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Alexander Bock is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Media and Information Technology (MIT) department within the Department of Science and Technology (ITN). His primary research focuses on scientific visualization, sonification, and immersive technologies, particularly through the OpenSpace software framework. He leads efforts to contextualize complex scientific data (e.g., astrophysics, biology) for public engagement and education. Bock's team develops open-source tools like OpenSpace, which visualize planetary data and NASA missions, emphasizing STEM outreach.
Key projects include Birdsongification (sonification for biology visualization) and Parallel Chords (multidimensional data analytics). He organizes major conferences such as Eurographics and Eurovis, which have attracted global participation. His work bridges academia and informal science institutions, enhancing science communication through interactive platforms.
Research interests span audiovisual analytics, data-driven modeling, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Bock's publications address visualization techniques, plasma physics simulations, and software frameworks for space weather and molecular biology. His team's OpenSpace project has been adopted worldwide in planetariums and educational settings.
Labs/Teams: OpenSpace Development Team, C-research (Visualization Center C collaboration).
