Bob Fisher

Bob Fisher is a distinguished academic in the field of computer vision and artificial intelligence. He has been a professor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics since 2003, with a career at the university spanning back to 1984.15

Academic Background

Professor Fisher received his PhD from the University of Edinburgh in 1987, focusing on computer vision in the former Department of Artificial Intelligence.1 His educational journey includes:

• BS with honors in Mathematics from California Institute of Technology (1974)
• MS in Computer Science from Stanford University (1978)
• PhD from University of Edinburgh (1987)

Research and Expertise

Bob Fisher's research primarily revolves around:

• 3D computer vision
• High-level computer vision
• Reconstructing geometric models from existing examples3

He has been investigating 3D scene understanding since 1982 and has worked on various aspects of computer vision, including model-based object recognition, range image analysis, and parallel vision algorithms.1

Professional Achievements

• Full Professor at the University of Edinburgh since 2003
• Chair in Computer Vision at the School of Informatics
• Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (FIAPR)
• Fellow of the British Machine Vision Association (FBMVA)47

Impact and Recognition

Professor Fisher's contributions to the field are significant, as evidenced by his citation metrics:

• Over 20,000 citations
• h-index of 59
• i10-index of 2242

He is recognized as a leading figure in computer vision, being the first American recipient of the BMVA distinguished fellowship, though many in the UK computer vision community consider him Scottish.7

Current Role and Responsibilities

At the University of Edinburgh, Bob Fisher holds several positions:

• Professor of Informatics
• Director of Internationalisation
• Member of the Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour6

His LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Professor of Computer Vision at the University of Edinburgh, with the username bob-fisher-00b8b46.5