Barbara J Meier

Barbara J Meier is a Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Brown University, where she has taught computer animation for over two decades. Her work bridges technical and artistic domains, emphasizing aesthetics and storytelling alongside computational skills. Prior to Brown, she worked as a Visual Effects artist and lead on live-action Hollywood movies, merging her dual expertise in Computer Science and Visual Art.

• Education: MS (1987) and BA (1983) from Brown University.

Her research and teaching focus on computer animation, non-photorealistic rendering, and interactive media. Articles highlight her contributions to animation curricula, color theory tools, virtual reality applications, and painterly rendering techniques. Notable trends include the intersection of art and virtual reality, computational approaches to color theory, and WYSIWYG rendering systems.

Meier's academic career has spanned roles at the intersection of computer science, digital art, and education, with a consistent emphasis on creative technology and pedagogy.