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David J. Brady

Michael J. Fitzpatrick Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Photonics
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Box 90291, Durham, NC 27708-0291
Box 90291, Durham, NC 27708
Office hours Thursdays 3-5 pm  

Overview


David Brady leads the Duke Information Spaces Project (DISP). Historically, DISP has focused on computational imaging systems, with particular emphasis on smart cameras for security, consumer, transportation and broadcast applications. Currently DISP focuses primarily on the use of artificial intelligence in camera arrays for interactive broadcasting.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Michael J. Fitzpatrick Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Photonics · 2021 - Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2021 - Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published January 26, 2017
New Duke Kunshan Lab to Develop the Next Generation of Gigapixel Cameras
Published October 21, 2015
Duke Days in China Features Research Presentations by Faculty
Published September 22, 2015
Engineers Unlock Remarkable 3D Vision from Ordinary Digital Camera Technology

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Recent Publications


CardiacField: computational echocardiography for automated heart function estimation using two-dimensional echocardiography probes

Journal Article European Heart Journal - Digital Health · January 1, 2025 Aims: Accurate heart function estimation is vital for detecting and monitoring cardiovascular diseases. While two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE) is widely accessible and used, it requires specialized training, is prone to inter-observer variability, an ... Full text Cite

A Decade Review of Video Compressive Sensing: A Roadmap to Practical Applications

Journal Article Engineering · January 1, 2025 It has been over a decade since the first coded aperture video compressive sensing (CS) system was reported. The underlying principle of this technology is to employ a high-frequency modulator in the optical path to modulate a recorded high-speed scene wit ... Full text Cite

Ptychographic wavefront cameras.

Journal Article Optics letters · December 2024 We introduce a snapshot wavefront camera capable of reconstructing the complex field of an object with near quantum-limited accuracy. This system incorporates a diffraction grating at the entrance aperture and an array of cameras positioned to align with t ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Improvement of image quality on lensless camera

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Hitachi, Ltd., · 2019 - 2020

Compressive HSI Measurements for ATR

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency · 2009 - 2016

X-Ray Scatter and Phase Imaging for Explosive Detection

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by US Department of Homeland Security · 2011 - 2015

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Education, Training & Certifications


California Institute of Technology · 1990 Ph.D.
California Institute of Technology · 1986 M.S.
Macalester College · 1984 B.A.