My research journey commenced with a paper authored by Helga Kolb titled ‘How the Retina Works.’ Since then, I have developed a profound interest in the processes underlying visual perception. While fields like computer vision and biological vision tend to simplify the process by which our eyes capture information, we still lack a precise description of how the initial visual encoding transforms external scene information into neural signals that the visual system can process. Furthermore, distinct species possess unique ocular optics and retinal structures, and understanding how these structural variations impact visual function is paramount in the comprehension of vision.

Microconnectomics, considered the gold standard for investigating the neural circuits in the retina, presents a formidable challenge in handling the copious data it generates. Consequently, I found myself delving into the study of automating the processing and analysis of large-scale three-dimensional images. As I delved deeper into concepts related to image processing and computer vision, I uncovered fascinating connections to the principles of biological vision. Hence, although my research interests may appear to span different domains, they complement and inspire one another, significantly enriching my journey in the realm of visual research.