Shinjiro Sueda

Shinjiro Sueda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he leads the Aggie Graphics Group. His research focuses on physically-based modeling, biomechanical simulation, and computational fabrication. He also holds an adjunct appointment at Baylor University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of British Columbia (2011)
• M.S. in Computer Science, Rutgers University (2006)
• B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science, University of British Columbia (2003)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: Disney Research Boston & MIT (2011–2013)

Research Interests:

• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Computational Biomechanics (musculoskeletal systems, muscle dynamics)
• Computational Fabrication (3D printing, mechanical design)
• Robotics and Haptic Interaction
• Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications

Publications: His work spans 100+ peer-reviewed articles in top venues like ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH), with recent focus on neural simulation techniques, deformable physics, and robotics integration. Notable contributions include REDMAX (articulated dynamics), AutoConnect (3D-printable connectors), and Simit (physical simulation language).

Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2019)
• Disney Inventor Award (2013)
• Best Paper Awards (SIGGRAPH Asia 2020, SWS 2023)

Teaching & Service:

• Teaches courses on computer graphics, animation, and computational fabrication
• Program Chair: Motion, Interaction & Games (2020); Eurographics (2023)
• Associate Editor: ACM Transactions on Graphics (2022–present)

Labs: Directs the Aggie Graphics Group, collaborating with industry partners like Disney Research and MIT. Active in developing open-source tools for physical simulation (Simit) and VR educational platforms (Anatomy Builder VR).