Baining Guo is a world-renowned researcher in computer graphics. He is widely recognized for his scientific contributions to statistical modeling of texture and appearance and to Poisson mesh deformation. A Distinguished Scientist at Microsoft Research, he is a technology leader who has demonstrated the ability to transfer laboratory work into high impact products used by tens of millions of people worldwide. His contributions to the computer graphics and gaming industry range from blockbuster game engines to popular digital content creation tools. Dr. Guo has been recognized with some of the most prestigious honours in computer science, including FACM and FIEEE.