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EVLM: Intent-Driven Edge Vision Language Model for UAV-Based Power Line Inspection

Posted on May 11, 2026 by

EVLM: Intent-Driven Edge Vision Language Model for UAV-Based Power Line Inspection 2026 IEEE International Conference on Edge Computing and Communications (IEEE EDGE 2026) Reza Farahani (TU Wien, Austria), Zoha Azimi (AAU, Austria), Ilir Murturi (University of Prishtina, Kosovo), Arda Goknil … Continue reading →

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Hadi Amirpour has been elevated to IEEE Senior Member

Posted on May 10, 2026 by

Assistant Prof. Dr. Hadi Amirpour has been elevated to IEEE Senior Member in recognition of his contributions to multimedia streaming systems. IEEE Senior Member is the highest professional grade for which an IEEE member can apply. This distinction requires extensive professional … Continue reading →

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Christian Timmerer Named ACM Senior Member

Posted on May 5, 2026 by

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Christian Timmerer as a Senior Member, honoring his professional achievements and contributions to the field of computing. The ACM Senior Member designation is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated significant performance and … Continue reading →

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Energy and Compression Efficiency in Large-Scale Video Streaming

Posted on May 4, 2026 by

Energy and Compression Efficiency in Large-Scale Video Streaming IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP 2026) [PDF] Mohammad Ghasempour (AAU, Austria), Hadi Amirpour (AAU, Austria),  and Christian Timmerer (AAU, Austria) Abstract: The rise in large-scale video streaming has led to increased energy demands across … Continue reading →

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How Video Streaming Works: Insights from FÄKT (German Video)

Posted on April 30, 2026 by

As part of the “FÄKT” initiative by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which produces science videos for audiences aged 10 to 14, a recent episode highlights insights into the world of video streaming: Christian Timmerer, head of the Christian Doppler … Continue reading →

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Long Night of Research 2026 – A Night to Remember

Posted on April 28, 2026 by

The Lange Nacht der Forschung 2026 (long night of research) turned out to be a truly special evening — one that once again demonstrated how powerful it can be to bring science and research closer to the public. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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EPS: Efficient Patch Sampling for Video Overfitting in Deep Super-Resolution Model Training

Posted on April 9, 2026 by

EPS: Efficient Patch Sampling for Video Overfitting in Deep Super-Resolution Model Training IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology (TCSVT) [PDF] Yiying Wei (AAU, Austria), Hadi Amirpour (AAU, Austria),  Jong Hwan Ko (SKKU, South Korea), and Christian Timmerer (AAU, Austria) Abstract: Leveraging … Continue reading →

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