Pattern recognition
Taras Klymovych Vintsiuk (sometimes also spelled as 'Vintsyuk'; ; 10 March 1939, Kulchyn – † 29 May 2012, Kyiv) – pioneer in pattern recognition theory, author of fundamental works in the field of speech recognition, initiator and organizer of the State R&amp;D Program "Pattern Computer". Originator of "Pattern recognition generative model" research school. Laureate of many awards. Founder and President (till 2012) of the Ukrainian Association for Information Processing and Pattern Recognition (UAsIPPR).