Anderson Maciel

Anderson Maciel is an Associate Professor at the Technical Superior Institute (Instituto Superior Técnico) of the University of Lisbon, holding a position in the Department of Computer Engineering. He is also affiliated with the Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa (INESC-ID). His academic work focuses on the intersection of computer graphics, virtual reality, and medical applications, with particular emphasis on surgical simulation and visualization.

Dr. Maciel's research spans several key areas including virtual reality for medical training, augmented reality applications in surgery, haptic interfaces, and 3D visualization techniques. His work often bridges computer science with practical medical applications, particularly in colonoscopy simulation, radiology, and surgical training systems. He leads research projects such as XAVIER (eXplainable Artificial intelligence and VIrtual reality for Enhanced Radiology), RECOVERS (REmote COllaboration in Virtual EnviRonments for Surgery), and VR Colonography, demonstrating his focus on applying immersive technologies to healthcare challenges.

His recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong trend toward medical applications of extended reality, with significant work in virtual colonoscopy, surgical simulation, and AI-enhanced radiology. The research shows increasing integration of eye-tracking data with AI systems for medical diagnostics, alongside continued development of physics-based simulation techniques for medical procedures. His work consistently appears in top-tier venues including Computers & Graphics, IEEE VR, and ACM SIGGRAPH.

Dr. Maciel leads the Visualization, Interaction and Simulation Lab, which collaborates with institutions like UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul) in Brazil. His research has practical applications in medical training, surgical planning, and healthcare education, with several projects translating into patentable technologies such as the intervention drive system comprising an umbilical (US Patent 11,920,722).