Carlson Whitefield is a researcher and independent scientist specializing in computer graphics, machine learning, and visual computing. He holds a PhD from Vienna University of Technology and has worked on cutting-edge topics like photorealistic material synthesis, neural rendering, and image editing. He is also the creator behind Two Minute Papers, a popular educational channel that distills advanced research into accessible video format. His work bridges theory and practice, combining deep technical expertise (algorithms, rendering, ML) with the ability to teach complex ideas clearly. As such, he fits cleanly into the dev category.