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Reza Tasooji

Department of Computer Science
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg,Virginia,USA

rtasooji[at]vt[dot]edu

admin[at]rezatasooji.com

Hello there!
I am a phd student in Computer Science focusing on affective computing and AI at Virginia Tech, expected to graduate by May 2023. I received my Master degree in CS in 2018 and MFA degree in Creative Technology in 2015 from the same collage.
I started my journey in affective computing, hoping I will be able to create an AI capable of narrating story based on user affective information.
Currently, I am working with Dr.Denis Gracanin and Dr.Benjamin Knapp at the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology.
My research domain and works includes:
AI and Machine Learning, full stack development, Conducting user study, bio-metric system integration, design of virtual stimuli, Signal processing and data mining.
Also, in my spare time I make short animations and video games.
Here's the link to my resume.

Projects

Research and Works

Art Related

Modeling and Rigging

Personal Works

Courses

List of courses I passed in Virginia Tech

  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Critical and Cultural Computing
  • Experiment Design: Concepts and Applications
  • Computer Graphic
  • Network Architecture and Protocols
  • Information Storage and Retrieval
  • User Interface Software
  • Theory of Algorithms
  • Data Structure and Algorithms
  • User Interface for Built Environment
  • Software Design and Data Structure
  • Research Methods in Computer Science
  • Statistics in Research
  • Virtual Environments
  • Advanced 3D Animation and Composition
  • Processing
  • History of Industry Design
  • Character Animation
  • Graduate Digital Video
  • History of Photography
  • Motion Graphics and Typography
  • Creative Video Game Design
  • Visual Effects
  • Concept and Methods of Visual Communication
  • Topics in Computer Animation
  • Drawing Methods and Concepts
  • Modeling Tools for Visualization
  • GTA Training Workshop

Publications

Link to google scholar

  1. Paper:  R. Tasooji, N. Buckingham, D. Gracanin (2019) An Approach to Analysis of Physiological Responses to Stimulus, International Conference of Human-Computer Interaction
  2. Poster:  R. Tasooji, A. Dasgupta, D Gracanin, M. LaGro, K Matkovic (2018) A multi-purpose IoT framework for smart built environments, Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference
  3. Paper: A. Dasgupta, N. Buckingham, D. Gracanin, M. Handosa. R. Tasooji (2018) A mixed reality based social interactions testbed: A game theory approach, International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality
  4. Poster: D. Gracanin, M. Eltoweissy, L. Cheng, R. Tasooji (2018) Reconfigurable spaces and places in smart built environments: A service centric approach, International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
  5. Paper: D. Gracanin, A. Ciambrone, R. Tasooji, M. Handosa (2017) Mixed Library Bridging Real and Virtual Libraries, International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality
  6. Poster: D. Gracanin, R. Tasooji, M. Handosa, K. Matkovic, M. Waldner (2017) Tangible Visual Analysis: Brushing in a Mixed-Reality Environment, EuroVis
  7. Paper: K. Matkovic, D. Gracanin, M. Duras, R. Tasooji, M. Handosa (2017) Explorative analysis in a preliminary phase of hybrid vehicle design by means of tangible interaction, Winter Simulation Conference

Achievements

  • Part of a 6-member Computer Science team of the Award-winning smart house project 'FutureHAUS' (First place, Solar Decathlon Middle East, 2018)
  • Selected Proposal for $1000 student Grant for 'The Recursions of Escher: Between Art and Science' project, 2019
  • Selected proposal for $1000 student Grant for 'Wireless Psychophysiological Recording in the Augmented Reality Environment' project, 2019
  • Selected proposal for $500 student Grant for 'Using Affect Feedback to Develop Immersive Application' project, 2015
  • Awarded outstanding graduate student for higher academic achievement and strong character by School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech, 2014
  • Officially selected short animation 'with or without' for Animasyros festival, Greece, 2014.
  • Officially selected short animation 'Greed' for Chile Monos International festival, Chile, 2014.
  • Second place award at the annual diversity competition,Virginia Tech, 2014
  • Officially selected short animation “Mother” for Linoleum Festival, Moscow 2010

Contact

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