Dianne Hansford

Dianne Hansford is a Teaching Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) at Arizona State University. Her roles include teaching courses such as geometric modeling, computer graphics, and mathematics for informatics. She has held academic positions since 1991, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Arizona State University.

Her research focuses on geometric modeling and scientific visualization, particularly in industrial curve and surface applications. She co-authored influential books including *The Essentials of CAGD*, *Practical Linear Algebra: A Geometry Toolbox*, and *Mathematical Principles for Scientific Computing and Visualization*. Dianne has applied her expertise as a CAD/CAM industry consultant and co-founded 3D Compression Technologies.

Her honors include being a Fulbright Research Scholar in Germany and recognition through memberships in prestigious societies like SIAM and Sigma Xi. Her teaching spans courses like CPI 220, CSE 477, and CSE 301, emphasizing foundational and ethics topics in computing.