Welcome To MIRALab
Where research means creativity
Welcome to
MIRALab
Founded in 1989 and headed by the Professor Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann. This truly interdisciplinary group works in the field of Computer Graphics, Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds. The group works under the umbrella of the Centre Universitaire Informatique (CUI), University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Eva robot / Pioneering human robotics
Meet Eva, MIRALab's social robot
Nadine Social Robot
Meet Nadine, MIRALab's social robot
In Memory of Professor Wonsook Lee, former PhD student at MIRALab, University of Geneva.
It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my former PhD student, Wonsook Lee. She completed her PhD at MIRALab, at the University of Geneva, in 2000, specializing in computer graphics. We remember her as a joyful and imaginative researcher, always full of ideas and warmth, fostering friendships wherever she went.
Wonsook’s groundbreaking work on cloning human faces from photographs in real time opened new and exciting avenues in the field, leaving a lasting impact on research and innovation. She was not only a brilliant scientist but also a kind and generous person who touched the lives of those around her.
After completing her PhD under my guidance, Wonsook became a distinguished professor at the University of Ottawa, where she spent the past 20 years advancing her field and mentoring the next generation of scholars. Her passion for research, her unwavering commitment to education, and her kindness made her an exceptional individual, both professionally and personally.
Despite facing a long illness with immense courage and grace, she remained deeply engaged with her work and her academic community. We were honored to welcome her back to MIRALab for a workshop in June 2024—a moment we will always cherish. She delivered a lively and inspiring talk, one that resonated deeply with everyone present. Her presence that day was a testament to her enduring connection to MIRALab and her colleagues.
Today, all of us at MIRALab feel a profound loss. Wonsook will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts are with her family, especially her two daughters, during this difficult time. She will be remembered not only for her remarkable contributions to science but also for the warmth and kindness she brought into our lives.
Please see the presentation given by Wonsook Lee on June 2024 in
Geneva.
https://www.cgs-network.org/cgi24/cgi24-miralab-workshop-wonsook-lee/
LATEST NEWS
Nadine Social robot has
participated to
The Innovation Debate 2025
Organized by The GSEM’s Center for Innovation & Partnerships, the Geneva Innovation Movement, and Giga with the aims to debate difficult organizational innovation questions.
Wednesday 8 January 2025 | 5 pm | Campus Biotech
Highlights
COMPUTER GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL – CAMPUS BIOTECH, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
JULY 1 – 5, 2024
MIRALabian Alumnies attending CGI 2024
Listen to few Alumnies from MIRALab attending CGI 2024 workshop
Computer Graphics International
CGI 2024 took place from 1 to 5 July 2024 at Campus Biotech in Geneva and was organized by MIRALab – CUI, University of Geneva.
INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE, DES ROBOTS TOUJOURS PLUS AUTONOMES
Nadine at Swiss TV (RTS)
Nadine @AI for Good Global Summit
Participation of Nadine social robot to a major event organized by IUT at Geneva, CICG, 30-31 May 2024
MIRALab selected demos and films
Since 1989, MIRALab has produced several multimedia documents like movies and pictures. The “View All" button is linked to a list of all movies created by the MIRALab team for live shows, exhibition, festivals and research.
If you need high resolution content, please contact: Prof. Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann