Maxim Mikhnevich
Québec (QC), Canada | contact@maximmikhnevich.com
Experienced Computer Vision researcher specializing in the development of advanced computer vision systems. Skilled in 2D and 3D camera calibration, projector calibration, image processing, and 3D reconstruction. Proficient in C++, Matlab, Python, OpenCV, C#.
Professional Experience
- 2024 - present
- Computer Vision Project Manager Centre de robotique et de vision industrielles Inc. (CRVI)
- 2015 - 2023
- Computer Vision Researcher National Optics Institute (INO)
- Participated in the development of a 3D scanner for transparent objects.
- Created an AI algorithm for predicting the shelf life expectancy of spinach.
- Built a 3D reconstruction system for pipes/conduit inspection.
- Participated in the development of an object reconstruction algorithm using Terahertz (Thz) images.
- Built a 3D Projection system for Mushroom harvesting (in collaboration with Vineland Research).
- Created an algorithm for the fusion of RGB and Terahertz images.
- Built a Hockey stick tracking system (in partnership with CCM).
- Participated in the development and support of the Interactive Camera Calibration platform.
- 2011 Sep. – 2011 Dec.
- Teaching Assistant Université Laval Vision Numérique (GIF-4100)
Education
- 2008-2015
- PhD, Computer Science Université Laval
Thesis title: Unsupervised Reconstruction of the Visual Hull- Developed a 3D reconstruction algorithm for objects with complex reflective properties, such as glass or aluminum.
- Created an image segmentation and boundary refinement algorithm based on Graph Cuts.
- Conducted real and virtual data acquisition using a light field setup and 3ds Max.
- Authored one journal paper and presented two conference papers at international conferences.
- 2006-2008
- Master’s Degree in Information Technology Lappeenranta University of Technology
Thesis title: Multi-sensor Simultaneous Localization and Mapping.- Developed a SLAM algorithm for navigation in a 3D environment using Kalman filter and SIFT features.
- Conducted data acquisition with a Pioneer P3-DX robot and Bumblebee2.
- 2001-2006
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, Rostov State University
Publications
- 2017
- Camera calibration method using a calibration target, 9965870
- 2016
- Passive calibration board for alignment of VIS-NIR, SWIR and LWIR images, L. St-Laurent, M. Mikhnevich, A. Bubel, D Prévost, Quantitative InfraRed Thermography(QIRT)
- 2014
- Shape from silhouette in space, time and light domains, M. Mikhnevich, D. Laurendeau, International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (VISAPP)
- 2012
- Unsupervised visual hull extraction in space, time and light domains, Computer Vision and Image Understanding (CVIU), M. Mikhnevich, P. Hébert, D. Laurendeau
- 2011
- Shape from silhouette under varying lighting and multi-viewpoints, The Conference on Computer and Robot Vision (CRV), M. Mikhnevich, P. Hébert