Paul Rosen

Paul Rosen is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, affiliated with the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute and the Kahlert School of Computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (2010). Prior to his current role, he was an Assistant/Associate Professor at the University of South Florida (2015–2022) and a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah's SCI Institute (2010–2015).

Research Focus: Rosen specializes in topology-based visualization techniques, with emphasis on network visualization, uncertainty quantification, and perceptual studies. His work bridges computational methods with human perception, aiming to enhance data understanding through effective visual design.

Awards & Recognition:

• National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2019)
• Best Paper Awards at PacificVis 2016, IVAPP 2016, and multiple other conferences
• Honorable Mentions for IEEE VIS and VAST Challenge submissions

Leadership: As General Chair of IEEE VIS 2024, Rosen led the planning for this flagship visualization conference, emphasizing community-driven design and in-person collaboration.

Education Contributions: His research includes pedagogical innovations, such as predictive modeling for student feedback and peer review analysis in visual literacy courses.