Pavol Federl

Pavol Federl is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on computational modeling in biological systems, particularly plant growth, fracture mechanics, and interdisciplinary applications of L-systems. He holds a PhD (2002), MSc (1997), and BSc (1995) in Computer Science from the University of Calgary.

Research Interests

• Biological modeling using L-systems
• Fracture formation in growing materials
• Computer graphics and interactive simulation environments
• Plant growth dynamics and pattern formation

His work integrates mathematical modeling with computational techniques to study natural phenomena, such as leaf venation patterns and tree bark fracture. Recent research highlights include:

• Developmental models of multicellular structures
• Finite element analysis of fracture dynamics
• Interactive design tools for bonsai tree modeling

Grants and Advising

No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text. His teaching includes courses such as CPSC 457: Principles of Operating Systems.

Professional Contributions

He has contributed to software development in virtual laboratories and license plate recognition systems, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied computing.