Stephen DiPaola, Simon Fraser University

Research

Artificial Intelligence Cognitive Science Computer Graphics Conversational Agents Deep Learning Empathy Modelling Facial Animation Facial Recognition

Latest funding

Cognitive based computational modelling of human expression
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$138,000
Artificial Intelligent naturally communicating virtual characters
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Personalized Communication and Conversational Design for Online Health Social Networks
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$4,000

All 3 grants and awards

Cognitive based computational modelling of human expression

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: DiPaola, Stephen

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Cognitive Science; Computer Graphics; Conversational Agents; Deep Learning; Empathy Modelling; Facial Animation; Facial Recognition; Intelligent Agents; Real-time Character Animation

$138,000

Artificial Intelligent naturally communicating virtual characters

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Dipaola, Stephen

$25,000

Personalized Communication and Conversational Design for Online Health Social Networks

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Plus Grants Program

Principal investigators: DiPaola, Stephen

$4,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Artificial Intelligence Dear Professor DiPaola, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on artificial intelligence connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Cognitive based computational modelling of human expression" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]