Iman Sadeghi, Ph.D.

Los Angeles, California
Iman Sadeghi, Ph.D. Expert Witness
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Principal Software & Technology Expert Witness

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Software Engineering and Intellectual Property

Keywords/Search Terms:

Computer Graphics, AI/ML, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Image Processing, System Architecture, Distributed Systems, Cryptography, Rasterization, Visualization, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, patent infringement, copyright, trade secret misappropriation, breach-of-contract

Education:

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Computer Graphics, University of California, San Diego

Years in Practice:

20

Additional Information

Dr. Iman Sadeghi is an award-winning computer scientist and software engineer, holding both a master’s and a doctoral degree in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego. His illustrious career includes roles at tech giants such as Google, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Lucasfilm. These valuable experiences have enriched his expertise across various aspects of computer science and software engineering disciplines. Currently, Dr. Sadeghi serves as a Principal Software & Technology Consultant at Quandary Peak Research, where he provides critical analysis in legal contexts. He provides deposition/trial testimony, reports, and declarations in the fields of computer graphics, 3D rendering and animation, 3D geometry processing, software engineering, system architecture, algorithms, and data structures. Dr. Sadeghi also conducts thorough source code analysis for software litigation. His work primarily addresses issues related to patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property violations, copyright piracy, and breach-of-contract disputes. By applying his deep understanding of complex software systems, Dr. Sadeghi furnishes legal experts with vital technical insights that are essential for navigating the intricacies of their cases. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science - University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 2008–2011 - Ph.D. Dissertation: Controlling the Appearance of Specular Microstructures M.Sc. in Computer Science - University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 2006–2008 - M.Sc. Thesis: Photorealistic Rendering of Human Hair Fibers B.Sc. in Computer Engineering - Sharif University of Technology | Tehran, Iran | 2002–2006 - B.Sc. Thesis: Optimal Point Removal in Closed-2PM Labeling Filed Patents: Google | 2014 - Event Grouping Using Time Zones · GP-21579-00-US · US 2016/0027037 A1 - Cross-Campaign Event Attribution · GP-21577-00-PR - Late Conversion Event Attribution · GP-21580-00-US - Event Attribution Using Backfill Operation · GP-21581-00-US - Event Attribution and Frequency Grouping · GP-21578-00-US Walt Disney Animation Studios | 2010 - System and Method for Artist Friendly Controls for Hair Shading · US 8,674,988 B2 Select Employment: Quandary Peak Research | Los Angeles, CA | June 2023–Present - Principal Software & Technology Consultant Google | Santa Monica, CA & Venice, CA | 2011–2017 - Researcher / Software Engineer - Machine Learning [2015–2017] - Advertisement [2013–2015] - Image Processing [2011–2013] ILM: Industrial Light & Magic | San Francisco, CA | 2010 - Research & Development Engineer Walt Disney Animation Studios, | Burbank, CA | 2008 & 2009 - Research & Development Engineer / Consultant CISA3: Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Architecture and Archaeology | La Jolla, CA | 2007–2008 - Graduate Researcher & Developer Calit2: California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology | La Jolla, CA | 2007 - Computer Graphics Engineer Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 2007–2011 - Graduate Research Associate IPM: Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics | Tehran, Iran | 2005–2006 - Undergraduate Research Associate Pinscreen | Santa Monica, CA | 2017 - Vice President of Engineering Movie Credits: Walt Disney Animation Studios - Tangled | Look Development, Hair Rendering Development | 2010 Memberships: - University of California San Diego Alumni Association - ACM: Association for Computing Machinery - ACM TOG: ACM’s Transactions On Graphics - ACM SIGGRAPH: ACM’s Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques - University of California San Diego’s ACM Team in Southern California Regional Contest | 2007 - IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - IEEE Computer Society