CV

Curriculum Vitae of Michael Birsak

Contact Information

Name Michael Birsak
Professional Title Research Scientist
Email michael.birsak@kaust.edu.sa

Experience

  • 2022 - present

    Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

    Research Scientist
    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
    Center of Excellence for Generative AI, CEMSE Division. Research in deep learning, generative modeling, and spatial reasoning in LLMs. Group of Prof. Peter Wonka.
  • 2019 - 2022

    Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

    Postdoctoral Fellow
    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Education

  • 2012 - 2018

    Vienna, Austria

    Ph.D.
    TU Wien
    Computer Science
    • Supervised by Prof. Michael Wimmer
  • 2009 - 2012

    Vienna, Austria

    Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.)
    TU Wien
    Computer Science
  • 2005 - 2009

    Vienna, Austria

    B.Sc.
    TU Wien
    Computer Science

Awards

  • 2018
    Best Paper Honorable Mention
    Pacific Graphics

    Awarded for “Sit & Relax — Interactive Design of Body-Supporting Surfaces”