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Dr. Lesley Istead

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Lesley Istead

Assistant Professor

Lesley Istead received a Bachelor of Mathematics, a Masters of Mathematics, and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. She has years of experience in the software industry and as a lecturer. Lesley joined the School of Information Technology at Carleton in 2022. Her research interests include computer graphics, stereoscopic 3D, film production pipelines, visual effects, human-computer interaction, and applications of machine learning.

Research Areas

  • Visual Effects
  • Stereoscopic 3D
  • Film Production Pipelines
  • Film Language and Cinematography
  • Asset Management
  • Film Data Science

Research Topics

  • Data Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Game Design, Development, & Interactions
  • Virtual & Augmented Reality
  • Animation, Virtual Environments, and Simulation
  • Video/Image Processing and Compression
  • Data Privacy
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Activities

  • Hybrid Conference Chair, Graphics Interface, 2022
  • CEMC Contest Grader, since 2021