Sasan Gooran

Sasan Gooran is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), specializing in Media and Information Technology (MIT). He holds a PhD in Media Technology from Linköping University (2001), following M.Sc. (1994) and Licentiate (1998) degrees in related fields. His research focuses on digital halftoning, image reproduction, and 3D printing technologies. He has supervised seven PhD students and over 50 M.Sc. theses, contributing significantly to graphic technology and appearance modeling.

Teaching includes courses in Graphic Arts, Computer Graphics, Image Processing, and Python programming. His work integrates theory and application in visual information technology, with collaborations in interdisciplinary projects like material appearance digitization and BRDF modeling. He actively participates in research groups exploring 3D printing materials and visualization technologies.

Recent research highlights include 3D printing material analysis via spectrophotometry, empirical BRDF models for reflective inks, and adaptive halftoning algorithms. His contributions span over 20 years, emphasizing quality enhancement in printing and digital imaging.