David Mount

David Mount is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with an additional appointment at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). His primary research focus is Computational Geometry, particularly in designing, analyzing, and implementing data structures and algorithms for geometric problems. Applications of his work span image processing, pattern recognition, information retrieval, and computer graphics. He is a Fellow of the ACM and has received the ACM Recognition of Service Award twice. A member of the Algorithms and Theory Group, Mount has authored over 200 publications, many of which are available on Google Scholar, DBLP, and ArXiV.

Research Focus

• Computational Geometry
• Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Geometric Data Structures
• Nearest Neighbor and Range Searching
• Clustering Algorithms

Recent Publications

Mount's recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize non-Euclidean geometry (e.g., Hilbert metric), dynamic geometric structures, and approximation algorithms for polytopes, Voronoi diagrams, and Delaunay triangulations. Collaborative works with students and researchers address challenges in kinetic data compression, label tracking, and geometric software development (e.g., Ipelets for polygonal geometry).

Professional Activities

• Editorial Board Member, TheoretiCS (2021-present)
• Senior Associate Editor, ACM Trans. on Spatial Algorithms and Systems (2013-2020)
• Program Committee Member, FOCS, ESA, SODA, and other major conferences

Awards

• ACM Fellow
• ACM Recognition of Service Award (twice)