비행장치 전문인력 양성사업KIAT (한국산업기술진흥원)

Sep. 2017-

Feb. 2022

산업혁신인재성장지원사업 (공동연구원); 세종대 항공우주공학과, 컴퓨터공학과, 소프트웨어학과

정밀진료를 위한 환자유래 헤테로 빅데이터 기반 바이오·의료 이미지 인포매틱스 기술 개발

NRF (한국연구재단)

Jun. 2015-

Mar. 2018

원천기술개발사업-바이오·의료 기술개발사업 (공동연구원); 이화여대, 삼성서울병원, 서울대병원, KAIST, UNIST, 서울대, 고려대, 세종대

Modeling and Fabrication of 3D Artificial Skin Using Realisitc Facial Shape and Movement Data Analysis

NRF (한국연구재단)

Nov. 2014-

Oct. 2017

중견연구자지원사업(미래유망) (연구책임자)

소프트웨어(SW) 중심대학 지원사업

IITP (정보통신기술진흥센터), 과학기술정보통신부

Oct. 2015-Feb. 2017

세종대 컴퓨터공학과, 소프트웨어학과, 정보보호학과, ES연계전공, SM연계전공 등

Entertainment Software Platform - Art & ICT Convergence Education (엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 융합인재 양성사업)

IITP (정보통신기술진흥센터), 미래창조과학부

Jul. 2014-

Feb. 2016

개방형 ICT 융합과정 지원사업 (공동연구원); 세종대 컴퓨터공학과, 디지털콘텐츠학과, 패션디자인학과, 만화애니메이션학과, 영화예술학과, 산업디자인학과, 무용학과

Sketch-Based Wrinkle and Skin Synthesis for Facial Aging Simulation (얼굴 노화 시뮬레이션을 위한 스케치 기반의 주름 및 피부합성)NRF (한국연구재단), 미래창조과학부, Swiss State Secretariat for Education and ResearchApr. 2013-Mar. 2014한-스위스 협력기반 조성사업 (한국측 연구책임자); Prof. Markus Gross (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

3D 페이셜 아바타 기반 실감 분장 시뮬레이션 기술 개발 (국가연구개발 우수성과 100선 선정)

KOCCA (한국콘텐츠진흥원), 문화체육관광부 Nov. 2011-Mar. 2014콘텐츠산업기술지원사업 (공동연구책임자); 한국전자통신연구원(ETRI),세종대, (주)엘리드, 한국분장프로덕션
IT-based Free Form ArchitectureNRF (한국연구재단), 교육과학기술부 Sep. 2010-Aug. 2015

