The degree in Image Science combines physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering to develop advanced imaging systems for satellites, drones, AR/VR and more. Students of this direction will take part in innovative image creation projects and explore concepts in physics, mathematics and computer science and create systems to meet modern technological needs. The active work of research laboratories is focused on remote sensing, human visual systems, multi-wave astronomy, computer and machine vision, visualization of cultural heritage, as well as optics and photonics.

Recent graduates work in large companies known all over the world. Among them are L3Harris, GoPro, Dolby, Facebook Reality Labs, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Integrated Defense and Security Solution Holdings Inc., EagleView Technologies and Planetary Resources, Inc. Students will learn about augmented and virtual reality, drones, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and advanced security systems. Imaging science is an unusual specialty that combines physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering to create fully functioning imaging systems that are used in everything from scientific research and discovery, satellite imagery, filmmaking, search and rescue, national security, land management, AR/VR and much more.

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Let's figure out what a visualization system is. Imaging systems answer fundamental scientific questions, monitor and protect our environment, help ensure the safety of the country and help medical researchers in their quest to defeat diseases. Visualization science is the study of the scientific, computational, and engineering theories underlying imaging technology, the integration of this technology into visualization systems, and the application of these systems to collect information and solve scientific problems. This knowledge is used to design and develop advanced imaging systems such as portable eye trackers, virtual reality devices, satellite systems, digital cameras or anything related to recording, processing, displaying or analyzing image data.

Students will immerse themselves in optics, image processing, computer vision, image detectors and so on. You will gain valuable practical experience in advanced laboratories and will use this experience throughout your academic career. The Visualization science curriculum includes the following modules: physical observable objects associated with an image object, such as reflected or emitted electromagnetic radiation; how are these observable objects captured by devices using optics and detectors, such as satellites, digital cameras, medical imaging devices and astronomical observatories; how captured observable objects are processed using computers and specialized software; how the processed signals are converted into images displayed on paper and electronic devices and perceived by people; and how image quality is evaluated and scientific information is extracted.