Gregory Waligorski
About Gregory Waligorski
Gregory Waligorski is a Senior Principal Algorithm Design Engineer at onsemi, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in developing algorithms for automated target recognition in 3D point clouds and has held various engineering and research positions across multiple organizations.
Work at Onsemi
Gregory Waligorski has been employed at Onsemi as a Senior Principal Algorithm Design Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on algorithm development, particularly in the context of automated target recognition (ATR) using 3D point clouds derived from airborne LIDAR systems. His position is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, where he has contributed to advancing the company's capabilities in imaging technologies.
Previous Experience in Imaging Technology
Prior to his current role, Gregory Waligorski worked at several organizations in the imaging technology sector. He served as a Senior Staff Scientist at Physical Optics Corporation from 2016 to 2021. Before that, he was a Senior Imaging Engineer at Digital Imaging Systems, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. His experience also includes working at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. as a Senior Imaging Research Engineer from 2010 to 2016, and various positions at Micron Technology, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, where he held roles related to imaging science and firmware engineering.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Waligorski holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1991 to 1997. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Physics from the University of Warsaw, completing his studies from 1980 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive expertise in algorithm development, particularly in the fields of automated target recognition and time-of-flight (TOF) depth sensors.
Contributions to Imaging Technologies
Throughout his career, Gregory Waligorski has made significant contributions to the field of imaging technologies. He has been involved in the development of the world's first color and depth (RGBZ) sensors and has worked on methods to enhance the performance of time-of-flight (TOF) cameras. Additionally, he has developed auto-exposure (AE) algorithms specifically tailored for TOF 3D cameras, showcasing his expertise in advancing imaging systems.
Research and Development Background
Gregory Waligorski began his career in research at the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, where he worked as a Research Associate from 1986 to 1991. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Southern California from 1993 to 1997. His research experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying imaging technologies and algorithm development.