André Stork

Prof. André Stork is a Professor at Technische Universität Darmstadt and Industry Director (Automotive) at Fraunhofer IGD. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (2000) and a diploma (1992) from TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on geometry modeling/processing, 3D interaction, simulation, and visualization. He leads projects in automotive/ manufacturing industries, coordinating over 200 R&D initiatives. His work emphasizes real-time simulation, CAD-AM integration, and GPU-based algorithms.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science (TU Darmstadt, 2000)
• Key Roles: Department Head (2002–2023), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE CG&A

Research interests include graded multi-material CAD, iso-geometric analysis, and interactive design tools. He has authored/co-authored 200+ papers (h-index 25), focusing on fields like real-time rendering, mesh processing, and Industry 4.0 applications.

Recent articles highlight trends in GPU-accelerated simulation, digital twin technologies, and metaverse infrastructure. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in additive manufacturing and virtual prototyping.

• Students advised: 6 doctoral/master’s students (e.g., Daniel Ströter, Christian Altenhofen)
• Key Projects: GraMMaCAD, CloudiFacturing, and Industry 4.0 studies

He chairs conferences like VAST and serves on editorial boards for journals including IEEE CG&A and Applied Sciences.