Anders Backman

Role & Affiliation: Anders Backman is a PartTime Lecturer at the Department of Computing Science, Umeå University. He has been active in the computer graphics/virtual reality field since 1998 and divides his time between teaching and Algoryx, a company he co-founded in 2007.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Computing Science, Umeå University
• Role: PartTime Lecturer
• Industry Connection: Co-founder of Algoryx (since 2007)

Research Interests: His work spans computer graphics, virtual reality, and physics simulation, with applications in biomechanics and dementia support systems. He has contributed to multisensory learning environments and granular matter modeling.

Recent Publications: Focus on AI startups, Unreal Engine physics, and VR applications in education and healthcare. His 2020 spin-off project was recognized for industry-grade physics simulation.

Scientific Awards:

• Spin-off awarded for industry grade physics in Unreal Engine