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Pierre Bénard serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Bordeaux, conducting research with the manao team at LaBRI (CNRS, Inria). His academic career spans teaching and research in computer graphics with notable industry experience at Pixar Research Group and academic work at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Bénard earned his PhD from the MSTII Doctoral School of Université de Grenoble in July 2011 under the supervision of Joëlle Thollot and François Sillion at Laboratoire Jean Kuntzmann. His educational background forms the foundation for his expertise in graphics systems and visualization techniques.
His research focuses on computer graphics with specializations in image synthesis, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. His work bridges theoretical computer graphics with practical implementation, particularly evident in his teaching of OpenGL-based rendering systems and shader programming. His research interests encompass visual effects creation, non-linear animation techniques, and real-time graphics programming for multimedia applications.
As an educator, Dr. Bénard teaches advanced courses including Advanced Image Synthesis (M2), 3D Worlds (M1), and C++ Programming for Multimedia. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on implementation of graphics concepts using modern OpenGL frameworks and C++ programming techniques. His course materials demonstrate a commitment to teaching object-oriented programming principles through practical graphics applications.
Dr. Bénard leads research activities within the manao team at LaBRI, focusing on innovative graphics techniques and visual effects. His industry experience at Pixar complements his academic work, providing practical insights into production-level graphics systems. His research environment fosters collaboration between academic theory and industry application in the computer graphics domain.
