CoSTAR PhD Student - University of SurreyRishabh Jha

Rishabh is joining the programme having completed a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Surrey’s Institute for People-Centred AI. His master’s research was a turning point, where he was introduced to the field of neural rendering, which inspired him to continue his academic journey through doctoral research. He previously completed his undergraduate degree in Data Analytics from MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, India, and gained professional experience working in various data analyst roles.

As part of the CoSTAR National Lab Doctoral Programme, Rishabh’s PhD research focuses on neural rendering and shadow estimation in the context of digital humans. His work aims to enhance realism and efficiency in performance capture and virtual production, contributing to the development of AI-driven workflows within the Createch Futures research theme. He is committed to making next-generation production tools available to all through accessible and intelligent technologies.