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Researcher

David Hogg

Also known as David Crossland Hogg

As of October 2026, David Hogg is a professor of artificial intelligence at the University of Leeds, where his research covers computer vision and video analysis. He completed a doctorate in 1984 after studying at Warwick and in Canada. In 1990 he moved to Leeds to head the division of artificial intelligence, and from 2011 to 2016 he was pro-vice-chancellor for research and innovation there. The IAPR named him a fellow in 2012 for contributions to learning in activity analysis and computer vision. From 2020 to 2026 he was a co-investigator on DEEPVOLC, which applies artificial intelligence to forecast volcanic activity.

Timeline

  1. 1975

    Studying at Warwick

    In 1975 he studies at the University of Warwick, then takes a master's degree in Canada.

  2. 1984

    Finishing a doctorate

    He completes his doctorate in 1984 and remains at Sussex for several years.

  3. 1990

    Heading an AI division

    In 1990 he moves to Leeds as head of the division of artificial intelligence.

  4. 2011–2016

    Pro-vice-chancellor for research

    At Leeds he serves as pro-vice-chancellor for research and innovation from 2011 to 2016.

  5. 2012

    An IAPR fellowship

    The IAPR names him a fellow in 2012 for contributions to learning in activity analysis and computer vision.

  6. February 2019

    Leading a new centre

    Leeds describes him in February 2019 as leader of the new centre.

  7. 2020–2026

    Forecasting volcanic activity

    DEEPVOLC runs from 2020 to 2026 and applies artificial intelligence to forecast volcanic activity; he is a co-investigator.

  8. As of October 2026

    Professor of AI at Leeds

    At the University of Leeds he is Professor of Artificial Intelligence, and his research covers computer vision and video analysis.

Sources and credits

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  1. The British Machine Vision Association : David Hogg bmva.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  2. Professor David Hogg | School of Computer Science | University of Leeds eps.leeds.ac.uk. Checked 14 October 2026.
  3. Chronological List of IAPR Fellows – International Association for Pattern Recognition iapr.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  4. PhD opportunities to transform healthcare through AI | University of Leeds leeds.ac.uk. Checked 14 October 2026.
  5. Forecasting volcanic activity using deep learning (DEEPVOLC) | Environment | University of Leeds environment.leeds.ac.uk. Checked 14 October 2026.
  6. Professor David Hogg | School of Computer Science | University of Leeds eps.leeds.ac.uk. Checked 14 October 2026.