News

In April 2020, Stony Brook University Computer Science Professor Niranjan Balasubramanian initiated a fundraising effort to support COVID-19 relief by donating his original paintings. He offered one of his artworks to anyone contributing $50 or more to a related cause, merging his passion for art with a commitment to assist communities affected by the pandemic

In December 2020, Stony Brook University professors Joel H. Saltz, MD, PhD, and Alexander B. Zamolodchikov, PhD, were appointed SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest academic rank in the SUNY system. Dr. Saltz is renowned for his work in biomedical informatics, while Dr. Zamolodchikov is celebrated for his contributions to theoretical physics. This prestigious designation honors faculty who have achieved national or international prominence and a distinguished reputation within their discipline.

In January 2020, researchers from the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Stony Brook University developed a human-aware AI system capable of deblurring faces in photos. The model distinguishes between foreground and background blurs by utilizing masks to separate them. Trained on the Human-aware Image Deblurring (HIDE) dataset and supplemented with GoPro footage, the AI demonstrated superior performance compared to existing motion deblurring methods, effectively restoring sharp facial features in dynamic scenes.

In February 2020, Innovate Long Island announced its 2020 Innovator Awardees, recognizing individuals and organizations driving innovation across the region. The awards highlighted achievements in technology, science, education, and entrepreneurship, celebrating contributions that have significantly impacted Long Island's innovation ecosystem.