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Daniel Patel is an Adjunct Researcher at the University of Bergen's Department of Informatics. His work focuses on advancing visualization techniques for geological and geophysical data, with a particular emphasis on interactive modeling, real-time rendering, and domain-specific tools for scientific communication. He has contributed to projects such as 'Geological Storytelling' and 'Rapid Sketch-Based Modeling,' which aim to bridge the gap between geologists' conceptual ideas and computational modeling. Patel’s research integrates computer graphics innovations with domain-specific challenges in geology and marine science.
His research interests include volume rendering, sketch-based modeling, seismic data interpretation, and educational approaches to PhD training. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including the VisGroup at UiB, to develop tools for visualizing complex geological structures and sonar data. Patel holds a PhD in expressive visualization from TU Wien (2009) and has published extensively on topics ranging from chromatic shadows in medical visualization to statistical transfer functions for noisy data.
Key contributions include the development of occlusion shading models, instant convolution shadows, and knowledge-assisted visualization frameworks for seismic exploration. His work emphasizes rapid prototyping and user-centric design, enabling domain experts to rapidly communicate and explore geological hypotheses.
