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Alla Sheffer is a Professor and Associate Head of Faculty Affairs in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Science. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including CAIDA (Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action), the Institute of Applied Mathematics, and ICICS (Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems).
- B.Sc., Hebrew University, Jerusalem (1991)
- M.Sc., Hebrew University, Jerusalem (1995)
- Ph.D., Hebrew University, Jerusalem (1999)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1999-2001)
- Assistant Professor, Technion, Israel (2001-2003)
- Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia (2003-2008)
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia (2008-present)
Professor Sheffer's research focuses on geometry processing, addressing algorithmic challenges in digital shape modeling and manipulation. Her work primarily deals with discrete geometry representations, specifically meshes (polygonal model representations), with applications in computer graphics and computer-aided engineering. She utilizes tools from computational and differential geometry, discrete mathematics, and graph theory to generate, manipulate, and edit discrete geometric models. Her research spans virtual and augmented reality, visual computing, and 3D modeling, with significant contributions to sketch-based modeling, mesh processing, and cloth simulation.
The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent research trajectory in geometry processing, with recent work focusing on vector sketch processing, VR drawing tools, and advanced mesh manipulation techniques. Her work demonstrates a strong connection between human perception and computational methods, particularly in the interpretation of freehand sketches and the generation of perceptually-accurate geometric representations. The recurring themes across her publications include flowlines, curve networks, mesh parameterization, and the application of perceptual studies to improve algorithmic outputs.
- Eurographics Fellow
- ACM Fellow
- IEEE Fellow
- Royal Society of Canada Fellow
- SIGGRAPH Academy Member
- UBC Killam Research Prize
- NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement
- IBM Faculty Award
Professor Sheffer has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, with recent theses focusing on geometric mesh processing, vector sketch interpretation, VR drawing tools, and garment modeling. Her research group maintains strong connections with industry through various partnerships and has received substantial grant funding to support their innovative work in geometry processing and computer graphics. She teaches courses in computer graphics, geometric modeling, and video game programming, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and graduate education in computer science.
