Simon Niklaus
About Simon Niklaus
Simon Niklaus is a Senior Research Scientist at Adobe, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on algorithms for image processing and computer vision. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Portland State University and has previously interned at notable organizations such as Google and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Work at Adobe
Simon Niklaus has been employed at Adobe as a Senior Research Scientist since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to the development of algorithms that enhance image processing capabilities. He has also participated in research projects focused on advancing computer vision technologies. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Research Intern at Adobe from 2018 to 2019, where he gained experience in the company's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Simon Niklaus holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Portland State University, which he completed between 2015 and 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from the same institution in 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Information Systems from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) from 2013 to 2016, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Science from THWS from 2009 to 2013.
Background
Before joining Adobe, Simon Niklaus gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft from 2011 to 2012 and at Fresenius Medical Care from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Research Internship at Google in 2019. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and research methodologies.
Research Contributions
At Adobe, Simon Niklaus has been involved in significant research contributions, particularly in the area of novel view synthesis through deep learning. His work has focused on developing innovative algorithms that improve image processing capabilities. His participation in various research projects has advanced the field of computer vision technologies.