Research

My research seeks to improve the performance of computer vision in extreme environments by understanding and exploiting the physics of light transport. It is well-known… Read More »Extreme Perception

Skylights are recently-discovered “holes” on the surface of the Moon and Mars that may lead to planetary caves. These vast, stadium-sized openings represent an unparalleled… Read More »Planetary Skylight and Cave Exploration

Many types of imaging and range sensors exist on the market. Manufacturer specifications are often non-comparable, collected in ideal settings, and not oriented to robotics… Read More »Sensor Characterization

I developed several novel sensors for mapping and imaging. My work on VIPER resulted in the first space-qualified LED lighting system for rover navigation (active… Read More »Novel Optical Sensors