Mark D. Fairchild

Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Education, Professor

Mark D. Fairchild
The Color Curiosity Shop

Contact Information

OfficeGOS 1106
Phone(585) 475-2784
Emailmdf@cis.rit.edu


Education

B.S./M.S., Imaging Science (née Photographic Science & Instrumentation)

Rochester Institute of Technology, 1986

M.A./Ph.D., Vision Science (Human Sensation & Perception)

University of Rochester, 1990

Job Responsibilities

As Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Education of RIT's College of Science, my role is to facilitate the growth and strengthening of the college's research activities and graduate programs. As Professor of Color Science and Imaging Science, I participate in the teaching and research activities described below.


Research Interests

Color Perception & Imaging: Our research on topics in color perception and imaging is addressing several inter-related areas such as color-appearance modeling, image appearance, image preference, color measurement, image & video quality measurement, high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging, chromatic adaptation and observer metamerism. One focus of this research has been the ongoing development and psychophysical testing of color and image appearance models for a variety of applications such as mage/video quality, HDR rendering, and gamut-volume perception. Our work on fundamental aspects of color science is aimed at both developing improved perceptual experiences and promoting energy-saving technologies such as solid-state lighting and efficient image displays.