기초연구실사업 (Basic Research Lab.) (공동연구원) with 세종대 건축공학과, 건축학과, 컴퓨터공학과

Real-Time Synthesis of Mixed Stereo Scenes Based on Visual PerceptionNRF (한국연구재단), 교육과학기술부 May 2010-Apr. 2013 우수여성과학자 (연구책임자)
Efficient Stereo Rendering of Realistic 3D Faces NRF (한국연구재단), SAIT (삼성종합기술원)Apr. 2012-Aug. 2012 글로벌프론티어사업 (삼성종합기술원 위탁연구책임자)
Realistic Data-driven Skin Reflectance and Micro-geometry SynthesisNRF & SNSF (한국연구재단 & 스위스과학재단), 교육과학기술부Apr. 2010-May 2012 국제공동연구 (한국측 연구책임자) with Prof. Markus Gross (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)
Development of a navigation technique in a virtual space to reduce visual fatigue for 3DTVs NIPA & Virtualbuilders Co., Ltd. (정보통신산업진흥원 & 버츄얼빌더스), 지식경제부 Jul. 2011-Mar. 2012IT/SW 창의연구과정 (연구책임자) with Virtualbuilders Co., Ltd. (http://www.vbuilders.co.kr)
u-라이프를 위한 디지털 콘텐츠 산업화 혁신 클러스터 구축 (디지털 콘텐츠용 휴먼인터페이스 기술개발) 서울시정개발연구원, 서울시 Dec. 2005- Nov. 2010 서울시 전략산업 혁신 클러스터 육성지원 사업 (협력기관 연구책임자)
A Framework of Point-based Subsurface Scattering for Realistic Real-time Rendering of Semi translucent Materials like SkinsNRF (한국연구재단), 교육과학기술부May 2009-Apr. 2011 기본연구 (연구책임자)
3D Facial Deformation using Point-Based GraphicsKOSEF & SNSF (한국과학재단 & 스위스과학재단)Sep. 2008-Nov. 2008 Scientists Exchange Program (연구책임자)
A Study on a Hybrid Model of Human Soft Tissues for Real-Time Haptic and Stereo Visual Feedback Korea Research Foundation Jun. 2005-Apr. 2008 젊은 과학자 연구활동지원사업 (연구책임자)
고령자 행동 패턴 학습을 통한 사용자 적응형 디스플레이 개발ETRI (한국전자통신연구원)Apr. 2007-Nov. 2007 정보통신부 선도과제 위탁연구 (연구책임자)
고령자 행동 패턴 학습을 통한 사용자 적응형 디스플레이 개발ETRI (한국전자통신연구원)Aug. 2006-Jan. 2007 정보통신부 선도과제 위탁연구 (공동연구원)
Understanding Advanced Virtual Reality Technology and Its Applications Korea Research Foundation Jul. 2004-Jun. 2005 Future Korea 사업 (연구책임자)
3D Matching for the Analysis of Shape Changes in Human Organs Korean Ministry of Science and Technology & Korea Research Foundation Sep. 2003-Aug. 2005 우수여성과학자 도약연구지원사업 (연구책임자)
Hybrid Visual Computing of Medical Image InformationKISTEP, Korean Ministry of Science and TechnologySep. 2003-Aug. 2005 국가지정연구실사업(National Research Lab., MIVC) (공동연구원)
A Study on a Unified Physical Model for Three-Dimensional Shape Comparison within Virtual Environments Korea Research Foundation Jul. 2002-Jun. 2003 신진교수연구과제지원사업 (연구책임자)
A Statistical Analysis and Visualization System for Medical CliniciansKHIDI, Korean Ministry of Health and WelfareJul. 2002-Apr. 2003보건의료기술연구개발사업 (연구책임자)
Strategic Technology of Computer Graphics and Virtual RealityKIPA, Korean Ministry of Information and CommunicationAug. 1999-Feb. 2002Information Technology Research Center (CCGVR) (연구원)
Hybrid Visual Computing of Medical Image InformationKISTEP, Korean Ministry of Science and TechnologyJun. 2000-Feb. 2002국가지정연구실사업(National Research Lab., MIVC) (연구원)
Medical Diagnosis Support System Within A Dynamic Augmented Reality EnvironmentIITA, Korean Ministry of Information and CommunicationJun. 1998-May 2000International Joint Project (Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, Germany) (연구원)
A Network Game based Training System for Residents in CardiologyIITA, Korean Ministry of Information and CommunicationJul. 1997-Jun. 1998초고속 정보통신응용기술개발사업 (연구원)
A Teleconference System for Orthopedic Surgical Simulation Using 3-D Medical ImagesIITA, Korean Ministry of Information and CommunicationMay 1995-Apr. 1997초고속 정보통신응용기술개발사업 (연구원)
Development of Graphic Library for 3-D Reconstruction산학협동재단Apr. 1995 - Mar. 1996

(연구원)

Statistical Image Processing Algorithms for 3-D Reconstruction of Medical ImagesKOSEF, Korean Ministry of Science and TechnologyMar. 1995-Feb. 1996목적기초연구 (연구원)
Performance Evaluation of Volume and Surface Rendering Algorithms for 3-D Image ReconstructionKOSEF, Korean Ministry of Science and TechnologyMar. 1994-Feb. 1995목적기초연구 (연구원)
Performance Evaluation Tools for Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks한국통신개발연구원Apr. 1993-Mar. 1994(연구원)