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David Stoppa is a pioneering researcher in the field of three-dimensional imaging and sensing technologies, with particular expertise in time-of-flight (TOF) range imaging, CMOS image sensors, and computational photography. His most influential contribution, "TOF Range-Imaging Cameras" (2013), has accumulated 144 citations and stands as a foundational reference for researchers and engineers working in depth sensing and 3D vision systems. Stoppa's work has consistently addressed the growing demand for robust 3D sensing across diverse application domains, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, security and surveillance, gaming, and space exploration. His research on gain-modulated avalanche photodiodes and smart pixel architectures has advanced the miniaturization and performance of flash imaging lidar systems, even extending to planetary exploration missions. More recently, his development of dual-tap pipelined coded-exposure pixel sensors reflects a forward-thinking approach to computational imaging, enabling programmable, single-frame multi-exposure capture for gesture analysis and robotic navigation. From his early 2003 work on CMOS smart pixels through to cutting-edge sensor designs, Stoppa has demonstrated sustained innovation in bridging fundamental photonics research with real-world imaging applications, establishing himself as a key figure in the global 3D vision research community.