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Luc Van Gool is a pioneering computer vision researcher whose work spans decades of foundational contributions to the field. Based at ETH Zurich and KU Leuven, he has made transformative advances in object recognition, 3D reconstruction, texture analysis, and machine learning applied to visual understanding. His research has fundamentally shaped how computers interpret and analyze visual scenes, influencing both academic research and real-world applications ranging from autonomous driving to medical robotics. Van Gool's interdisciplinary reach is evident in his exploration of surgical robotics, including contributions to ophthalmologic micro-surgery systems designed to assist surgeons performing extraordinarily delicate vitreo-retinal procedures — work that exemplifies his commitment to translating computer vision into life-impacting technologies. His broader body of work has garnered thousands of citations across the field, establishing him as one of the most influential figures in European computer vision research. A fellow of multiple prestigious scientific organizations and a recipient of numerous honors, Van Gool has also mentored generations of researchers, amplifying his impact through an extensive academic lineage that continues to shape the frontiers of visual computing and artificial intelligence worldwide.