Fabrizio Pece, PhD
About Fabrizio Pece, PhD
Fabrizio Pece, PhD, is a Senior Software Engineer at Vizrt, specializing in sports broadcasting virtual enhancement and real-time computer vision applications. He has a diverse academic and professional background, including positions at Disney Research, University College London, and ETH Zürich.
Current Role at Vizrt
Fabrizio Pece serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Vizrt, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on sports broadcasting virtual enhancement, utilizing his expertise in computer vision and real-time applications. He conducts research and development for Viz Arena, a software solution designed for real-time augmented reality graphics insertion in televised sports events. His work aims to push the boundaries of technology in sports broadcasting.
Previous Experience at Disney Research
Fabrizio Pece has experience working at Disney Research, where he held two positions. He first worked as a Researcher from 2009 to 2010 for four months in London. Later, he interned at Disney Research in 2010 for four months in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. During these experiences, he contributed to various research projects that enhanced his skills in computer vision and graphics.
Education and Expertise
Fabrizio Pece holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from University College London (UCL), which he completed from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Vision and Virtual Environments from UCL in 2009. Prior to that, he studied at the University of Bergen (UiB) for an Erasmus Study Exchange in Computer Science in 2007. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Informatics Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata from 2004 to 2008.
Postdoctoral Research at ETH Zürich
Fabrizio Pece worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zürich from 2014 to 2017. During this three-year period, he engaged in advanced research projects that further developed his expertise in computer vision and graphics. His work at ETH Zürich contributed to his knowledge and skills, which he later applied in his role at Vizrt.
Research Focus and Interests
In his current position at Vizrt, Fabrizio Pece has a strong focus on computer vision, graphics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and software design. His research interests align with the development of innovative solutions for sports broadcasting, particularly in enhancing viewer experiences through technology.