Research Details

Research Details

Detailed descriptions of SUN Lab research topics.

Learned Image Compression

Traditional image compression standards have been developed over more than 30 years. In contrast, learned image compression has demonstrated superior coding performance with neural networks.

CVPR 2020

Learned Image Compression with GMM and Attention

We proposed a learned image compression model incorporating a Gaussian mixture model and attention mechanisms, achieving state-of-the-art performance in 2020.

CVPR 2020 learned image compression architecture
CVPR 2023 Highlight

Learned Image Compression with Mixed Transformer-CNN Architectures

We proposed a framework that combines Transformer and CNN architectures for high-efficiency learned image compression.

CVPR 2023 learned image compression architecture

Learned Video Compression

Learned video compression has demonstrated superior coding efficiency compared with traditional video compression standards.

ICML 2026

MoVie: Multimodal Video Compression with Text Guidance

MoVie is a text-guided multimodal video compression framework that combines video-centric Transformer-CNN blocks, dual-stage text fusion, and history-conditioned coding.

MoVie multimodal video compression framework
CVPR 2025

Learned Video Compression with Feature-Level Attention

We proposed a learned video compression network using feature-level attention to improve coding efficiency.

CVPR 2025 learned video compression architecture

Image Coding for Machines

Image coding for machines aims to improve the accuracy of machine vision tasks, such as object detection and tracking, while reducing transmission cost.

PCS 2022

Semantic Segmentation in Learned Compressed Domain

We studied semantic analysis directly in the learned compressed domain to support efficient machine-oriented visual coding.

Image coding for machines framework

FPGA-Based LIC Systems

FPGAs provide flexibility, reconfigurability, and high power efficiency. We developed FPGA-based neural engines and applied them to real-time learned image compression systems.

ASIC Chip Design

ISSCC 2016

8K HEVC Decoder Chip

We developed an 8K 120 fps HEVC decoder chip. I was responsible for the inverse transform and dequantization modules.

ISSCC 2016 HEVC decoder chip