Kai Zeng

Principal Scientist at IMAX and Co-Founder of SSIMWAVE Inc.

Kai Zeng is a Principal Scientist at IMAX, a position he has held since October 2022. His role follows the acquisition of SSIMWAVE, a company he co-founded and where he served as Lead Researcher. SSIMWAVE specializes in AI-driven video quality measurement technology and was recognized for its contributions with two Emmy Awards. The acquisition by IMAX was completed on September 22, 2022, enhancing IMAX's capabilities in video quality and image enhancement technology.2

Zeng has a robust academic and professional background, with over eight years of experience in research and development. He completed his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, focusing on image and video processing and quality assessment. His previous positions include roles as a Principal Researcher at Kuaishou Technology and a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo, where he worked on multimedia communication systems.1 3 4

In addition to his technical expertise, Zeng has contributed to strategic planning and consulting in various technology firms, enhancing his profile in the industry.1

Highlights

Sep 22 · communitech.ca

SSIMWAVE acquired by IMAX - Communitech

Experience

Principal Scientist at IMAX (October 2022 - Present)

Co-Founder and Lead Researcher at SSIMWAVE Inc. (September 2013 - Present), Principal Researcher at Kuaishou Technology (August 2021 - January 2022), Business Advisor at Visionary Semiconductor Inc. (January 2020 - September 2021)

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Waterloo (2009 - 2013), MASc in Electrical Engineering from Xidian University (2006 - 2009)