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Jeppe Revall Frisvad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), within the Visual Computing group. His work bridges computer graphics, material science, and applied optics, focusing on realistic rendering and material appearance modeling. Ph.D. in Computer Graphics, DTU Informatics (2008) M.Sc. in Engineering (Applied Mathematics), DTU (2004) Education in University Teaching, LearningLab DTU (2008–2009) His research centers on computing material appearance from physical and chemical properties, developing faster and more accurate physically based rendering methods. Key areas include light scattering, bidirectional reflectance distribution functions (BRDF), anisotropy, and translucency modeling. Applications span computer games, movies, digital prototyping, architectural visualization, and training simulators. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in digitizing material appearance, especially for 3D printing and food science, using spectrophotometry and optical validation. The work combines computer graphics with interdisciplinary applications in food structure and biological imaging, emphasizing measurement, modeling, and simulation. Scientific Awards: Research travel prize from AEG Elektronfonden (2006) IGDA scholarship for GDCE 2005 DTU Ph.D. scholarship (2004) He actively supervises Ph.D. students and leads multiple research projects, including those on organ-on-chip imaging, cheese quality analysis, and optical modeling of teeth. He collaborates across disciplines and institutions, with external research stays at UC San Diego and the University of Otago. He is involved in projects integrating AI with 3D imaging and material digitization. Jeppe is a key member of the Visual Computing research environment at DTU, contributing to both fundamental rendering algorithms and practical applications in industry and science.

• Computer Graphics
• Digital Image Synthesis
• Realistic Rendering
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Axel Ahrens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Technology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Hearing Systems. His research focuses on audiovisual perception, virtual reality environments, and speech perception in complex acoustic scenes. He holds a PhD in audiology from DTU, completed between 2014 and 2019, under the supervision of Professor Torsten Dau. Key research areas include: Audio-visual scene analysis in virtual reality Spatial audio and sound localization Effects of noise on decision-making in group interactions Speech perception in multitalker environments Human behavior in reverberant acoustic settings Applications of beamformer technology in hearing aids Recent work emphasizes the interplay between auditory and visual cues in complex environments, with notable studies on how noise impacts triadic conversations and decision-making outcomes. He currently supervises PhD students in projects like 'Speech Intelligibility in Realistic Listening Environments' (2024-2027) and 'Interpersonal Temporal Dynamics of Group Interaction' (2023-2026). Ahrens actively contributes to academic activities, including peer reviewing for journals like Hearing Research and Journal of the Acoustical Society of America , and organizing workshops on communication dynamics. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Labs/Teams: Hearing Systems Section at DTU Health Tech.

• Virtual Reality
• Audiovisual Scene Analysis
• Speech Perception
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Professor J. Andreas Bærentzen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he has held academic positions since 2001. His research focuses on computer graphics, shape modeling, real-time rendering, and geometry processing. He holds a MSc Eng (1998) and PhD (2003) from DTU. His work emphasizes topological adaptability in shape representation and efficient geometry processing, with notable contributions to structural topology optimization, 3D reconstruction, and virtual reality applications. Education: MSc Eng, Technical University of Denmark, 1991–1998 PhD, Technical University of Denmark, 1998–2003 Research Interests: Interactive 3D modeling and real-time graphics Topology optimization and structural infill design Shape modeling using distance fields and deformable hypersurfaces Applications in biomedical imaging (e.g., white matter dynamics) and environmental engineering (e.g., tree geometry simulation) His recent publications highlight advancements in neural network-based shape representation, skeletonization for tree reconstruction, and inverse-designed structural infill for engineering. He supervises multiple PhD students and leads projects on robotic manufacturing and virtual reality visualization. Bærentzen collaborates internationally, including visits to Stony Brook University (USA) and Padova University (Italy). Advisees & Projects: PhD Students: Rui Cui, Thomas D. V. Christiansen, Elias Theil Gæde Key Projects: 'Generative Methods for Brain Tissue Phantoms', 'Neural Form Representation', 'Graph Algorithms with Geometric Applications' His work bridges theoretical geometry processing with practical applications in architecture, biomedical engineering, and environmental science, leveraging DTU's interdisciplinary research ecosystem.

• Computer Graphics
• Shape Modelling
• Real-Time Rendering
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Rolf Nordahl is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture and Media Technology, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR), haptic feedback, and sonic interaction design. His work bridges technology and human experience, focusing on applications for education, healthcare, and social skills development in autism. Research Highlights: Medical VR (pain distraction), immersive mathematics education, and multisensory simulations for empathy-building. Awards: Winner of the 2015 3D User Interfaces Contest; 2014 Honorable Mention for Best Paper. He leads projects such as GAMESS (VR for autism education) and Audio-haptics (Volvo collaboration), while actively organizing workshops like the IEEE VR Workshop on Sonic Interactions. His recent publications explore geometric learning environments and realistic audio-haptic feedback systems.

• Virtual Reality
• Haptic Feedback
• Sonic Interaction Design
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